2011 BMW 3-Series (May 2011)

The 2011 BMW 3-Series is the brand’s bread and butter; it’s BMW’s highest-selling car. Not only are there sedans, coupes, convertibles and wagons, but there are also rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. Additionally, there are several different motors. This means buyers have the choice of plain Jane, “that’s fast,” and “oh my!”  With that said, we review the high-performance M3 separately.

For 2011, BMW gives the coupe and convertible some new cosmetic modifications to their front and rear. Additionally, BMW ditched the older twin-turbo setup in the 335i for a single turbo powerplant. Although it may sound like a bad idea for a performance car, don’t worry. The new engine makes the same power but is more fuel-efficient.

Also new for 2011 BMW are a pair of new models, the 335is coupe and convertible. For 2011, BMW has pulled the old switcharoo as the standard 335i gets a single turbo motor while the 2011 335is retains the older, bi-turbo engine.

MSRP: $34,600 - $59,650
Invoice: $31,830 - $54,880
MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy

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$389 per month for 27 months with $3,614 due at signing. Applies to 328xi sedans.
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