2008 BMW 3-Series Review

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2008 BMW 3-Series is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 181.10 in length and 54.90 in height. Made in Germany, 2008 BMW 3-Series has 10 trims priced by the manufacturer at 32,400 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2008 BMW 3-Series. It’s seating 4 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V and uses 16 - 17 of gasoline in the city and 16 - 17 on highways.

Make: BMW

Model: 3-Series

Trims Available: 10

Location: GERMANY

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Driveline: RWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $32,400 USD

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

Tires: 205/55R16

Tank Size: 16 gallon

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Interior Photos

BMW 3-Series 2008 Trims

2008 BMW 3-Series 335xi Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 16 - 17 City / 25 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 328i

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 335i

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 26 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 335i Convertible

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 City / 26 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 328i Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 28 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 335i Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 City / 26 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 328xi Coupe

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: 4WD

Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 328i Convertible

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 4

MPG: 17 - 18 City / 27 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 328xi

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2008 BMW 3-Series 335xi

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 6A | 6M

Drivetrain: 4WD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 16 - 17 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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rollover

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 09V257000 started on /Date(1247025600000-0400)/.

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING 2,350 MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.

Consequence: IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 12E029000 started on /Date(1344571200000-0400)/.

Summary: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.

Consequence: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

FAQ

The 2008 BMW 3-Series is AWD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 BMW 3-Series so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 BMW 3-Series is lower than $21,300.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 BMW 3-Series that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2008 BMW 3-Series can go 254.4 miles in the city and 397.5 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2008 BMW 3-Series is its excellent fuel economy. 2008 BMW 3-Series has a 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 16 - 17/25 mpg city/highway.