2012 BMW 3-Series - Expert Reviews Page 2
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 49 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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1992 bmw 3 series Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds
...Published: 10/02/1992 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1992: New sheetmetal for the 3-series; all the corners are rounded and the wheelbase is stretched. |
| #12 |
1994 mazda 323 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1994 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1994: No changes. Final year for homely, slow-selling hatchback... |
| #13 |
2011 BMW 335 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Single-turbo 335i engine makes 300 hp and 300 pounds-feet of torque Twin-turbo 335is engine makes 320 hp and 332 pounds-feet of torque Six-speed manual gearbox standard Six-speed automatic transmission optional on 335i New seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission optional on 335is Optional all-wheel drive Safety Convertibles are not available with side curtain airbags like the coupe and sedan. Convertibles do get side airbag head extensions. Safety features include: Antilock brakes Electronic stability system Side curtain airbags (not available on convertible) Side-impact airbags... |
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2012 BMW 328 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com..." Blessedly, this doesn't seem to be the case with the 2012 3 Series. As noted, the car is quicker than ever. The eight-speed shifts quickly and smoothly, and it doesn't hesitate too long before kicking down to pass, especially when in the Driving Dynamics Control's selectable Comfort or Sport modes, which also vary the accelerator and power steering responsiveness. A new Eco Pro mode makes the accelerator resistant to accelerating (unless you floor it) and the transmission quick to upshift to more efficient gears. It also puts at the bottom of the tachometer a simple gauge to help you drive... |
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1990 bmw 3 series Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1990 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1990: The 3 Series is unchanged for 1990... |
| #16 |
2011 BMW 3-Series — ReviewSource: MSN Autos...It is one of the most engaging cars to drive and is certainly the best-handling vehicle of its size. It changes directions willingly, hugs the road like a vacuum cleaner, maintains tenacious grip in turns and stops with confidence.The standard steering is heavy but quick, and it provides lots of feedback. The available Active Steering is quicker at low speeds and slower at high speeds, making it easier to perform parking lot maneuvers and keeping the car stable at speed.For even more handling prowess, BMW offers a Sport package (standard on coupes and the 335is variant) with tighter... |
| #17 |
2012 BMW 335 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com..." Blessedly, this doesn't seem to be the case with the 2012 3 Series. As noted, the car is quicker than ever. The eight-speed shifts quickly and smoothly, and it doesn't hesitate too long before kicking down to pass, especially when in the Driving Dynamics Control's selectable Comfort or Sport modes, which also vary the accelerator and power steering responsiveness. A new Eco Pro mode makes the accelerator resistant to accelerating (unless you floor it) and the transmission quick to upshift to more efficient gears. It also puts at the bottom of the tachometer a simple gauge to help you drive... |
| #18 |
1992 mazda 323 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1992 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1992: New taillights debut... |
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1991 mazda 323 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1991 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1991: No changes... |
| #20 |
2011 BMW 328 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...while coupes and convertibles seat four. iDrive, available only with an optional navigation system, is BMW's latest and best version, revamped with better graphics, more shortcut keys and improved menu functionality. Interior features include: Push-button ignition Standard automatic climate control Optional navigation system with iDrive Optional adaptive cruise control can gently apply the brakes to maintain a preset speed Standard HD radio Under the Hood The base engine is a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder. Features include: 230 horsepower, 200 pounds-feet of torque... |
BMW 3-Series Related News
2013 BMW 4-Series Coupe Spy Shots
The coupe version of the sixth-generation F30 BMW 3-Series sedan has been spotted once again in prototype form, this time running some hot laps at Germany's Nürburgring... May 22, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan, 2013 Acura RDX Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards
If you’re looking for an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick” compact sedan or compact crossover, your shopping list just grew by... May 21, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon Debuts, Confirmed For U.S.
BMW has revealed the wagon variant of its latest-generation 3-Series and at the same time confirmed that this new model, just like the previous two, will be sold in the U.S... May 14, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2013 BMW 3-Series Touring With M Sport Package Spy Shots
The new BMW 3-Series sedan has been a known quantity for months now. But its wagon-shaped Touring (or Sports Wagon here in the U.S.) counterpart hasn't, beyond spy shots and... May 9, 2012 by Nelson Ireson
2012 BMW 3-Series Models Recalled For Head Restraint Issue
BMW has announced the recall of 7,600 model year 2012 3-Series models, built between October 19, 2011 and March 18, 2012. At issue is compliance with federal safety standards... May 8, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 2
Why should I also consider these?
Compared to the all-new F30 3-Series, the rest of the compact BMW’s main rivals have been around in their current form for a few years.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class also goes four-cylinder for 2012, but its 201-horsepower, 1.8-liter engine in the C250 isn’t quite a substitute for a six-cylinder engine the way that the 328i’s 240-hp engine is.
The C-Class also gets a refresh for 2012, but it’s not a complete redesign.
The Lexus IS has one of the oldest designs among compact sport sedans; it’s not at all competitive in IS 250 guise, but the IS 350 can be quite enjoyable to drive.
That said, it doesn’t pair a composed ride and crisp handling nearly as well as the 3-Series.
The Audi A4 has a strong, economical base powertrain in its current 2.0T form, and its handling is tuned to target the 3-Series, but it doesn’t offer nearly the tech options you can find in the BMW.
Infiniti’s G37 drives like a sports coupe and has excellent steering and handling, but it’s the harshest offering in this class and lacks the refinement luxury shoppers are likely looking for.
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