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BMW 3 Series Archive
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![(first posted 5/14/2018) While North America keeps getting more and more SUVs/CUVs to fit every perceived niche of the market, Europe has always received some truly interesting small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thumb_IMG_6623_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Find: 2003 BMW 318td (E46 3 Series Compact) – The Bug-Eyed Bimmer")
Curbside Find: 2003 BMW 318td (E46 3 Series Compact) – The Bug-Eyed Bimmer
Posted on July 10, 2025 | 25 Comments(first posted 5/14/2018) While North America keeps getting more and more SUVs/CUVs to fit every perceived niche of the market, Europe has always received some truly interesting small […] -
![(first posted 9/13/2017) I ducked to the store on Sunday to buy some ingredients for a slow-cooked beef and red wine casserole. When I was heading back […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lancia-fulvia-and-bmw-325i.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1968-70 Lancia Fulvia and 1990-93 BMW 325i – A Couple Of Rich, Full-Bodied Reds")
CC Capsule: 1968-70 Lancia Fulvia and 1990-93 BMW 325i – A Couple Of Rich, Full-Bodied Reds
Posted on September 13, 2023 | 12 Comments(first posted 9/13/2017) I ducked to the store on Sunday to buy some ingredients for a slow-cooked beef and red wine casserole. When I was heading back […] -
![(first posted 3/15/2016) Americans don’t like hatchbacks. It’s sad, but it’s true. Oh, they will tolerate them on inexpensive subcompacts and compacts but beyond that they, and to a lesser […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bmw-3-series-compact-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1995-99 BMW 3-Series Compact – The Bob-Tailed Bimmer")
Curbside Classic: 1995-99 BMW 3-Series Compact – The Bob-Tailed Bimmer
Posted on March 15, 2022 | 67 Comments(first posted 3/15/2016) Americans don’t like hatchbacks. It’s sad, but it’s true. Oh, they will tolerate them on inexpensive subcompacts and compacts but beyond that they, and to a lesser […] -
![As a car lover and seasoned Curbivore, it’s always a treat when I see a “classic” and its modern descendent parked next too each other, making me wonder if it […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/thumb_IMG_1061_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic/CC Comparison: 2016 BMW 228i xDrive and 1988 BMW 325ix – Different But The Same")
Curbside Classic/CC Comparison: 2016 BMW 228i xDrive and 1988 BMW 325ix – Different But The Same
Posted on April 9, 2019 | 22 CommentsAs a car lover and seasoned Curbivore, it’s always a treat when I see a “classic” and its modern descendent parked next too each other, making me wonder if it […] -
![Cars & Coffee has become a global institution, with events popping up all over the world. There are a few different events bearing the Cars & Coffee name here in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/carsandcoffee-datsun-roadster-6.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Car Show Classics: Turbo Drive Cars & Coffee In December 2017")
Car Show Classics: Turbo Drive Cars & Coffee In December 2017
Posted on January 29, 2018 | 19 CommentsCars & Coffee has become a global institution, with events popping up all over the world. There are a few different events bearing the Cars & Coffee name here in […] -
![After years of being the most popular body style, sedans are no longer king, now having been overtaken by sport utility vehicles (which include traditional SUVs and car-based CUVs). Sedan […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_3725.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: And Who Says No One Drives Sedans Anymore?")
CC Outtake: And Who Says No One Drives Sedans Anymore?
Posted on January 19, 2016 | 65 CommentsAfter years of being the most popular body style, sedans are no longer king, now having been overtaken by sport utility vehicles (which include traditional SUVs and car-based CUVs). Sedan […] -
![I spotted these three BMW 3-Serieses in an underground car park and something really struck me. I never thought I would say this but for once I think a Chris […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/three-bmw-3-series.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Good Cars Come In 3s")
CC Outtake: Good Cars Come In 3s
Posted on October 15, 2015 | 34 CommentsI spotted these three BMW 3-Serieses in an underground car park and something really struck me. I never thought I would say this but for once I think a Chris […] -
![It should be noted that luggage racks are functional accessories, especially on convertibles, where trunk space is usually limited. However, in the Great Brougham Epoch, where any chrome addition was welcomed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_6346.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1999 BMW 328iC – If Lee Iacocca Owned A Bimmer")
CC Outtake: 1999 BMW 328iC – If Lee Iacocca Owned A Bimmer
Posted on September 16, 2015 | 11 CommentsIt should be noted that luggage racks are functional accessories, especially on convertibles, where trunk space is usually limited. However, in the Great Brougham Epoch, where any chrome addition was welcomed […] -
![I mentioned yesterday that there were two ’90s Bimmers I have always wanted to own in red. One of them was an E34 5 Series like the real one I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_26291.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Miniature CC: 1993 BMW 325i Convertible – The Other Red Bimmer Of My Childhood Dreams!")
Miniature CC: 1993 BMW 325i Convertible – The Other Red Bimmer Of My Childhood Dreams!
Posted on December 17, 2013 | 14 CommentsI mentioned yesterday that there were two ’90s Bimmers I have always wanted to own in red. One of them was an E34 5 Series like the real one I […]
