BMW 3 series 1993 E36 Cabrio

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This generation of BMW 3 series E36 has been produced from January, 1993 to December, 1999. We can provide information about 10 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.8 litres and power of from 115 to 193 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (5 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 1993 E36 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.1 to 11 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 1993 E36 cabrio petrol engine version is BMW 318i Cabrio, consuming 8.1 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

BMW 3 series 1993 E36 cabrio CO2 emissions are from 192 to 248 grams per kilometer. BMW 3 series version with the lowest CO2 emissions is BMW 318i Cabrio, which produces 192 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.7 seconds has BMW 328i Cabrio version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 318i Cabrio reaching this speed only in 14 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 2.8 petrol 6-cylinder 193 hp version (BMW 328i Cabrio).

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 443 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 7 cm longer than Ford Focus sedan, but 3 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1770 to 1865 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 230 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 7500 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 140 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 61%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 3 series received average grade 7.0 (from 10) which is lower than average mark for similar aged cars (7.6). 83% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

BMW 3 series modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
BMW 318i Cabrio Apr 1994 — Sep 1999 Most fuel efficient version	1.8 Petrol	115 HP	8.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Cabrio Apr 1994 — Sep 1999	1.8 Petrol	115 HP	9.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 320i Cabrio Jan 1993 — Sep 1999	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	9.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 320i Cabrio Jan 1993 — Sep 1999	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 323i Jan 1995 — Dec 1999	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 323i Jan 1995 — Dec 1999	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325i Cabrio Sep 1993 — Mar 1995	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325i Cabrio Sep 1993 — Mar 1995	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	11.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 328i Cabrio Jan 1995 — Sep 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds	2.8 Petrol	193 HP	9.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 328i Cabrio Jan 1995 — Sep 1999 Most powerfull version (193 HP)	2.8 Petrol	193 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.

BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 1993 - 1999 cabrio price in Latvia is from 3200 € to 15000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is very high - BMW 3 series is almost two times more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 1993 - 1999 prices). Despite of price above average BMW 3 series quality is not so good (see below), so this BMW may not be the best choice for this price.

Year	Lowest	Average	Highest	Availability
BMW 3 series 1993 price	3200 €	7500 €	15 000 €

BMW 3 series total costs of ownership

How much really costs to own BMW 3 series? Users calculated BMW 3 series 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2300 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
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BMW 3 series reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW 3 series reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2010 defects were detected in an average of 28.5 percent of BMW 3 series of this generation (on average 14 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 24.1%.

BMW 3 series reliability and quality