About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 1998 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 2D coupe, 2D convertible and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,750 for the 316i variant and topping out at $138,250 for the M3.
There are 16 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/168Nm), 1.9L multi-point injection (87kW/180Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/245Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/245Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/150Nm), 1.9L multi-point injection (103kW/180Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (236kW/350Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1998 3 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
1998 BMW 3 Series Price
316I
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $38,750 |
1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $38,750 |
316I CONTOUR
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $41,050 |
1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $41,050 |
318TI
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $44,950 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $44,950 |
318TI CONTOUR
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $46,200 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $46,200 |
318I
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $49,730 |
1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $49,730 |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $49,730 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $49,730 |
318TI SPORT
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $49,950 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $49,950 |
318I EXECUTIVE
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $53,480 |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $53,480 |
318I SEDAN
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $55,100 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $55,100 |
318IS
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $55,950 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $55,950 |
318IS SPORT
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $57,850 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $57,850 |
323I
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $62,950 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $62,950 |
323I EXECUTIVE
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $66,700 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $66,700 |
328I EXECUTIVE
328I
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $84,950 |
328I HIGH-LINE
M3
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $133,750 |
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1998 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
1998 BMW 3 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the 316I that starts from $38,750.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $138,250.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: 323I, 323I EXECUTIVE, 328I EXECUTIVE, 328I and 328I HIGH-LINE.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the 323I which measures 1739mm wide, 4471mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 which has 236kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which weighs 1940 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.