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    1998 BMW 3 Series

    Used from

    $38,750 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 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.

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    Power to Weight
    60.6 - 101.7 kW/t
    60.6 kW/t
    145.35 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 - 440 litres
    300 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $38,750 - $87,000
    $38,750
    $155,100
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    New this year
    5 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1998 BMW 3 Series Price

    316I

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$38,750
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$40,250

    316I CONTOUR

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$41,050
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$42,550

    318TI

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$44,950
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$46,650

    318TI CONTOUR

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$46,200
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$47,900

    318I

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$49,730
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$52,950
    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$51,230
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$54,600

    318TI SPORT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$49,950
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD$51,650

    318I EXECUTIVE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$53,480
    1.8L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$54,980

    318I SEDAN

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,100
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,600

    318IS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$55,950
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$57,600

    318IS SPORT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.9L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$57,850
    1.9L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$59,500

    323I

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$62,950
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$66,900
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,760
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,400

    323I EXECUTIVE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$66,700
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,510

    328I EXECUTIVE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$84,500
    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$86,950
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$89,150
    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$94,950
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$97,250

    328I

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$84,950

    328I HIGH-LINE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$87,000
    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$89,450
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$91,650
    2.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$97,450
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$99,750

    M3

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$133,750
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$138,250
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 3 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$167,100$186,100
    2024$80,200$180,100
    2023$78,900$180,100
    2022$69,900$113,600
    2021$69,900$111,900
    *excl. on-roads
    See all BMW 3 Series Pricing

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    1998 BMW 3 Series Specs

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    316I

    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Narrow
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Off With Ignition
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Partial Digital
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Headroom Rear: 940
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1424
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1409
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1372
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1348
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Dead Lock
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Particle Filter
      • Recirculation Setting
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    316I CONTOUR

    Adds to 316I:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent

    318TI

    Adds to 316I CONTOUR:
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Medium
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Push Button Heater Controls
    Removes from 316I CONTOUR:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Narrow
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Ventilation system
      • No Fan Speeds: 4

    318TI CONTOUR

    Adds to 318TI:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent

    318I

    Adds to 318TI CONTOUR:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Narrow
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 969
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1045
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34
      • Leg Room Rear: 863
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1358
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1353
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    Removes from 318TI CONTOUR:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Medium
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Headroom Rear: 940
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1424
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1409
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1372
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1348
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Ventilation system
      • Thermostatic Heating

    318TI SPORT

    Adds to 318I:
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Medium
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Headroom Rear: 940
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1424
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1409
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1372
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1348
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
    • Ventilation system
      • Thermostatic Heating
    Removes from 318I:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Narrow
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 969
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1045
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34
      • Leg Room Rear: 863
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1358
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1353
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment

    318I EXECUTIVE

    Adds to 318TI SPORT:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Narrow
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 969
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1045
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34
      • Leg Room Rear: 863
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1358
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1353
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
    Removes from 318TI SPORT:
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Medium
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Headroom Front: 984
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37
      • Headroom Rear: 940
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1424
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1409
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1372
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1348
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
    • Ventilation system
      • Thermostatic Heating

    318I SEDAN

    Adds to 318I EXECUTIVE:
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Front seat
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
    Removes from 318I EXECUTIVE:
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather

    318IS

    Adds to 318I SEDAN:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Headroom Rear: 930
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1394
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 817
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1352
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1323
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from 318I SEDAN:
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 969
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34
      • Leg Room Rear: 863
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1358
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1353
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports

    318IS SPORT

    Adds to 318IS:
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
    Removes from 318IS:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    323I

    Adds to 318IS SPORT:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 969
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34
      • Leg Room Rear: 863
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1358
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1353
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from 318IS SPORT:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Floor mats
      • Material: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Headroom Rear: 930
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1394
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 817
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1352
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1323
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports

    323I EXECUTIVE

    Adds to 323I:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from 323I:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment

    328I EXECUTIVE

    Adds to 323I EXECUTIVE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Storage Cover: Hard
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1120
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 817
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1352
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 43.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1108
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 2
    • Opening rear ¼ windows
      • Remote Control Operation
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    Removes from 323I EXECUTIVE:
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 969
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 947
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1410
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1430
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34
      • Leg Room Rear: 863
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1358
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1353
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1

    328I

    Adds to 328I EXECUTIVE:
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1382
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1376
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Settings: 3
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
    Removes from 328I EXECUTIVE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Alarm
      • Remote Operation
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Storage Cover: Hard
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1120
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1045
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 817
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1352
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 43.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1108
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 2
    • Opening rear ¼ windows
      • Remote Control Operation
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    328I HIGH-LINE

    Adds to 328I:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Storage Cover: Hard
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Front: 960
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1120
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1045
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 817
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1352
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 43.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1108
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 2
    • Opening rear ¼ windows
      • Remote Control Operation
    • Power windows
      • Safety Operation
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood
    Removes from 328I:
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Courtesy lights
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1382
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1376
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Settings: 3
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Steering wheel
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered

    M3

    Adds to 328I HIGH-LINE:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.6
      • Headroom Rear: 930
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1394
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1323
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Gauge
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Black
    • Steering wheel
      • Sports
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 20,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    Removes from 328I HIGH-LINE:
    • Convertible roof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Storage Cover: Hard
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Head rests
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.3
      • Headroom Rear: 921
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1120
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 43.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1108
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Opening rear ¼ windows
      • Remote Control Operation
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Type: Bench
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood
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    1998 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20241500Kg1800Kg
    20231500Kg1800Kg
    20221500Kg1800Kg
    20211500Kg1800Kg
    20201600Kg1800Kg
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    1998 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    BMW 3 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDUnleaded-
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDUnleaded-
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    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.

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    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.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The BMW 3 Series may be manufactured in .

    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.