Road Test: 2007 BMW 328xi
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Surely, these are signs that, if we are not exactly succumbing to Roman Empire-like hedonism, at the very least, automobile engineers are running out of things to mechanize or digitize. There is cruise control that doesn’t require us to pay attention to the cars in front, computer-controlled steering that parks our cars for us and, of course, those diabolical on-board computers that allow us to customize everything from suspension settings to underseat cooling fans to keep our Calvin Kleins cool and moisture-free.
Article contentAdvertisement 1Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentBMW, as is often its wont, takes things one step further — it’s the four-wheeled equivalent of not only having chocolate mints delivered to our hotel pillows but also completely unwrapping the little squares for us less our fingers tire from liberating the tasty little confections.
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Article contentArticle contentIn the case of the 3 Series Coupe, there is no Jeeves to follow you around and take care of your every need and desire. But the 328xi does have the next best thing — a mechanized arm that, upon insertion of the ignition key, pushes the seat belt forward to within easy grabbing distance — BMW recognizing that the modern upscale Boomer is likely to throw out his shoulder if required to reach behind him. It’s a natty affair, likely to impress anyone sitting for the first time in a spanking new BMW coupe.
Article contentThe downside is that the thing’s a little fragile, being a long, unsupported arm that protrudes from the rear seat’s door trim. Indeed, in my first time in a 2007 Coupe, I broke it off before even leaving BMW Canada’s parking lot. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a caveman and a little more indelicate than most, but I’m sure that I won’t be the only one to do so.
Article contentIt’s the only fragility the new 328xi Coupe seems to have. The first two-door Bimmer equipped with the company’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the 328xi benefits from the development the system has undergone since being introduced in 2002.
Article contentOriginal versions sat noticeably higher and were suspended quite a bit softer than their rear- drive counterparts, rendering their steering dramatically more vague than was typical for a BMW. Now, with so many products being developed with all four wheels being driven, the system has become much more sophisticated. Handling is all but indistinguishable from rear-drive models. The steering’s a little heavier and its response is a tad mushier, but there’s no mistaking the 328xi for anything less than a BMW, even when shod with Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires.
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Nor did this version of BMW’s venerable 3.0-litre in-line six feel lesser for its 328 moniker. Contrary to their designations, all of the upscale versions of the ’07 Coupe — the 328 and 335 — use a variation of the 3.0L six. The 335 is differentiated by its two turbochargers and 300 horsepower, while the 328 gets the same basic architecture as the discontinued 330 and its Valvetronic intake system, but with only 230 hp.
Article contentIt doesn’t feel like “only” when you’re driving it, however, especially when it’s mated to the slick-shifting six-speed manual, which makes it easier to keep up the revs. In rear-drive format, the 328 is good for a 7.1-second zero-to-100-kilometres-an-hour time — the extra weight of xDrive requires but 0.3 seconds more. The 328 may not engender the sensation of endless, effortless torque that the 335 does, but it is no slouch. That in-line six revs as sweetly as anything this side of a Rolls-Royce V12.
Article contentYour personal sense of luxury will determine how satisfied you will be with the 328xi’s interior — or the cabin of any BMW for that matter. If you’re looking for the velour hedonism of an old Caddy or the warmth of a topline Jaguar, you’ll be disappointed. Lust for the sparse efficiency so common to Teutonic luxury and you’ll love the 328.
Article contentThe aforementioned seat belt pusher aside, the 328 is thankfully unencumbered by the invasive gadgetry of its upscale siblings. The radio is a little fiddly, requiring a switchover to manual tuning mode (you can’t get it to default to manual rather than seek/scan) every time you want to move two notches over to your favourite but weak-signal station.
Article contentAdvertisement 2Story continues belowThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentOn the other hand, BMW has adopted the useful, fold-out storage bins in the door panels that made Audi door panels so useful. The two cup holders are up front and centre without getting in the way of the gear lever, and BMW sinks the rear-seat cushions a little to make up for the Coupe’s more sloped roofline.
Article contentCoupes are not my cup of tea. Given the same drivetrain and handling (i.e., the sedan versions of the 328 and 335), I will always opt for the practicality of four doors over the sleek looks of two. That said, the new Coupe is the best mainstream product to emerge under stylist Chris Bangle’s regime, so I can’t blame anyone for being seduced by the swoopy two-door.
Article contentArticle contentTHE SPECS
Article contentTYPE OF VEHICLE All-wheel-drive compact sports sedan
Article contentENGINE 3.0L DOHC I6
Article contentPOWER 230 hp @ 6,500 rpm; 200 lb-ft of torque @ 2,750 rpm
Article contentTRANSMISSION Six-speed manual
Article contentBRAKES Four-wheel disc with ABS
Article contentTIRES 225/45R17
Article contentPRICE: BASE/AS TESTED $46,100/$53,785
Article contentFUEL ECONOMY L/100 KM 12.2 city, 7.1 hwy.
Article contentSTANDARD FEATURES Multi-function sport steering wheel, dual-zone air conditioning, auto-dimming interior mirror, heated front seats, interior electric trunk release, cruise control, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, power windows, AM/FM/CD audio system
Article contentOPTIONS Sport package ($2,000), Premium package ($4,300), burl walnut wood trim ($585), metallic paint ($800)
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When Southam became Postmedia with its purchase by Conrad Black and the subsequent introduction of the National Post, Booth was asked to start up the then Driver’s Edge section, which became Driving.ca when Postmedia moved into the digital age. In the past 41 years, Booth has tested well over 500 motorcycles, 1,500 passenger cars, and nearly every significant supercar of the last 30 years. His passion — and proudest achievement — is Motor Mouth, his weekly column that, after some 30 years, remains as incisive and opinionated as ever.
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