2009 BMW 335i

The rear-wheel-drive 2009 BMW 335i sedan is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual transmission comes with a hill-holder clutch and traction control. 17-inch alloy wheels come standard, with run-flat tires and a tire-pressure monitor, and foglights are also included with the sedan. A theft-deterrent system should keep it in your driveway. Air conditioning and dual-zone automatic climate controls keep you comfortable, while a cabin air filter provides fresh air with closed windows, and a power sunroof provides a view of the sun. The AM/FM/CD/MP3 player comes with a digital media connection, and radio controls can be found on the leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel, along with cruise control. The 8-way power vinyl front bucket seats are separated by a center console. Heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry are all standard, and a memory system applies to the driver’s seat and mirrors. Additional upscale features include wood interior trim, illuminated visor mirrors, a tachometer, trip computer, and outside-temperature indicator. The variable-intermittent wipers are rain-sensing and come with heated washer jets, and the adaptive xenon headlights are steering-linked.

Standard safety features include dual front, front side, and front and rear side head-protecting airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with anti-skid, front-seat active head restraints, a tire-pressure monitor, and daytime running lights.

By Michael Perkins