2009 BMW 328i Convertible

The 2009 BMW 328i Convertible is a two-door powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual transmission. It comes with a hill-holder clutch and delivers power to the rear wheels with the benefit of traction control. 17-inch alloy wheels are wrapped in run-flat tires. Illumination is handled by daytime running lights, steering-linked automatic, adaptive xenon headlights, and foglights. A theft-deterrent system is a standard feature, along with air conditioning and dual-zone automatic climate controls. Open-air duty is handled via a power-retractable hardtop, and a cabin air filter keeps things smelling fresh when the top is up. A leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel integrates radio controls for the AM/FM/CD/MP3 player with digital media player connection. Cruise control is also standard. 10-way power front bucket seats provide a unique feature at this level, and the driver’s seat and the heated power mirrors also come with a memory system. Power windows, door locks, and remote keyless entry are all included. Wood interior trim, illuminated visor mirrors, a tachometer, trip computer, and outside-temperature indicator are included with all 328i trims. Rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers come with heated washer jets.

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

By Michael Perkins