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BMW 3 Series Sedan

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2022, 2023, 2024

Introduction: After a little over three years on the market, the seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series received an update, or LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), as the carmaker named it.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Introduction: The German automaker BMW introduced the seventh generation of the 3 Series in 2018, continuing its streak of successful models in the compact executive sedan segment.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2016, 2017, 2018

Introduction: The German automaker introduced the refreshed version of the 3 Series' fifth generation in 2016, adding subtle exterior changes but, more important technological upgrades.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Introduction: The sixth generation of the 3 Series broke cover in late 2011 as a 2012 model year, and, like its predecessors, it relied on a sporty driving experience and premium quality to convince its buyers.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Introduction: BMW upgraded the 3-Series lineup in 2008 and made it ready for the Euro 5 norms that became mandatory starting with January 2009.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Introduction: The BMW 3 Series was the best sold model in the German’s producer history, with its production starting in 1975.The 5th generation of the BMW’s 3 series, also known as the E90, has a timeless design. The E90 was produced in four body options: sedan (E90), break (E91), coupe (E92) and cabrio (E93).

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Introduction: The fourth generation of the BMW 3-Series came on the market in 1998 and rocketed to the top of the sales charts in the premium compact segment. In 2000, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class overtook it.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Introduction: After three generations of the 3-Series, in 1998, BMW introduced the fourth generation. It wasn't the big visual leap between the second and the third generation, but it was an important technical evolution.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Introduction: It was hard to replace such a success story as the BMW 3-Series E30 that moved the company on top of the heights in the compact premium-car market. But it had to be done and, in 1991, the replacement was shown.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan
Years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Introduction: BMW introduced a new generation of the 3 Series in 1982. It was an important step forward compared to its predecessor, especially since it also came in the highly-demanded four-door shape.

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