2009 BMW E90 328i Named Consumer Reports Best Used Sedan

Jason · 03-13-2013, 10:05 AM

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2009 BMW E90 328i Named Consumer Reports Best Used Sedan

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Consumer Reports has issued its latest Best & Worst Used Cars report (for April 2013) and the 2009 BMW E90 328i sedan has been named the best sedan in the $20,000-$25,000 category. It shares the top pick with the 2009 Infiniti G and the 2010 Toyota Avalon.

Here's what the report says about its picks:

The 3 Series combines agile handling, a taut ride, good brakes, and powerful six-cylinder engines in a comfortable, if slightly snug, interior. The Infiniti G is a similarly sporty alternative. Look for the Toyota Avalon if you want a roomy interior and lots of comfort.

The E90 3 Series was refreshed (LCI facelift) for the 2009 model year.

Unfortunately, the BMW 7 Series makes the list of cars to avoid.

See the entire list of best & worst picks at Consumer Reports.

Hasek9339 · 03-13-2013, 10:34 AM

I've got one of these!!

E90 Skye · 03-13-2013, 10:46 AM

good ole e90 chassis, continues to make news in a good way :-) really glad I went with one back in 2006 and have still held on to my 330, plan on keeping it for another 4years!

LemonOne · 03-13-2013, 10:54 AM

E90 FTW

E902009 · 03-13-2013, 11:04 AM

Ha! I like it when I'm dead on. Mine is an 09 328i! Yes, it's snug, but I would not consider the Avalon as a comparable alternative. It's a nice car, but it doesn't handle like a BMW.

s2kroma · 03-13-2013, 11:20 AM

Unfortunately, the BMW 7 Series makes the list of cars to avoid.

See the entire list of best & worst picks at Consumer Reports.

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Owned the 7 series. I was only happy the first day I bought it and on the last day when I sold it. In the middle was very unsatisfied, only troubles.

Stronie · 03-13-2013, 11:30 AM

Great to see.

Coming from 2006 BMW 325i and now to the 2009 BMW M3.

Love the size and proportions of the E90, LCI was a must for me.

e90ftw · 03-13-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemon Jelly M3

E90 FTW

no doubt

Imola.ZHP · 03-13-2013, 12:00 PM

Good stuff...

upstatedoc · 03-13-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E902009

Ha!

Double Ha!

williewonkerz · 03-13-2013, 12:05 PM

I had one, LOVED it with one exception. I wished it was a manual....

Doctor///M · 03-13-2013, 12:06 PM

Awesome!

CanadianDriver · 03-13-2013, 12:27 PM

piling on even though mine's an 08 328xi

E90 328i FTW

Eagle1oh7 · 03-13-2013, 02:09 PM

E90 for life!

cbrando68 · 03-13-2013, 02:51 PM

Good reinforcement of what I already knew.

They failed to mention that the G feels like driving an disconnected, emotionless land yacht.

shata · 03-13-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by E90 Skye

good ole e90 chassis, continues to make news in a good way :-) really glad I went with one back in 2006 and have still held on to my 330, plan on keeping it for another 4years!

+1 on that plus 330i is really reliable, only had 2 coils go out and I gotta take it in for Seat belt and airbag light

Thats gona set me back 1200$ im sure but its been alot better then E46 I traded in 2 weeks ago (wifes) for Jeep compass.

Eagles23 · 03-13-2013, 05:43 PM

even more now

It seems like a great car and I'm getting really good mileage with it. Only had 24,000 miles when I bought it so it was barely broken in

GoRomeo · 03-13-2013, 05:45 PM

Great, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear our e90s are holding up...

Shata: there was a recall on the issues you are having with the seatbelt light or MAT sensor I think it was, not sure about the airbag though. I got it fixed for free at my dealership about 5 yrs ago.

300hp · 03-13-2013, 06:49 PM

I have a 2010 G37 FTW

E902009 · 03-13-2013, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 300hp

I have a 2010 G37 FTW

They're good cars. Even though the same design pretty much ran for 10 years (more if you count it's Japan debut as a Skyline), I still think they're nice looking cars. It was on my shopping list, as I thought the interior was actually better than the E90. But there is just a ton of them around, old and new. I'm not surprised they made the list of great used cars to buy.

grippymonkey · 03-13-2013, 07:02 PM

Love them E90's! I just recently got one myself after having many BMW's and many other cars, and I feel like it is one of if not the best daily driver I've owned. It's just got everything I am looking for in an every day car.

Aventador97 · 03-13-2013, 07:35 PM

Yet another thing to add to the 3-series resume. I love to hear all of these good things about the car, props to you bmw.

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E90 Skye Lieutenant 35 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1)	good ole e90 chassis, continues to make news in a good way :-) really glad I went with one back in 2006 and have still held on to my 330, plan on keeping it for another 4years! __________________ CURRENT - E36 M3 Alpine White \| BC Coils \| FROMERLY - 2006 Jet Black 330i \| Premium Package \| ZF AT \| LUX 4.0 \| Jlevi M3 Front Bumper \| CF Mtech spoiler \| Gloss Black Grill \| Msport wheel \| Blacklines \| Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit \| BMS PBX
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E902009 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Ha! I like it when I'm dead on. Mine is an 09 328i! Yes, it's snug, but I would not consider the Avalon as a comparable alternative. It's a nice car, but it doesn't handle like a BMW.
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s2kroma First Lieutenant 28 Rep 356 Posts Drives: a new car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mentor On The Lake, OH iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, the BMW 7 Series makes the list of cars to avoid. See the entire list of best & worst picks at Consumer Reports. [/bpnews][/QUOTE] Owned the 7 series. I was only happy the first day I bought it and on the last day when I sold it. In the middle was very unsatisfied, only troubles.
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Stronie Major 342 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	Great to see. Coming from 2006 BMW 325i and now to the 2009 BMW M3. Love the size and proportions of the E90, LCI was a must for me.
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CanadianDriver Captain 100 Rep 614 Posts Drives: P3D- Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	piling on even though mine's an 08 328xi E90 328i FTW
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Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 291 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	E90 for life! __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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cbrando68 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Santa Barbara iTrader: (0)	Good reinforcement of what I already knew. They failed to mention that the G feels like driving an disconnected, emotionless land yacht. __________________ CBM
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Eagles23 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lilburn, GA iTrader: (0)	Got my 2009 in December and am loving it..... even more now It seems like a great car and I'm getting really good mileage with it. Only had 24,000 miles when I bought it so it was barely broken in
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1284 Rep 4,192 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	Great, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear our e90s are holding up... Shata: there was a recall on the issues you are having with the seatbelt light or MAT sensor I think it was, not sure about the airbag though. I got it fixed for free at my dealership about 5 yrs ago.
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grippymonkey New Member 4 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LAX iTrader: (0)	Love them E90's! I just recently got one myself after having many BMW's and many other cars, and I feel like it is one of if not the best daily driver I've owned. It's just got everything I am looking for in an every day car.
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Aventador97 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Mustang Cobra and Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	Yet another thing to add to the 3-series resume. I love to hear all of these good things about the car, props to you bmw.
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