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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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2010 BMW 3 23i TOURING 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D WAGON

  • 122800 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2010 BMW 323i M Sport wagon. Excellent condition. Only 122800km. Beautiful to drive.

$14,700Negotiable
Boorowa, NSW

09/05/2024

2007 BMW 3 23i TOURING 6 SP AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC 4D WAGON

  • 143000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Fantastic car... low kms !!! no accidents. Wagon which is hard to find. Very safe and mechanically sound and have service history Comes with RWC must inspect wont disappoint

$8,500Negotiable
Cape Woolamai, VIC

08/05/2024

2013 BMW 3 28i TOURING 8 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 174500 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***PRICE DROP*** ***REDUCED BY $3,000*** Meticulously maintained BMW 3 series touring M Sport in sought-after mineral grey colour. Immaculate inside and out, highly optioned with panoramic roof, sat nav, powered tailgate, heads up display, music streaming and more. Much loved and cared for by BMW enthusiast. Serviced ahead of BMW’s recommended servicing schedules by BMW specialist and documented in stamped service book. Major service undertaken Feb ‘24 with receipts. New Bridgestone Potenza t

$23,000Negotiable
Manly, NSW

08/05/2024

2006 BMW 323i wagon ( URGENT SALE , MUST GO THIS WEEK)

  • 326000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2006 bmw 323i sports wagon, a small 6 cylinder engine with plenty of power , in very good condition and very well looked after and it’s always been under cover And in a polished beautiful midnight blue colour, touch screen options , gps , radio ect,, good stereo sound radio ,,, spot lights at the front on the roof rack for touring ,, comfortable well looked after leather seats ,, cup holders front & back in between seats,, a typical Bmw just so smooth to drive ,,and lots of features,, very comf

$8,000Negotiable
Surfers Paradise, QLD

07/05/2024

BMW 323i E91

  • 174000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

Selling my BMW E91 323i. Great car with only 174000kms. Comes with rego until October and a RWC. Paint & interior in good condition for its age. Drives great, engine has just been serviced. Ice cold aircon. Brand new battery. Sunroof works perfectly. Open to reasonable offers.

$8,000Negotiable
Mudgeeraba, QLD

06/05/2024

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Overview of the BMW 3

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OverviewGenerationRunning CostsSimilar ModelsWhat To Look Out For

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

A servicing package covering five years or 80,000km, whichever comes first, currently costs $1495. BMW 3 Series parts and equipment can be found on Gumtree.

SIMILAR MODELS TO BMW 3 SERIES

Audi A4

Jaguar XE

Lexus IS

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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.