Motor1 Executive Editor Seyth Miersma puts BMW’s bread and butter 330i through the Why Buy? battery to see if the F30 platform can still hold it’s own against the younger competition.
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As-tested price: $47,345
The BMW 3 Series plays in a very interesting class of car. Compact sport/luxury sedans are shopped by traditional consumers and car enthusiasts alike, and BMW’s 3er needs to offer a little something for everyone. In the past, none of its rivals could best the 3 Series’ perfect blend of engaging driving dynamics, comfort, and technology. But now, the competition is stiffer than ever.
With the redesigned Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class putting up a hell of a fight these days, it takes a lot more than a nice ride quality to make the 3 Series really stand out. That’s why we’ve spent some time with what’s really your average 3 Series model – the 330i, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s not the newest offering in the class anymore, but we want to examine how it fares against not only its traditional German competition, but great offerings from America and Japan, as well.
Watch our latest Why Buy video to find out.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: 2.0-Liter Turbocharged I4
Output: 248 Horsepower / 258 Pound-Feet
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 23 City / 34 Highway / 27 Combined
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CREDITS
Host: Seyth Miersma
Video Producer: James Bradbury
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I've had a 99' 328', 2002 330i, 2005 G35, 2007 335i, 2009 G37, & a 2015 Audi S4…the engines on all 3 were great, no complaints at all. Interior, decent to good. The fact that BMW's standard is still Leatherette, yes in 2018, just makes it look like they are nickle and diming a so-called "premium brand" customer. Hell, even Hyundia's come with standard leather now. My 2015 S4 is, by far, the best car I've had.
How tall is he ?
I drive a 320d Msport 2016 and I can say this is the best car I've ever had ( after 35 years driving). Driving this car with its extraordinary gearbox is a pleasure for those who enjoying driving and the engine is so sharp and spot on. Also I paid £20k for it while 14k on mileage.
goodbye bmw! alfa romeo is back!
You can say what you want but this car looks and drives amazing. It still holds up today — even after 5 years!
Bought it and didn't regret it one Cent.
cSo I have had an f30 328i sportline and now an f30 330i MSport and this base model in ehite looks boring. But. get a decent variant and an avtual colour and they arestill one of the best looking cars on the road after 5 years…and they are great cars still with only the run flat tyres detracting from the driving experience ( but as many reviewers do, you missed that important bit). i have a combined $140,000 km experience driving the two cars. Prior to, I had an E60 530i and E46 M3 so believe me when I say the f30 is a great car.
Love it
The 2017's are F80, Not F30 any more idiot!
this dude is like 6”7 lmao
Had a 2018 xdrive as a loaner because my BMW was in for an overnight fix. Thought 330 was a good car but found motor was under powered and sounded like a lawn mower. Would spend extra for bigger motor. BMW should change exhaust note to sound more like a inline6. Interior sound levels are not quiet from engine and tire noises. Last 2 things I did not like, turn stalk has been changed from a neutral one, meaning when you tap to turn left or right it stays in that position until turn is done like all other manufacturers. Also do no like that they changed the warning chime to a different bing bong.
"Such a common sight on the road"
Since when? I can't remember the last time I've seen one on the roads of my city. These cars are hardly even affordable to the highest 5% in town.
Is this the luxury trim?
you gotta lose weight
328im 240hp $70500 fuck
I don’t want to see u. I wanna see THE CAR.
Does it come with a manual transmission.
These questions in the video are annoying, imho!
Isn’t the moon roof standard on BMW
my engine blown…. never trusting this company again.
Very nice car. Love the classical styling of it.
Look Lurchy would be hard pressed to fit into 90% of medium sized sport sedans! Stick him into F series Truck where he will feel more comfortable! So stupid him commenting on comfort! Shoe horned into a car way too small for him!
Him: on the downside its just not as quiet as i would like it to be Me: i see this as an absolute win
Bullshit review. That exact car is wicked! Any motor is a blast.
just bought a CPO 2017 M Sport package 330i. I know its not the fastest BMW but its my first foreign car and I can't complain. I've tried the Audi A4 and the Infiniti Q50 and the 330i is just simply better
Nice review. But why do you guys in America eat and drink in your car ? Also touch screen and gadget are disturbing and some idiots would be tempted to play with it instead of looking at the road. The gizmos should be programmed before driving, not during.
This beamer smells so good on the inside, like leather and crayons such high quality shi
Either the dude is huge, or the car is small.
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I'm getting one. Black.