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BMW 3-Series Handling Pros and Cons

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11/21/16 5 comments	2016 BMW 340i Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh I've saved the traditional forte of the BMW 3 Series, and the area I was most curious about, for last. The tweaks for 2016 did improve the steering's precision and directness (especially in sport mode) and the suspension's control of body motions. With the optional M Sport suspension and adaptive... Comparison vehicle: 2017 Jaguar XE
10/17/16 2 comments	A Brand in Turmoil and desperate to preserve their identity (or find it) 2008 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member2702 The raisin d'eitres of BMWs is epitomized in this car. It is so composed and planted under all driving conditions and road surfaces. Once you become accustomed to it you have to drive something else in order to come back and truly appreciate it. Remarkable and once upon a time...
04/28/15	Love My 328i 2009 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member6044 This car is the best when it comes to handling. The steering is heavy and tight. It takes time to get you to it. but when you do you cant go back. when i drive other cars all i do is complain about the handling.
03/31/15	Best driver's car in the entry level luxury segment 2010 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member6338 Love the handling! no other comparable car in the entry level luxury segment even comes close.
03/23/15 9 comments	2015 Volvo V60 T5 Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Especially at first, the Volvo V60's steering felt too quick and too light, though it did seem to firm up when this was most needed. After a few hours I adapted, but firmer, more communicative steering on a more consistent basis would inspire more confidence. It fell to the... Comparison vehicle: 2014 BMW 3-Series
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05/27/14	BMW 2nd car. 2010 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5587 1st BMW. Now I see why they call it the ultimate driving machine.
04/01/14 1 comment	2014 BMW 328d Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Mercedes tweaked the suspension of the E-Class as part of its mid-cycle upgrades for 2014, and the new E250 (in Sport form) handles quite a bit better than an E550 I tested a year ago. The revised car feels much more balanced in hard turns, and maintains its composure better... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
02/15/14	The E46 3-Series: A Love-Hate Relationship 2002 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member2416 One of the best handling cars on the road, period. Even in non-sport guise, this is very near the high-water mark for BMW.
09/09/13	2011 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5875 Takes corners like its on rails.
11/27/12	2009 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5622 .
11/13/12	2003 e46 325iT 2003 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member3305 Car is by far our safest car due to the handling,DSC,and overall performance. Excellent in inclement weather including snow and ice. DSC is seamless and provides uncanny stability in slippery conditions, almost defies physics.

10/14/12	2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0T MT6 Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh In developing the ATS, Cadillac focused heavily on the BMW's largest strength, handling. To this end, they made the car compact and light, and prioritized handling over other criteria when designing the suspension. It shows. Especially now that BMW has shifted its attention to other priorities, the ATS is the... Comparison vehicle: 2012 BMW 3-Series
08/03/12	2010 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5553 I used to rent Zipcars, and once a year I'd treat myself to their BMW at $100/day. It was the most enjoyable car I'd ever driven. When I got bored with my Honda Civic, I decided to splurge, so why not go for the best treat I'd experienced?
07/21/12	2010 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5542 Stiff, sporty, comfortable, hugs the road - what makes a BMW a BMW
07/04/12	2011 Cadillac CTS-V wagon Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The CTS-V is too tall and heavy to drive like a sports car, so strike that analogy from your mind. (If you want a large sedan that feels somewhat like a sports car, check out the lower-riding Porsche Panamera.) The CTS-V is nevertheless much easier to drive quickly along a... Comparison vehicle: 2008 BMW 3-Series
06/13/12	2012 BMW 328i Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh BMW's key advantage has traditionally been handling. The new 3-Series continues to handle better than the competition in Sport Line form (which also includes some must-have sport bucket seats with power-adjustable bolsters). With less weight over the front wheels, the 328i feels more agile than the 335i. Comparison vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
06/13/12	2012 BMW 328i Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh BMW's key advantage has traditionally been handling. The new 3-Series continues to handle better than the competition in Sport Line form (which also includes some must-have sport bucket seats with power-adjustable bolsters). With less weight over the front wheels, the 328i feels more agile than the 335i. Comparison vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
04/21/12	2006 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member4555 The car handles like it's on rails. It's that stable.
03/28/12 1 comment	2012 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member1023 The new BMW handles like a dream, it really is the Ultimate Driving Machine as they proclaim.
12/24/11	2008 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons A member in Texas, United States Despite the staggered tire size, the handling is fairly neutral, and it's easy to get the car to rotate with some throttle lift. When the traction does break, it does so predictably. Lots of fun to drive.
11/06/11	2004 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5363
11/06/11	2007 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member1387
11/04/11	2008 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member5362 drives on rails , best thing about the car
10/27/11	2009 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member3598 Benchmark in the segment: grippy in corners, stable over bumps, always predictable
10/22/11	2006 BMW 3-Series Pros and Cons Member711 Sports car like handling without the comfort penalty. Handing performance exceeds my ability and willingness to push the limit.