Overview & Reviews

Four-bangers can now be equipped with an automatic transmission. Six-cylinder models get a variable valve timing system that improves low-end torque.

User Reviews:

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  BMW is the best. - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Sam Igna - July 2 - 2:00 am

  Great looking, performaning, styling, handling car. BMW makes some of the best vehicles.

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  102000 miles and still going strong - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Jojoman - April 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car (325i auto) used from a local independent BMW dealer. The car runs and accelerates smooth at all speeds. I have fixed most of the minor problems myself and get a lot of supports from the net. The engine can run up to 250,000 miles without rebuild. There are many sites selling parts for it. If you are a DIY guy, this car is definitely for you.

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  Bulletproof - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Wally R. - February 1 - 2:00 am

  This is without a doubt the best used car purchase Ive ever made. Car had 90K miles on it when purchased and now has 151K miles. Great gas mileage and STILL a blast to drive. Fit & finish still very good no squeaks or rattles. Not bad for an 11-year-old car driven daily. The M42 engine is practically bulletproof - just change oil every 3K miles and no problems.

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  Hard to Replace - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By gborana - December 21 - 2:00 am

  I stretched my finances when I bought this car and Ive never regretted it for a second. Ive got 190,000 miles on it to date -- many of them hard driven miles -- and I still look back to admire it after Ive parked it. Yes, I have had more repairs than Id like, most were things that cant help but wear out with such miles, but some are not, such as the mechanism that changes the air flow from floor heat to defrost. Also, I was in an "accordian" accident (front and rear end) about a year ago, and that lead to several problems with the passenger window. But the engine itself still purrs and operates beautifully.

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  absolute maintenance horror story - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By msb - November 26 - 2:00 am

  This car has been an unmitigated disaster from the time we got it with only 20,000 miles. Although it drives very well, and has a comfortable and solid feel for a smaller car, we have sunk thousands into it for repairs large and larger. The worst was a blown head gasket at 45,000 miles! Unbelievable. Numerous motors and switches have gone out, from the window controllers to wheel bearings...stuff youd never expect from a car with so few miles, and a BMW to boot.

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  Long Term Bimmer - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By Eric Rohrbach - October 20 - 2:00 am

  Bought it new. Been thru all the electronic crises, a little expensive, mostly annoying. But - the car is definately worth the trouble. Has always been totally reliable and a hoot to drive. Lousy in snow, but good winter tires in all four corners transforms it into an acceptable performer. Would buy it all over again....

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  safe, fun, and EXPENSIVE - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By bimmerdriver - September 17 - 2:00 am

  Been in two accidents and the car saved my life. Lots of little things that go wrong cost a ton of money. For example, a new window switch cost $45 at the dealership. The wheel cover with the BMW emblem came off--$75 and you cant get it at an auto store. Very fun to drive as long as the RPMs get up over 3k, and its awesome in the summer, although to fix the top will cost $1,500--forget it, Ill run it manually. Safe, fun, and expensive.

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  1993 325i 4dr - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By mark n - June 28 - 2:00 am

  This car has been the absolute worst for quality that weve ever owned and the most expensive to repair. In the 10 yrs and 105,000 miles on the odometer heres a sample of some of the problems. Radiator replaced at 60k, transmission seals and clutch at 65K, drivers window fell out two times. Replaced window elevator. Passenger window fell out one time. Rear wheel bearings at 80k ($700). More problems that I wont list. A miserable winter car (Wisconsin) even with Blizzacks on all wheels and it has positraction.

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  Still a great car - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By kjmac - June 6 - 2:00 am

  Even after 10 years, this car is still fun to drive. The exterior of the car gets a lot of looks, and it has held up very well. The safety and performance of this car make it worth the extra expense of buying and maintaining a BMW.

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  fun but pricey - 1993 BMW 3-Series
  By GuyM - May 30 - 2:00 am

  electric top mechanism required $1600 in repairs. SRS light required a $450 "brain". Everything expensive. Never again.