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2009 BMW 3-Series

276 messages,  Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 9:57 PM

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3 series convertible AWD by irisheyes44
Mar 08, 2008 (1:36 pm)
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Is their any talk about making the convertible AWD like the Audi?
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2009 BMW 3-series model refresh by aussiem8
Mar 08, 2008 (6:04 pm)
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Was at my local BMW dealer this week and drove a 335i for the first time. The salesperson told me they were hearing from BMW that the 2009 model will undergo a mid-cycle refresh. No idea what may change, but any styling changes should be subtle, like on the 5-series. My guess is the enhancements will be more interior related, electronics, etc. I'm very interested to find out because my A4 lease comes up in Nov and the 335i is high on my list as a replacement.
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DCT in 2009 BMW 3 Series sedan? by leeh
Jul 18, 2008 (12:17 pm)
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I read the Inside Line article from today with more info on the 2009 3 Series. It mentioned that the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) was confirmed for the coupe and convertible in Europe with a possibility in US. What's the latest on the sedan? Would there be a DCT for 335i / 335i xDrive for US sedans?
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [aussiem8] by circlew
Jul 18, 2008 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: aussiem8 (Mar 08, 2008 6:04 pm)

What is your impression A4 vs. 335? I drove one for a day while my 330xi was in fro service and I loved it.
 
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OW
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [aussiem8] by mvs1
Jul 26, 2008 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: aussiem8 (Mar 08, 2008 6:04 pm)

In the June or July Automobile magazine they had a pic of the refreshed 3 and the 1 with Tii badging. The Tii is supposed to slot in between the standard and M versions.
 
I'm actually waiting to see the 09' 3-series as well. The current model sedan has oddities in exterior design (IMO), and the interior needs some updating as well. After my wife and I test drove one the past month it wouldn't make our short list.
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [circlew] by aussiem8
Aug 05, 2008 (8:10 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 18, 2008 5:54 pm)

My A4 is the 3.2 V6, no sport suspension. It handles incredibly well for a regular suspension. Has very good acceleration up to 60 mph, but like most 6 cyclinder cars falls off quickly above that. Interior is classy and still the class leader. Not as quiet as the BMW 3 series, nor does it drive as well. The BMW chassis is unlike any I've experienced. If BMW could put an Audi interior in its cars, they'd be unbeatable. The new A4 coming out next month has a great look, in & out, and the handling & braking is on par with RS4 according to magazine editors. Looks like it will down to the new A4 and 335i. One is clearly faster and sportier; the other may be sporty enough but much classier. I have 2-3 months to decide. Let the fun begin.
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [mvs1] by kdshapiro
Aug 06, 2008 (8:22 am)
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Replying to: mvs1 (Jul 26, 2008 7:13 am)

The last 3 series I drove was an '07 335 coupe. After I drove it, if I had a short list, this would be the only car on it.
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [kdshapiro] by circlew
Aug 06, 2008 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 06, 2008 8:22 am)

Now, that's a short list! But I have to agree it's that good.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [circlew] by kdshapiro
Aug 08, 2008 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Aug 06, 2008 11:18 am)

It is that good!
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Re: 2009 BMW 3-series model refresh [kdshapiro] by mvs1
Aug 13, 2008 (5:01 pm)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 06, 2008 8:22 am)

Granted we drove a 328, although what is the 3.5 liter a $5K premium? Vs. our G35 the value just isn't there for me.
 
I really wanted to like this vehicle, my eye is still on the coupe or convertible as opposed to the sedan. The styling of the sedan looks to me like it lacks continuity ....more of a personal styling issue I have with it. Although, the two door is quite nice.
 
We'll see.....I'll wait for the 09's and see where we end up.

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