The E90 is a work of art. I've owned one for over 7 years now that was a 3-year old CPO. It still runs great at 135k miles, and I just can't bring myself to get a newer car because it is, well, almost perfect.
I have 2011 Bmw 328 X drive. I drive lyft, and it has 429, 000💀😵😵😵I bought with 135k 5 years ago. It's very reliable; just do spark plugs, coils and oil changes. Can't believe my baby is still running strong. No leaks, it still rides amazing.
Wow!! That's great news I just bought an 2011 xdrive today with 85,000 I know the n52 are very reliable my 09 rwd was just wasn't sure about the xdrive but that makes me feel better
@@MB-rr1fb agree my 09 had some oil leaks but that was it I sold it with 150,000 still running strong. Other than oil leaks and maybe water pumps the n52 is about bulletproof if you service it right
I have a 2008 E90 328i, and for what I paid for it, it is the best damn car I’ve ever driven. You’d THINK that 230 HP would be terrible, but when I hop in the drivers seat, the car brings a stupid grin to my face. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It’s so easy to forget that there is a speed limit, whack it in sport, and hear her sing. It’s like crack.
Michael Canas I got an 2011 and so far just replaced my spark plugs ignition coils and oil change that’s it coils and plugs on FCP Euro cost me $210 oil was around $80 I did the work so it was cheap
@@user-zm8te2nj6c ok I'm finally in the market for one in canada. 9k for a 2011 328i xdrive sedan with 115,000 kms on it. It has had a couple accidents on the left side so have to dig into that more. But seems like a good deal
I honest to God woke up one morning, watched this, and went out and bought a 328i xdrive coupe that day in time to pick my kid up from school in it. No regrets. Good power but I've always had 4 bangers. It's scoots along pretty good. Definitely quiet on the interior and the steering is what sold me. It's like nothing else. THANKS REDLINE / Asian dude channel!
every car I've owned is a BMW. an 01 325xi, 06 330i, and now I just purchased a 2011 328i xdrive. This car will not dissapoint. it steers very well, and it's very comfortable to drive. mine is completely loaded with everything. sport package.. you name it, it has it. BMW is not cheap. it's very expensive to maintain when things go wrong. but if you take care of it, it will take care of you.
I just financed a 2011 BMW 328 AWD Sedan. I have had it for three weeks. What an amazing car! For sure the best driving car I have ever had. I am having to force myself not to drive it too much, because I love driving it so much.
I just bought one w 80k miles and I’m laughing out loud at this 😂 I’ve rarely slowed down for railroads and bumps but now I’m driving like an old man when I can save my baby a hard bump 😂 Beemer Gang 🤘🏾
I got this exact model, color, and make year about four years ago and I still get many compliments on it today, despite it being an older model. The dark gray definitely makes it timeless and sleek.
you are easily becoming a favourite of mine in the auto reviewer segment. You're reviews are direct, informative and you describe the driving experience which is what I want to know about a vehicle. Who the hell gives a damn about bluetooth in a sports car/sport segmented vehicle
It one of the most bulletproof BMW engines the N52. There's no other engine that makes 200-230HP that is as smooth and good power low and at the top as this.
While the point you make is well known, there's no denying how well the 3-series excels as a luxury sports sedan. That being said, if you were going to purchase a used BMW, we'd simply tell the consumer to make sure and get one with an extended warranty and purchase the extended service plan.
Wow I hate how ppl complain about reliability under a German car video. I have owned 2 e46 bmw's both of them used and drove my last one to 300,000 kms. Never let me down ONCE and repairs were not expensive. Do if own wrenching and dont do to stealerships. Heck I'd say my Lexus rx300 was just as expensive if I didn't do my research. I would not be scared to ever own a BMW out of warranty. Just don't buy it if you can't afford maintenance with premium fuel and synthetic oil. I expect the newer models to be even better than my e46's. I'm still running my car with 230,000 kms with absolutely no issues. Just buy it and be smart about the upkeep. I can't speak of VW/Audi or Mercedes reliability as I've had BMW's.
Overall German cars are quite reliable although there are some weird weak spots. My Uncle owns a 2004 330ci and the entire cooling system is made of plastic vs. flexible rubber hoses and the water pump has a plastic impeller. Also the 3.0 variant of the N52 can suffer the oil pump nut problem where the nuts backs out but he did preventative maintenance by loctiting it in place. Also, BMW makes their V8 motors run at 105C vs. 90C and many owners have a sneaking suspicion it's to make the seals break down faster so the car returns for repair. Everyone who changed over to a 90C thermostat never had oil seal or gasket problems like the ones with a 105C thermostat have.
Yes I agree with you. But I've had acura's and lexus's in my family and they too have weak spots. Manufacturers really do some stupid things to cut costs such as the BMW plastic water pump impellers that get shot. Only in the case of BMW vs Acura, I had to pay more for the manufacturer's mistakes. Overall, I've ran my bmw's to the ground and hold them equal in reliability to all the acura's and lexus's I've owned. But nothing beats the feeling of a BMW with 300,000 kms and not a sqeak to be heard anywhere. My father's Lexus rx300 started sqeaking and rattling at about 180,000 kms. I mean he paid more for his Lexus than I did for my e46 BMW. Oh well, happy motoring !!
My sister just bought one yesterday. 2011 328 X drive with 57k Miles. Fully Loaded model with the Navigation and Sport package. I have a 545i myself so obviously it's not as fast but I gotta admit I was pretty surprised. The driving is extremely smooth and that Inline 6 engine feels incredible . She was also looking at Honda's and Mazda's but they were nearly the same price so she thought she was better off paying that extra money and go with a BMW instead. After riding the car , I can easily say she made the right decision. Highly recommended car if ur looking to buy one
Salman Alam I like it so far, only issue so far was a small oil leak which is common with those cars for some reason. The repair was covered under the warranty I have for the car, just paid a 100 deductible. This generation was made to work with the run flats so the ride is very good. Although if you plan on doing real cornering you might want to change the tires out
I know it's 4 months late, but to answer your question about FTS's; They suck. They are expensive. They are noisy. They perform worse than similarly priced summer tires. Ditch them, get some real tires, buy a tire patch kit, throw it in the trunk, and thank me later.
2011 BMW 328i xdrive is the last generation of the E90, at the end of 2011, BMW introduced the new generation of 3 series, which is the F20 series. I bought the older generation 8 months ago and it gives me unique experiences than other cars that I have driven. This car is the last model that use the traditional BMW 3.0 Liter I6 engine, after this model, the BMW group changed their engine to turbo engine to the legendary natural aspirated cylinders engine. Although many people believe that BMW is destroying what they are good at, the disadvantages of the I6 engine still exist. Such as the fuel economy and the cost on the engine maintenance. The last generation engines have to use the premium gas and the fuel economy is around 19 to 21 mpg. However the advantages are also significant, the horsepower is 230, much higher than the current 4 cylinders engine. That can provide faster starting and the beautiful BMW engine sounds. For the transmission, the last generation has the 6-speed gearbox. It sounds out of fashion for the current vehicle, and the intervals between shifts are very obvious. BMW choose the ZF 8-speed gearbox for the current generation and the shifts are smoother than the old one. I drove the current generation for few days and the driving experiences are totally different from the last generation. For example, the handling for the last generation is more accurate when turning, however the steering is very heavy, people who used to drive other brands of cars will feel difficulty turning. The new generation is more comfortable for the most of drivers, but many BMW fans are arguing they lost one of the BMW’s special features. Because this is an xdrive car, which means this car has better ability to pass through little friction roads. People who are worrying about the rear wheel drive system should choose this car that is equipped with the xdrive. Purchase of a car is not one time spending, the maintenance and repair price for BMW is more expensive than other brands. For example, the 2 years extend maintenance needs more than 2 thousands. The extend warranty is around 38 hundreds. All to all, if you are looking for a car can maximize your fun for driving and the feeling of pushing back, this car should be your choice. However if your looking for a car that cost less and like quite inside environment, the BMW 328 is not really what you want for this.
I use to drive a 2013 mustang gt but recently switched to a 2011 335i w/Xdrive I bought CPO and so far haven't looked back. The mustang had 420 hp and was fun to drive but after 6 months of owning it I really missed having the extra 2 doors and awd especially since I live where winters are bad. I thought I wouldn't be able to cope with going down to 300 hp with the BMW but I couldn't have been more wrong. It's so much more balanced and practical but still is very engaging and fun to drive. Not to mention the interior is far superior. The one thing I've noticed about BMWs is that they seem to age more gracefully compared to Cadillacs or Acuras. The only advice I have for anyone considering an E90 is get it certified pre-owned but you better do it fast because the last of the CPO E90s are getting nabbed very quickly especially if it's a 335i with Xdrive in the northern states.
I have this same car 2011 328i xdrive with 27,000 miles on it. It’s probably one of the lowest mileage in the country. It’s basically brand new!! I can hear the cup holder raddle in your review car. I had this same thing but fixed it very easy!
I bought the same car 6 months ago. One owner 49k miles. It’s all the car you really need. Fun with 6mt, fast enough and the feel with the last hydraulic steering. Plus it just looks great. Classic styling that will last the test of time.
Love these cars and don't think they brake down as much as people say . I think I'd choose this one over the new 4cyl , even though it has more horse power . The feel of the new car is just different .
@@Samsroomofrequirements I'm going to keep in touch Sam, this car is very sensitive and I may need to know someone else that has this car in case I have to get something maintained. Lol So, apparently 3011 had LCD dash and some didn't, some had the older audio led dash
Amazing looking car, amazing straight 6 engine, that ZF 6-speed is a nice transmission for its time, and the steering feel is what this car is the best at. I don't think there is a 3 series that will come close to the amazingness that the E90 brought to the world.
Don’t get one with x-drive if you don’t ABSOLUTELY need the awd. It adds weight, lowers fuel economy, slows the car down, and adds more things to break. Ideally, you’ll get one with rwd and a manual, but rwd with automatic is fine too.
i have the same car but in white and i love it sooo much you will not find a better handling car...the steering feel is amazing and the car is plenty fast! it drives much better then the new one! great review sofyan!!!!!
nonsense. buy winter tires and not only will you be passing everyone in your RWD BMW, you'll be doing it sideways with a huge grin on your face too. X-drive BMW's are shit. RWD is the shit. dont give me any of that bullshit that you need xdrive for snow. i live in toronto which sees snow all the time in the winter and i have no problems getting around.
Dank28i hey bub I keep going back and forth between getting one how often does it need a full service and how much does it cost if you don't mind me asking?
Gabriell Bishop New Civic and Corolla are cheeper, so of course you found one for $20,000. My point was you can get one for cheeper (cheeper then $20,000).
Just bought a used one the exact car! I know the e90 is a tank good engine I had a 09 I sold with 150,000 no issues at all but one belt tensioner for 100 bucks.. hoping the xdrive holds up like the rwd does
Thank you for your brutally honest review. Enjoy my e90 lemans blue/gray m sport 6-speed manual much more than the new F-Series I’ve driven(including new M Sport). Everything you said is spot-on
Neel Tatapudi yes if you want question like "how much did daddy pay for that?" I hated that question in my e46. even though these are no more expensive than any other car on the used market
Very nice looking car still to this day. I just wish it got a little better gas mileage. But I guess that's not the primary reason for buying one of these cars.
I have to put coolant in my 2011 328xi everyday, the thermostat + water pump are just eating the coolant like its nothing... wondering whats the problem
I’ve had my 02 civic ex for nearly two years now and I wanna upgrade to this. Any previous bmw owners could help ya boy out and let me know what to look out for and how to maintain it. I’m aware these car are higher $$$ in maintenance.
Mine arrives at the end of this week. Can't wait! Not automatic though... I can't imagine ever buying an automatic. Takes the fun out of driving in my opinion.
Watched this after, got a 2011 BMW 3 Series 328i sedan for $3k, 87k miles. rough condition, I can fix the body myself but the engine is busted might replace. Thoughts? Good/bad deal?
Abraham Alderwish overall was ~$5k new engine has 50k. Tbh I see a lot go for ~$8-11k. Plus it’s beautiful lol. So did you ever look at the one you mentioned? Cause it’s different when you actually go.
Bruh this comment was five months ago I just the same one for 2.7k with only low tires 140 miles I think I did better than you also mine was family owned
no unless its given previous owners trouble. I got mine a couple months ago at 97,000 miles but the owners took good care of it and I do too so it still runs like new. just make sure to get ONLY premium gas, change oil regularly, and get ur engine checked for the coils and spark plugs and you'll be good
lol same. I have over 120k on it, but I keep it well maintained. Advice: Find a good mechanic who you can negotiate labor with. Parts are expensive, and it makes no sense getting work done at the dealership unless its for an oil change.
I've just purchased my 4th Bmw 3 series 2004 325i 2009 335i seadan 2012 335is coupe that was totaled by an 18 wheeler which saved my life.. thought about going to Audi couldn't do it after driving and seeing the steering bought a 2011 328i with 32k I'm back where i belong lol..
