F30 3 Series

F30 3 Series In the Press

328i Wins Cars.com Sports Sedan Comparo – We Go Behind the Scenes

Our friends at <a href=\"http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?referer=&year=New&section=Sedan&story=46ksedanOverview&subject=stories\">Cars.com</a> had an idea. Bring together the best of the current crop of mid-size sports sedans and pick a winner. But it\'s not the normal two guys driving them back to back and deciding. Instead Cars did what they do best by looking at the question from the consumers point of view. Of course the line-up was impressive: Acura TL, Audi A4, 2013 BMW 328i, Cadillac ATS, Mercedes-Benz C250 and the Volvo S60. The winner?

by Gabriel Bridger
Alpina F30 3 Series F31 Touring

Video: BMW ALPINA B3 BiTurbo

We are not going to be apologetic in our love of all things Alpina. Sure they are expensive, sure they sometimes can be a bit over the top but that is the whole point. The automobiles that Buchloe churns out are nothing less than stellar when you consider the bespoke nature and exclusivity they represent. The B3 BiTurbo is the essence of performance and luxury wrapped into one. Don’t believe us? Check out the video. The caveat being the US can only dream of this car- especially in wagon form.

by Michael
F30 3 Series F4X GT Official News

BMW to Debut 328d & Active Tourer Concept at the NYC Autoshow

BMWNA has tipped their hat this morning by both naming the 3 Series diesel (the 328d) and by bringing the Active Tourer Concept to a US autoshow. The latter is a bigger deal than you might think considering that BMW doesn\'t bother showing off concepts that aren\'t relevant to the market in question. Therefore we can surmise that not only are front wheel drive BMWs coming but perhaps the new three cylinder engine range as well.

by Gabriel Bridger
Alpina F30 3 Series F31 Touring

Bi-Turbo and Style, The New Alpina B3 BiTurbo

It takes a lot to be an auto manufacturer in Germany. It takes even more to hang with the best and that is precisely what Alpina has done with their newest offerings (at least on paper). The all new B3 is a slick interpretation of luxury and performance in an exclusive package. Truth is, over the years we have met some seriously passionate BMW personalities but few come close to Alpina\'s proprietor Andreas Boviensapien and we have grown to respect the brand a great deal. As an engineer and race driver that has a knack for building things that get up and go in a hurry Andy shows genuine enthusiasm, as is evident by the twinkle he gets in his eyes when discussing products that are finished up at his Buchloe factory.

by Michael
BMW Classic E30 3 Series E36 3 Series E46 3 Series E90 3 Series F30 3 Series

The Best Used 3 Series of All Time

Over the years I\'ve bought everything from E30s to most recently an E61. And the one thing that holds true with all used cars is that the simpler the better. Not just for reliability but also when it comes to driving engagement. And that\'s why the 3 Series has always represented the best choice when it comes to used BMWs. Yet not all 3 Series are created equal when it comes to the used market. So follow us through the years as we look at each of the five generations of 3 Series and how they appeal as used cars.

by Gabriel Bridger
F30 3 Series

BMWUSA.com Launches the 320i Configurator

Since the launch of the F30 3 Series we at BF have bemoaned the fact that BMW rid itself of the option and package structure that had been around for decades. No sport package and a lack of stand alone options was a shock to many BMW fans and hopeful 3 Series owners. Especially the enthusiast set. And now we have the 320i - not only a throwback in name but also in options and packages.

by Gabriel Bridger