3 Series
The BMW 3 Series turns 50 this year, and across Europe the anniversary is being marked not just with classic icons, but with personal stories—individual cars that define what the 3 Series means to real…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 19, 2025
3 Series
The BMW E46 3 Series received a lot of praise over the years, from journalists to forum members and everyone in between. But over twenty years after the car debuted: is it still worth getting…
Steven Paul / August 23, 2025
3 Series
As BMW marks the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series, BMWBLOG is exploring the model’s storied history and its contribution to the automaker’s success. We’ve already looked at the first three generations—the E21, the E30,…
Surya Solanki / March 3, 2025
Car Tips
In the world of premium automobiles, BMW stands out as a symbol of class, performance, and engineering prowess. However, it’s no secret that BMWs, and other German cars, are not typically known for their affordability….
Horatiu Boeriu / September 12, 2023
Car Tips
An open case for buying a used BMW on the other side of the country
by Cam Dauer / Date: July 19, 2023
3 Series
Good grief, it’s another anniversary! We’re slightly late to this one, but only by months. The BMW E46 3 Series was launched in April 1998. Who remembers the “DNA” adverts? To think, we have moved…
Andrew Everett / July 11, 2023
News
Ripples from the original Takata airbag recall are still being felt, as BMW North America just issues a “Do Not Drive” order for older models fitted with such airbags. BMW wants 90,000 cars—2000-2006 E46 models…
Nico DeMattia / May 4, 2023
3 Series
Porsche just announced a new head unit infotainment screen upgrade for its some of its older models, such as the first-gen Cayenne, 987 Boxster, and 997 911. What the new head units do is replace…
Nico DeMattia / January 19, 2023
3 Series
When asked which 3 Series is best, almost every BMW fan on earth will say the same thing — the E46. Just a few months ago, I would have said the same thing and, in…
Nico DeMattia / May 3, 2022
3 Series
Luxury automakers are typically the ones offering weird options for their high-end vehicles. Such is the case with BMW and its obscure solar roof for the E46. Yes, the 3 Series sold from the late…
Adrian / March 27, 2022
3 Series
I just recently just vented about all the things I hate about driving an old car. My E46 3 Series doesn’t feel particularly old to me, as I remember when they were new and it…
Nico DeMattia / January 20, 2022