Why Buy? | 2017 BMW 330i Review

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Motor1 Executive Editor Seyth Miersma puts BMW’s bread and butter 330i through the Why Buy? battery to see if the F30 platform can still hold it’s own against the younger competition.
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As-tested price: $47,345
The BMW 3 Series plays in a very interesting class of car. Compact sport/luxury sedans are shopped by traditional consumers and car enthusiasts alike, and BMW's 3er needs to offer a little something for everyone. In the past, none of its rivals could best the 3 Series' perfect blend of engaging driving dynamics, comfort, and technology. But now, the competition is stiffer than ever.
With the redesigned Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class putting up a hell of a fight these days, it takes a lot more than a nice ride quality to make the 3 Series really stand out. That's why we've spent some time with what's really your average 3 Series model - the 330i, with rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It's not the newest offering in the class anymore, but we want to examine how it fares against not only its traditional German competition, but great offerings from America and Japan, as well.
Watch our latest Why Buy video to find out.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: 2.0-Liter Turbocharged I4
Output: 248 Horsepower / 258 Pound-Feet
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 23 City / 34 Highway / 27 Combined
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Host: Seyth Miersma
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Пікірлер: 130

  • @DerHalbeEuro
    @DerHalbeEuro6 жыл бұрын

    You can say what you want but this car looks and drives amazing. It still holds up today - even after 5 years! Bought it and didn't regret it one Cent.

  • @lordmillamena1194

    @lordmillamena1194

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes a 2017 bmw has held up for 5 years

  • @habitat63

    @habitat63

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lordmillamena1194 lmao

  • @zainghadai8721

    @zainghadai8721

    3 жыл бұрын

    How's the maintenance on it?

  • @AustinWeaves

    @AustinWeaves

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any maintenance problems?

  • @cade7458

    @cade7458

    Жыл бұрын

    Should I buy one I found a clean 2017

  • @jjasonnmkx2393
    @jjasonnmkx23933 жыл бұрын

    Him: on the downside its just not as quiet as i would like it to be Me: i see this as an absolute win

  • @jjones9927
    @jjones99276 жыл бұрын

    this dude is like 6”7 lmao

  • @4syth

    @4syth

    3 жыл бұрын

    He makes the car look small haha

  • @JeremyPfeifer
    @JeremyPfeifer7 жыл бұрын

    Completely disagree about lack of touch screen. I like iDrive because you can keep your eyes on the road. Touch screen is great for smart phones, but very unsafe for cars, at least until they're self-driving. Ever try to text while walking?

  • @jeepguy95

    @jeepguy95

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah they have the touch-pad on the iDrive controller (now called ConnectedDrive)... I've found it to be very effective in my '14 328i xDrive. It's just too far up to reach the screen. I use voice control the most (mine has the nav with the 8.8in touchscreen).

  • @DMCarReviews

    @DMCarReviews

    5 жыл бұрын

    2018 has a touch screen.

  • @AJ-kr1wt

    @AJ-kr1wt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeepguy95 I’mp

  • @ostreds
    @ostreds6 жыл бұрын

    I've had a 99' 328', 2002 330i, 2005 G35, 2007 335i, 2009 G37, & a 2015 Audi S4...the engines on all 3 were great, no complaints at all. Interior, decent to good. The fact that BMW's standard is still Leatherette, yes in 2018, just makes it look like they are nickle and diming a so-called "premium brand" customer. Hell, even Hyundia's come with standard leather now. My 2015 S4 is, by far, the best car I've had.

  • @dr.armanassadi5736
    @dr.armanassadi57366 жыл бұрын

    I drive a 320d Msport 2016 and I can say this is the best car I've ever had ( after 35 years driving). Driving this car with its extraordinary gearbox is a pleasure for those who enjoying driving and the engine is so sharp and spot on. Also I paid £20k for it while 14k on mileage.

  • @GIVRBEATS
    @GIVRBEATS6 ай бұрын

    the bags in the trunk slideshow part was great 🤣

  • @DMCarReviews
    @DMCarReviews5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice car. Love the classical styling of it.

  • @bbcmontana
    @bbcmontana3 жыл бұрын

    4 years later it’s around 17k looking into them😌

  • @shmoney6464

    @shmoney6464

    2 жыл бұрын

    yea same bro but bmw is high maintenance right or do people just say that?

  • @thecrazeecow1682

    @thecrazeecow1682

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shmoney6464 they’re high maintenance when people don’t take care of them, and unfortunately there’s lots of bmws that weren’t. If you take care of them they’re fine, but if you have to replace parts keep in mind it used to be expensive, and has expensive parts

  • @jarpen
    @jarpen7 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you sir? I know cars have grown in size but do you think this bmw is on par with old 5 series? (e34 was the best fit for me).

  • @seansmith246
    @seansmith2466 жыл бұрын

    cSo I have had an f30 328i sportline and now an f30 330i MSport and this base model in ehite looks boring. But. get a decent variant and an avtual colour and they arestill one of the best looking cars on the road after 5 years...and they are great cars still with only the run flat tyres detracting from the driving experience ( but as many reviewers do, you missed that important bit). i have a combined $140,000 km experience driving the two cars. Prior to, I had an E60 530i and E46 M3 so believe me when I say the f30 is a great car.

  • @TheRealTrimBrady
    @TheRealTrimBrady6 жыл бұрын

    "Such a common sight on the road" Since when? I can't remember the last time I've seen one on the roads of my city. These cars are hardly even affordable to the highest 5% in town.

  • @anthonyblitzer2949

    @anthonyblitzer2949

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol what state do you live in. They're economy cars where I live

  • @southernwatertribe22

    @southernwatertribe22

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here in Los Angeles they are the basic car everyone drives lol

  • @delsol67
    @delsol677 жыл бұрын

    Great review

  • @lexesco
    @lexesco7 жыл бұрын

    This car does have apple carplay in EU on the 2017 model

  • @TedsApex
    @TedsApex3 жыл бұрын

    just bought a CPO 2017 M Sport package 330i. I know its not the fastest BMW but its my first foreign car and I can't complain. I've tried the Audi A4 and the Infiniti Q50 and the 330i is just simply better

  • @AnteikuHype

    @AnteikuHype

    Жыл бұрын

    how's it been holding up for you? Im looking to buy a 2017 330i m sport package also

  • @TedsApex

    @TedsApex

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AnteikuHype Hey man. I actually ended up trading that in a year ago for an M240i but I do miss my 330i! The 330i is not the fastest but still has great torque and plenty of go when you need it. However, if you are going to want more power in the future get a 340i. But overall the 330i F30 was great for me. Only thing you need to watch out for is coolant vent line that can sometimes go bust but is an easy fix.

  • @brahmincalgary9239
    @brahmincalgary92396 жыл бұрын

    Had a 2018 xdrive as a loaner because my BMW was in for an overnight fix. Thought 330 was a good car but found motor was under powered and sounded like a lawn mower. Would spend extra for bigger motor. BMW should change exhaust note to sound more like a inline6. Interior sound levels are not quiet from engine and tire noises. Last 2 things I did not like, turn stalk has been changed from a neutral one, meaning when you tap to turn left or right it stays in that position until turn is done like all other manufacturers. Also do no like that they changed the warning chime to a different bing bong.

  • @rainmouse2

    @rainmouse2

    5 жыл бұрын

    The crackles sound nice though

  • @arlindbanushi
    @arlindbanushi7 жыл бұрын

    What about the diesel version? And the Alpina specs, with the diesel engine.

  • @ahkeen
    @ahkeen7 жыл бұрын

    Needs the m-sport package

  • @thrillsbreh
    @thrillsbreh3 жыл бұрын

    This beamer smells so good on the inside, like leather and crayons such high quality shi

  • @thecrazeecow1682

    @thecrazeecow1682

    2 жыл бұрын

    Leather and food are great smells for cars

  • @ostreds
    @ostreds6 жыл бұрын

    $1700 for Nav??? Free Google Maps on your phone with voice commands or Waze....free as well!

  • @aneurme5231
    @aneurme52316 жыл бұрын

    Orange monster spotted, respect👍👍😎😎

  • @mst3884
    @mst38847 жыл бұрын

    I just don't understand why they went away from the Inline 6. I have a 2003 330i and I can't imagine a 4 cylinder

  • @ytacc2978

    @ytacc2978

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well keep in mind it replaced the 328, it’s not supposed to be a 6. Also since 2003 engineering has advanced in such a way that you can do much more with a smaller engine than ever before. This is why the 2017 330i can do 248 horsepower while you 335 can only do around 185 with a 6 cyl

  • @amitmangat6226
    @amitmangat62266 жыл бұрын

    Is this the luxury trim?

  • @justynkevlar3031
    @justynkevlar30316 жыл бұрын

    Does it come with a manual transmission.

  • @pascalartzt8623
    @pascalartzt86236 жыл бұрын

    How tall is he ?

  • @klblk78
    @klblk787 жыл бұрын

    How tall this guy is?

  • @proffru
    @proffru7 жыл бұрын

    Oh how about M4 or M5? Go and take one for a test-drive if they let you... Then come back and write some comments...

  • @melvinjohnson7033
    @melvinjohnson70337 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately it still has the crappy N20 turbo four popper under the hood that they have allegedly improved under the B46 designation. Ahh the days of the dialed in 3.0 six with the six speed M/T seem to be gone on the entry price point.

  • @proffru
    @proffru7 жыл бұрын

    completely bs review. Great car all around, interior is much better in comparison to the new c class even after 5 years in production, the 4 cal 2.0l n20 or b48 engines are great - powerful, fuel efficient and very responsive, automatic 8 speed ZF transmission in these cars is THE BEST by big margin if compared to competition, handling is still great, I even like the handling and steering wheel feel better than my previous e90 lci 335i sport; long story short if you don't own one and never did before just shut your mouth because you simply have no fucking idea what you talking about... I like those "coach experts" sitting at home and making statements about how bad the bmw's are driving hondas, toyotas and other crap. I see you everyday when I drive to work in my 2015 335i m-sport and passing you at triple digit speed on the highway. Your comments just making me laugh....

  • @600tian5

    @600tian5

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hitting triple digits on highway. You must be a cool guy!

  • @jamied5935

    @jamied5935

    5 жыл бұрын

    So I've never owned an e90, but have driven a couple of previous gen 3's N/As (E90 x drive, rear drive, and E93). I also own a 2015 F22 N55 non-tuned. The steering is just soft and numb compared to those cars. I feel like I can point it where ever I want and it goes without body role (precision?) but it doesn't feel as fun as the previous gen. Do you really like the steering feel better in the F30? I like the 8ZF better and the car feels more eager to take turns, but it feels more artificial.

  • @dylthethrill0

    @dylthethrill0

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michael G we must protect u at all cost

  • @ragnarox16
    @ragnarox167 жыл бұрын

    Will Farrell? Is that you?

  • @brandonaldaymachuse6669
    @brandonaldaymachuse6669Ай бұрын

    I'm getting one. Black.

  • @Gamerlordpro
    @Gamerlordpro7 жыл бұрын

    The roads in America are so bad...

  • @mohamedzelekha1469
    @mohamedzelekha14692 ай бұрын

    سباره دفع رباعى حاجه فخمه

  • @uruleworld1
    @uruleworld16 жыл бұрын

    Love it

  • @rohanpala
    @rohanpala7 жыл бұрын

    It's the 3 series GT really going to die?

  • @LightSightTCR

    @LightSightTCR

    7 жыл бұрын

    poor demand, bad marketing. the people who want that format look at 5 gt, cuz of size and options, the people who have less money can buy more profitable x1 in that price (even cheaper) sad, model is good.

  • @supremeetnel7707
    @supremeetnel77077 жыл бұрын

    Does compact mean reliable.

  • @KelsS1k

    @KelsS1k

    7 жыл бұрын

    Supreme Etnel Depends on the Make of the car.

  • @Orlandobori
    @Orlandobori6 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t the moon roof standard on BMW

  • @xikefocus
    @xikefocus6 жыл бұрын

    These questions in the video are annoying, imho!

  • @redriver15262
    @redriver152627 жыл бұрын

    What does it look like? Like it did 10 years ago. The average person wont know the difference, just the head and taillights look different.....and u can get a 10 year old 3series for less than $10k

  • @frankcastle1578

    @frankcastle1578

    7 жыл бұрын

    Boots N Pants No. the current version is , more powerful, looks better, has a lot better technology, is bigger. Not to mention that you can't compare the reliability of a 10 year old car to a brand new one. That was just a really stupid comment.

  • @thewhiteshadow96

    @thewhiteshadow96

    7 жыл бұрын

    you're the one that sucks ass at numbers, way to fail first grade kid

  • @wer170
    @wer1703 жыл бұрын

    Either the dude is huge, or the car is small.

  • @user-pe7uf4om8r
    @user-pe7uf4om8r3 жыл бұрын

    주량을 지키면 기분이 좋지만 지나치면 술이 나를 잡아먹는다. 술로 키운 한국 기업 중에서 생존한 기업은 20곳 정도라고 하는군요. 👌🏀⚾️🏈🇯🇵🇨🇭🇩🇪🇮🇹🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇲🙏😎

  • @Richard-tv5cb
    @Richard-tv5cb5 жыл бұрын

    Look Lurchy would be hard pressed to fit into 90% of medium sized sport sedans! Stick him into F series Truck where he will feel more comfortable! So stupid him commenting on comfort! Shoe horned into a car way too small for him!

  • @proffru
    @proffru7 жыл бұрын

    BMW 328i with 4-cyl 2.0L turbo and chip tuning which cost on average around $500 would blow the door off all your hondas, toyotas and other crap with V6 engines... Funny people.

  • @exodus3252

    @exodus3252

    7 жыл бұрын

    And also wouldn't have a warranty, and would still sound like a clogged vacuum.

  • @Manuelbacon40

    @Manuelbacon40

    7 жыл бұрын

    Michael G is it really that good? im thinking about getting either m2 or 3 series but i know nothing of bmw...hmmm

  • @proffru

    @proffru

    3 жыл бұрын

    exodus3252 you sound like a clogged vacuum :))) lol 😂 V6 Honda or Toyota sounds good to you ??? Lol 😂 you are delusional

  • @proffru

    @proffru

    3 жыл бұрын

    exodus3252 it would have the warranty if you go with an approved bmw tuner such as Dinan for example which cost more but warranty would not be voided. Learn and read before you say something

  • @proffru

    @proffru

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rico William blow out your motor :))) lol 😂 I ve had some many bmws tunes and never had a single issue with the warranty or blown motor . You clueless

  • @kdog18ful
    @kdog18ful7 жыл бұрын

    New Alfa is looking better and better

  • @vcader

    @vcader

    7 жыл бұрын

    I just got a CPO F30, after I couldn't convince my self to get the Guilia 'prototype' ,but I'll still keep my old E90 as a 'fun' project car to play with, since F30 with its carp eSteering and sponge brakes is so lame ...hope my wife likes it tho...

  • @shuangshuang3837
    @shuangshuang38376 жыл бұрын

    328im 240hp $70500 fuck

  • @marcelb7259
    @marcelb72593 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. But why do you guys in America eat and drink in your car ? Also touch screen and gadget are disturbing and some idiots would be tempted to play with it instead of looking at the road. The gizmos should be programmed before driving, not during.

  • @WorldEye88
    @WorldEye887 жыл бұрын

    Headlights are terrible. The rest is fine

  • @techbat4360
    @techbat43603 жыл бұрын

    Bullshit review. That exact car is wicked! Any motor is a blast.

  • @sarwansingh4437
    @sarwansingh44377 жыл бұрын

    this guy is very short isn't?

  • @theadventuresoftven6634
    @theadventuresoftven66347 жыл бұрын

    I used to be a BMW Boy but i would never buy this 3 series, knowing that now competitors are so much better. If i had that much money to spend I would buy a charger with a 392, yes i just said that.

  • @KelsS1k

    @KelsS1k

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Adventures of Tven Another bmw owner says the same thing that makes 2 of us.

  • @james4454

    @james4454

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Adventures of Tven not trying to be condescending in any way but how is dodge now? I know they had trouble with reliability for a while. Cars look stunning.

  • @theadventuresoftven6634

    @theadventuresoftven6634

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Dodge was fine! I treated that car like no other, Floored it all the time, did burnouts, took it racing it went through a lot but it still lived, granted I sold it with only 16,000 miles on it. I now drive a C7 Z06 and the only thing that needed was tires! I also had a Mercedes W222 S550 which also got treated the same only thing that needed was a steering wheel part because I went off roading with it lol.

  • @kdog18ful

    @kdog18ful

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Adventures of Tven Nice!

  • @tooniemama6959

    @tooniemama6959

    6 жыл бұрын

    A Charger? German vs American cars = no comparison.

  • @frywolf1817
    @frywolf18177 жыл бұрын

    Amazing review as always, but God, this car is so boring. This BMW design is taking forever to change, kinda sad cuz its killing the appeal of these cars

  • @RossMKF1

    @RossMKF1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fry Wolf You just need the M sport package then it looks dope. This one doesn't look that sharp.

  • @RossMKF1

    @RossMKF1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fry Wolf And better rims.

  • @frywolf1817

    @frywolf1817

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's a good point, but it doesn't offer much coming off stock which kinda sucks. Compared to let's say a Benz C-Class, this thing looks awful

  • @RossMKF1

    @RossMKF1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fry Wolf Maybe personally the stock C class with no add ons looks boring to me also.

  • @RossMKF1

    @RossMKF1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fry Wolf I will build one out to see.

  • @roarpal6314
    @roarpal63146 жыл бұрын

    goodbye bmw! alfa romeo is back!

  • @thecrazeecow1682

    @thecrazeecow1682

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha that didn’t age well

  • @PlayJewel
    @PlayJewel7 жыл бұрын

    A conventional boring review, theres so much about the car u could have covered, like the engine note, 0-100 time, safety etc

  • @m6m17
    @m6m175 жыл бұрын

    my engine blown.... never trusting this company again.

  • @james4454
    @james44547 жыл бұрын

    Looks the same every year....manual leg extender. Manual parking break. Come on BMW. Give us an exciting refresh. New grill or something

  • @LysergicCasserole95
    @LysergicCasserole957 жыл бұрын

    My complaints for BMW Cheap leather print plastics Fake engine sound Interior trim sometimes has parts that don't quite fit Exhaust system can sound dead Electric steering Almost everything is an expensive optional extra Outdated interior design (for now)

  • @Outrjs
    @Outrjs7 жыл бұрын

    BMW $47,000 for a 2.0L turbo? CIVIC $19,000 for a 2.4L NA. A Honda engine is so well designed it can take a turbo all day long. $25,000 dollars saved.

  • @brout80

    @brout80

    7 жыл бұрын

    A Honda Civic is no Compact Executive Car nor will it ride like one.

  • @Outrjs

    @Outrjs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Aaron Brown Fine. A Honda Accord. I've driven both. Same car different shaped plastic.

  • @NS416

    @NS416

    7 жыл бұрын

    Outrjs You know the 2.0L turbo can make over 350hp and 350tq on a simple tune, right? A 400$ tune. The K24 in the Civic wouldn't do that reliably. Plus the 3 series has 50/50 weight distribution, RWD importantly, and it has stiffer suspension, heavy steering, and a proper manual/automatic, not CVT...

  • @Outrjs

    @Outrjs

    7 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your ride, man. Peace.

  • @MegaSuperBenny

    @MegaSuperBenny

    6 жыл бұрын

    Np, enjoy your honda, must be great telling people what car you drive, especially girls :)

  • @user-ld4th3dk5o
    @user-ld4th3dk5o6 жыл бұрын

    you gotta lose weight

  • @venzbasco2989
    @venzbasco29897 жыл бұрын

    Unreliable car..boring..

  • @TheLifeOnHigh
    @TheLifeOnHigh7 жыл бұрын

    Outdated, bland and inferior to most of its current competitors.

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