Comments on: 2009 BMW 3 Series Review & Road Test

By: Deco

Deco — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:54:45 +0000

Hey, where’d the story go .

Only shows up to the end of the airlinepart thingie.

By: JACOB CHIRAMEL

JACOB CHIRAMEL — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:02:59 +0000

Ammonia like intolerable pungent smell from AC blower.
My vehicle emits ammonia like intolerable pungent smell when its AC blower is switched on may for first 20 to 30 seconds in the starting. Here in INDIA none of the BMW staff could solve the issue, Nor they knew how to go about to solve it, This vehicle has run only 3500 Kms & trouble started at the time when it was at about 2200 Kms .
It is a brand new vehicle 2009 July model.
Now almost after 7 weeks of the complaint – their technical team has decided to replace its A/C EVAPORATOR – Hope it is the right solution
If it claims to be a brand leader ???????? Why ?????
If someone can pffer some tips. — Thanks.
JACOB CHIRAMEL. Email: cok@aquatechtanks.com

By: TDo

TDo — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:47:11 +0000

A decent drive as you would expect from a 6 beemer, HOWEVER I wouldn’t ever purchase a 3 series or any BMW for that matter.
Such a boring and uninspirational vehicle range. Bar the M series though, but honestly how many people have the spare money to blow on that.
If they did there are plenty of far superior rides out there to consider.
If you are middle aged then there is nothing wrong with getting a beemer I guess, anything more might be too much of a rush ;]

By: lhuda.net

lhuda.net — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:21:58 +0000

2009 BMW 325i

Great Really this is a beautiful Car

By: OneCalorie

OneCalorie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:49:26 +0000

Have you folks actually driven these vehicles? It does help you know. Better yet , how about hearing from someone who has owned one, or both ! So let’s talk Lexus shall we? Ok – how about that sporty two seat coupe with the super tech cool retractable hard top. Very plush, really cool looks. V8 engine. The SC430 in some markets. wow must be a Porsche stomper. Wrong. It drives like a friggin farm truck. Sluggish, non responsive steering, a poser. Turns into an un-guided floating torpedo in heavy seas above 150 km.h. But there you go – a Lexus with all the options already built in. You are welcome to it. Have a great time.

Audit A4. Please. Ok, quattro is great for snow. you got snow – you need one of these. You got curves and corners – then you are gonna lean and plow. (Quattro = extra weight) A bit better than Lexus, but that isnt saying much. And by the way – keep that blower running compressed air into that little vibrating four.

Ok so how about a 325i. As some have said here, if you want to do an American style drag race and see who can go straight ahead faster than the next guy – wrong car. As I learned in motorcycle pursuits – there is always somebody with more horsepower. If the horsepower output of your machine is your idea of a refined performance sedan – you don’t want a 3 series (although the M5 might give you a thrill – to me it is a bit “in your face” , too loud, no stealth – and past my budget for sure). But If you want a personal transportation vehicle that will respond to your telepathic intents – you are in the right place. It is all about what you value in a car. Have you owned a BMW. Have you driven a BMW. I own a BMW. I have owned a Lexus (and an Infiniti). It is not the same type of transportation. You really can’t tell anybody – you have to experience it. And frankly, doesn’t matter if you believe me or agree with me, because I have driven and owned them both, and I don’t own no Lexi no more, nor none of them thar Infiniti neither. No thank you.

Lexus has better tyres – that is right funny. So I have Michelin Pilot Sport 255.40.17. Lexus has ? and they are better right? Learn something every day – here I was ignorant and all that, thinking that Lexus had to buy their tires from tire manufacturers , like everybody else.

By: BMW_Driver

BMW_Driver — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:21:33 +0000

BMW 325i vs Lexus. Hmmm.. lets see:

BMW has more power
BMW has a better sounding engine.
BMW has better steering (unless you are a small female)
BMW has bigger and better brakes.
BMW has a more spacious rear seat.
BMW has a better interior & more standard finishes.
Lexus has better tyres.
Lexus has better ride quality.

The answer is to get a BMW and change the tires.

By: ChineseDriver

ChineseDriver — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:58:47 +0000

This is a GREAT car for people who doesn’t care about cars.

By: Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:26:55 +0000

Tom says:March 5th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
“Considering its about as quick as a standard 6 cylinder commodore or falcon, i doubt its going to leave much in its rear-view mirror…”
…. Until it reaches the first few corners. Stringing together a good set of bends is where BMWs excel, even the base 4cyl models. However as far as I am concerned, it is not a true BMW unless it has 6 or more cylinders! Being a quick car is not always about how fast it is in a straight line, look at the Mazda MX-5 as an example. Not very quick in a straight line, but in real world conditions like the Great Ocean Road or your favorite twisty bit of tarmac, even a lot of your big, thumping V8s etc would struggle to keep up with one.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:59:32 +0000

I admit it, I only bother to read the comments of an article to see what the daily idiots have to say!

I love it!! Back on topic though, nice car! Much better than the piece of poo 320i. Lovely interior, great engine and I must admit that I like the updated looks, especially the rear lights – remind me of the last gen model. But still at this price…its too much. For this money a Passat CC will do the trick!! Although it doesnt have the reputation of a BMW/Merc, it is still a solid luxury brand with a cracker of a vehicle line up.

By: Victory

Victory — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:59:41 +0000

I love last part of the review, the thing about leaving people in his dust. Where did that come from haha!