2008 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by hifidawg
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Powertrain performance
torque + hp of the N51 is very usable across the rev range. smoth engine. GM tranny is seen being weak, but I like it ok. Not as nice as 335 Getrag but does the job.
Handling
tight handling and cornering heavy steering
XI system works well enough in snow, rain, sleet.
Controls and instruments
intuitive controls austere but practical.
Safety & braking
great breaks. when i dirve other cars i forget that they dont stop like the 3 series and get in trouble
Exterior styling
elegant w/o flashy
not too big or small
Fuel economy
I average 20-22 mpg. getting expensive to run the car. I wish it was in the mid 20s, but 6 cyl and awd I guess it could be worse. and its not direct injection engine (reminds me to buy the injector cleaner stuff!)
Quietness
interior noise from door seals and stupid rear plastic vents.
Dealer practices
expensive and do not offer discounts.
i got $100 off my car price (which was a super special but so what)
Feature availability
packages cost $$$ and my car is very base
Insurance cost
insurance is big $ and the car is going to lose a good amount when I sell/trade it in. 3k/yr depreciation is looking more like 4-5k in the first few years.
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