About the BMW 3 Series
The 2001 BMW 3 Series is a sports car offered in 2D coupe, 2D convertible, 3D hatchback and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,820 for the 316i variant and topping out at $136,500 for the M.
There are 18 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2000.
Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm), 1.9L multi-point injection (87kW/180Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2001 3 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2001 BMW 3 Series Price
316i
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $36,820 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $36,820 |
316i Contour
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $38,890 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $38,890 |
316i Exclusive
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $39,830 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $39,830 |
316ti
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $41,750 |
1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $41,750 |
318Ti Contour
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $43,905 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $43,905 |
318ti
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $46,900 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $46,900 |
318Ti Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $47,380 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $47,380 |
318i
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $48,315 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $48,315 |
Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,070 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,070 |
318i Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,850 |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,850 |
320i
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $60,500 |
2.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $60,500 |
320Ci
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $63,500 |
2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $63,500 |
325ti
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $63,900 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $63,900 |
325i
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $67,405 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $67,405 |
325Ci
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $72,095 |
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $72,095 |
330i
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $89,380 |
3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $89,380 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $89,380 |
330Ci
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $92,380 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $92,380 |
3.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $92,380 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $92,380 |
M
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $136,500 |
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2001 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1.9L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2001 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 $36,820.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M that starts from $136,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is offered by the 330Ci which can tow 1700 kg
The largest BMW 3 Series is the M which measures 1780mm wide, 4492mm in length and sits 1383mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M which has 252kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M which weighs 2000 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.