Review: 2020 BMW 330i xDrive - Tempting Used Value?

The G20 3 Series has depreciated quickly, making nice, low-mileage examples like this one under $30,000 on the used market. Does that make it a tempting luxury sport sedan bargain?

Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
2:14 Interior
7:18 Initial impressions
8:29 Acceleration
10:12 Handling and ride
14:20 Safety tech and package advice
17:11 Fuel economy
17:33 Pricing and competitor comparisons
20:24 Final thoughts

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[camjam]

I love these used videos so much, i literally gasped when i saw it lol!

[chadwickburdick]

Please keep making these as long as they are viable! Love the used car vids.

[MrNemo]

Lease-return CPO German sedans 3 years, around 30k miles for around $30k are the few sporty practical value choices in the market. You get a lot for your money. I owned a 3 series and an A4 in the 2010s that way.

[celebratingaviationwithmik]

Matt, Long-time fan and you absolutely nailed-it on this one!!! I'm now in my mid-70s, and the horrid roads here in Los Angeles drove me (pun intended) to trade my 2020 Mustang Ecoboost for a Certified Pre-Owned 2020 BMW 330i with 23, 000 miles. Dealer price was $28, 600 and the car was immaculate. First impressions were word-for-word how you described the car - smooth, quiet, comfortable, yet responsive and fun to drive. I spent 20 minutes dealing with all the settings, 'tuning' the car to my needs and turning-off all the infernal 'safety' features that kept wrestling the steering wheel out of my hands. Now I truly love driving this car, and the mileage has been most impressive. Thanks for a fabulous and highly accurate review!

[Cutty-gw]

Just bought one with 27K miles. Best car I have driven. Very sporty and comfortable.

[Fzcp]

Thank you for reviewing late model affordable CARS like this! These videos are always the best to me! Reminds me of the old days with user reviewed rides.

Also I agree, this is at the point where the value proposition is high for a commuter. Even higher spec models cost nearly the same, lots of deals out there.

[wackit]

Matt thanks for doing these slightly used car videos. I’ve noticed the 330i over the years but never looked at them. Now that I see a 3 year old version that is considerably less it has gotten my attention. Seems like a timeless design and fuel efficient along with German sportiness. Will surely make a great second car.

[im_an_alvani]

8:43 Definitely eager when the turbo kicks in. And that interior/exterior color combo is fantastic!

[swimmer]

Laughed out loud at "Thanks to good old German depreciation." Great video!

[eiros]

Nice review Matt. My wife had one of these as a loaner while her X3 M40 was getting serviced and I was really impressed with it. It doesn’t feel too big, is very comfortable, and has plenty of power for highway cruising - all with 35+ mpg.

[nintendoatarikiller]

This is the default vehicle when you start out as a real estate agent

[hypershadow]

*Idk why, but I'm really feeling these used car reviews. There's something really "real" about it. Idk how to explain it, but I saw Sofyan Bey doing these too and I really liked it. Good stuff, Matt.* 👍

[postalpancho]

One of these with the performance options absolutely rocks on a racetrack. I’ve embraced Civic Type R, Porsches and corvettes with a regular b48 powered BMW with all the performance options. They get completely flabbergasted and never thought the base BMW could do fast lap work.

[CaptDnaDonut]

Seems like a good value at $30, 000. Nice review as always.

[glorpazorp]

Ive owned a few cars over the years, and honestly none compare to that driving feeling bmw gives you, the stiff suspension and handling on these cars make you feel more confident in turns and corners

[igeekone]

Good video. Really shows how attainable a benchmarked luxury sports sedan can be.

[UltraDoug]

My only ongoing issue with BMW & Merc’s, even at great used prices, is the insane cost of maintenance and parts. 10x the cost of other luxury class vehicles. It’s so cost prohibitive over the life of the car.

[jaxxtenmarkko]

Getting one of these in the next couple weeks for 18, 200 had 52k miles and was in a “moderate” accident according to CARFAX but bmw fixed everything up there selves so I’m feeling rlly good about it

[Theonestrongbusleader]

Yes of course Matt & this will be my first car.

[bigdawgs]

Got a black G21 Touring and me and my wife love this car whole heartily. It is truly made for Autobahn with its 8-gear gearbox where you can get down to 5.4 l / 100km (900km on one tank) while at the same time you got a sporty experience if you want. Nice comfort, great interior, fantastic handling and overall a beauty of a car.