F30 328i named most reliable compact sports sedan by Consumer Reports - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

claykin · 10-29-2012, 11:00 PM

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Consumer Reports has named the F30 328i as the most reliable compact sport sedan http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2...cars/index.htm

Video review @ http://bcove.me/gj379777

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justinnum1 · 10-29-2012, 11:01 PM

where the trolls/haters at?

TrueBlue12 · 10-29-2012, 11:05 PM

That's good to hear.

davesaddiction · 10-30-2012, 08:52 AM

I'm confused. This report says the 2013 328i is BMW's least reliable model...

16. (+3) BMW, 7 Series*, 328i*

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...ility/1666005/

Looks like the above article might have switched the most/least reliable.

The video of the 328 at the track is pretty impressive! I had one as a loaner, and the auto-stop/start does suck as much as they say it does...

red-sauerkraut · 10-30-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

where the trolls/haters at?

Why do you even have to ask?

Good job!

red-sauerkraut · 10-30-2012, 08:53 AM

bimmerJP · 10-30-2012, 09:14 AM

Consumer Reports? Nahh...

The X Men · 10-30-2012, 09:21 AM

How many people who owns a BMW and read Consumer report's rating on how reliable a car is. I would imagine the sample size is very very small.

atopa2002 · 10-30-2012, 09:33 AM

am i reading it wrong?

8.audi s4

9.G37

16.328

chrisny · 10-30-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by atopa2002

am i reading it wrong?

8.audi s4

9.G37

16.328

Yes. That's the brand as a whole. The 328 was on the "most reliable" list for the "upscale luxury cars" category.

jwong77 · 10-30-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

where the trolls/haters at?

Living in their parent's basement.

cloakster · 10-30-2012, 12:33 PM

Most reliable? It has not even been out for a year...

raleedy · 10-30-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

Most reliable? It has not even been out for a year...

I think that's the point. It'll break later on.

e92_m3 · 10-30-2012, 01:21 PM

It may be reliable, but the new F30 3 series became a softer animal. Can't believe that the Cadillac ATS beat it in the handling department. .

red-sauerkraut · 10-30-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by e92_m3

...The F30 3 series became a softer animal. Can't believe that the Cadillac ATS beat it in the handling department. .

Put the same tires on the BMW and the outcome will be much different!

positiveions · 10-30-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cloakster

Most reliable? It has not even been out for a year...

+1

宝马.e90 · 10-30-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Put the same tires on the BMW and the outcome will be much different!

While I don't doubt that a different set of tires would benefit the F30, the ATS' handling abilities over the 3-Series is more than just tires and by reading some reviews, it's just a better handling car. While the F30 is still a great car overall, it has gone soft to some degree.

Abspara · 10-30-2012, 04:17 PM

That's good to hear. I just bought one about 30 days ago, my first BMW actually. So far it's a blast to drive but i'm having an odd static noise coming from one of my tweeters, but i'lls save that explanation for a different thread.

The X Men · 10-30-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

While I don't doubt that a different set of tires would benefit the F30, the ATS' handling abilities over the 3-Series is more than just tires and by reading some reviews, it's just a better handling car. While the F30 is still a great car overall, it has gone soft to some degree.

Put the same suspension on the BMW and the outcome will be much different!

Imola.ZHP · 10-30-2012, 07:07 PM

Compact? Its a BOAT!

Elk · 10-30-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

Put the same suspension on the BMW and the outcome will be much different!

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

The video of the 328 at the track is pretty impressive!

Yes, it is. So much for this nonsense that Consumer Reports does not know how to test cars and their reviewers cannot drive. Owning your own test track also has advantages.

They also nailed the engine issues with the 328.

claykin · 10-30-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Compact? Its a BOAT!

But not quite (yet) a ship.

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davesaddiction is fast cars Drives: '08 E90 M3 6MT SSII/Silver Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tulsa Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	I'm confused. This report says the 2013 328i is BMW's least reliable model... 16. (+3) BMW, 7 Series, 328i http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/...ility/1666005/ Looks like the above article might have switched the most/least reliable. The video of the 328 at the track is pretty impressive! I had one as a loaner, and the auto-stop/start does suck as much as they say it does... __________________ ... Daddy's Rocket Sled! ... ... HarrisMonkey: "The saloon is definitely the M3 of choice." Last edited by davesaddiction; 10-30-2012 at 09:02 AM.

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e92_m3 Major Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,470 iTrader: (0)	It may be reliable, but the new F30 3 series became a softer animal. Can't believe that the Cadillac ATS beat it in the handling department. . __________________ Hellaflush? All I could say is "effyo'flush",*"flushnuff", and Instead of 'illest', I'm calling it "faillest"*. It's just form over function nowadays... -END RANT

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TrueBlue12 Private First Class Drives: Imperial 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	That's good to hear.

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The X Men Major Drives: 2012 535xi 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,267 iTrader: (0)	How many people who owns a BMW and read Consumer report's rating on how reliable a car is. I would imagine the sample size is very very small.

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atopa2002 Private Drives: LCI e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	am i reading it wrong? 8.audi s4 9.G37 16.328

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cloakster First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 VW GLI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 373 iTrader: (0)	Most reliable? It has not even been out for a year...

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Abspara New Member Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	That's good to hear. I just bought one about 30 days ago, my first BMW actually. So far it's a blast to drive but i'm having an odd static noise coming from one of my tweeters, but i'lls save that explanation for a different thread.

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