The BMW 3 Series 2002 prices range from $4,730 for the basic trim level Hatchback 3 Series 316ti to $18,260 for the top of the range Convertible 3 Series 330ci.
The BMW 3 Series 2002 comes in Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan and Wagon.
The BMW 3 Series 2002 is available in Regular Unleaded Petrol and Premium Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the Hatchback 1.8L 5 SP Manual to the Convertible 3.0L 5 SP Automatic Steptronic.
Convertible
| BMW 3 Series Models | SPECS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 330ci | 3.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $13,860 – 18,260 |
| 330ci | 3.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $13,530 – 17,820 |
Coupe
| BMW 3 Series Models | SPECS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 320ci | 2.2LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $8,470 – 11,880 |
| 320ci | 2.2LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $8,140 – 11,440 |
| 325ci | 2.5LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $8,800 – 12,320 |
| 325ci | 2.5LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $9,020 – 12,760 |
| 330ci | 3.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $10,120 – 13,860 |
| 330ci | 3.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $12,430 – 16,610 |
Hatchback
| BMW 3 Series Models | SPECS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 316ti | 1.8LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $4,950 – 7,260 |
| 316ti | 1.8LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $4,730 – 6,930 |
| 318ti | 2.0LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $6,050 – 8,580 |
| 318ti | 2.0LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $5,830 – 8,250 |
| 325ti | 2.5LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $6,710 – 9,460 |
| 325ti | 2.5LPULPPremium Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $6,490 – 9,130 |
Sedan
| BMW 3 Series Models | SPECS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 318i | 2.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $6,160 – 8,690 |
| 318i | 2.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $6,270 – 8,800 |
| 318i Executive | 2.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $6,600 – 9,350 |
| 318i Executive | 2.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $6,380 – 8,910 |
| 320i | 2.2LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $6,490 – 9,130 |
| 320i | 2.2LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $7,700 – 10,890 |
| 325i | 2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $8,800 – 12,320 |
| 325i | 2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $8,470 – 11,880 |
| 330i | 3.0LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $9,240 – 13,090 |
Wagon
| BMW 3 Series Models | SPECS | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 320i Touring | 2.2LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP5 speed | $6,820 – 9,570 |
| 320i Touring | 2.2LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol5 SP MAN5 speed manual | $6,600 – 9,240 |
BMW 3 Series 2002 FAQs
Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 3 Series 2002 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Which small car to buy
LIKE you, I prefer rear-wheel-drive cars for the way they drive and feel on the road. I'm also in favour of buying used BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes because you get to drive a better car than you might otherwise be able to afford, but they can be expensive to service and repair. For that reason I am loathe to recommend them. But I also agree that some of the cars coming from Japan look good, and I particularly like the new Lancer. I wouldn't be concerned about front-wheel drive at all, there's nothing wrong with the way they drive, handle, steer or brake.
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Braking performers
No doubt the Rodeo delivers adequate brake performance -- it has to, to meet ADRs and customer expectations. But I'm sure you'd agree it doesn't brake as effectively as your BMW. The Rodeo doesn't have the high performance of the BMW so it doesn't need the same level of braking performance. German cars (including the Opel-sourced Holden) do tend to use a pad/rotor combination that gives good pedal feel and stopping performance, but higher wear. But all car companies are striving for greater braking performance and even homegrown models now chew up pads and discs in less than 60,000km.
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Are there any problems associated with the 2002 BMW 318ti?
The engine in the car you’re looking at has the codename N42. It has a timing chain rather than a rubber timing belt, so that should not need to be changed for the life of the car. However, life is not always that simple and the N42 has a bit of a reputation for developing wear in the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. If that happens, you could have a chain loose enough to jump a few teeth on the timing gears and destroy the engine in the process. So a service record and close inspection of the engine is called for before any purchase.
This model BMW was also caught up in the Takata airbag recall debacle. As a result, many BMWs of this era were actually bought back by BMW and scrapped as the cost of fixing the airbag woes was greater than the value of the cars themselves. Make sure any car like this has had the airbags replaced and is not a candidate to be crushed rather than fixed. Quoting the car’s VIN to a BMW dealership should reveal all.
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