2008 BMW 3-Series Coupe Black with Coral Red Interior Sport Premium Package 328i

2008 BMW 3-Series 2-Doors 328i Sport Premium Description

Black with Red Interior - Manual
This is rare combination and it drives like 30k car. It doesn't require anything but you. All the services are up to date. Car runs straight without much of vibration or noise. If you are looking for clean 328i this is what you have been looking for.
I am 2nd owner. Purchased as certified used at United BWM in Duluth, GA. PPI (Pre-Purchase Inspection is welcome). Buyer pays for inspection fee. I will take the car to the dealer for you.
Options include: High air flow intake and Remus exhaust. Remus is OEM exhaust for Ferrari. (Made in Austria)
Picture shows this car was well cared for. Never raced or launched the car. Transmission and clutch still works like butter. You won't be disappointed. Schedule yourself for a test drive.
This is private sale which means that you won't pay for sales tax in GA (please check the local tax law). Also there is no $495 document preparation and dealer service fee.
Make sure you have pre-approved loan prior to making a purchase. Buyer will pay for the listing fee if sale is not complete.
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2008 BMW 3-SeriesOverall Score: 9.6 / 102008 BMW 3-Series Review

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ByU.S. News Best Cars StaffSeptember 22, 2015

The 3-Series' combination of world-class performance and luxury in a midsize sedan is unparalleled in the class.

Offering one of the most exhilarating driving experiences anywhere, combined with excellent safety features and a sleek exterior, the 2008 BMW 3-Series has long been considered the upscale midsize sedan against which all others are compared. Any perceived shortcomings the car might have -- such as the frustrating iDrive system -- are overlooked in favor of the 3-Series' impressive performance, elegant cabin and prestige.

The 2008 3-Series is part of a generation of cars that BMW redesigned in 2006, adding cleaner lines and more powerful engines. It's now on lots with no significant changes from last year's model. However, the 3-series' history of stellar performance goes back much further. Introduced in 1975, the 3-Series is BMW's most popular model, and has consistently been an award winning car. For example, the 2008 3-Series is once again one ofCar and Driver's 10 Best Cars thanks to its smooth engines, supple ride quality and comfortable seating. It has been recognized by the magazine a consecutive 17 times, aCar and Driverrecord. The magazine notes "no other carmaker has quite managed to package these attributes as successfully as BMW, although many have tried." The 2008 3-Series was also selected as one ofThe Auto Channel's "All-Stars."

The 2008 BMW 3-Series is available in several trims, and also comes as a two-doorcoupeorconvertible. Early reports indicate a 2009 3-Series will have a diesel option and a more intuitive iDrive interface.

• "Thanks to BMW's fanatical pursuit of driving excellence, not to mention increased pressure from the likes of Infiniti, the 335i has a death grip on Automobile Magazine's back-road crown." -- Automobile Magazine
• "The 3-series continues to be the perennial benchmark of the entry luxury-sports-coupe, -sedan, -convertible class." -- Car and Driver
• "There are many worthy competitors in the entry-luxe category these days -- and it's getting more crowded all the time -- but the 3 remains atthe head of the pack."-- U.S. News
• "With streamlined aggression and more power and performance, the 3 is clearly stronger than ever, so much so that there may be no competition at all." -- Motor Week
• "Maybe we should give it a lifetime achievement award. We didn't set out hoping to give the 3-Series another All-Star award-this is the car's thirteenth-but then wegot in the car and started driving ... The 3-Series is the car that instantly makes any mope who slides behind its wheel a better driver."-- The Auto Channel

2008 BMW 3 Series Review

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Over the last decade BMW's product line has enjoyed an unprecedented period of expansion. During that entire time, the 3 Series has remained its consistent sales leader. Last year the high- high-profile 328i and top-line 335iCoupesfollowed theSedansin gaining all-new sheetmetal, interiors and engines. Distinctive looks, improved mechanicals -- including the introduction of the world's first twin-turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine -- and an even more sporting demeanor bode well for these new two-door variants, particularly the 335i, in the competition against prime foes like the Infiniti G37 and the Mercedes-Benz CLK 350.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you've been a long-time admirer of the 3 Series Coupe but have wished for a bit more refinement, the2008 BMW 3 SeriesCoupe won't disappoint. Add the performance benefits of a twin-turbocharged six, all-wheel drive and loads of new functional technology and you've got a formula that takes it one step closer to BMW's "ultimate" descriptor.

You May Not Like This Car If...

The combination of a declining dollar and an increase in standard equipment has resulted in a significant price bump for the new 3 Series Coupe. With the 335i basing at just over $40,000, and even the 328i with its 230-horsepower naturally-aspirated in-line six-cylinder commanding in excess of $35,000, those on a restricted car-buying budget may want to look to the upcoming 1 Series instead.

What's New for 2008

The all-wheel-drive 335xi joins itscoupestable mates the 328i, 328xi and 335i.

Driving the 3 SeriesDriving Impressions

An engagingly supple chassis (even in Sport guise) and near-50/50 weight distribution, complimented by excellent ergonomics and better-than-average outward visibility, make for one very compelling driving experience. That, of course,...

... has been a hallmark of BMW since the late-Sixties launch of the legendary "2002" model. What owners of earlier 3 Series won't be prepared for, however, is the scintillating performance provided by the twin-turbo six. The use of two turbochargers may seem extravagant, but the end result of fitting a pair of smaller turbos, each feeding three cylinders, is seamless and near-immediate acceleration that sends the 335i streaking from zero to 60 miles per hour in an exhilarating 5.3 seconds with a manual transmission or 5.5 seconds with the automatic.

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Six-Speed Manual Transmission
While many automakers have abandoned the extra degree of driver involvement that only a manual transmission can provide, BMW continues to celebrate it with a superb six-speed gearbox. The optional six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic will be the choice of most 335i buyers, but we'll continue to argue the merits of the slick-shifting manual.
Automatic Seatbelt Arm
Given the Coupe's slightly longer doors, having to reach back for the seatbelt every time you enter the car can be a bit cumbersome. While the concept of an automatic seatbelt "presenter" isn't new, BMW's take on the challenge represents a just-right combination of elegant engineering and gee-whiz execution.

2008 BMW 3 Series DetailsInterior

BMW describes the 3 Series' interior as "efficient, elegant and electrifying." We'd argue only with the latter tag, finding the dashboard layout appropriately focused on driver needs and passenger comfort, but continuing to fall short of the segment standard bearer, Audi. The three-spoke steering wheel is a perfect point-of-contact to the driving experience. Those dashboards not equipped with a navigation system won't suffer the confusion associated with BMW's iDrive integrated controller, but do benefit from clearly labeled instrumentation and switchgear within easy reach of the driver. The Coupe provides room for four, pairing comfortable, supportive front seats with well-contoured individual "buckettes" in the rear that feature split, fold-down backs for added flexibility. You can order either alloy or wood interior trim; we like the sporting tone of the alloy.

Exterior

Slightly longer and lower than the last-generation 3, the2008 BMW 3 SeriesCoupe is wrapped in exclusive sheetmetal that's aggressively distinct from the 3 Series Sedan. Its more angular nose features a unique hood and fenders and corner-following xenon adaptive headlights are underscored by a mesh-covered lower intake. A character line down the side reinforces the Coupe's more chiseled appearance, yet the overall theme is as organic as any previous 3 Series. At the rear the stubby decklid and LED taillight treatment is again mildly differentiated from thesedan, although there's no doubt about the family heritage.

Notable EquipmentStandard Equipment

The feature set of the 3 Series Coupe has been impressively upgraded to enhance functionality, comfort and convenience. In addition to the new powertrain elements, other key items include standard Logic7 Surround Sound audio, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), run-flat tires, xenon adaptive headlamps, front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front and rear Head Protection System (HPS) airbags, power moonroof and dual-zone climate control with microfiltration and adjustable rear-seat vents.

Optional Equipment

Choose a 335i and you might also consider the Sport Package option, with its 18-inch alloy wheels, performance tires and snug sport seats. Other available items include Premium and Cold Weather packages, a six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission, DVD-based navigation system, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Bluetooth wireless. With the 335i Coupe's $40,000-plus price of entry we find leather an interesting option -- at this level, we think it should be standard.

Under the Hood

The in-line six has become an endangered species for many automakers, falling prey to both safety considerations (a V6 provides a more generous crush zone because it's shorter) and manufacturing rationalization (a V6 can sometimes be manufactured on the same production line as a V8). Thankfully, BMW brings a slightly different perspective to the game and offers the best reason yet to continue its time-honored configuration. In the 335i Coupe you enjoy the remarkable smoothness for which BMW in-line sixes have long been known, along with the impressive motive force provided by twin turbos, direct fuel injection, 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Those finding the prospect of a 230-horsepower 328i too prosaic and a V8-powered M3 a tad excessive will be more than pleased by the balance provided by the 335i Coupe.
3.0-liter in-line 6
230 horsepower @ 6500
200 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2750
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/28 (manual), 19/28 (automatic), 17/25 (AWD, manual), 17/25 (AWD, automatic)