Pretty cool......about it competing with the 3 series, no! The TL-S is a great car, but it doesn't even come close to the refinement of the 3 series. Before I bought my 330 I test drove the TL-S, I was impressed, but it was basically an accord, only faster. My wife has a new v6 7th gen coupe, and I can't put it down, it is definately a really nice car with a lot of options for the price.