The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. BMW's best selling model, it is the successor to the 02 series. Since 2013, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed as the 4 Series. The M version of the 3 series, the M3, debuted with the E30 M3 in 1986.
mercpassion
Highway Hunter
true my bad.
D
Deleted member 1071
LOL ! A matter of personal inconsistency, I reckon. I have a history of careening back and forth between BMW and its' arch nemesis Audi. There was one M-B in between. A 190E back in 1984. And while I remain keenly interested in and passionate about modern automobiles, I've gone into an increasing "minimalist" mode with age. I like "funky" old keepers nowadays. Like my 11 year old Audi TT. I just happened to be with Audi when that phenomenon began. It needs a companion-and I'm beginning to very casually look at well-used SWB Land Rover Defenders.
GaryGoodlund
Autobahn Newbie
After 46 years of BMW addiction and seven various models, I have to say that my current 2001 330xi is the most responsive 4-wheeled Bimmer I've had so far. I had an R1100RS for a few years but that's in a category all its own. This E46 has the 5-speed manual with all-wheel drive and seems to just beg to take the coast road home! I've lived in this area on the Northern California Coast for nearly 50 years and US Highway 1, when it isn't clogged with that seemingly endless line of tourists, is one of the best sports car roads anywhere.
Japan gets BMW 340i 40th Anniversary Edition
The German automaker, the largest luxury brand in the world by sales, has just unveiled officially the Japanese-only BMW 3 Series Sedan edition dubbed the 40th Anniversary Edition.
While it commemorates 40 years of BMW 3 Series, the commemoration limited edition will have just 20 units available for Japanese clients. The limited version has been based off the 340i M Sport and comes with a Tanzanite Blue exterior paint job complete with a black grille, satin aluminum accents and 19-inch M light alloy wheels. The model will be available in just 20 units starting October 3. Back in 1975 the first 3 Series model appeared to deliver the known level of “outstanding driving performance” and made no compromise when taking the driver – car relation to new heights. From then on, the rear-wheel drive setup with luxury features has been the panache of the midsize car segment, as BMW, Mercedes and Audi have long dominated the sales in the industry. The limited edition features inside Dakota leather seats, piano black trim and a BMW Individual leather-wrapped dashboard. The owners will also get heated front seats, a heads-up display and a Harman / Kardon infotainment system.
Under the hood resides the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder DOHC BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine that has 326 PS and 450 Nm (331 lb-ft) of torque. It naturally delivers all the power to the rear via the well-known eight-speed automatic transmission. Pricing will start from 8,790,000 yen and lucky owners will get to boast in a car that only had another 19 brethren
-->> http://www.inautonews.com/japan-gets-bmw-340i-40th-anniversary-edition
Congrats to the 3-series for making it this far.
The German automaker, the largest luxury brand in the world by sales, has just unveiled officially the Japanese-only BMW 3 Series Sedan edition dubbed the 40th Anniversary Edition.
While it commemorates 40 years of BMW 3 Series, the commemoration limited edition will have just 20 units available for Japanese clients. The limited version has been based off the 340i M Sport and comes with a Tanzanite Blue exterior paint job complete with a black grille, satin aluminum accents and 19-inch M light alloy wheels. The model will be available in just 20 units starting October 3. Back in 1975 the first 3 Series model appeared to deliver the known level of “outstanding driving performance” and made no compromise when taking the driver – car relation to new heights. From then on, the rear-wheel drive setup with luxury features has been the panache of the midsize car segment, as BMW, Mercedes and Audi have long dominated the sales in the industry. The limited edition features inside Dakota leather seats, piano black trim and a BMW Individual leather-wrapped dashboard. The owners will also get heated front seats, a heads-up display and a Harman / Kardon infotainment system.
Under the hood resides the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder DOHC BMW TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine that has 326 PS and 450 Nm (331 lb-ft) of torque. It naturally delivers all the power to the rear via the well-known eight-speed automatic transmission. Pricing will start from 8,790,000 yen and lucky owners will get to boast in a car that only had another 19 brethren
-->> http://www.inautonews.com/japan-gets-bmw-340i-40th-anniversary-edition
Congrats to the 3-series for making it this far.
Rainer271
Kraftwagen König
BMW builds their 10 millionth 3-Series Sedan
10 millionth BMW 3-Series
The 10 millionth BMW 3-Series sedan has rolled off the assembly line at the company's plant in Munich, Germany.
The landmark model was an Imperial Blue 320d LCI which features a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine that develops 190 PS (140 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. BMW didn't have much else to say about the car but the 320d sedan can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 7.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of up to 235 km/h (146 mph).
In a statement, BMW Munich Plant Director Hermann Bohrer said “The success story of the BMW 3 Series started here in Plant Munich and is now reaching a very special highpoint here as well. The fact that this landmark vehicle was produced at our plant is a particular honor for us and makes me very proud indeed of my team.”
Source: BMW / BMW builds their 10 millionth 3-Series Sedan
10 millionth BMW 3-Series
The 10 millionth BMW 3-Series sedan has rolled off the assembly line at the company's plant in Munich, Germany.
The landmark model was an Imperial Blue 320d LCI which features a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine that develops 190 PS (140 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. BMW didn't have much else to say about the car but the 320d sedan can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 7.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of up to 235 km/h (146 mph).
In a statement, BMW Munich Plant Director Hermann Bohrer said “The success story of the BMW 3 Series started here in Plant Munich and is now reaching a very special highpoint here as well. The fact that this landmark vehicle was produced at our plant is a particular honor for us and makes me very proud indeed of my team.”
Source: BMW / BMW builds their 10 millionth 3-Series Sedan
Mr. Mercedes
Premium
What an awesome legacy.
I LOVE my 340i. Sure there are things that could be better (eg. The HK sound system is rubbish and there's a bit too much road noise to name two of my gripes), but it is such a brilliant all rounder. I enjoy driving it every day. And the 40th anniversary interior upgrades make it feel very special.
I LOVE my 340i. Sure there are things that could be better (eg. The HK sound system is rubbish and there's a bit too much road noise to name two of my gripes), but it is such a brilliant all rounder. I enjoy driving it every day. And the 40th anniversary interior upgrades make it feel very special.
martinbo
Staff member
And your overall impressions of cabin solidity @Mr. Mercedes?
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from 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945.
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