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BMW 3 Series E93 LCI

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BMW 3 Series E93 LCI Convertible is a compact executive convertible in production from 2010 to 2013. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift E93 Convertible, the LCI introduced some new engines, including the slightly more reliable N55 I6 petrol and N47/N57 diesels. These all still suffer from timing chain-related issues, weak injectors and high pressure pumps, and numerous leaks.

Overall, the car remains good to look at but unreliable to run. The complex hard convertible top is almost a coup de grace, adding a lot of top weight and areas that need constant repair.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 65%

Pros

Supposedly more reliable, though still unreliable, engines
Good 0.27 drag coefficient

Cons

Complex and unreliable top
Weight
Engine reliability issues

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Specifications

Variants shown:

318i

320d

320d AT

320i

320i AT

325d

325d AT

325i

325i AT

330d

330d AT

330i

330i AT

335i

335i AT

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