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BMW 3 SERIES Used Car Review

The 3 Series is German car maker BMW's signature model - a compact luxury passenger car that has existed in multiple generations since its 1975 debut. Since 2014, the 3 Series name has applied to sedan and wagon body styles only, with coupe and convertible models adopting the 4 Series nomenclature. The 3 Series has long been considered one of the most entertaining cars to drive in its class, and the flagship M3 performance variant is especially famous.

Pros

Cons

  • Entertaining to drive with beautiful handling
  • Fuel efficiency consistently excellent, and often class-leading
  • Superb performance of six-cylinder engines
  • Good build quality
  • Run-flat tyres (introduced in 2007 in lieu of a spare wheel) bring a firmer ride
  • Four-cylinder turbos replaced brand's famous six-cylinders in performance but not sound
  • Adaptive suspension (optional on many models) needed for best ride quality
  • Interior presentation has generally lagged behind rival Audi A4
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2007 BMW 320i E90 Red 6 Speed Auto Steptronic Sedan

  • 193660 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

441 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029(Mel Ref: 203 D11) PH: OR 03******1177.

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2010 BMW 3 Series E92 MY10.5 320d Steptronic Red 6 Speed Sports Automatic Coupe

  • 135537 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

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1994 BMW 318i Red 4 Speed Automatic Sedan

  • 327004 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

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2014 BMW 3 Series F30 MY0814 320i High-Line M Sport Red 6 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 73329 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

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2024 BMW 320i F30 LCI M Sport Red 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport Sedan

  • 223 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***Fixed Price Sale*** ***Available for immediate delivery*** Retail Price $79,795, massive saving $$$!! Brand New Vehicle, Compliance date 01/2024, delivery date 10/Apr/2024. 5 Years BMW Manufacture Warranty, 3 Years BMW roadside assistance. Full Year Registration till 04/2025. 320i M-sport Model. The perfect combination of high-end luxurious and fuel efficiency. Features and Optioned with: - BMW Alcantara/leather interior - BMW LED Headlights - M-sport package - M High-gloss shadow line -

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2012 BMW 3 Series F30 328i Melbourne Red 8 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 74673 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

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28/04/2024

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Overview of the BMW 3

Overview of the BMW 3

The 3 Series is German car maker BMW's signature model - a compact luxury passenger car that has existed in multiple generations since its 1975 debut.

Since 2014, the 3 Series name has applied to sedan and wagon body styles only, with coupe and convertible models adopting the 4 Series nomenclature.

The 3 Series has long been considered one of the most entertaining cars to drive in its class, and the flagship M3 performance variant is especially famous.

BMW 3 SERIES GENERATIONS (SINCE 1998)

1998-2006

2007-2012

2012-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol: 5.4-6.7 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 4.4-5.3 litres per 100km

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol: 6.8-7.2 litres per 100km

3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo diesel: 6.2-6.4 litres per 100km

Hybrid 2.1 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO BMW 3 SERIES

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: BMW 3 SERIES

As with any high-end European car, don't go near a 3-Series that doesn't have a fully stamped service history.

Biggest potential grief comes from variable valve-timing system (VANOS, in BMW-speak) which can fail due to internal leaks within the hydraulic circuitry. Some six-cylinder 3-Series were even recalled to fix this.

Beyond a leak, VANOS can fail through a lack of oil changes as dirt and grit blocks the tiny oilways that operate the system. If it fails, it can cost thousands to fix and the car won't be right without it.

Any 3-Series showing a 'check-engine' light on the dash is cause for concern.

Some early cars from this series had a brake booster that could fail, leaving the car with brakes but no assistance, requiring the driver to press harder on the brake pedal.

Again, this was the subject of a recall, so check that it's been done on affected cars.