BMW 328i

[Lochaber]

Hi everyone,

Looking at purchasing 328i M Sport 2012 model. Not heeard much about this engine, and the performance figures, MPG and road tax seem too good to be true.

Has anyone got any real world performance, MPG figures ?

I am am coming from a E90 325i and love the stright six engine. Also considering a 335i which is my first choice but for my budget I can get a far newer 328i.

My daily commute is 14 mile round trip on a an A road so fuel economy is not that important but I am tight being a scotsman

As always your thoughts are greatly received.

[Lochaber]

Yes, that was why I was asking.

Not that I have anything against 4 cylinders

[Lochaber]

Performance on paper does look good, but wondering what real life performance was like.

Staying in the highlands of Scotland I do enjoy a good drive and we have the roads round here for that, hence why I was looking at a 335i.

Decisions decisions ....

[Lochaber]

M3greg

Thanks for that review.

What do you tink residuals on a 328 and 335 will be like in 3/4 years ? I am thinking the 328 will be better because as it is a modern 4 cylinder while the 335 will be seen as old hat by then.

[Lochaber]

Also considering a XF 3.0 D S which is a completely different type of car but there is some amazing bargains out there on these.

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Lozw86 said:

I've got a 2013 F30 328i M Sport with the 8 speed sport auto and agree with the above comments. Mine is averaging 31 mpg and I mainly do a short 5 mile trip to and from work. It will sit at 40mpg all day long on the motorway if needed. It will do about 24mpg driven very hard (foot to the floor acceleration, kick down into lower gears etc) It is very quick for what it is, especially in Sport mode. Have surprised many 6 cylinder cars out on the open road. The 8sp box is brilliant and overall the car is a great all rounder

Thanks for that. Is in the gear performance ( eg 30-60 overtaking speed ) pretty good ?

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Lozw86 said:

Yes it is very capable of over taking, being at its best in sport or sport plus mode.

Of course all this is subjective and depends what you are used to. I have driven Audi A4 3.0 TDI, Clio 182 Cup, E46 330i, Focus ST, Corsa VXR and the 328i feels the quickest and is on paper too (I think)

The best thing to do is test drive one and see what you think

your quite right I will be doing that this weekend and comparing to a 335i as well

Thanks for the input and I will keep you posted.

[Lochaber]

After test driving a couple of cars I have gone for a 335i M Sport saloon. Roll on Monday so I can picker her up !!

Anyway I can check the exact spec of the car ?

[Lochaber]

Thanks for that.

Nice few options on it which is good.

By the way what is " high gloss shadow line " ?

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cerb4.5lee said:

Plus one, you will be well happy with the 335i.

Monday seems ages away !!

I live in the highlands and picking the car up from the central belt so should be a good drive back especially through Glencoe where I might be able to stretch its legs a wee bit hehe

[Lochaber]

WOW !!!!

Picked up the car Monday morning and and definitley made the right choice going for the 335i

Power is amazing just keeps building all the way up the revs and lve the auto box I think it suits the car very well.

Had a few full blast in 3rd gear overtakes going through Glencoe and was very impressed with the performance and the noise.

Big grin on my face all the way home.

Will get some pics up shortly once I have removed all the midges from the front end.

Spec is

09 335i M Sport Saloon Auto
41,235 miles
i-drive
Bluetooth
Le Mans Blue
Full leather

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Smuler said:

Excellent!! Definitely, worth getting the 335i.
What colour leather out of curiosity?

Black