Infiniti's key fob roams free, a more contemporary convenience. She loves her new car even though it she has been driving it for 10 months now. Power, braking, and handling are perfectly matched to the vehicle's size and intended usage. The 2007 3 Series Coupe is evaluated in a separate review. Roadside Assistance: The level of service differs greatly with this warranty, but many manufacturers offer a toll-free number that helps provide assistance in case you run out of gas, get a flat tire or lock your keys in the car. Or, you can play up the luxury angle by adding the Premium Package and an automatic transmission. .
Vettraino filed this report to NewCarTestDrive. Most of the time and for most drivers, noted one logbook entry the G35 is sufficiently relaxed and composed. Either engine delivers quick acceleration by any standard: 0-60 mph times of 6. Redesigned for the 2006 model year, the 3 Series Sport Wagon is identical to the sedan from the center roof pillar forward. Burl walnut, poplar and aluminum trim are available.
If you're not into the shift-it-yourself thing, the optional six-speed automatic is rather refined. Safety features include dual stage front-impact airbags that deploy at different rates depending on the severity of impact, front side-impact airbags and full-cabin head protection airbags. Choose all-wheel drive and the compact Bimmer becomes a capable snowbelt car. The sixth gear adds even more flexibility to the 335i's power band and lowers engine revs at cruising speeds. Love that the seats can fold back and the back window opens to carry long things like fishing poles. The front door panels are different on each side, as well.
But who cares when rips to redline are such exquisite pleasure? Those 76 horses were enough to pull the G over the top. For starters, they are the largest 3 Series cars ever. Then there is the Steptronic manual mode, which allows manual gear selection by toggling the shift lever to the left. Driving has never been much better than the 3 Series, or at least not with seating for five, decent mileage and a high level of all-season comfort. This gem of an engine produces 300 horsepower and an equal amount of torque.
Clutch pedal effort made taking off easy, without having to think about it. The 328i comes with the normally aspirated engine, while the 335i comes with the turbocharged engine. It isn't pretty to hear, either, the roar swelling in one disorganized hash of violence and reverb. Enthusiasts, however, may pine that the 3 Series' purity has been lost. The automatic climate control that comes standard features separate temperature adjustments for driver and front passenger. We just wish there were more room in the cabin to better enjoy those qualities.
Safety The 3 Series received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating — Good — in its frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. Our bright red 328i sedan had the manual, which was smooth and precise, easy and enjoyable to flick between gears. The automatic we liked a bit less, but it's hardly disappointing. The formula is rather simple: It rewards the driver like few other non-exotic cars can, with its communicative steering, intuitive handling and a family of smooth inline-six-cylinder engines. When the cornering limit is near, it quivers.
Ventilated all-disc brakes are standard. The optional Sport Package's firmly tuned sport suspension skews toward enthusiast buyers even more, but it's still fairly compliant and doesn't punish occupants. In a market fraught with cars that offer little more than point-to-point transportation, the 3 Series' driving qualities are hard to match. Drivetrain Warranty: This warranty covers items the basic warranty does not protect. This thing goes way back.
These cars are loaded with technical wizardry. At the same time, the 3 Series is an ideal long-distance cruiser, delivering both a comfortably controlled ride and a quiet cabin environment. The emphasis, through items such as supportive seats and clean analog gauges, is on driver comfort and involvement. Brake-fade compensation raises brake-line pressure when the brakes are hot, and thus less effective, so pedal response stays consistent. All-wheel drive is a new option on the coupe, and unlike last year, buyers have the option of getting a rear-drive wagon.