1993 BMW 3 Series

Sold as 318i, 318is, 325i, 325is

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What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Sought after: The 328is coupe All years

BMWBlog calls the 328is coupe the best non-M E36, with the 190 hp 2.8-liter six and a five-speed manual and limited-slip differential to be found. In an owner forum thread, a 318ti owner ranks the 328 above every badge but the M3.^1,2
Avoid: A four-cylinder car, if you want the E36 at its best All years Less sought after

BMWBlog advises any inline-six and steers buyers away from the four-cylinder cars. In an owner forum thread, two owners agree, one advising a six and doubting the 318 sedan, the other ranking the 318i last. Two 318ti owners in the same thread are happy with the four.^1,2

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.