Differences between 2012, 2013 and 2014 328i?

SOMMS · 02-28-2017, 02:16 PM

Hello,

New user - first post! So of course I have a question. :^)

I am in the market for a 2012-2104 N20 F30 (ie 328i). Are these years all just the same car? (ie motor/drivetrain/chassis)? I know that certain trim packages were discontinued, but are there any real/major differences in the 328i over these years in terms of reliability. My wife read Consumer Reports which rated the 2014 3 series as highly reliable, but the 2013 3 series as not very reliable.

Thanks for any info!

Chris

jmg · 02-28-2017, 05:59 PM

I had no problems with my 2013 328i for the 3 years I had it. The 2014 comes with an updated iDrive, which is a significant improvement IMHO.

wilbur_the_goose · 03-01-2017, 07:12 AM

I do like the iDrive in my '14 328i. Only thing that stinks is the ancient technology in the Sirius radio - the audio quality is horrible.

Easy solution is to use your smartphone. The audio quality of SXM is great thru my iPhone.

(Today's SXM radios use a new technology)

02-28-2017, 02:16 PM	#1
SOMMS Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Tacoma iTrader: (0)	Differences between 2012, 2013 and 2014 328i? Hello, New user - first post! So of course I have a question. :^) I am in the market for a 2012-2104 N20 F30 (ie 328i). Are these years all just the same car? (ie motor/drivetrain/chassis)? I know that certain trim packages were discontinued, but are there any real/major differences in the 328i over these years in terms of reliability. My wife read Consumer Reports which rated the 2014 3 series as highly reliable, but the 2013 3 series as not very reliable. Thanks for any info! Chris
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-28-2017, 05:59 PM	#2
jmg Lieutenant General 18697 Rep 14,115 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	I had no problems with my 2013 328i for the 3 years I had it. The 2014 comes with an updated iDrive, which is a significant improvement IMHO. __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2017, 07:12 AM	#3
wilbur_the_goose Major 353 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	I do like the iDrive in my '14 328i. Only thing that stinks is the ancient technology in the Sirius radio - the audio quality is horrible. Easy solution is to use your smartphone. The audio quality of SXM is great thru my iPhone. (Today's SXM radios use a new technology)
	Appreciate 1 jeffc83725.00 Quote