Overview & Reviews

New sheetmetal for the 3-series; all the corners are rounded and the wheelbase is stretched. Interior space is marginally greater than previous models. A driver airbag is added to the equipment list. Buyers can choose between a sports or luxury package, depending on their predilections.

User Reviews:

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  collectable classic - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By MJ Posner - August 20 - 9:35 pm

  BMW e30s are still reasonably cheap, but will likely be collectables in the future, so get them now.

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  Ups at downs at 215k miles - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By gpelite - March 1 - 3:52 pm

  Bought this second or third hand from a guy who blew the head gasket. I was pissed, but 2600 for a gasket vs 1200 for a new engine package, I swapped engines. Parts are cheap for this car folks, if you are handy you can conquer this one. FYI the broken gasket engine was because he overheated it by not changing the water pump at regular guidelines. You need to do matinence on the car, just regular stuff, she will run forever. Ive only replaced water pump and alternator at regular intervals once... so this car has been beaten bad. Ive also done suspension parts, small stabilizers and struts, routine. I kill this thing all over the USA and she is a trooper... Im impressed.

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  Owned this car for 15 years - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By Bimmer - May 21 - 4:20 pm

  This was an exciting car to drive. Bought it 1 year old. It has been very reliable over the years with only an air condition problem that seems to be reoccurring every couple of years. I have now given it to my daughter to attend University. Still going strong after all these years.

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  Better than I thought! - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By xhype - November 22 - 1:13 pm

  I had heard all about how BMW was a great drive but that the reliability and repairs were to be desired. Thankfully I have a friend who is great with cars and can help with the repairs and maintenance. Tons of aftermarket parts and actually easy to maintain if you can read a manual. This car is an amazing value now. I got mine for only $1500 with 125k miles. The body style is still current looking, but the prices have come down so much! If you are willing to look, get a little dirty once in a while, and read a service manual, this car is a great deal! Great power after 2500 rpm and ride handling is great!

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  For the right price it is a great car - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By ChrisG1979 - October 2 - 2:00 am

  When I found this car, I had been looking for two months. I paid the guy 4000 cash and he was asking 5000. To date I have to put about a 1000 into it, and probly will need to put another 500 soon. I have had a few problem with the car, one of which is that it has burned up 2 cat. converters, which gets expensive. If I was not able to do the repairs myself, I would not still have this car. I think it is a great car for the price and is so much fun to drive. I plan to buy BMWs for the for seealbe furtrue. These are great cars.

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  Perfect sports sedan - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By Skimmer - July 9 - 2:00 am

  Was, remains the first quintessential sports sedan. The unassailable benchmark. Superb in every performance and handling respect, except high speed sweepers. Lithe, tossable, and possible to drift & steer with a throttle, though its glue-like grip makes it necessary to speed to break away. Its flaws: a cheap looking interior much improved in later model years, and many flawed materials. Problems I have had in the first five years included a broken radiator tube a leaky gas tank a broken rear spring a broken window lift two leaky oil pan gaskets inability to start due to plug fouling and, twice, loud exhaust due to total loss of muffler baffles.

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  Not quite what I though it would be - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By chanandaler bong - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Great commuter...not quite the performance I thought it would be, really not much quicker than my old vw jetta, except that it handles the corners much much better. Fun on the off and on ramps!!!

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  My $2000 per year wallet drainer - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By albuquerque bimmer - January 8 - 2:00 am

  I love the way the car looks, performs, and drives, however failing electrical system, and computer system is very disappointing. Windows have failed 4 times. Sandia BMW wants $1100 to fix computer/sensor. Labor charge ($90) per hour plus outrageous part costs make this car difficult to own. I dont intend to buy another.

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  Good car...some minor problems - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By rojo - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Really fun car to drive...I bought it for my son and I love driving it also..I have a new audi a4 and the BMW still rides as well. Have had all the typical 92 bmw problems. water pump, rear shocks, thermostat, hoses...but, overall a great car...I do wish the labor was cheaper...car mechanics see BMW and charge you acordingly...they see ya coming...

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  Great fun if you dont mind the repairs - 1992 BMW 3-Series
  By Saloon325i - October 15 - 2:00 am

  The E36 M50 engines are reliable if you spend the money to get them that way... Before buying or shortly after, make sure to replace the plastic waterpump housing and the waterpump itself. The plastic used on both is prone to breaking and will overheat the car. Also, replacing the radiator and thermostat is a good thing to do if it has never been done before. The rear shock mounts will fail also. Replace these with E46 mounts. The ignition coils will need to be replaced also if they are original. Be sure to buy a car that has been serviced regularly. Transmissions should not be an issue, but the auto does have more failure than the manual.