2009 BMW 3 Series Body Style
The 2009 BMW 3 series is very magnificently styled with a little sharper and more muscular appearance than its older models. The BMW 3 series is available in 328i or 335i trim models. The cars have been perfectly designed to make it more friendlier looking with the front lighting units that are highlighted with LED turn signals which are covered in a cool-looking grid. The new wagon model offers more space than the coupe or sedan and has very promising looks.The interiors of the BMW 3 series are not very flashy, if you are looking at simple interiors then this model would be your ideal choice. The interiors are styled keeping the drivers comfort in mind rather than making it appealing to the eye. However, the new colors and the ergonomic materials added a dash of new look to the 2009 model. The inner cabin is well styled but we found that audio and climate control switches could have been a placed a little higher to be accessible with comfort.
Overall it has pleasant exteriors along with minimalist and simple interiors styling
BMW 3 Series Features
The BMW 3 series is a luxury car and a sports car which can be clearly seen form the high tag that it carries. Along with the high tag it offers features which are well equipped to match the luxury and premium quotient. It is well outfitted with all standard features which other competitors also possess such as heated side mirrors, push button ignition, automatic climate control, a sunroof, leatherette vinyl upholstery and a ten speaker CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack. The 335i version of BMW additionally includes xenon headlights, 17inch wheel, power front seats with driver memory. There are many additional features that are available which can be incorporated in the base model at an extra cost. The premium accessories that are optionally available are auto dimming mirrors, blue tooth connectivity, premium leather upholstery, BMW Assist Telematics., and car internet access. You can also opt for the iDrive with more intuitive menus or opt for other standalone options such as front and rear parking assist, cruise control, and paddle shifter for optional automatic transmission.The only drawback that we noted were that USB ipod connection is available at an additional cost which could have been included in the standard features.
BMW 3 Series Performance
The performance of the BMW 3 series is absolutely stunning. You need to drive it to experience that comfort and thrill that you achieve. BMW has made its name in the luxury car segment. Its trademark inline six engines are worth appreciating. The BMW 328i is well powered by 3.0 liter inline 6that produces 230 hp and 200 pound feet of torque and offers smooth sufficient, power for driving around the town or highway, whereas the 335i xDrive is powered by 3.0 liter inline6 which is twin turbocharged to produce 300 horse power and 300 pound feet of torque and has abundance of power and can travel in speed. The BMW 3 series offers different transmission options to the buyers. They also offer options such as all wheel drive and rear wheel drive, they can also choose between manual transmission and automatic transmission. The automatic transmission also offers the option of paddle shifters to the automobile. We noticed that the 6 speed automatic changes gears smoothly. The wonderful chassis balance along with communicative steering and base suspension provides excellent balance and sharp moves.We noticed that in spite of the heavy engines the fuel economy was noteworthy. For the wagon model with manual controls and rear wheel drive estimated fuel usage to 17 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, the x Drive version gets 17/25 mpg while the automatic returns numbers of 18/27 mpg. The fuel usage for 328i for sedan as well as coupe was found to be 18 mpg city and 28 mpg on the highway and the fuel usage for 335i models were found to be 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway while the xDrive and the manual versions would offer 16/ 25v mpg. We noticed that for 335i xDrive models with the automatic transmission the highway rating remain unchanged but city economy jumps up 1 mpg to 17 mpg.
BMW 3 Series Quality
The 2009 BMW 3 series has done proper justice to the price tag that they have added, by offering good quality features which are comfortable and dynamic. We found adequate leg space and head room in the front and rear rows with excellent bolstering on the seats to secure the participants. They could accommodate passengers with comfort unless they are very tall they may have a hard time on long hauls. The brakes were efficient and stopped the vehicle without a jerk. The good suspensions also offer comfort to all the passengers traveling.We found that interiors were lavishly done with strong but soft to feel materials. The materials used by BMW are exemplary for the exteriors as well as the interiors. They have lived up to the expectation of the brand. The tires that were outfitted offered good grip and their noise was also subdued.
The main drawback that we noted was that the coupe model had very little cargo space. While the sedans made up space by folding the rear seats and the wagons unmistakably excelled in terms of storage space.
BMW 3 Series Safety
We found that there were various crash test that were conducted on the BMW3 series and they were found to be good in both the frontal offset and side impact categories. They are covered by various features which are equipped even in the base model such as antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, and electronic stability system which enables various features designed to improve braking performance, such as periodically wiping the brake rotors dry when the windshield wipers are in use. We found the rear visibility to be fine and the car very safe to drive.
The 2009 BMW 3 series is a dream car for any car aficionado and one of the best selling cars in America. It is stylish, comfortable and luxurious and posses all that qualities that one would wish in a dream car. The main highlights of this car was options of four body styles, high quality interiors, and superb efficiency the main drawbacks that we noted were it is too expensive and the optional idrive is also fussy.
