The BMW 3 Series is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975
The BMW 3 Series is the company's top seller in the United States and a favorite in the marketplace for good reason: It's a well-built, premium compact vehicle endowed with world-class fit and finish, ample power, and a comfortable ride and handling trade-off that is unmatched by most cars at any price. No matter what model you choose, our editors generally agree that you'll be able to go about your weekday routine without feeling that you've sacrificed ride comfort for the sake of weekend thrills.
Recently, the 3 Series has gone through a full redesign. The current model, which represents the fifth-generation 3 Series, is now slightly larger, heavier and faster than the previous model. An even better car overall, the latest BMW 3 Series has a bolder look, revised suspension and braking, more power and more interior space. For 2007, the new convertible adds another piece to the 3 Series line up. With its clever three-piece hardtop, it maintains much of the coupe's sexy styling ? including BMW's trademark Hoffmeister kink ? and improves rear visibility versus the outgoing soft top.
As positioned and appointed, the BMW 3 Series tends to cost more than the competition -- but if you go easy on the optional equipment, we think you'll find that the price of admission is well worth it, as the BMW 3 Series remains the unequivocal "ultimate driving machine" and popular favorite in the entry-luxury category, whether new or used.
Current BMW 3 Series
