1993 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Casper D
Feb 24, 2012
The car is old but in realy good condition. It's from the times when BMW was
at the very top of car industry. It's from the times when cars head/have souls.
The echanikc of this car is very simpel, I do my oun mantainenc so tere is
practikly no cousts. I make about 50.000km per a yera and so far no
problems. The accelerations are a litel bit on the slow side, it has only 140 Hp
and about 1300kg, but it reches about 220km/h so that is not too shy =), I
also have a diferental lock so I can have some drifting fun. It may sim a litel
bit weard but non the less that car is low on HP it can drift even with 225 tires
in the rear. Naw I have a famely and stil I use this car. I can also put a baby
carige in the trunk with no problem.
To make the long story short, this is a rely greaight car, I wold not change it
for anything =DFeb 24, 2012
by Nizar A
Dec 16, 2011
this car is one of the best cars i owned because it has a nice performance for
daily use ,it had a nice handling that let you feel like you had a car you really can
been reliability to it Dec 16, 2011
by Daniel P
Oct 24, 2011
There's a reason it's called The Ultimate Driving Machine. The handling is just phenomenal. The looks can't be beat, the E36 is gorgeous. What else can you say about the iconic 3 series? The 3 series is the backbone of the Bayerishe Motoren Werke! Oct 24, 2011
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by Casper D
Feb 24, 2012
The car is old but in realy good condition. It's from the times when BMW was
at the very top of car industry. It's from the times when cars head/have souls.
The echanikc of this car is very simpel, I do my oun mantainenc so tere is
practikly no cousts. I make about 50.000km per a yera and so far no
problems. The accelerations are a litel bit on the slow side, it has only 140 Hp
and about 1300kg, but it reches about 220km/h so that is not too shy =), I
also have a diferental lock so I can have some drifting fun. It may sim a litel
bit weard but non the less that car is low on HP it can drift even with 225 tires
in the rear. Naw I have a famely and stil I use this car. I can also put a baby
carige in the trunk with no problem.
To make the long story short, this is a rely greaight car, I wold not change it
for anything =DFeb 24, 2012
by Nizar A
Dec 16, 2011
this car is one of the best cars i owned because it has a nice performance for
daily use ,it had a nice handling that let you feel like you had a car you really can
been reliability to it Dec 16, 2011
by Daniel P
Oct 24, 2011
There's a reason it's called The Ultimate Driving Machine. The handling is just phenomenal. The looks can't be beat, the E36 is gorgeous. What else can you say about the iconic 3 series? The 3 series is the backbone of the Bayerishe Motoren Werke! Oct 24, 2011
by Daniel G
May 30, 2011
I own a 1993 BMW 325IS. I love this car, the handling is top notch, braking is perfect, and the acceleration is much faster then my previous owned 1990 525I. This car has the M3 body kit, Halo Headlights, Carbon Fiber Taillights, Racing Mirrors, Dinan CPU Chip, Transmission Chip and AC Schitzner Gauges. The gas milage is excellent getting 23 MPG in the city and around 28 MPG on the Highway. This car is a blast to drive and always a head turner, highly recommend!!!May 30, 2011
by Dan L
May 28, 2011
My first bmw, it was euro spec...wasnt a glamorus car.....the previous owner did not take care of the car at all. surprised it ran as well as it did. In the short time i drove it, i didnt have any problems with itMay 28, 2011
by Evion C
Feb 07, 2011
Nice car very good in handlening fancy mu ca bytha duke shkruajtur kte budallikun
po skam ci bej.., pasneser do iki ne angli dhe kam frik mos bie avioni.. me duhen
edhe 11 fjale te tjera po sdi ca te shkruajFeb 07, 2011
by Mahmoud A
Dec 07, 2010
its kind of a car that call u to enjoy riding it, awsome speed can reach, amazing ability for drifting, high build qualit with amazing handling it is so fun to drive and to drift, powerful engine, Standard antilock brakes and traction control Dec 07, 2010
by Deda D
Nov 25, 2010
performance- the car runs very good but is missing a bit horse power for my taste, braking and handling is ok as it does not have the new electrical assistance so all is on the driver
Build quality - quality parts and it will last
Appearance- without a doubt excellent looking car
Cost of Ownership - depends how much and how u drive but it can take a bit more fuel easy
Fun Factor - very fun to drive, runs smoothly Nov 25, 2010
by Shannon J
Oct 30, 2010
best car i have owned with all the performance that u can do to bmw and doing the racing on the streets is fun cost ot the car not much but the cost of tires and filters and maintence is a little costlyOct 30, 2010
by Taya B
Oct 08, 2010
one the most beautiful and sharp- look bmw model's, my ex and 1 car- love it!!!!!
although it's an old model, it has many qualities that even new cars don't have it
appropriate for beginners or family car
and offcourse- for fun& sport drive!Oct 08, 2010
by David H
Sep 24, 2010
Performance: Quick enough, brakes nice and strong, handling good.
Build Quality: Generally Good, niggly problems with my electric windows
Appearence: Good
Cost Of Ownership: Good on Fuel and suprisingly cheap to insure
Fun Factor: Great, Rear Drive + Wet = Big SlidesSep 24, 2010
by Russ C
Aug 31, 2010
This ride was the proverbial little old ladie's car before my son Evan and his friend Joey got their hands on it. Now she sports Bilstein coil-overs, Conti Extreme Contacts, freeflow air intake , headers and sport exhaust and looks and runs like the classic she is. Built prior to traction control, she wears four (4) Nokian Hikkapeliitta 2, T-rated directional snows here in our northeastern Ohio winters and follows in the tracks of her predecessor, an Audi A-4 Avant Sport never missing a beat. This one's a keeper. Good girls don't come cheap!Aug 31, 2010
by Jonas N
Aug 06, 2010
Ich kanns zwar noch nicht fahren aber es ist geil :P
und es is ein Cabrio kann man aber hier nicht einstellen
wieso muss ich noch 14 wörter schreiben voll behindert
naja ich find das auto geil so HADDDDEEE fertigAug 06, 2010
by Amelia H
Jul 20, 2010
BMW 318iS 5 speed,
It's in good shape the clutch feels great just needs a new alternator. Selling the car for $1,000 OBO, NEED to get rid of the car asap. Message me with any interest! Will need to be towed.Jul 20, 2010
by Miroslav S
Jul 15, 2010
I like all.
Performance- superb M42 engine 1.8 140hp
Build Quality -superb 17 year old and shine as new one.
Appearance- superb M technik front bumper sport exhoust and 17" rims
Cost of Ownership 7.5l/100km
Fun Factor -RWD it can driftJul 15, 2010
by Mohamed M
May 04, 2010
not found word's to say, but it's something incredible
performance Excellent
handling more than excellent
no need to repair
rarely visit the mechanic
interior and exterior sporty enough
ownership some little expensive, some little gasoline need more than usual
it's soooooooooooooo fun to drive i advice any one to gain this ride May 04, 2010
by Alex N
Apr 11, 2010
Not very good acceleration as it is only a 318
Good Build Quality
Both interior and exterior styling was good and very human
Gas mileage and maintenance were acceptable
After trying top speed of over 240mph, very fun to drive.Apr 11, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 21, 2009
This car is an amazing used car with a pretty quick 1/4 mile at 14.3 seconds with 150K. Had replace the fuel pump, some switches and the clutch which was a little costly but worth it. Very Reliable and considering the miles it has on it the repairs aren't too surprising. Totally for the driver not just someone who wants a cool car. If you know how to drive and can get your hands on a manual one of these it'll take you places. All other imports are kinda like blah blah blah after you get one.Oct 21, 2009
by Amanda R
Sep 09, 2009
The car has responsive acceleration, and torque. Its a lot of fun to drive. the car will take a lot of abuse, it was built strong. Gas mileage isn't that great, but its good for the power that the car has. Sep 09, 2009
by Johnny S
Jul 13, 2009
quick, fast, can really open up on the highway, super
comfortable with nice leather seats and a well layed out
dashboard. gets decent gast milage for a I6 and a '93. a blast
to drive on the highway or to the grocery store.Jul 13, 2009
by Steve C
Jul 07, 2009
its super fun to drive and super durable but hard to
work on and could use a little more power. Its
expensive to maintain, also. parts are pretty easy to
find too.
maybe if those turbo kits were cheaper...
blahJul 07, 2009
by Sam M
Apr 05, 2009
well its a good car however the engine is too small in power outlet for the sheer size of the vehicle. price is good for £600ish. Its fun and fast at times. looks like a mean beast but only when modded to look like an M3Apr 05, 2009
by Patrick D
Mar 10, 2009
This car would have been great back in 1993. This car has taken much abuse from previous owners and has been slowly deteriorating. I had to replace the head gasket, head and all seals. The performance of this car was alright but would have been much better back when it rolled off of the factory production line. I will admit that for as small of an engine it has (2.5 I6) it had some balls. The interior is beautiful but the seats are fairly hard but that is normal for German made cars. Overall the car is beautiful but not once you need to repair it...expensive and extensive, the problems never stop. Mar 10, 2009
by Leonardo R
Dec 30, 2008
I love the dependability, constant quality performance and how I feel while driving it. I particularly love the location of the gear shift, it is very fun to drive. High cost of ownership is a myth, it is so far my best car experienceDec 30, 2008
by Justin C
Nov 25, 2008
M3 motor swap, racing headers, high flow cat, ram air intake, depo glass headlights with halos/ smoked corner lights, clear taillights,replaced leather interior, soon to reinstall performance suspension, exhaust, and new paint. Its has good power and handles awesome while also getting about 28 mpg. All work done by myself. It's very fun to driveNov 25, 2008
by Mark B
Oct 17, 2008
I Love the body style in general, it's a very well proportioned car, great handeling and excelleration, granted it's not the most powerful engine, but a very good one none the less, easy to take care of and easy to make your own style. Many different options to add onto this car for fairly cheap, also it is a very inexpensive BMW at this point. Oct 17, 2008
by Adrian B
Sep 13, 2008
The acceleration is great! The braking is excellent. The handling could be a little better. The build quality is awesome, almost no repairs. The interior is very comfortable and suprisingly modern for a 1993. the exterior design is great as well. This car is low maintenance and gets about 20-27 mpg. Very fun to drive in! Makes getting to and from places enjoyable.Sep 13, 2008
by Yves S
Aug 27, 2008
325TDS 6 cylinders, 4 doors, 121000kms
Below 2000rpm not a lot of acceleration, but starting around 2200rpm nice acceleration. Very good handling.
Since it was pre owned there was some repairs to make, but minor.
Awesome appearance: it is tuned. Front and rear bumper, wheels and others. The colour is light grey and interior is black leather.
I like to drive it!Aug 27, 2008
by Stephanie H
Aug 15, 2008
Dislikes: Paintjob & stupid sound it makes & the fact that its not modded.
Likes: the fact that its pretty old but still running in pretty good shape!
wish i could get rid of that stupid noise!
overall, i dont think i could live without it.
Great First Car Though<3 THANKS! Aug 15, 2008
by Mike S
Jun 24, 2008
Got it for cheap, pretty good shape, nice features, quick, but not too
crazy. Could use some more low end torque.Jun 24, 2008
by Marc B
Jun 17, 2008
Great car for it's age. It's held up pretty well despite the damages I've inflicted on it.Jun 17, 2008
by Michael M
Jun 14, 2008
Good handling, 50/50 weight distribution, low maintenance costJun 14, 2008
by Kevin C
Apr 28, 2008
While not quite a "sports car," the combined function of performace, four doors, and a trunk, has never been better integrated than in the BMW 3-series.Apr 28, 2008
by Jason K
Mar 16, 2008
Its a BMW. Need I say more?Mar 16, 2008
by James S
Mar 09, 2008
good solid reliable car, goes on for everMar 09, 2008
by Graham P
Feb 11, 2008
this car is vrey quick, running at about 200 bhp it has drilled brakes meaning stopping is rapid. soon to be upgraded to around 250 bhpFeb 11, 2008
by Jason D
Feb 04, 2008
The car runs well and has aged amazingly.
other than a few minor flaws over its fifteen year life the car is amazing and it drives better than most of the cars ive ever owned.
its not as comfortable as my audi's have been but its a ton more fun to drive.Feb 04, 2008
by Eric L
Jan 10, 2008
Had to buy a car with almost no money. This was what I got - and I was surprised. 30000km in a year without problem. Jan 10, 2008
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1993 BMW 3 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$24,115 to $36,725Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy