Overview & Reviews

BMW has seen fit to give the sedans and wagons a facelift for 2002. An in-dash CD player finally makes it onto the standard features list. The center stack has been altered to accommodate the new automatic climate controls. Steptronic automanual operation has been altered so that you move the transmission lever forward for downshifts and backward for upshifts. Bi-xenon headlamps are on the options list so that both low and high beams can glow a cold blue and can be set to automatic operation. Rear side airbags are available for coupes and convertibles. Two new colors, Electric Red and Gray Green (and a Natural Brown interior leather) join the color spectrum.

• Luxurious, powerful, exceptional road manners, available all-wheel drive for sedan and wagon.

• Pricey for their market segment, limited rear-seat space and cargo capacity.

User Reviews:

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  You Havent Driven Until You Have A BMW - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By Bill - May 21 - 8:57 am

  Have owned it 3 years now and still love it. Averages 25 mpg city/highway. Super in New England weather, but you need to keep up on tire condition. I got 50K out of originals and replaced them with the same. Only complaints are high upkeep costs, and electrical rear tailight that the dealer cant seem to get straight, also it stalls every one in awhile. However, there is nothing like a BMW and this one gives you peace of mind with the all-wheel drive.

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  lemon - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By frankie - May 13 - 10:00 am

  i am so disapoint to purchase this car. small space inside, poor audio system and speaker.

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  Outstanding fun - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By PLM - May 13 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd BMW. First two were 5 series and now a 3 series. At first I thought I would severely miss the room of the 5, but never mind, this car is so much fun to drive that I never think about the differences between the 5 and the 3! Sports, premium, zenon lights, orient blue metallic...what fun!

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  Super Car - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By Agen - May 7 - 10:00 am

  This car is great and whoever built speed bumps they sure werent Europeans!

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  The best of his group - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By Stefano Vranca - May 7 - 10:00 am

  I am extremely happy with this car. It handles beautifully, and I had no problems during this first year. I higly advise people to purchase this car. It is the ultimate driving machine.

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  Another Great 3er - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By Chris - March 29 - 9:09 pm

  Incredible in every way! After owning many BMWs this is no disappointment. My last was an E36 99 M3. BMW has come a long way in terms of refinement, but build quality has suffered a bit compared to the E36 cars, especially interior. It is nowhere as "raw" as the previous generation, which some owners may see as regression. Smooth torqueband, perfect styling, handling hardwired to your brain. This car is really so much fun to drve and like any other BMW, you love it more and more every day. Reliability is perfect and even maintenance parts are dirt cheap compared to Honda, Toyota, etc. Just know where to look!

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  125K and still speeding - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By robert - March 11 - 5:26 pm

  Great car. Ive put 125K miles on in 3 years. Only problem was the AC control unit going bad at 90K miles. Which was a $140 fix at the dealer. If you want a car that is trouble free, low maintenance, and fun to drive this is your car.

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  Awesome Car... Just Awesome! - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By Adam - March 2 - 11:23 am

  Okay, granted I have only had this car for a few days, but I driving it back from Kentucky to Atlanta, I got to know it pretty well. The car is unbelievable! Extremely smooth, stable, quick, predictable, quiet (no squeaks or rattles even on bumpy roads), and most of all.. FUN! I had one small problem with the door weather stripping that I knew about when I purchased it, but BMW fixed it under warranty, so now no problems. I could never buy another vehicle than a BMW. This car gets so many looks too, no matter where I am. Its just a beautiful, awesome car. I love it!

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  Absolutely fun to drive - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By urbina77 - February 15 - 5:15 pm

  This car is a great to drive! It seems small but when I get in Im 62" 250lbs. the leg room is amazing! The controls are within easy reach and the acceleration is always ready to push it when I need it. Corners are easy to make and the car responds excellent.

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  3 Series: Slow, Weak, Poor Handling - 2002 BMW 3-Series
  By bobby23 - February 15 - 2:00 am

  I made the mistake of buying a 3 series. Should have bought the 5 instead.