2012 BMW 335i Sedan review notes - AutoWeek
2012 BMW 335i Sedan review notes. EDITOR WES RAYNAL: This 2012 BMW 335i sedan is a pricey little bugger. On all but the smoothest pavement, the ride is harsh and slams over road imperfections, even in comfort mode. BMW's run-flat program is not good--witness our troubles with the long-term 550i xDrive. Other than that, I like the engine's flexibility, smoothness and power, and the gearbox is decent, though the throws seem a little long. The engine is everything we've come to expect from BMW's 3. 0-liter turbocharged six. The eco mode slows everything down, most notably throttle response. Comfort seems to speed up the throttle, and sport lets everything cut loose a bit. In any mode, the car feels solid and stable and the steering is as one expects from BMW--accurate and stable. Not too much to get you in trouble, or burn gallon after gallon of gas, but if you need a little boost to pass or get off the line, the Bimmer's got your back. As opposed to Wes, I thought the ride in comfort mode was completely livable. Granted it's no Mercedes-Benz S-class , but it's not supposed to be. Sport mode, on the other hand, really buttons the car down, and that's where road imperfections come through. Source: autoweek.com
