- Mileage: 70,483
- Engine 6 Cyl
- Ext. Color: White
- Trans: Automatic
- Int. Color: Tan
- Drive: AWD
- Location: San Diego, CA
Dealer Comments
While still the 'little brother' to some of the best cars made, the 2007 BMW 328xi seems much more substantial, well trimmed and refined than previous in years. The critical acclaim the 3 Series has enjoyed year after year is all but unmatched. How does it continue to win over people who write about cars for a living? The formula is rather simple: It rewards the driver like few other non-exotic cars can, with its communicative steering, intuitive handling and a family of smooth inline-six-cylinder engines. In a market fraught with cars that offer little more than point-to-point transportation, the 3 Series' driving qualities are hard to match. We just wish there were more room in the cabin to better enjoy those qualities. The rear-wheel-drive 328i is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six that makes 230 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 200 pounds-feet of torque at 2,750 rpm. While the engine doesn't have the low-end thrust of the twin-turbo 335i and its unique 3.0-liter inline-six, it is smooth and flexible. The engine provides acceleration that should satisfy the majority of buyers, the run from zero to 60 mph comes in 6.3 seconds. If you're not into the shift-it-yourself thing, the optional six-speed automatic is rather refined. The transmission includes BMW's Steptronic clutchless-manual mode that lets the driver control when gear changes occur, and also features a Sport mode.