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 […]
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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 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 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 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 […]
Review: BMW E46 3-Series compact (2001-05)
Review: BMW E46 3-Series compact (2001-05) Overview Released in November 2001, the BMW E46 3-Series Compact was a three-door liftback. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive the 3-Series Compact range initially consisted of the 316ti and 318ti models; in March 2002, however, the range was expanded with the 325ti. The 3-Series compact underwent a minor […]