All 2012 BMW 3 Series Coupe Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 44,300 - 59,600
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Avg Price
Used
$ 45,158
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
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| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Harsh start/stop system
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Modern trim line looks too plain
Lost that sweet 6-cylinder engine sound
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Muscular turbo 2.0L engine
Excellent fuel economy
Improved rear-seat legroom
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Pricey
Makes you think you can drive better than you actually can
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Stunning looks
TwinPower turbo power
Roomy cabin
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (87%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (90%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (90%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (90%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (90%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No more diesel
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Harsh stop-start system restart with 2.0L engine
More content, but prices went up
Modest output for 320i
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Muscular and fuel-efficient engines
Great handling and more composed ride
Trimmings and options galore
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