The E36 was the first 3 Series to be offered in a hatchback body style. It was also the first 3 Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission (in the 1996 M3), a five-speed automatic transmission, and a four-cylinder diesel engine. Home / Used Cars / E36 BMW 3 Series for Sale E36 BMW 3 Series for Sale Search Used Search New By Car By Body Style By Price ZIP Filters Vehicle price See finance > Min to Max Estimated max payment $480/mo Get personalized rates NO impact to your credit score Real rates, not estimates See vehicles in your budget
1996 BMW E36 M3 Evolution Saloon Classic Car Auctions
E36 variants included the 316i, 318i, 318is, 318tds, 320i, 323i, 323is, 325i, 325is, 325tds, 328i, and 328is, while the most notable offering was the performance focused E36 M3. Due to the popularity of the E36, many examples were converted into Race Cars. The E36 3 Series was phased out by the fourth generation E46 3 Series starting in 1998. Launched in 1990 with a design overseen by Pinky Lai, it was a thorough reimagining of the popular premium car and one that sold in huge numbers. Buyers could ultimately choose from five different body styles - saloon, coupe, Touring estate, convertible and the hatchback Compact - and there was a wide choice of engines. The E36 M3 was offered in three body styles with two transmission options: Coupe - Manual, Coupe - Automatic, Sedan - Manual, Sedan - Automatic, Convertible - Manual and Convertible - Automatic. The BMW 3-Series E36-generation was the defining compact executive car during the 1990s - with the Audi 80/A4 and Mercedes-Benz 190/C-Class someway behind in terms of popularity and desirability.
Bmw E36 M3 3.0 saloon in Plymouth, Devon Gumtree
For the Saloon - the most common version - the E36 was 115mm longer and 73mm wider than its predecessor but perhaps most crucially its wheelbase increased by 130mm endowing the E36 with better rear seat accommodation, although not so much that it would steal sales away from the 5 Series. As a classic buy there's plenty of space in an E36. This 1996 BMW M3 Evolution Saloon is a handsome and well-equipped example of the acclaimed E36-generation performance car. Highly original and maintained to a very good standard, this mechanically strong four-door M3 makes a fine companion for long-distance trips and daily driver duties alike. The description of this auction lot is, to the best.
