Used 2011 BMW 3 Series 328i Sedan 4D

There are sports sedans, sports coupes and sport convertibles. And then there is the BMW 3 Series. While any number of manufacturers will adapt key elements of BMW’s mainstay into their product portfolio, no one – to date – has duplicated the 3’s seductive combination of performance, handling and day-to-day utility. Drivers love it, geeks (especially those with an affinity for elegant engineering) love it, and families love it. True, Audi is making inroads into the American consciousness, and Infiniti’s G37 represents a compelling performance alternative, but neither puts it all together quite like BMW.

If the balanced handling benefits of rear-wheel drive don’t resonate, or you live in an area which places a premium on all-wheel drive, the 2011 BMW 3 Series may not be the best of your available options. And despite improved warranties and no-cost maintenance during that warranty period, older, high-mileage German is typically more expensive to maintain than older Japanese or domestic.