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

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So stylists hit the draftboardss for a midterm refreshj of the 3 Series The result is a beefierfront end, wide r rear track with flashier taillights and more promineny rocker panels along the side. The 2009 s appear stronger, but retain the classic look. The true classic, however, is unde the skin. And the 3 Series still leads the pack when it comess to performanceand handling. Rivalss can’t match the way BMW unites driverrand car. The Infiniti G37 may look sharpetr and have a smidge more room in the but like other competitors it reaches to the mainstreak with a littlesofter ride.
The 2009 model year also bringds a few technological shifts forthe Bimmer, including a revaml of its overengineered The optional computer system gets new graphics and controls, includintg buttons that directly control key functions. The optional navigation system now has its own hard drivse andoffers real-time traffic Radio controls could use a little more work. We testedc the most popular member of the 3 Series the rear-drive 328i sedan.
However, the line has it all: spor wagon, coupe, convertible, beefed-up 335i and all-wheepl drive models, and new for 2009, the 335d which boasts up to 36 miles per gallon on the The 328 sedan startsat $34,425 with xDriv e all-wheel versions priced from $36,425, 335 sedans from $41,125, convertiblee from $45,375 and the new diesel from $44,725. And of there always is the super-performance M3, whicg starts at more than 55 grand. Powering the 328 is a 3.0-litere 6-cylinder engine that delivers 230 horsepoweand 200-pound-feet of torque. That gives it a brisl zero-to-60 time of 6.3 secondas with the six-speed manual transmission, 6.9 with the according to BMW.
Inside, the 328 coverw the basics witha push-button starter, rain-sensing wipers, moonroof, air conditioning, dynamic cruisew control, CD-audio system, power windows and But unlike some competitors, you have to pay extras for leather seats with power controls. The look is neat and gaugesd are geared foreasy access. The frong buckets hug you nicely withmyriad adjustments, but seem a littl e hard after an hour on the The back seat is a little snug and tall riderz will find headroom chopped off.
Bottom line: You can find flashiere rides, cushier rides and roomier rides all with asportu flair, but the BMW rulese the road when it comes to pure driving