1992 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Julio L
Jul 16, 2013
I always admired BMW could never afford a new one so I saved up for a fairly used one and it was worth every penny.iv had many other used cars in the past but this one I can truly say I love, what's there not to love its a bimmer.Jul 16, 2013
by Anonymous
Jul 16, 2013
The 1992 BMW 325i is the best ride I ever had ! I had a lot of cars in my day but hands up to the 1992 BMW 325i ....You got to drive it to believe it ! There's nothing more to say ...What a sweet ride!!!Jul 16, 2013
by Anthony S
May 09, 2013
had this car for about 11 months loved its performance. changed oil every 3000 miles. car just need a tune up and will run like new again. for it being 21 years old the car still is in good shape.May 09, 2013
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by Julio L
Jul 16, 2013
I always admired BMW could never afford a new one so I saved up for a fairly used one and it was worth every penny.iv had many other used cars in the past but this one I can truly say I love, what's there not to love its a bimmer.Jul 16, 2013
by Anonymous
Jul 16, 2013
The 1992 BMW 325i is the best ride I ever had ! I had a lot of cars in my day but hands up to the 1992 BMW 325i ....You got to drive it to believe it ! There's nothing more to say ...What a sweet ride!!!Jul 16, 2013
by Anthony S
May 09, 2013
had this car for about 11 months loved its performance. changed oil every 3000 miles. car just need a tune up and will run like new again. for it being 21 years old the car still is in good shape.May 09, 2013
by Madis K
Oct 23, 2011
It has only 1.6 litre engine but it has quite good acceleration, brakes are very good and the best thing is handling. It has needed repairs, but it's an old car too. There's not much room on the bacseat, so it's not a family car. It doesn't take much fuel.This car is very fun to drive.Oct 23, 2011
by Darren A
Sep 07, 2011
The perfect article for entry-level BMW racing. With enough power to more than
get your feet wet in the track/race world without sending you into a wall. With a 3-
series budget being much more comfortable than ///M, and with lightweight
attributes as well as cornering stability and lateral hold, this car provides a perfect
spark to ignite a powerful racing future.Sep 07, 2011
by Dave H
Aug 19, 2010
350000km! and still works fine!
1,8litre 83kw 5speed manual transmission
my millenium falcon, the fastest still running pice of scrap in town.
bought it for 400 bugs in juli of 2009 and begane t love it about two month later ;)Aug 19, 2010
by Michael K
Jul 19, 2010
1,991 cc/ 6cyl /148 hp/ 140 lb·ft torque/ DOHC 24V / 0-100km/h in 10s /top speed
231km/h.
Really fun to drive! for a first car :P it has enough of everything you need as
performance and quality.Jul 19, 2010
by Kyle M
Jul 13, 2010
You got to love an inline 6, turbine smooth, and enough sack to have fun. This car was and will be the last automatic I ever own. Cost of ownership wasn't to bad but for the fun factor with the auto was a bit lack luster.Jul 13, 2010
by Tim L
Apr 04, 2010
My car is pritty fast by my book but can be faster. It has a inline 6 cylinder 2.5L. I have added a CF hood, exhaust, angel eyes, and coilovers. I really like to drive my car. It can really take a corner and seince it is a 5-speed rear wheel drive it can hanldle better then most also.Apr 04, 2010
by James S
Jan 07, 2010
My 4 door 1992 BMW 325i (E36 body style) was a very good car, built great and had enough power to handle its own. Interior was comfortable and designed with the driver in mind. My biggest erk was that my specific 1992 325 was a early model (built before 6/92) and they had some different parts than the 325's that were built after 6/92. Also the gray trim along the bottom of the car made the car look higher....easily fixed with paint matching rest of car. There are the usual problems with the car that can be looked up and most likely fixed on your own. The E36 BMW's are one of the last BMWs that you can do DIY work.
One of the best features of the E36 BMWs is that a lot of the parts are interchangable with little to no work with other E36 models like the M3. There are still plenty of vendors that carry factory and aftermarket parts for it.
The E36 cars can be had for almost pennies on the dollar now, there are still some fine examples out there.
Just source an online BMW forum for unlimited information on any question you might have.Jan 07, 2010
by Emiel V
Oct 14, 2009
Great for track, Rear wheel drive, has a 194 hp standard and now has
bucketseats and 6 point seatbelt harnas and a full roll cage, driving it is a
real joy, especially on the track. It's cheap to buy and there are much
aftermarket upgrades available.Oct 14, 2009
by Daniel S
Aug 18, 2009
Performance - acceleration:good, braking:great, handling:good
Build Quality - strong chassis
Appearance - very stylish interior, plenty of luxury features, with a sporty yet sophisticeted looking exterior
Cost of Ownership - gas mileage:2.5l engine keepa gas costs lower, maintenance:can be expensive
Fun Factor -more than fun to drive
plenty of modifications available to e36'sAug 18, 2009
by Yassen S
Aug 07, 2009
Performance: Acceleration - terrible in 316i and 318i; breakint - great in most BMWs; handling - could be hard for someone not used to rear wheels drive
Build Quality: Almost no expenses for repairs
Appearance: Combining sports and elegant outlook; great seat comfort; user friendly board
Cost of Ownership: fuel consumption ~12l/100km urban; ~7.5l/100km LPG
Fun Factor: Depends on the driver :)Aug 07, 2009
by Martin C
Jul 19, 2009
Absolutely love this car! Its is great with looks, performance,
handling, economy...assuming not driven with lots of spirit :P
Overall I couldn't be happier with this car, bought second
hand for less than 5 grand with 170 on the clock....BARGAIN!
:DJul 19, 2009
by James P
Jun 11, 2009
I love this car. it's pretty unique around here so it turns heads wherever i go. the performance is pretty good, even for a 17 year old vehicle and a nearly worn out suspension it still handles a hell of alot better than any car i've ever owned and better than most vehicles on the road around here. it could use more power, but i'm not going to complain about my 2.5L inline 6 cylinder *drool* that has plenty of get up and go by as little as 2,000 rpm where most cars would have to get up to 3,000-4,000 rpm to get an equal amount of get up and goJun 11, 2009
by Steven D
Oct 19, 2008
Very impressed with this Bimmer. They are built to last, very solid car,extremely well handling. Gets about 550km to a $50 tank(even more when all highway). The v6 engine is made to last well over 300 000k minimum. The acceleration from the 195hp engine is great, click the pedal to the floor and the car droppes down a gear for extreme revs!Oct 19, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 23, 2008
Ever since I was a kid I wanted one of these, so I took the time to find a good one. This one had 2 previous owners, full BMW service history and low milage for its age. Mechanically it was superb, ride handling, steering and performance all what you'd expect from a BMW. It was realiable too, the only thing to go on it was the thermostat which went at 121k and wasn't very expensive to replace, but had to be done immediately as the engine was overheating. It also walked straight through its MOT, a testament to its proper upkeep and good quality. It was a joy to drive, the 2.5 straight-6 engine giving great performance and a wonderful howling rasp when revved. It also managed 33mpg on a long high speed run. Being Rwd the handling is fun and it corners like its on rails, though the back end can and will slip out in wet/slippy conditions, so best not to push it in such sitautions. It was also fairly comfy and quiet over long distance too, though the seats lack side support. It can seat 4, but the rear seats are a bit tight, though the boot was spacious and the rear seats split folded, which made it more practical. Cosmetically it wasnt the best, rust starting to creep in at the wheel arches (BMW weak spot) and door edges. The plain red paint also tends to fade easily.
Overall running costs were reasonable for a fast beemer, though insurance was high mainly because of my age (19/20).
A great all round car, and great fun to drive!Sep 23, 2008
by Eric F
Jul 29, 2008
It is a great handling car and still looks great even
though it is over 15 years old. The car is still going
strong. I did have to replace the the struts and springs
and installed coilovers, but that was more because I
wanted increased performance and was not a
necessity. I love this car and will keep it forever. Jul 29, 2008
by David B
Jun 20, 2008
Right, it's not a 1992 325, according to this application there is no such beast as a '92 320i cabriolet. Saying that, its not a 320 anymore either. The old gal has undergone an Alpina style conversion to 2.7 complete with a limited slip diff. Although it's a heavy soft top with the same amount of valves as my age when it was built (12), it surprises most people in their characterless modern motors when a straight six on full chat flies by! It's old skool kool, it's rear wheel drive, and it's loud. I always wanted one of these when I was young! Although very well made in Germany, this car first saw English roads when the Torys were in power, a loud exhaust note was not frowned upon by Brussels, and the Bodyguard was a brand new film instead of being what you require to guard your rapidly depleting wallet at the pumps! Bollocks to political correctness! This car demands to be driven and shouts at everything in its way! So roof down, crank up the 90's tunes, and floor it whenever you can! Balls to fuel costs, it drinks more than George Best but I won't sell it! Tony and fat Gordon can try and tax me off the road, but the car stays! My only gripe is that the car is red when it should be blue!Jun 20, 2008
by Akihide H
Jun 11, 2008
comfortable acceleration, controllable handling, solid ChassisJun 11, 2008
by Devin M
May 29, 2008
I modded this car for a combo of street/autocross use and It was really nice to drive every day and great to take out to the autocrosses on the weekends.May 29, 2008
by Han W
Mar 15, 2008
My first beemer, bought while I was living in London. Zippy car in iS trim and utterly reliable. The only thing I changed in 3 years of ownership is a faulty power window relay.Mar 15, 2008
by Bjørn C
Jan 16, 2008
doesnt cost much taxes, gas and insurance
but it goes very well for only 75kWJan 16, 2008
by Jan B
Jan 11, 2008
BMW 325iA (E36), 2500ccm, 192hp, automatic 6 step transmission, 18" OZ Antares rims, M3 E46 front and sideskirts, M3 sidemirrors and M3 taillights, leather interior.Jan 11, 2008
by Richard G
Jan 03, 2008
Beautiful to drive, Handles very well, looks the partJan 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 21, 2007
we've had the car since new and despite wear and tear is still running beautifully. MPG keeps up with most other modern cars and lets be honest looks much better than the contempory BMWsDec 21, 2007
by Lewis C
Dec 06, 2007
goes on forever great build quality as you would expect from the germans, in standard form its underpowered but with some tasteful modifications it will pull like a trainDec 06, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 28, 2007
BMW 325 is a Fast,Reliable,Smooth,Comfortable, Powerfull car that makes u feel like a million dollars.Its a Car that never lets u down.Sep 28, 2007
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1992 BMW 3 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$23,275 to $36,695Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Airbags
Driver side front airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: power · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy