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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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Top2009 BMW 325i E92 325i Grey Automatic Coupe

  • 162469 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2009 BMW 325i 2.5L Auto $14995 162 469kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1112)

$14,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
03/05/2024

Top2009 BMW 323i E91 323i Grey Automatic Wagon

  • 129588 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2009 BMW 323i 2.5L Auto $14995 129 588kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1056)

$14,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
03/05/2024

Top2005 BMW 330Ci E46 330Ci Black Automatic Convertible

  • 196215 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2005 BMW 330 Ci 3.0L Auto $12995 196 215kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1070)

$12,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
03/05/2024

Top2005 BMW 330i E90 - SUNROOF -LOW KMS -RARE - BKS - FINANCE & TRADE INS WELCOME

  • 147000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2005 BMW 3 SERIES 330i E90 M SPORT ALLOYS - SUNROOF - LOW KMS - BOOKS - RARE Very Nice Example.........2005 BMW 330i E90 Sedan fitted with M Sport Alloys! Very Rare 330i Sedan that Cost over $100,000 New on Road Fitted with Staggered 18" M Sport Spider Spoke 193 Alloy Wheels Optioned With Electric Sunroof. Very well Maintained with Full & Complete Service History Sought after Colour Combination.....Titanium Silver with Beautiful Black Leather Word Class Sedan that's loaded with Opt

$10,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
South Windsor, NSW

Dealer used
12 hours ago

TopBMW E30 325i Coupe

  • 198911 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

This is a E30 325i with full Leather trim that is in exceptional condition, it has not had any accident damage other then a few minor dents that are to be expected on a 35 year old car. The paint as far as i know is original save for the RHF mudguard that was repainted due to fading of the original paint.The car was auto but has been converted to a manual.using all genuine factory parts. The car was in storage from 2006 to 2021 so has had all the brakes replaced along with the exhaust system &

$32,000Negotiable
Caringbah, NSW

01/05/2024

Top2009 BMW 3 Series E90 MY10 323i Steptronic Silver, Chrome 6 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 156010 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

BMW 323i E90 SEDAN 2.5L 6 CYLINDER ENGINE ** 6 SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC ** FAST FINANCE APPROVALS T's & C's APPLY - WARRANTY & TRADE IN OPTIONS ** Test Drive Today ** Perth Auto Centre: All Hours Inquiries ** Low 131,000 Kms ** Pristine Condition ** Low 156,000 kms ** Perth Auto Centre Present This Rare Find ** Highly Sought-after BMW 323i Straight 6 Cylinder Motor with 6 Speed Steptronic Automatic Transmission ** This is German Engineering at Its Finest ** This a Sought after C

$11,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
03/05/2024

2005 BMW 330i E90 - SUNROOF -LOW KMS -RARE - BKS - FINANCE & TRADE INS WELCOME

  • 147000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2005 BMW 3 SERIES 330i E90 M SPORT ALLOYS - SUNROOF - LOW KMS - BOOKS - RARE Very Nice Example.........2005 BMW 330i E90 Sedan fitted with M Sport Alloys! Very Rare 330i Sedan that Cost over $100,000 New on Road Fitted with Staggered 18" M Sport Spider Spoke 193 Alloy Wheels Optioned With Electric Sunroof. Very well Maintained with Full & Complete Service History Sought after Colour Combination.....Titanium Silver with Beautiful Black Leather Word Class Sedan that's loaded with Opt

$10,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
South Windsor, NSW

Dealer used
12 hours ago

2009 BMW 3 Series E90 MY10 323i Steptronic Silver, Chrome 6 Speed Sports Automatic Sedan

  • 156010 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

BMW 323i E90 SEDAN 2.5L 6 CYLINDER ENGINE ** 6 SPEED STEPTRONIC AUTOMATIC ** FAST FINANCE APPROVALS T's & C's APPLY - WARRANTY & TRADE IN OPTIONS ** Test Drive Today ** Perth Auto Centre: All Hours Inquiries ** Low 131,000 Kms ** Pristine Condition ** Low 156,000 kms ** Perth Auto Centre Present This Rare Find ** Highly Sought-after BMW 323i Straight 6 Cylinder Motor with 6 Speed Steptronic Automatic Transmission ** This is German Engineering at Its Finest ** This a Sought after C

$11,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Osborne Park, WA

Dealer used
03/05/2024

2005 BMW 330Ci E46 330Ci Black Automatic Convertible

  • 196215 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2005 BMW 330 Ci 3.0L Auto $12995 196 215kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1070)

$12,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
03/05/2024

2009 BMW 325i E92 325i Grey Automatic Coupe

  • 162469 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2009 BMW 325i 2.5L Auto $14995 162 469kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1112)

$14,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
03/05/2024

2009 BMW 323i E91 323i Grey Automatic Wagon

  • 129588 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

2009 BMW 323i 2.5L Auto $14995 129 588kms Full Service History Comes with a Safety Certificate and 1000km/1 month Statutory Warranty Extended Warranties up to 5 years available Finance can be arranged Buy with confidence from a licensed dealer. Call Thomas 1220 Ipswich Road Moorooka (1056)

$14,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Moorooka, QLD

Dealer used
03/05/2024

2008 BMW 3 Series 25i Convertible

  • 173671 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

One Owner Bmw 3 series convertible Black on Black reasonable Kms Service Books with records Keyless start Cruise control Rwc provided Clear title No writeoff Call now!!! Vehicle at 485 Warrigal rd Moorabbin LMCT 11465

$18,990 Drive Away^
Moorabbin, VIC

Dealer used
03/05/2024

1990 BMW 3 Series E30 325is Silver 5 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 206325 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

+ ABSOLUTE CLASSIC + EXTENSIVE HISTORY + IMMACULATE CONDITION + 1990 Bmw 325is Manual Coupe finished in Granite Silver Metallic Paintwork with a Silver Cloth Interior Trim. + Rare Manual Coupe, Great Investment + Incredible Condition + Legendary M20 2.5 Litre Engine + 5 Speed Factory Manual Gearbox + Factory Sunroof + Factory M-Sport Package + Well Documented History + Much More! - PRESIDIAN WARRANTY AVAILABLE - MULTIPLE FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE - CAN TRANSPORT AUSTRALIA-WIDE Located Onl

$69,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wilston, QLD

Dealer used
02/05/2024

2010 BMW 330d CONVERTIBLE E93 - RARE - LOW KMS - HISTORY - FINANCE & TRADE INS OK

  • 94000 km
  • Convertible
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.0L

2010 BMW 330d CONVERTIBLE GENUINE 94,000 KMS - FULL HISTORY Very Rare & Sought After.........2010 BMW 330d Convertible Travelled a very Low & Genuine 94,000 Kms with Log Books & Full History Finished in the Amazing Crimson Red with M Sports Suspension & 18" BMW LA Star Spoke 189 Alloys Cost Over $120,000 New Some of Factory Ordered Upgrades: 0704 - M Sports Suspension 02C6 - BMW LA Wheels - Star Spoke 189 02XA - Sports Leather Steering Wheel with Paddle Shift 0322 - Comfort Acces

$17,950 Excl. Gov. Charges
South Windsor, NSW

Dealer used
02/05/2024

BMW E30 325i Coupe

  • 198911 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 2.5L

This is a E30 325i with full Leather trim that is in exceptional condition, it has not had any accident damage other then a few minor dents that are to be expected on a 35 year old car. The paint as far as i know is original save for the RHF mudguard that was repainted due to fading of the original paint.The car was auto but has been converted to a manual.using all genuine factory parts. The car was in storage from 2006 to 2021 so has had all the brakes replaced along with the exhaust system &

$32,000Negotiable
Caringbah, NSW

01/05/2024

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.