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 […]
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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 […]
Recalls & faults: BMW E46 3-Series compact (2001-05)
Recalls: BMW E46 3-Series compact Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Recalls & faults: BMW E36 3-Series Compact (1995-00)
Recalls: BMW E36 3-Series Compact Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if […]
Images: BMW E36 3-Series Compact (1995-00)
Images: BMW E36 3-Series Compact (1995-00) 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 1996, […]
Images: BMW E46 3-Series compact (2001-05)
Images: BMW E46 3-Series compact (2001-05) 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 update […]
Videos: BMW E46 3-Series Compact (2001-05)
Euro NCAP: BMW E46 3-Series sedan crash testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, a 2001E46 316i sedan received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 25. This video is provided with the permission of Euro NCAP – for more information about this test, please go to the Euro NCAP website.