1989 BMW 3 Series

In this dossier

• SpecsEngines, gearboxes, trims, packages and fuel economy
• ColorsPaint colors and interiors, and the rare ones
• Watch out 6 warningsKnown faults, recalls, owners' complaints and crash-test stars
• OwningWhat buyers say, and the checklist

What changed

• Shorter body-coloured plastic bumpers replace the protruding aluminium ones of the 1984–1987 US cars.¹

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Sources

1. Wikipedia (E30)