E36 3 Series

Thinking of a Used BMW 3 Series? Avoid These Years

Thinking of a Used BMW 3 Series? Avoid These Years

With over 20 million units sold since its debut five decades ago, the 3 Series is BMW’s most successful model, consistently setting the benchmark for sports sedans with its flawless combination of performance, comfort, luxury,…

50 Years of the BMW 3 Series: The E36 (Third Generation)

50 Years of the BMW 3 Series: The E36 (Third Generation)

As BMW marks the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series, BMWBLOG is exploring the model’s storied history and contribution to the automaker’s success. We’ve already analyzed the first and second generations—that is, the E21 and…

How the BMW E36 Redefined the 3 Series:

How the BMW E36 Redefined the 3 Series:

The E36 isn’t as storied as many of the other 3 Series generations. It wasn’t the first, it didn’t revolutionize performance the way the E30 M3 did, and the later E46 quickly surpassed it in…

BMW E36 3 Series vs. Mercedes-Benz W202 C-Class – The Best Bang For Your Buck?

Slow Car Fast or Fast Car Slow?

Slow Car Fast or Fast Car Slow?

I’m hitting the canyons. It’s been a long week, and I’m ready for a nice Sunday full of carving canyon roads. A hot breakfast sandwich is waiting for me at the end also. I hop…

A 2 meter wide Musk Customs wing on an E36 BMW?

A 2 meter wide Musk Customs wing on an E36 BMW?

Shakotan style exhaust, musk customs wing on the back, overfenders and aluminum spike lug nuts for the wheels. This E36 has it all! This has been a three year build for Rellen, but this season…