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| Description |
| Expert reviewers at TheCarConnection.com consulted what the most authoritative auto critics have written about the new BMW 3-Series to produce this conclusive review of the new BMW 3-Series. TheCarConnection.com editors have also driven the 3-Series in its several body styles in order to interweave our expert opinion and help you make the right decision on a new vehicle. |
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| Road Test |
The 3-Series was completely redesigned for 2007, but given some mild styling changes for 2009, the 3-Series continues to dominate the segment with an uncanny mix of luxury, sport, driving pleasure, and laudable attention to detail. Either inline-six delivers excellent power and notable smoothness; the base engine is surprisingly frugal. Styling is elegant and graceful both inside and out. The base 3-Series represents good value for the money, but options and the uplevel 335i quickly send prices skyward.
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| Positive Points |
- Stellar six-cylinder engine
- Interior comfort, function, aesthetics
- Suite of passive and active safety features
- Intuitive driving demeanor
- Surprising efficiency
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| Negative Points |
- Pricey options
- Somewhat tricky clutch on manual
- Optional iDrive is fussy, complex
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