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"Superb road-feel (and just the right amount of road-noise)"
Susan»PA»2016 BMW 3 SeriesPurchased Feb 2016|Verified
My BMW 328i XDrive is the finest vehicle I have ever owned or driven. Perfect fit-and-finish; most beautiful styling (2016) BMW has ever offered for the 3-Series: graceful lines, aerodynamic look, stunning LED headlights (a little cat's-eye flick to the halos), rich leather upholstery complemented by unique-patterned ash-wood trim. IDrive functionality is superb: I can text/email maps and directions straight to my car; split-screen to show time and weather, and maps/radio. Great visibility, plus rear-camera and object-alerts. Handling is unparalleled, tight as can be, hugs curves (almost anticipates them!). Steering is incredibly light and responsive. Amazing acceleration and power from a V4. Superb road-feel (and just the right amount of road-noise). Plus, a customized/customizable selection of options that make this car perfect for me (sport (tho non-M) trim, heated steering wheel, door-sill lighting, moonroof, all manner of ambient lighting, superb audio system). All in all, a joy to drive, and a joy to own. And what a vehicle! I cannot get over its handling, the road-feel and responsiveness, and the beautiful, sleek design-touches. "Her" name is "Grace", for Grace Kelly, from her movie-star days; Mineral White for an "ice princess.".
My BMW 328i xDrive is the finest car I have ever owned and/or driven. It continues to amaze and please, day after day.
Originally Reviewed on Apr 15, 2016
My BMW 328i X-Drive is the finest vehicle I have ever owned or driven. I love this car, as do my husband and vehicle-savvy son, who told me, "Welcome to the world of German luxury vehicles." Performance and handling are amazing, fit-and-finish are superb, lines are sleek and gorgeous, interior and exterior. LED headlights add immeasurably to nighttime visibility.
"Generally disappointed in the difficulty of the technology and the interior comfort of the car"
Kenneth»CA»2017 BMW 3 SeriesPurchased Sep 2016|Verified
The front seat is VERY uncomfortable, the phone bluetooth to the radio connection is not very good, the interior space of the vehicle is small (less than a Prius and thus not well designed) but it was designed from the ground up as a plugin hybrid and not as an add on and that is pretty cool. Generally disappointed in the difficulty of the technology and the interior comfort of the car.
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"The 2016 328i is a luxury sedan and no longer a luxury sport sedan"
John»CA»2016 BMW 3 Series|Purchased May 2016|Verified
Exterior fit & finish: Some imperfections in the finish paint coat. Small dent on the trunk lid. Several paint scratches on the driver's door and in front of the driver's door. Several spots of discoloration in the paint on the main engine hood. Interior fit and finish: Inlaid anthracite panneling to right of radio has a dent. Anthracite driver's door handle has a 1/4" dia blemish.Front cup holder has an internal 3" scratch. Comfort: 1) Driver's door arm rest is too far from the centerline of the driver's seat and positioned too far forward for 5' 10" tall person (average size male), which requires driver's left arm to be extended too far To have lasting comfort. 2) Wind turbulence outside of driver's window after reaching 60 MPH (probably doe to poor aerodynamic design on the driver's side-view mirror) creates noise and causes irritation to driver Safety Issues: Primary roof support beam location on driver's side can be a visual obstruction for 1) oncoming traffic when driving through a sharp left-hand curve or 2) when the vehicle is stopped at a stop-sign or stop-light because it can block sightline of pedestrians crossing from left to right in a crosswalk. Literature, product and operating instructions: There is almost no detail for understanding the combinations of using comfort suspension with normal shifting mode vs. sport suspension with normal shifting mode vs. comfort suspension with sport shifting mode vs. sport suspension vs. sport shifting mode. Through trial and error I have been able to understand that the suspension mode affects the shift points in the transmission plus the stiffness of the suspension and that the transmission mode (normal or sport) affects the shift points of of the transmission, but I cannot fully understand the difference between the four combinations without seeing a chart that fully explains what to expect from each of the combinations. Also, if the transmission is in sport mode, will it shift into 7th and 8th gear or are these gears reserved only for overdrive while in the normal shifting mode? In summary, there is very little information how to properly operate this vehicle with regard to the various combinations of drive train options in concert with suspension options. Final comments: 1) I think this vehicle is just a little too wide and perhaps a little too long because much of the feel of a sport sedan is now lost. The 2016 328i is a luxury sedan and no longer a luxury sport sedan. 2) Maybe I should have been more careful and made sure my model was manufactured in Germany instead of South Africa even though the drive train was manufactured in Germany. Maybe then I would have been more satisfied with the "fit and finish" of the vehicle.
Susan»PA»2016 BMW 3 Series|Purchased Feb 2016|Verified
"It should tell me WAY ahead of time for safety reasons"
David»CA»2016 BMW 3 Series|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified
Several problems and its only been about 3 months.... I have gotten the chassis stabilization warning more than once, but its gone away. The whole bottom part of the panel turned on and off several times while driving (as if I turned the car off and then on), but the car was on and moving. I even recorded it. I got the passenger seat belt warning when no passenger was in the car and nothing was on the seat. It even happened on the rental I had before I bought this car. I had to clip the passenger seat belt with no one in it so it would stop beeping! Speakers should be better for the price of the car, it seems like Hondas have comparable speakers, but they are much less expensive.... The person that designed the function of the wheel to change the radio station should be fired and then shot. Do you really think its safe for me to look down on the lower part of the instrument panel when driving to see which radio station the wheel is changing it to? WHY DOESN'T IT CHANGE IT AND SHOW IT ON THE IDRIVE SCREEN? The instrument panel and steering wheel don't work well together. No matter how high or low the steering wheel is, it blocks a small part of the instrument panel. It would have been a really simple fix if you guys did some proper research and development... Several other issues exist such as not making any sound when receiving a text message on my iPhone. When the phone is connected to bluetooth, unless EVERYTIME i change the airplay source, it the phone or the car won't notify me if I receive a text. You know its not difficult to make the car make a sound when I get a text. Navigation is still junk. The mapping system is bad, you can't tell me I need to get on the 101 freeway and not tell me until about 100 feet if I need to go north or south. It should tell me WAY ahead of time for safety reasons. Steering feel and handling feel is extremely poor compared to the previous generation BMWs. It was a bit too rough with the sports package before, now its way too soft and too little feedback. If I wanted the car to feel like a Toyota, I would have bought a Toyota.
"I sure would like to have a spare tire vice run flats"
John»AL»2016 BMW 3 Series|Purchased Oct 2015|Verified
I love driving the car but HATE the console control system. Menu system is terrible and I am always having to refresh the Serius XM. Seriously consider returning to have a spare tire. Run flats don't give me the same confidence when on long trip and on weekends holidays when tire dealers are closed as you can NOT patch a run flat.
As mentioned in first survey, my biggest hang up with my car is the dial control on the console. It is not intuitive and difficult to navigate the menu system. Also frustrating that it doesn't allow some functions while driving even with a passenger to execute. I sure would like to have a spare tire vice run flats. Run flats are great around town, but if you are traveling and away from cities or on weekend/holiday you can be stuck waiting to get a replacement tire. Finally, it would be nice if vents catching outside air didn't warm the air so much. I often just want fresh air when it is 60 or 65 degrees out and the car always seems to warm up w/o AC on.
Originally Reviewed on Jan 30, 2016
Though I do love the BMW and its many features and engineering excellence, there is one thing I absolutely hate. The interface to the navigation and audio system is terrible. The knob itself isn't the issue, but rather the way you must navigate through menus. I thought it would improve as I got more familiar with it but the frustration has only grown. Several features you don't use that often are not intuitive and I spend time with car running in the garage trying to figure it out. Some features can't be executed while driving even by the passenger. This could easily be fixed. I have also had to reset the Satellite Radio at least four times. I don't know why it goes "away" on me. The refresh works, but it is a nuisance and usually happens at most inopportune times. The navigation system also took a while to figure out. I am very comfortable with my iPhone and iPad navigation and have often given up on the car one to pull out my phone and navigate that way.
"Side mirrors restrict vision when turning, esp"
Barbara»CT»2016 BMW 3 Series|Purchased Mar 2016|Verified
Headlights are not strong enough. Side mirrors restrict vision when turning, esp. on a hill. Passenger headrest blocks vision when side traffic is approaching. For the price I think the car mats and a trunk liner should be included. WeatherTech!
Headlights are toooooo weak, hate to drive on dark roads at night. Side mirrors toooooo large and block vision when turning esp. on a hill. Head rest on passenger side blocks side vision. Also with the radio presets (Sirius) can't tell where my station is without a big search. Too many choices!
I think the user manual is a bit trying. Still can't figure out the Sirius radio! This is my third BMW and it just blows me away. Love my car.
Kenneth»CA»2017 BMW 3 Series|Purchased Sep 2016|Verified
"Since my phone has the presets i can't use the radio for presets"
Kathleen»RI»2016 BMW 3 Series|Purchased May 2016|Verified
I find the 320 Series small. Unfortunately there wasn't a color choice, but the white is not to bad. However black interior in not for me ever. That was all that was available but will not buy or lease if that is the only interior color. I like happy colors, plus black is just to hot. I find the radio extremely difficult to change channels. Since my phone has the presets i can't use the radio for presets. Very difficult to use.
Originally Reviewed on Jun 24, 2016
Would love a four door AWD convertible. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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