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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 BMW 3-Series to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove different BMW 3-Series coupe and convertible models in Europe and across the U.S., so this team can offer you a definitive opinion on the Bimmer. In addition, this review compares the 2008 3-Series with other cars in its class to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions. |
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| Road Test |
Introduced to the United States in 2007, the all-new 3-Series carries the E90 designation. The 2008 3-Series is available as a two-door coupe, two-door convertible with a retractable hardtop (new in 2008), a proper four-door sedan, a Sport Wagon, and the ultra-high-performance M3. This review looks only at the 2008 BMW 3-Series coupe and convertible, while the other body styles are covered in separate reviews.
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| Positive Points |
- - Acceleration of twin-turbo engine
- - Driver-oriented attitude
- - Rear-wheel-drive handling
- - Structure of convertible
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| Negative Points |
- - Manual gearbox rather rubbery
- - iDrive interface
- - Active Steering
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