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50 Years of the BMW 3 Series: The E36 (Third Generation)

50 Years of the BMW 3 Series: The E36 (Third Generation)

As BMW marks the 50th anniversary of the 3 Series, BMWBLOG is exploring the model’s storied history and contribution to the automaker’s success. We’ve already analyzed the first and second generations—that is, the E21 and…

How the BMW E36 Redefined the 3 Series:

How the BMW E36 Redefined the 3 Series:

The E36 isn’t as storied as many of the other 3 Series generations. It wasn’t the first, it didn’t revolutionize performance the way the E30 M3 did, and the later E46 quickly surpassed it in…

The Underrated Legend: Why the US-Spec E36 M3 Deserves More Respect

Best BMWs Under $20,000 in 2024

Best BMWs Under $20,000 in 2024

If you’ve even glanced at the used car market in the last couple of years, you know that used car prices are higher than ever. But, shockingly, you can still get behind the wheel of…

Top 5 Classic BMWs That are Still Affordable

Top 5 Classic BMWs That are Still Affordable

BMW vehicles have a pretty cyclical existence regarding pricing. Positioned as a luxury vehicle, their prices start out high before quickly depreciating. Then, typically in ten to twelve years, values bottom out. But, like other…