Picking up a used BMW can understandably feel similar a fleck of a dice roll when it comes to reliability. Fortunately, if you're non after the loftier-performance models, there'southward normally less stress on the components—and you. And with many older used BMWs, fifty-fifty if you give up some speed, you're often still getting some solid sporty cars. Case in betoken, this week'south Cars & Bids bargain automobile, a 2010 E90 BMW 328i xDrive.

Whether information technology has RWD or AWD, an E90 BMW 328i makes an excellent sports sedan

A gray 2008 E90 BMW 3 Series in a parking lot
2008 E90 BMW 3 Series | BMW
2007-2011 'E90' BMW 328i
Engines 3.0-liter 'N52' inline-6
iii.0-liter 'N51' inline-half-dozen
Horsepower 230 hp
Torque 200 lb-ft
Transmissions Six-speed manual
Six-speed automatic
Adjourn weight 3380 lbs (2007 RWD, Car and Driver)
0-lx mph time 6.1 seconds (2007 RWD, Car and Commuter)

When browsing for an E90 3 Series, many enthusiasts gravitate towards the E90 M3 sedan and E92 M3 coupe. But those M3s are built on the regular three Series' chassis. And while it'due south non as fast as its fellow E90s, the BMW 328i is but as fun to drive.

While its successor, the F30/F31 iii Serial, is stiffer and more than efficient, BMW set a high standard with the E90, Road & Rail says. The older cars' hydraulically-assisted steering is significantly more than communicative, for one. And while the 328i isn't the most powerful E90 model, its inline-half-dozen engine is smoother than its successor'south turbocharged 4-cylinder.

Speaking of engines, the E90 BMW 328i sedan, as well as its wagon (E91), coupe (E92), and convertible (E93) variants accept a unique wrinkle among its contemporaries. At least it does in the United states of america. In most states, the 328i used the N52 engine. But in others, BMW gave it a modified version, the N51, to let information technology pass Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standards. While these engines aren't 100% identical, their power outputs are.

There's a 2010 model up for grabs on Cars & Bids

A silver 2010 BMW 328i xDrive sedan in a parking lot
2010 BMW 328i xDrive sedan | Cars & Bids

Since the 2010 BMW 328i currently listed on Cars & Bids is an xDrive model, it has AWD. It also has xenon headlights with washers, an electronically-operated drinking glass moonroof, leather upholstery, walnut woods trim, and cruise control with a braking function. That last feature isn't quite adaptive cruise control, just it's close. This sedan has standard stability control, child seat anchors, and a express-slip differential, too.

This E90 BMW 328i has anti-dazzle side- and rearview mirrors, likewise; the erstwhile are heated and power-operated equally well. And information technology has a heated multi-function steering wheel and heated forepart seats with adjustable lumbar support. Plus, it comes with a universal garage-door opener, USB iPod adapter, fog lights, automated climate control, and a satellite-radio hookup.

The gray-leather-upholstered front seats and wood-trimmed dashboard of a 2010 BMW 328i xDrive sedan
2010 BMW 328i xDrive sedan front interior | Cars & Bids

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Every bit this E90 BMW 328i xDrive is an SULEV model, information technology has the N51 engine. Just it has merely over 33,400 miles on the clock. And while its vehicle history lists minor damage to its right rear, it appears that a previous owner repaired it. Otherwise, the merely flaws are some scrapes, scuffs, scratches, body stains, and a crack in one door's atmospheric condition stripping. Also, the selling dealer just replaced the engine oil and filer also as the cabin air filter.

If you lot maintain information technology well, an E90 BMW 328i is a solid used luxury sports sedan

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As of this writing, this 2010 E90 BMW 328i is listed at $8900 with 3 days left in the auction. Considering it originally started at about $35K, that'due south a considerable discount. And the cheapest similar model on Autotrader is almost twice as expensive.

Although the E90 3 Series had some bug, its engines are fairly solid. Peculiarly mail service-2009-facelift engines, which this 328i has. And though the N51 is subtly different than the N52, it'due south no more or less problematic, eEuroparts reports. Given this BMW 328i xDrive'southward age and mileage, coolant-system issues and oil leaks shouldn't be a trouble. Nonetheless, a pre-buy inspection is recommended.

Still, this AWD E90 has all the makings of a fun, affordable sports sedan.

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