Today CNET took a look at some real 'hardware' by giving the BMW 330, model 2006, a test drive! They were quite pleased with it, here's a short snip from their article:

The fifth generation of the 3--internally code-named E90--recently debuted, not only leveraging technology from its larger and more-expensive siblings but also introducing important features of its own. Underneath new styling that is influenced by, but toned down from, recent BMW offerings, all-new in-line six-cylinder engines improve upon the Valvetronic variable-valve-timing system introduced in the latest BMW V-12 and V-8 engines..



Link: CNET