All posts in E30 3 Series

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The BMW M3: All Four Generations (E30, E36, E46, E92) At The Track

The BMW M3 is now legend. But sometimes even a legend deserves a new look. Motortrend did just that when they took all four generations to the track. It’s a must watch video for any BMW fans and M3 owner.

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Is the E30 M3 the Most Over-rated

With values up 27% in the last year the E30 M3 is beginning to get out of reach for many longtime BMW enthusiasts. In fact it’s doubled within the past …

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The Inventor of the 3 Series Wagon

It’s hard to believe but the 3 Series wagon was actually an idea that had to be invented. It seems so obvious but before BMW engineer Max Reisböck dreamt it …

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Chris Harris Buys an E30 and Goes Rallying

Everyone’s favorite English auto journalist Chris Harris has long talked about his love for old BMWs. Having owned countless M3s and currently an E28 M5 he’s got quite a bit of experience with vintage Bimmers. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he recently bought a well sorted but rather ragged E30. What may surprise some is that it was bought for one purpose, to rally.

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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.

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Your BMW Could Star In a Commercial

BMW North America is about to film a new commercial and your car could be the star! All you have to do is share your photos of your 3 Series with BMW on Twitter or Facebook and they might just pick your photo.

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Vintage German E30 Promotional Video is More Awesome than you can Imagine

There’s so much awesome packed into the 6 minutes of 7 seconds of this video it may be a bit overwhelming for anyone who’s a fan of the E30 or …

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Automobile Magazine Pits the Merc 190 2.3-16 vs E30 m3

Picture it. It’s the mid-80s. New Order at the clubs and the Cosby Show on the TV. And on the DTM track it’s the 190 2.3 vs the E30 M3. …

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The Story of One Man and His E30

The E30 3 Series was the starter BMW for many of us – me included. And it remains as one of the hallmarks of the brand and something enthusiasts are …

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BMW Celebrates 30 Years of the E30

Official Release: To mark the 30th anniversary of the second generation of the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 3 Series Club (E21/E30) e.V. is organising a special gathering from 14 …

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The “Face“ of the BMW 3 Series Through the Years

Official Release: During the course of more than three and a half decades, the face of the BMW 3 Series has constantly evolved. Designers have always managed to incorporate dynamics, …

BMW 3 Series: A Video History

With BMW preparing to release it’s latest 3 Series, now’s a great time to look back what the history of the most important model in BMW’s history. The story starts …

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BMW 3 Series: a History in Motorsport

With BMW readying both its new 3 Series (F30) and the M3 DTM car, folks at BMW PR have decided it’s a good time to take a look back at …

BMW 3 Series Engines: a History

You know it must be time for a new 3 Series if BMW is publishing press releases like this. Regardless of why it’s a great read through the history of …