Talk:BMW 3 Series

message: I'll start adding more euro-centric related information, especially regarding available versions, and changing the wording of the text so it focuses more on European aspects of the car. --Pc13 17:22, 3 Apr 2005 (UTC)
thread_title:  Too much US-centric 

message: I know that there is also a 320Cd, and I'm sure there are other engine size diesel coupes in the E46 range, but none are mentioned in the model lists. i don't have the infomation on them to add them as entries, but either someone should add these models, or an incomplete list disclaimer needs to be added. Davepealing 10:14, 11 August 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Missing Models 

message: Top Gear hasn't voted for the E90 as the ulgiest car, in fact in their page you find:
"BMW's compact exec is the must-drive for every management exec and corporate monkey. Got a nice end-of-year bonus? Buy a 3-series. It's the no-brain choice for the social climber. 
Which should, by definition, make it a hateful status symbol. The only problem is that it's bloody good. The 3-series is practical and bullet-proof, but more importantly it's still fantastic to drive. "
Here's the link: http://www.topgear.com/drives/A4/E2/new/  
And the article about ugliest cars:
http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/170/   
I'm really disappointed about people misguiding others with the information given. It shows the jealousy of some for this car. Personally I think the E90 is superb aesthetically, tougher if you may. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 205.211.203.200 (talk) 02:56, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  About "Awards" 

message: Hi-- I have currently made a new exotic car site here. I was wanting to add the relevant pages to relevant wiki pages and wondering if that's ok to do so? Please let me know. Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Richard300187 (talk • contribs).
:As long as it conforms to all criteria of WP:EL. At this time, I don't see it doing that simply because it doesn't really bring any unique information that the article doesn't already provide. What you could do, though, (and really what everyone should do) is provide the linking to this article through dmoz. Dmoz functionality has been set up with this article and all external links should go through it at this point. I would highly suggest reading up on dmoz. Roguegeek (talk) 18:31, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  External Link 

message: needed to "fill in" gaps on history and social relevance the 3 series has.  Mostly U.S. centric.  This still needs a Euro perspective to complete.  I am working to incorporate the import history of the model to the U.S. beginning  in 1968 with Max Hoffmann.(Qwazywabbit 20:59, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: What film, so I can check it out for myself.QwazywabbitMsg me 20:32, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  history and marketing expansion. 

message: This model isn't listed, sold alongside the 325TD, the TDS has 143 BHP.
More info here http://www.topcarguide.com/index.php?token=rWjeYx3Xfv3BlP%2FCmRiYI8gZfGJ0AQpPNSbRO2V%3D  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Assimilator1 (talk • contribs) 10:48, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  E36 325 TDS 

message: All measurements on the page should be in SI units first and any other units second. This isn't an American car so why are the units all in American specific units first?(86.31.177.8 (talk) 02:46, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  SI units 

message: I noticed the SMG was referred to as an automatic transmission. This is grossly inaccurate.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.64.149.46 (talk) 22:45, 26 March 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: This has been corrected. Tatrakrad (talk) 00:18, 7 April 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  SMG Transmission 

message: BMW X3 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features   
*2,996 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85.1 mm bore, 97.9 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
*Premium unleaded fuel 91
*Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 18, country/highway (mpg): 26 and combined (mpg): 21
*Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 26 and EPA city (mpg): 18
*Multi-point injection fuel system
*17.7 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
*Power: 194 kW , 260 HP SAE @ 6,600 rpm; 225 ft lb , 305 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
BMW X3 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features  
*Four-wheel ABS
*3.64:1 axle ratio
*Brake assist system
*Cornering brake control
*Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
*Electronic brake distribution
*Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
*Immobilizer
*Center limited slip differential
*Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
*Stability control
*Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
BMW X3 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features   
*Part-painted front and rear bumpers
*Chrome/bright trim around side windows
*Day time running lights
*Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
*External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.9, overall width (inches): 73, overall height (inches): 66, ground clearance (inches): 8, wheelbase (inches): 110.1, front track (inches): 60 and rear track (inches): 60.7
*Front fog lights
*Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
*Heat reflective glass
*Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
*Black paint
*Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
*Roof rails
*Roof spoiler
*Glass electric front to rear sunroof
*Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
*Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,049, curb weight (lbs) 4,012, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,036
*Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 114.26.186.209 (talk) 05:12, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I know some thing is wrong but cant figure it out have never worked on one of these engines so if you know what cause these rocker fingers to be broken and what I need to do to fix the problem please feel to share your comments.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.149.128.241 (talk) 15:00, 30 September 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  BMW X3 

message: I'm thinking a table would be helpful to clarify the model naming/engine choices.
For example, something like:
Model	E30        	E30 1987+  	E36        	E36 rev 2  	E46        	E46 2001+  	E90        	E90 2007+
318i 	1.8L I4 M10	1.8L I4 M40	1.8L I4 M40	1.8L I4 M43	           	           	2.0L I4 N46	2.0L I4 N43
318i 	105 PS     	116 PS     	113 PS     	115 PS     	           	           	129 PS     	143 PS
318  	           	           	           	           	1.9L I4 M43	2.0L I4 N42	           	
318  	           	           	           	           	118 PS     	143 PS     	           	
320i 	2.0L I6 M20	2.0L I6    	2.0L I6 M50	2.0L I6 M52	           	           	2.0L I4 N46	2.0L I4 N43
320i 	125 PS     	129 PS     	150 PS     	150 PS     	           	           	150 PS     	170 PS
320  	           	           	           	           	2.2L I6 M52	2.2L I6 M54	           	
320  	           	           	           	           	150 PS     	170 PS     	           	
325i 	2.5L I6 M20	2.5L I6    	2.5L I6 M50	2.5L I6 M50	           	           	2.5L I6    	3.0L I6
325i 	171 PS     	171 PS     	192 PS     	192 PS     	           	           	218 PS     	218 PS
325  	           	           	           	           	           	2.5L I6 M54	           	
325  	           	           	           	           	           	192 PS     	           	
So,
1. Is this already available elsewhere on the web? Not much point spending time on this if there is.
2. Does anybody else see the use of this? I'm not going to bother finishing it off if it will just get removed from the page.
Danio (talk) 22:39, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  New table to summarise model engines over time 

message: I have a BMW E46 325ci 2004 vin N.PL62403
I would like to know if my side mirrows can be fold manualy or if I can bay a door switch to make them work electrically
could you please give me  some suggestions.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:8003:A570:E400:E1D4:AF41:C362:594 (talk) 01:31, 17 May 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  folding mirrows 

message: It seems odd that the only sales information would be for the US. Especially as this is a European car. I'd be interested to see the information for China, as I'm sure the numbers would have grown at a ridiculous pace.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.82.19.50 (talk) 07:05, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Why only US sales? 

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