Stylists tweak sporty 328i for 2009 - Pittsburgh Business Times:

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So stylists hit the draftboards for a midterm refres of the 3Seriexs sedan. The result is a beefier front end, wider rear tracok with flashier taillights and more prominent rockerf panels alongthe side. The 2009s appeadr stronger, but retain the classic look. The true however, is under the skin. And the 3 Seriew still leads the pack when it comes to performancewand handling. Rivals can’ t match the way BMW unites driverand car. The Infinitki G37 may look sharper and have a smidge more room in the but like other competitors it reaches to the mainstreamm with a littlesofter ride.
The 2009 model year also bringw a few technological shifts for the including a revamp of itsoverengineered iDrive. The optional computer system gets new graphicsand controls, includingv buttons that directly control key The optional navigation system now has its own hard drivee and offers real-time traffic info. Radio controles could use a little more work. We tested the most popularr member of the 3Series stable, the rear-drive 328i sedan. the line has it all: sport coupe, convertible, beefed-up 335i and all-wheel drivwe models, and new for 2009, the 335d which boasts up to 36 milesd per gallon onthe highway.
The 328 sedan starts at $34,425 with xDrive all-wheel version s priced from $36,425, 335 sedanw from $41,125, convertibles from $45,375 and the new diesel from Andof course, there always is the super-performanc M3, which starts at more than 55 grand. Poweringh the 328 is a 3.0-liter 6-cylinderd engine that delivers 230 horsepowerand 200-pound-feetg of torque. That gives it a brisk zero-to-60 time of 6.3 seconds with the six-speedf manual transmission, 6.9 with the automatic, according to BMW. Inside, the 328 covers the basics witha push-button starter, rain-sensing wipers, air conditioning, dynamic cruise control, CD-audioi system, power windows and mirrors.
But unlikde some competitors, you have to pay extra for leathe r seats withpower controls. The look is neat and gaugeds are geared for easy The front buckets hug you nicely withmyriad adjustments, but seem a little hard aftef an hour on the road. The back seat is a littl snug and tall riders will find headroomchopped off. Bottom You can find flashier rides, cushier ridesw and roomier rides all with a sporty but the BMW rules the road when it comees to puredriving excitement.