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BMW 3 Series E93

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BMW 3 Series E93 Convertible is a compact executive convertible in production from 2007 to 2010, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.

Compared to the E46 Convertible that preceded it, the E93 has a much more modern design with a new, complex hard convertible top. This three-piece hard top is the most complicated hard convertible top ever to be introduced in a passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, it has led to endless reliability issues.

At the same time, BMW introduced some troublesome engines and broadly used diesel in this convertible.

The handling of this car is arguably worse than before, largely due to increased weight.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 62%

Pros

Looks good with the top up or down
Most complicated convertible hard top
Decent ZF 6HP automatic transmission

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Poor engine reliability (N43, N54, N47)

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Specifications

Variants shown:

320d

320d AT

320i

320i AT

325d

325d AT

325i

325i AT

330d M57

330d M57 AT

330d N57

330d N57 AT

330i

330i AT

335i

335i AT

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