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BMW Buyer's Guide
E36 BMW 3 Series Spacifications & Information
In production from 1991 -1999 the BMW E36 3 series BMW was probably the very best reason for BMW’s explosive success all around the world. It was considered as an entry level luxury car, for the most of us I believe we could add “sports oriented”, this model replaced the E30 3 series BMW in the 1991 model year.
The E36 BMW had many different engine applications including 318i, 323i, 325, and 328i engines on the US market, all but the 318i are inline six cylinder engines, with both five speed manual and automatic transmissions.. A compact hatchback model was also offered named 318ti. The 328’s 2.8 liter M52 B28 engine offered the most power and torque at 193 hp.
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Body types: convertible, coupe, sedan, and hatchback models were offered on the us market, for the European market BMW also offered the station wagon form of the 3 series e36. The motorsport version of the E36 was offered on the US market from 1995 please follow the link to the BMW E36 M3 models.
Overall all models in the E36 BMW line offered a perfect ride quality with good fuel economy in the usual package that became standard from BMW, and an expectation from BMW enthusiasts all around the world, and this reflected in the countless awards that the e36 received from magazines and on the racing circuits as well. Last examples of the e36 ran off the production line in 1999 to give way to the most successful BMW 3 series yet the BMW E46.
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Model #
- City/highway
- 0-60
- Fuel Capacity
- Transmission
- Engine
- Horse power
- Torque ft-lbs
- Comp ratio
- Brakes
- Wheels
- Wheels
- Tires
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318i
- 18/26mpg
- 11.3sec
- 16.4gallons
- auto/manual
- 1.9l
- 134hp
- 138@4500
- N/A
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325i
- 17/27mpg
- 7.5sec
- 16.4gallons
- auto/manual
- 2.5l
- 189@5900rpm
- 184@4200
- 10,5:1
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328i
- 16/24mpg
- 6.9sec
- 16.4gallons
- auto/manual
- 2.8l
- 193@5600rpm
- 206@3500
- 10,2:1
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The E36 3 series by now could be called quite a bargain and in my opinion it is a perfect choice for a first car . Since it’s really not a “todays” model anymore you should choose these cars with caution as by now they are priced cheap enough, where people that don’t really care about proper service get their hands on these vehicles, prices vary throughout a wide range and when shopping for a ten+/- years old vehicle service history and a pre sale inspection is a must, and paying the higher price could easily became a benefit further down the road.
Take a look at our inventory if you are in the market for a 3 series BMW or contact us to locate an e36 BMW for you
We could not locate a nice regular e36 BMW video so please watch a video of the e36 m3
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