It's A Bargain! 2008 BMW 328i - Hot Take

Today we are driving a manual e90 328i and discuss how much of a bargain it is!

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Specs:
2008 BMW 328i
Mods: AFE Intake, wheels (Style 162)
Engine: 3.0 liter inline 6 (N52)
Driveline: RWD
Power: 235hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 200lb ft of torque @ 2,750 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Curb Weight: 3,340lbs
MPG: 18 city/28 Highway with a 21 combined
0-60: 5.9 Seconds
2024 Values: ~ $3,000 - $15,000
2008 Base MSRP: $33,525

Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Initial Impressions
1:58 Owner's Impressions
3:04 E90 Engines
4:32 Power Test
5:40 Driver's Feedback
7:41 Adjustable Bolsters
8:42 Spirited Driving
10:38 More Impressions
12:02 Why BMW Owners Are Bad Drivers
13:15 More Quirks
14:52 Hot Take/Score

There is a nice pull at 11:42.

[JRB]

These are excellent cars, and in my opinion, the best 3 series ever made. The balance of reliability, handling, and build quality is unmatched. Quick note, those wheels came on sport pack 330i and pre LCI 335i’s, not 328i’s (regardless of sport package or not) so those wheels are mods

[astig_pangit]

i love the increasing buzz about the e9x n52 platform. there’s a ton of valuable, in-depth information and reviews on repairs/maintenance/mods, you name it

[mikemcmillion]

No matter what bmw is the ultimate driving machine they could make a 100hp fun.i have the 07 328xi 6speed coupe and it's great in everyway

[eggtastic]

its a perfect car, the mpg is rough, but the steering feel, my god, the pump is a bit messed up which made steering a bit tough, but it worked out so well, it feels like youre in a go kart and the v6 gives you just enough power to buzz around the city and handles corners beautifully, so affordable and beautiful.

[gabrielpuebla]

Get the 330i intake manifold and a tune from bimmworks and it really wakes the car up

[BeatersAndCompany]

This chassis will def be on my list for a "sick beater"

The last E chassis 😢❤

[gertpittsfort]

I used to have a 2009 E60 with the same 3 liter engine, the N53. The first 100, 000 miles were great. Then things started to go wrong. 2 injectors died and I replaced all six. Very expensive, it's a gdi engine. Then I got several oil leaks and at 116, 000 miles the headgasket started to leak and without any warnings hydrolocked and cracked cylinder #6 😢 You are better of with the N52 engined cars.