About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2003 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 2D coupe, 2D convertible, 3D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $49,950 for the Base variant and topping out at $158,000 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2003.
Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm) and 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2003 3 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2003 BMW 3 Series Price
Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $53,950 |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $53,950 |
Base
M3
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $142,000 |
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2003 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2003 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
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2003 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2003 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 Base that starts from $49,950.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the Base that starts from $158,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is offered by the Base which can tow 1700 kg
The largest BMW 3 Series is the Base which measures 1780mm wide, 4492mm in length and sits 1383mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the Base which has 252kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the Base which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series uses premium unleaded.