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2012 BMW 3 Series Review

By KBB.com Editors
You'll Like This Car If...

If you regard driving as both an "act" and an "art," you'll enjoy the 3 Series. After 35 years, BMW's volume model remains the defining example when consumers reference a &

You May Not Like This Car If...

As good as the 3 Series is, it's not for everyone. With rear-wheel drive, the handling on dry pavement is more balanced, but less secure when roads are wet, icy or snow-covered. And that same comm

How it Drives

BMW has been playing this particular game – sport sedan, coupe, convertible and (if you will) sport wagon – about as long as anyone. To that end, they have reduced handling to an absolute science, with all driver inputs – steering, throttle and braking – perfectly executed, unless "driver error" rears its ugly head. A balanced platform, communicative steering, composed ride and ach du lieber braking serve as the benchmark in the 3 Series' competitive segment. Of course, the various powertrains all deliver s

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2012 BMW 3 Series Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
8.8
Out of 10

Based on 894 Ratings for the 2006 - 2011 models.

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  • Value
    8.8/10
    Quality
    9.1/10
  • Reliability
    9.0/10
    Performance
    9.3/10
  • Comfort
    8.9/10
    Styling
    9.3/10

Reliable and fun car to drive

By KMCO (FL) on Thursday, June 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 50,600

10 8.0
overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
8/10
Value
8/10
Reliability
9/10
Quality
8/10
Performance
9/10
Styling
8/10
Comfort
7/10

Pros: "Cornering, control, speed, fit/finish, and fun"

Cons: "Small backseat, seats in rear don't fold down"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"This has been by far my favorite car to drive ever. The car is always reliable and very stable when cornering."

love it! fast and super fuel efficient on highway

By M (FL) on Tuesday, June 11, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 62,000

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
9/10
Reliability
8/10
Quality
8/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
9/10
Comfort
8/10

Pros: "so great to drive - you won't believe it"

Cons: "BMW stopped making this model ;-("

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"It's too bad BMW stopped making/selling this car in the US - it is an amazing car to drive. I owned a M3 a few years back, and this car is probably just as powerful and fast. I bought this out of the lease when I found out I couldn't replace it - and no other car was as appealing. There have been some recall and quality issues, but as long as the car has a factory extended warranty, I am perfectly happy. I WISH I COULD BUY ANOTHER ONE."

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