2006-2012 BMW E90 328i xDrive | Review and What To Look For When Buying One

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This is my very own daily driver; a 2009 BMW 328i xDrive finished in Jet Black with saddle brown interior - A middle of the road trim in a line of sporty luxury sedans known to many in the car communities as the staple of the sports sedan segment. I recently bought this car at a public auction in Philadelphia and as I mentioned in previous videos, I pulled a Hoovie on it… You can go check that video out by following the link below where I tell you everything that we found wrong with the car and how much it cost to FIX IT! In this video however, I want to tell you a little bit about the history of the BMW 3 series, show you some of my favorite features, take it for a drive, and then based on my costly experience with this car, I will point out some of the things you should LOOK for if you’re planning on buying one.

BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke, has a long history of making the ultimate driving machine, or at least they proclaim. Whether you agree that statement is true or not, BMW has made great cars throughout their history as a car manufacturer. Cars like the 1500, 2002, M1, and of course the M3. The dream to be able to drive one was passed on to the family man with the introduction of the 3 series, and more specifically, with the 4 door sedan.

The first generation 3 series chassis code E21, the successor to the 2002, was a two door model introduced in Munich in 1975 and built until 1983. Since its reveal, the 3 series delivered performance that was unmatched by its rivals, laying the groundwork for the success story the 3 series has become. All launch models came equipped with a 4-cylinder carbureted engine. An inline 6 cylinder engine was later added in 1977. Power output was 75 and 143 horsepower respectively. This car didn’t arrive here in the U.S until 1977 and we were only good enough to get the 320i with the 4 cylinder engine.

The second generation 3 series chassis code E30, was introduced in 1982 as a two door model with a 4 door model added later in 1983. We didn’t get this car in the states until 1983, but once we had it, it was built until 1993. Other variants were also offered such as a Convertible, Baur Top cabriolet, Touring, and of course the infamous M3 (as Coupé and Convertible). Power output ranged from 90 to 238 horsepower depending on the model you chose. The M3 model gets the highest output of course. By the way, if you or someone you know has an E30 M3 and would like for me to feature it on one of my videos, please let me know!

The third generation 3 series chassis code E36, was built from 1990 to 2000, but once again it didn’t make it to the U.S until 1991. This third generation 3 Series represented one of the most significant design advances in its history to date. The design language was more coupé-oriented, with distinct sloping A and C pillars. This generation also offered the most variants out of any generation up to date; 8 variants to be exact. BMW offered the E36 as a Sedan, Coupé, Convertible, Baur Top cabriolet, Touring, Compact, and the M3 (as Sedan, Coupé, and Convertible). And who can forget about the 318ti hatchback. This was a new move for BMW in the 3 series lineup, which I think prompted Mercedes Benz to get on their game. Mercedes later replied with the C320 sports coupe hatchback.

The fourth generation chassis code E46, was probably the most successful of the bunch and with good reason. This model was built from 1997 to 2006 and power output ranged from 105 to 360hp. Here in the US. the M3 model was restricted to 333 horsepower out of a naturally aspirated inline six! That’s 111hp per liter. These were numbers at the time were reserved for exotics and of course, the Honda S2000!

The fifth generation chassis code E90 ---- [question] What’s up with the huge leap in naming the chassis code? I know, but you just wait, it gets weirder. For the first time, BMW decided to design the coupe and the sedans separately so the E90 was followed by the E91, E92, and the E93. This model saw some firsts for the line-up with the introduction of a V8 for the M3 model. It was built from 2005 to 2013 and power output ranged from 122 to 450 horsepower. The U.S. model for the M3 was once again limited to 414 horsepower. Fun fact: remember how there were different chassis codes for the sedan and the coupe? Well, the M3 model is actually made up of the front section of the coupe and the rear section from the sedan!

The sixth generation in 2012 brought on the F30, F31, and F34, with the M cars getting chassis codes F80, F82, and F83. The seventh generation in 2018 brought the G20. I’ll give more details on these cars in a future video.