2009 BMW 328 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the BMW 328:

Beyond simply feeling rock-solid when hustled around turns, this car communicates with the driver in a manner that inspires confidence no matter what kind of driving you're doing.

-- Edmunds.com

It was the sheer smoothness of it all -- the ease with which the 328i consumed highways, its dance-like nimbleness in city traffic. The car went exactly where pointed -- no wavering, wobbling or hesitation, just excellent directional stability at any speed.

-- WashingtonPost.com

[The 328i's] inline six-cylinder engine provides enough power for all but the most demanding drivers.

-- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the BMW 328:

If the 3 Series sedan and wagons have a significant downfall, it's on the inside. The issue is not one of material quality or craftsmanship, which is mostly good, but of overall roominess.

-- Cars.com

The 3-Series has no keyed ignition switch...The driver just pushes the start button, and pushes it again when it's time to get out. Still, we'd prefer a traditional key.

-- New Car Test Drive

BMW 328 Comparisons:

Rather than dismissing the 328i as BMW's entry-level sport sedan, it's best to think of it as a 335i with less motor.

-- Edmunds.com

The larger Infiniti sedan puts its extra overall length and height to good use by offering a cabin that doesn't feel as tight as the 3 Series, whether in the front or rear seats.

-- Cars.com

Best one-liner about the BMW 328:

Whether your priority is an engaging driving experience, an elegant cabin environment or simply curbside prestige, this car delivers in spades.

-- Edmunds.com

...a superbly engineered and crafted automobile, a total joy to drive.

-- WashingtonPost.com

...there's probably no car that better communicates what's going on [with the road] than the 3-series.

-- Automobile