NewCarTestDrive.com contributor Larry Edsall filed this report from Marin County, California.

Model Line Overview

Model lineup:BMW 328i Coupe ($35,300), 328xi Coupe ($37,100), 335i Coupe ($40,600)

Engines:230-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6; 300-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve inline-6

Transmissions:6-speed manual or automatic

Safety equipment (standard):dual front and front-seat side airbags, roof-mounted curtain air bags covering both rows, 3-point harness for all seating positions, child seat tether anchors and LATCH system, anti-lock brakes, dynamic stability control, run-flat tires and tire-pressure monitor system, adaptive brake lights, daytime running lights

Safety equipment (optional):active cruise control, rear park distance control, cold weather package with headlamp washers, xDrive all-wheel drive

Basic warranty:4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled in:Regensburg, Germany