Overview Released in May 1991, the BMW E36 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. The rear-wheel drive E36 3-Series range initially consisted of the 318i, 320i and 325i models. In June 1995, however, the 325i was replaced by the 328i and the 320i was effectively replaced by the 323i which arrived in January 1996, while […]
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Review: BMW E46 3-Series sedan (1998-05)
Review: BMW E46.I 3-Series sedan (1998-01) Overview Released in September 1998, the BMW E46 Mk.I (E46.I) 3-Series was a compact executive sedan (the E46 3-Series Touring has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa, the rear-wheel drive E46 3-Series sedan range initially consisted of the 318i and 328i models, with the 323i following in […]
Review: BMW E92 3-Series coupe (2006-13)
Review: BMW E92.I 3-Series coupe (2006-10) Overview Released in October 2006, the BMW E92 Mk.1 (E92.I) 3-Series coupe was a compact executive coupe. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive 3-Series coupe range initially consisted of the 325i and 335i models, with the 323i following in December. In November 2009, the range was further expanded with […]
Review: BMW F34 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013-on)
Review: BMW F34 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013-16) Overview Released in September 2013, the BMW F34 3-Series Gran Turismo was a mid-size liftback. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive 3-Series Gran Turismo range initially consisted of the 320d, 320i and 328i models with an eight-speed automatic transmission fitted as standard (see table below). All BMW […]
Review: BMW E93 3-Series Convertible (2007-13)
Review: BMW E93.I 3-Series Convertible (2007-10) Overview Released in March 2007, the BMW E93 Mk.I (E93.I) 3-Series convertible was a four-seat convertible with a three-piece metal roof. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E93 3-Series convertible range initially consisted of the 325i and 335i models, but was expanded in November 2009 with the 320d and […]
Review: BMW E36 3-Series Coupe (1992-99)
Overview Released in January 1992, the BMW E36 3-Series coupe was a compact executive coupe. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E36 3-Series coupe range initially consisted of the 325i, with the 318is following in mid-1992. In June 1995, the 325i was replaced by the 328i and, from June 1996, the 1.8-litre engine in the […]
Review: BMW E46 3-Series Coupe (1999-06)
Review: BMW E46.I 3-Series Coupe (1999-03) Overview The BMW E46 Mk.I 3-Series Coupe was released in Australia in June 1999. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E46 3-Series coupe range initially consisted of the 323Ci and 328Ci models. In September 2000, however, the 323Ci and 328Ci were replaced by the 320Ci, 325Ci and, from October […]
Review: BMW E46 3-Series convertible (2000-06)
Review: BMW E46.I 3-Series convertible (2000-03) Overview Released in August 2000, the BMW E46 Mk.I (E46.I) 3-Series convertible was a four-seat convertible with a power-operated, soft-top roof. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E46 3-Series convertible range initially consisted of the 330Ci. The range underwent a minor update in October 2003 with the introduction of […]
Review: BMW E36 3-Series Convertible (1993-00)
Overview Released in December 1993, the BMW E36 3-Series convertible was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a power-operated, soft-top roof. Manufactured in Munich, Germany, the rear-wheel drive E36 3-Series convertible range initially consisted of the 325i, powered by a 2.5-litre inline six cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. In June […]
Review: BMW E36 3-Series Compact (1995-00)
Review: BMW E36 3-Series Compact (1995-00) Overview Released in March 1995, the BMW E36 3-Series Compact was a three-door liftback. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive 3-Series Compact range initially consisted of the 316i, which was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. In August […]