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BMW 3 Series E36

Compact Sedan

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BMW 3 Series E36 is a classic compact executive sedan in production from 1990 to 2000. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.8 liters.

Owners will likely appreciate the most the inline-6 (I6) engines, particularly the M52, which is perfectly balanced while being rather simple to work on. Over three decades, it has proven to be one of the best engines that have ever come out of BMW.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E36 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance. However, the highly-tunable FR layout with easy-to-DIY drivetrain and lots of aftermarket support makes the E36 a modern classic.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 57%

Pros

Clean, classy design
Good handling characteristics
Good aftermarket support

Cons

No powerful engine options
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

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Specifications

Variants shown:

316i M40

316i M40 AT

316i M43

316i M43 AT

318i M40

318i M40 AT

318i M43

318i M43 AT

318is M42

318is M42 AT

318tds

320i

320i AT

323i

323i AT

325i

325i AT

325td

325td AT

325tds

325tds AT

328i

328i AT

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