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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 287 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.

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#1	Love my first BMW! Source: Edmunds ...Have been driving coupe for 3 weeks and am in love with my car. First had to get used to harder drive and harder all around feel, having been driving Acura for some time. But I love the drive, the gadgets and the handling. However, gas mileage is awful...
#2	BEST COUPE FOR THE CASH Source: MSN Autos ...Pros: I LOVE THE REDESIGN ,IT'S VERY SENSUAL AND SLEEK WITH EXHILARATING PERFORMANCE .MUCH BETTER THAN THE G35. Cons: LACK OF STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR CD OPERATION Overall: CLASSIC STYLING,GREAT HANDLING AND FIRST CLASS PERFORMANCE FOR A BETTER THAN AVERAGE PRICE. MORE INTERIOR HEAD AND LEG ROOM THAN A BMW 3 SERIES COUPE.INFINITI HAS LEFT THE COMPETITION IN THE DUST WITH 330 HP......I LOVE IT....CAN'T WAIT FOR THE CONVERTIBLE...
#3	Awesome car, but no longer entry level Source: Edmunds ...This is my 3rd 3-series (2002 325i, 2006 325i, now my 2008 328i Coupe) and I can say that I have been a loyal, dedicated customer of BMW. The cars are so wonderful once you buy one you can't buy or drive any other make. It feels like a part of you physically as you drive the car, from the structure to the brakes to the steering and engine the feeling is so terrific and reassuring other makes feel like appliances in comparison or clouds to drive (i.e. Lexus). BMW sure has created a car worthy of master craftsmanship that will have longevity in the marketplace for years...
#4	Great car Source: Edmunds ...Purchased in Jan. and had it built in Germany. That is cool, custom built. The more I drive it, more I like it. I have automatic, and seems it is little sluggish off the line, but not a big deal. the 328xi may not be as powerful as 335 as I have read, but it is plenty. The coupe has plenty of trunk room for coupe. Single guys, you will love it. I am in Mass. and the 328xi is great in snow, and ice. No regrets. Great style, handling. Worth the wait. Keep eye on speed, easy to fly with ease, and quietness...
#5	Electronics? Source: Edmunds ...Got this car in late 2008 Certified Pre-Owned. It's fully loaded and has been fun most of the time. Just today, though, I was driving approx 45 to 50 mph, hit a bump, and my car turned off. It came to a very swift stop on a very busy hwy (in a construction zone, so there was no median). Car wouldn't restart at all. Roadside assistance sent me a tow truck that couldn't get my car out of park. They left. All in all, 2.25 hours stuck in the middle of the road with a friendly police officer and ended up driving a Honda home from Enterprise. My car was just in the shop for...
#6	BUY THE ACCORD Source: MSN Autos ...at Carmy - felt smaller and not as nice and BMW 3 Series which is a complete rip off - way too small and expensive...I could almost buy (2) Accords for the price of a BMW. I was blown away by the value of the Accord and really irrated with the BMW (I have owned several BMWs). FYI, my other car is a Toyota SUV... Anyway, the Accord is by far the best vehicle regardless of pricing. Congrats Honda on getting it right. Cons: Not crazy about the cars look from the tail end - liked the old sytle better... Overall: Awesome car, incredible value, and I'll put 200K miles on the car... The BMW 3 series...
#7	After 3 years of ownership Source: Edmunds ...I purchased this car in early 2008 and still look back every time I walk away from it. I have a white 328 coupe optioned with auto transmission, sports package, and ipod connections so it's pretty bare bones. Over the years I've received numerous comments and I think the design is classic BMW. I didn't test drive other competing cars and after renting the Benz, Lexus, and Infiniti I don't regret the purchase at all. The overall interior build quality, telepathic steering, excellent handling, and covered warranty/maintenance make this an excellent purchase. After...
#8	The last BMW for me Source: Edmunds ...The first 4 months of driving the car is everything I expected. It felt great. Then the mechanical problems began. This is my second and my last BMW. I had similar terrible problems with my first BMW but I loved the body style of this latest 3 series and couldn't resist. But, I've learned my lesson. Problems I've encountered in the last 3 months include overheating engine, electrical problems with my windows and door locks, a/c not functioning at low speed, scratches caused by service center, etc...
#9	Noisey at Highway Speeds. Source: Edmunds ...The car handles well, especially around corners. The interior looks good. The noise from the engine/muffler seems too loud at highway speeds and I can't read the radio dial with polarized sun glasses...
#10	Performance with a touch of luxury Source: Edmunds ...Great car, has the performance to wow anyone that rides in the passenger seat and the luxury that BMW is known...

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