BMW 3 Series E93
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Product Overview
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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