The E46 Beat the E36. Here’s the Case For and Against
Both generations have devoted defenders. One of them is right.
Both generations have devoted defenders. One of them is right.
The E46 3 Series ZHP remains BMW's greatest factory equipment package — a rare case where subtle upgrades created an instant classic that still commands a premium two decades later.
BMW asked owners to share their thoughts about why they chose the 3 Series, from the original E21 all the way up to the G20/G21.
Over 50 years, BMW built 18 million 3 Series cars at 18 plants worldwide, making it the brand’s most important production model.
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Split headlights nearly made it to BMW’s most beloved 3 Series in 1992
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YouTuber AutoAlex built the E46 M3 Touring BMW never made — with a Techno Violet finish, S54 engine, and £70,000 worth of passion. Here’s the full story.
BMW brought all generations of the 3 Series at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to climb the hill and celebrate the car's 50th anniversary.
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