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    BMW 3 Series Says Goodbye to Diesel

    For European BMW fans, the next 3 Series will mark the end of a relationship that has lasted for more than 40 years. The incoming G50 will drop diesel power entirely, bringing familiar versions such as the 320d and M340d to an end. But why is this change significant for the 3 Series? Diesel first appeared with the E30 generation, and every 3 Series

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    BMW 3 Series Gets a Major Reset

    The eighth-generation BMW 3 Series arrives with one of the model’s most dramatic design changes yet. The new gasoline-powered 330 and M350 xDrive now adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse styling alongside the electric i3, featuring slimmer kidney grilles, horizontal lighting, a shark-nose front and cleaner body surfaces. But are they really built on the same fo

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    BMW 328i xDrive, 2015

    Chassis No.: WBA3B5G54FNS13435 Auction: Kansas City 2020 Auction date: November 21, 2020 Lot No.: S131 $17,050 | Sold • Exterior: Blue • Interior: Tan • Turbocharged 2.0L engine • Automatic transmission • All wheel drive • Leather interior • Heated sets • Navigation • Dual zone climate control • Back-up camera • Bluetooth connectivity • 44,000 actu

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    BMW 319 Cabriolet, 1936

    Chassis No.: 58144 Auction: Larry's Legacy 2025 Auction date: September 21, 2025 Lot No.: U331 $96,800 | Sold • Odometer: 730 miles • Engine: Inline 6-cylinder • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Black/Gray • Interior: Gray • Body: Cabriolet • Coachwork by Ludwig Weinberger, who built over 300 chassis with his son between 1935-1937, before the outbr

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    BMW 328i, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAVC53518FZ88834 Auction: Louisville 2019 Auction date: September 21, 2019 Lot No.: S178 $4,400 | Sold • Exterior: White • Interior: Tan • Automatic transmission • Air conditioning • Leather interior • Sunroof • Power brakes • Power steering • Power windows Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/384760/2008-bmw-328i/

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    BMW 335i Convertible, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAWL73588PX54006 Auction: Louisville 2019 Auction date: September 21, 2019 Lot No.: F71.1 $13,200 | Sold • Exterior: Grey • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • Power retractable hardtop • 3.0L engine • Automatic transmission • Leather interior • Dual zone climate control • Dual power seats with memory • Alloy wheels • 62,000 actual

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    BMW M Coupe, 2000

    Chassis No.: WBSCM934XYLC61596 Auction: Monterey 2025 Auction date: August 16, 2025 Lot No.: T144 $42,900 | Sold • Odometer: 53,898 miles • Engine: Inline 6-cylinder • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Titanium Silver • Interior: Black • Body: Coupe • Highly original unmodified condition • Rare E36/8 M Coupe variant, 1 of only 2,180 produced for the

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    BMW 330ci, 2001

    Chassis No.: WBABN534X1JU33145 Auction: Portland 2018 Auction date: June 23, 2018 Lot No.: F19 $5,775 | Sold • Exterior: Blue • Interior: Tan • 3.0L engine • Rear wheel drive • Steel Blue exterior • Sand leather interior • Xenon headlights • Sport suspension and wheel • Rain sensitive windscreen • Steptronic automatic transmission • Clean CarFax 3.

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    BMW 328i, 2011

    Chassis No.: WBAPH5G52BNM72841 Auction: Portland 2019 Auction date: June 22, 2019 Lot No.: F70 $10,000 | High bid • Exterior: Blue • Interior: Grey • Bluewater Metallic with Gray leather • Custom 18 inch wheels and tires • Automatic transmission • Heated front seats • Moon roof • Front log lamps • Automatic air conditioning • Believed to be 65,000

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    BMW 335i, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAVB77578NM05679 Auction: Portland 2018 Auction date: June 23, 2018 Lot No.: F69 $8,250 | Sold • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Black • Twin turbocharged 6-cylinder engine • Automatic transmission • Silver with Black interior • Believed to be 85,017 miles Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/329085/2008-bmw-335i/

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    BMW 323i Convertible, 1999

    Chassis No.: WBABJ8334XEM25094 Auction: Des Moines 2012 Auction date: July 21, 2012 Lot No.: F84 $11,000 | Sold • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • Garage kept since new • Extremely clean side and out • Loaded with many factory options • Automatic transmission • Power convertible top • Heated seats • 6-disc CD player • Cold a

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    BMW 330cic Convertible, 2009

    Chassis No.: WBAWL73529P180987 Auction: Portland 2017 Auction date: June 17, 2017 Lot No.: F180 $16,000 | High bid • Exterior: Red • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • 3.3L inline 6-cylinder engine • Paddle shift automatic transmission • Karmesinrot Red with Black leather interior • Believed to be 67,983 miles • Comfort access • M Sport suspensi

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    BMW 328xi, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAVT73508FZ37899 Auction: Portland 2017 Auction date: June 17, 2017 Lot No.: F17 $7,000 | High bid • Exterior: Gray • Interior: Tan • 3.0L DOHC V-6 engine • 6-speed automatic • BMW door sills • 3-channel FM diversity antenna • Tri-zone climate control including auto air re-circulation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-a

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    BMW 318i, 1984

    Chassis No.: WBAAK8406E8423081 Auction: Houston 2020 Auction date: December 5, 2020 Lot No.: T23 $4,400 | Sold • Exterior: Blue • Interior: Tan • 47,000 miles • 1.8L engine • Automatic transmission 1.8L, Automatic https://www.mecum.com/lots/412303/1984-bmw-318i/

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    BMW 328i, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAVA37588NL52647 Auction: Houston 2020 Auction date: December 5, 2020 Lot No.: F78.1 $11,000 | Sold • Exterior: Burgundy • Carbon fiber hood • Burgundy Metallic paint • Newer engine installed in 2020 • Automatic transmission • Michelin tires • Loaded with power options • Moonroof • Sport-tuned and serviced • Prior salvage branding on

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    BMW 328i Convertible, 2009

    Chassis No.: WBAWL13519PX24425 Auction: Chattanooga 2021 Auction date: October 16, 2021 Lot No.: F121 $15,950 | Sold • Exterior: Black • Interior: Tan • Body: Convertible • 3.0L engine • Automatic transmission • Power retractable hardtop • Leather interior • Heated seats • Dual zone climate control • Alloy wheels • 75,000 miles 3.0L, Automatic http

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    BMW 335ci Convertible, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAWL73578PX51498 Auction: Portland 2018 Auction date: June 23, 2018 Lot No.: F189 $12,100 | Sold • Exterior: White • Interior: Saddle • Body: Convertible • 3.0/230 HP engine • Automatic transmission • Power retractable hardtop • Leather interior • Alloy wheels • 6-way seats • This consignment is being sold without a DEQ Certificate of

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    BMW 328xi, 2008

    Chassis No.: WBAVT73508FZ37899 Auction: Portland 2018 Auction date: June 23, 2018 Lot No.: F120 $4,400 | Sold • Exterior: Gray • Interior: Tan • All wheel drive • Cold weather packages • Traction and stability control • Keyless start • Air conditioning • Tilt column • HID headlamps • Heated seats • Parking sensors • Anti-lock brakes • New tires • S

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    BMW 335is, 2011

    Chassis No.: WBAKG1C54BE618278 Auction: Portland 2018 Auction date: June 23, 2018 Lot No.: F81 $12,000 | High bid • Exterior: Black • Interior: Black • 320 HP 6-cylinder engine • Comfort access • Park distance control • 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission • Black Sapphire exterior • Black leather interior • Clean CarFax 320 HP, Automatic htt

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    BMW M3S Convertible, 2003

    Chassis No.: WBSBR93443PK02040 Auction: Portland 2016 Auction date: June 18, 2016 Lot No.: F116 $16,500 | Sold • Exterior: Black • Interior: Black • Body: Convertible • Very rare 6 speed manual transmission • Sport Package • Comfort & Convenience Package 6-Speed https://www.mecum.com/lots/256750/2003-bmw-m3s-convertible/

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