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Test Drive: 2008 BMW 1 Series

Performance

The rear-wheel-drive 2008 BMW 135i is powered by the same twin-turbocharged six-cylinder found in the larger 335i, yet because of its lighter curb weight, the 135i slightly out-accelerates its larger sibling from zero to 60 mph in a tidy 5.0 seconds. The 335i essentially equals that. Producing 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque, this 3.0-liter inline-6 spreads its ample thrust across a broad range, with highway passing easily accomplished without dropping down a gear. EPA fuel economy is 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. We averaged 20.8 mpg and even managed 28 and 29 mpg on a pair of two-hour road trips.

Although most consumers will opt for the automatic transmission, the six-speed manual found in our test car is a great match for the turbocharged engine. The shifter is direct in feel, and although the throws are a tad long, the rubbery feel of past BMWs has been greatly reduced. Likewise, the clutch has a rather mechanical feel to it, striking a good balance of travel and effort for both around-town and performance driving. The brakes have a similarly confident feel and produce a 60-0-mph stop in a very impressive 109 feet.

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Test Drive: 2008 BMW 328i


Who Should Buy This Vehicle

At our test car's $41,550 sticker, no one. For a couple thousand less you could get a base 335i. But if you pare down the options to just one — the $1,700 Sport package — you can enjoy every ounce of our tester's performance, as well as standard features like a sunroof and that superb sound system, for about $35,000. At that price, the 2008 BMW 328i almost seems like a bargain for the driving enthusiast who needs four doors. However, those who prefer feature content to dynamic excellence may find competing models more satisfying.

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BLOG Metro Elite Mortgage: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD
Performance

During a previous test of a similarly equipped model, the 4WD V8 Explorer chugged from zero to 60 mph in a mediocre 9.0 seconds. By comparison, a V8-equipped Nissan Pathfinder does the same run in 7 seconds flat. At least the brakes are responsive; a firm and progressive pedal instills the driver with confidence.
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2008 Aston Martin Comfort

With low-profile tires, the DBS exhibits a fair share of road noise over imperfect pavement, requiring frequent workouts of the premium stereo system. As such, it certainly couldn't be described as comparable to a luxury-oriented GT coupe, so if that's what you're looking for, may we kindly suggest a Bentley for your British motoring pleasure.


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