Does the 328i have enough power?

9iron · 02-20-2011, 07:28 PM

I'm looking to pick up an '08 CPO'd 328i E90 in the next few days here. Just wanted to find out if they feel underpowered? I drive A LOT (mostly highway), and i feel a little more comfortable going with the proven and reliable 328 compared to the somewhat finicky, more powerful 335. Any comments?

I assume the car will have plenty of power for my needs, but just wanted to check with some owners. Also, i wanted to see what you thought of this deal....the car has 26,000 miles, sport package, no cold weather, leatherette, and CPO warranty. They are asking $23,900. Is an offer of $22k unreasonable?

Thud · 02-20-2011, 07:42 PM

Enough power for what?

It might not be a track monster but it's still very capable of passing on the interstate. And it'll be a far more engaging drive than most other sedans.

Philz BMW · 02-20-2011, 07:43 PM

daily driver: more than enough power.

9iron · 02-20-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Thud

Enough power for what?

It might not be a track monster but it's still very capable of passing on the interstate. And it'll be a far more engaging drive than most other sedans.

Enough power that it doesnt feel like an absolute dog.

I sold my '08 E90 M3 last year since i took a job that has me driving almost 100 miles per day. I love the 3 series cars, and interstate is my main thing. Im not looking for it to be a racecar at all. I think it will work well for me.

9iron · 02-20-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Philz BMW

daily driver: more than enough power.

thank you, sir.

PeteW84 · 02-20-2011, 07:56 PM

The 328i has plenty of power to get around. Had one as a loaner two months ago and it was ok. Not as fun to drive as the 335i, but it was ok. Good luck...

newbimm · 02-20-2011, 07:58 PM

For a daily driver, more than enough power.

As far as that deal goes, I think it's pretty good. Check edmunds for appraisal.

jaco · 02-20-2011, 07:59 PM

It will still be faster than 3/4ths of the other cars on the road... maybe even more with all the 4 bangers out there.

9iron · 02-20-2011, 08:10 PM

Im just really tempted to dish out a few more grand and get the 335

I think the 328 is probably the smart play though

rocco · 02-20-2011, 08:11 PM

Plenty of power in almost every day situation...off the line to get in front of a pack of cars or get around cars on the highway. Only time you'll feel a lack of power is if you're being challenged by someone with a glut of HP.

Don't forget that the 6-speed has an official 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds. Less than a decade ago, that would lead the entire class.

Zeppelin · 02-20-2011, 08:22 PM

Own an '07 328i bought used from local BMW dealer (not CPO - mileage was above 50K).

Plenty of power, fun to drive (other car is an '88 e30 M3 - more fun to drive, but low on creature comforts).

Price sounds right for your low mileage CPO vehicle.

Michael Schott · 02-20-2011, 08:49 PM

Plenty of power for most people, especially with the MT. Even on the highway in 6th there's enough torque to move the car along. Downshifting to 5th or even 4th will pass most anything.

Philz BMW · 02-20-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 9iron

Enough power that it doesnt feel like an absolute dog.

I sold my '08 E90 M3 last year since i took a job that has me driving almost 100 miles per day. I love the 3 series cars, and interstate is my main thing. Im not looking for it to be a racecar at all. I think it will work well for me.

When I'm doing my normal commute, I drive about 180 miles per day, almost all of it on the interstate. The 328 is perfect. No problems passing people, and can cruise at 80mph all day long.

Commuting as much as I do, I laugh at people who think they drive "far" to work because it takes them 20 or 30 minutes to get there.

InsanePineapple · 02-20-2011, 09:01 PM

I test drove a 328i awhile back. It has plenty of go for day to day driving. I think you'll be satisfied.

kred · 02-20-2011, 09:04 PM

the manual almost feels as if its a different car than the slushbox auto. i own a 6MT and have driven a few autos, definately a noticeable difference especially with the sports package.

isdith08 · 02-20-2011, 09:05 PM

Good luck with it !!.. I just sold an 07-m6 and have a 535i...sport and. A merc e350 sport (the old ladys ) .. I picked up a 328i sport lci in dec ...for my daily driver ..and it handles so well that you forget about the hp.. And I'm a hp guy .. It's a fine sled for a daily driver
especially If you have not owned a BMW ... Nothing in it's class can compare .. 50 50 distribution kicks the shit out of hp with bad engineering
But if you want that kick in the pants in the Beemer fam .. Go M///

accel · 02-20-2011, 09:09 PM

I'm from Honda VTEC world and have no issues extracting power from 328i. It's very similar - want more output - give it more RPMs. So, - downshift and go. This completely transforms the engine and the car. Close ratio 6sp MT helps to maintain the engine in shape. Otherwise it might seem like on sleep pills.

Not sure how the AT transmission works with this engine though.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 02-20-2011, 09:24 PM

I'll get the popcorn.

Someone bring the soda and lets wait for the 335i owners to get in here.

InsanePineapple · 02-20-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

I'll get the popcorn.

Someone bring the soda and lets wait for the 335i owners to get in here.

Plenty of 335i owners in here already...

-=Hot|Ice=- · 02-20-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by morfinx

Plenty of 335i owners in here already...

By Plenty you mean 3? Including yourself.

m2kev · 02-20-2011, 09:30 PM

i got a 2011 335i, and my wife has a 328i coupe 2009.

335i by nature im spoiled by the low end torque given, which is not my weekend car since i put too many miles in its first year driving (~21,000 miles)... actually 8 months... and its a 6MT so naturally as an enthusiast i love it.

328i - great daily, but power just doesnt cut it for me.. honestly. especially when i can just get to my second option 335i anytime i want.. always tempted to pull it out of the garage.

der_kommissar · 02-20-2011, 09:30 PM

I do 60 miles+ a day in my 328i and it's great for a daily driver. Fast and nimble enough to be fun while getting good mpg. I'm sure you'll like the MT over the auto. One word about the sport package- the tramlining on one I tested on the St. Louis highways was pretty bad. Bad enough that I got my deposit back and switched to one without sport. I'm doing too much committing to have to struggle to keep the car straight. Or, just get rid of the run flats.

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9iron Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 04 WRX Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	Does the 328i have enough power? I'm looking to pick up an '08 CPO'd 328i E90 in the next few days here. Just wanted to find out if they feel underpowered? I drive A LOT (mostly highway), and i feel a little more comfortable going with the proven and reliable 328 compared to the somewhat finicky, more powerful 335. Any comments? I assume the car will have plenty of power for my needs, but just wanted to check with some owners. Also, i wanted to see what you thought of this deal....the car has 26,000 miles, sport package, no cold weather, leatherette, and CPO warranty. They are asking $23,900. Is an offer of $22k unreasonable?
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02-20-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
Thud Throbbing Member 43 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Enough power for what? It might not be a track monster but it's still very capable of passing on the interstate. And it'll be a far more engaging drive than most other sedans. __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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02-20-2011, 07:43 PM	#3
Philz BMW Slow rollin 10 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 328i koop Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	daily driver: more than enough power. __________________ Business: BMW 328i Coupe Pleasure: Ducati 1098S
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	The 328i has plenty of power to get around. Had one as a loaner two months ago and it was ok. Not as fun to drive as the 335i, but it was ok. Good luck... __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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02-20-2011, 07:58 PM	#7
newbimm Private First Class 3 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 08 Silver 328xi 6sp Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	For a daily driver, more than enough power. As far as that deal goes, I think it's pretty good. Check edmunds for appraisal. __________________ '08 Silver 328xi Sedan\| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZPP \| Clear Bra \| BlackOut Grille \| 30% Tint \| BMS CDV \| Mtec V3 \| byebye '03 Audi A4 1.8t
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02-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#8
jaco Captain 44 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 SSII Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indy iTrader: (2)	It will still be faster than 3/4ths of the other cars on the road... maybe even more with all the 4 bangers out there. __________________ Jacob 2015 Chevy SS In 2011 E90 M3 DCT SSII Out
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02-20-2011, 08:10 PM	#9
9iron Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 04 WRX Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisville iTrader: (0)	Im just really tempted to dish out a few more grand and get the 335 I think the 328 is probably the smart play though
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02-20-2011, 08:11 PM	#10
rocco Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 08 E92 AW ZSP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Plenty of power in almost every day situation...off the line to get in front of a pack of cars or get around cars on the highway. Only time you'll feel a lack of power is if you're being challenged by someone with a glut of HP. Don't forget that the 6-speed has an official 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds. Less than a decade ago, that would lead the entire class. __________________ /// Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads ///
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02-20-2011, 08:22 PM	#11
Zeppelin New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '07 328i sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	daily driver Own an '07 328i bought used from local BMW dealer (not CPO - mileage was above 50K). Plenty of power, fun to drive (other car is an '88 e30 M3 - more fun to drive, but low on creature comforts). Price sounds right for your low mileage CPO vehicle.
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02-20-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
Michael Schott Colonel 343 Rep 2,118 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	Plenty of power for most people, especially with the MT. Even on the highway in 6th there's enough torque to move the car along. Downshifting to 5th or even 4th will pass most anything.
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InsanePineapple Shenanigans 84 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Signature Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	I test drove a 328i awhile back. It has plenty of go for day to day driving. I think you'll be satisfied.
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02-20-2011, 09:04 PM	#15
kred Lieutenant 80 Rep 532 Posts Drives: '07 e92 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	the manual almost feels as if its a different car than the slushbox auto. i own a 6MT and have driven a few autos, definately a noticeable difference especially with the sports package. __________________ 2007 Space Gray 6MT 328i / BMW SSK
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02-20-2011, 09:05 PM	#16
isdith08 Private First Class 1 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 15-f02/07 e63-m6/08 e60-535i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lake worth, florida-33463 iTrader: (1)	Good luck with it !!.. I just sold an 07-m6 and have a 535i...sport and. A merc e350 sport (the old ladys ) .. I picked up a 328i sport lci in dec ...for my daily driver ..and it handles so well that you forget about the hp.. And I'm a hp guy .. It's a fine sled for a daily driver especially If you have not owned a BMW ... Nothing in it's class can compare .. 50 50 distribution kicks the shit out of hp with bad engineering But if you want that kick in the pants in the Beemer fam .. Go M///
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02-20-2011, 09:09 PM	#17
accel First Lieutenant 43 Rep 335 Posts Drives: e90 328i MT ZSP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm from Honda VTEC world and have no issues extracting power from 328i. It's very similar - want more output - give it more RPMs. So, - downshift and go. This completely transforms the engine and the car. Close ratio 6sp MT helps to maintain the engine in shape. Otherwise it might seem like on sleep pills. Not sure how the AT transmission works with this engine though.
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m2kev Major 89 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA iTrader: (14)	i got a 2011 335i, and my wife has a 328i coupe 2009. 335i by nature im spoiled by the low end torque given, which is not my weekend car since i put too many miles in its first year driving (~21,000 miles)... actually 8 months... and its a 6MT so naturally as an enthusiast i love it. 328i - great daily, but power just doesnt cut it for me.. honestly. especially when i can just get to my second option 335i anytime i want.. always tempted to pull it out of the garage. __________________
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der_kommissar Private First Class 16 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2015 Midnight Blue X1 xDrive28 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I do 60 miles+ a day in my 328i and it's great for a daily driver. Fast and nimble enough to be fun while getting good mpg. I'm sure you'll like the MT over the auto. One word about the sport package- the tramlining on one I tested on the St. Louis highways was pretty bad. Bad enough that I got my deposit back and switched to one without sport. I'm doing too much committing to have to struggle to keep the car straight. Or, just get rid of the run flats.
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