BMW has sold over a million 3-Series' since 2005. BMW updated the 5-passenger sedan and wagon with new front fascia and taillights in 2008. The 4-passenger coupe and convertible remain unchanged for 2009.
The base engine is a 3-liter inline-6 that produces 230 horsepower. The up-rated engine is a 300 horsepower twin turbo inline-6. Power is sent through a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels, or all wheel drive in the case of the xi trim.
Fuel economy for the 3-Series ranges from 19 miles per gallon city to 29 miles per gallon highway.
With the 3 series' stylish hard top convertible, going from hardtop to open air couldn't get any easier. Not only does the top jackknife into the trunk with the push of a button conveniently mounted in the center console, but the same can be done from outside the car with the key fob.
Base MSRP for the 2009 BMW 3-series is $33,600 as is the case of the base 328i sedan. The price of a fully loaded 3 series convertible can exceed $60,000. The 3-series is backed by a 4 year, 50,000-mile power train warranty.
Ranging from the sleek and elegant coupe to the fun hard top convertible and practical, freshly-styled sport wagon, the 2009 BMW 3-Series remains the sporty mainstay of the BMW lineup.