BMW E36 3 Series (1990–2000): specs and known issues

The BMW E36 3 Series was produced 1990–2000, in the compact executive car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

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E36 at a glance

Production	1990–2000	[1]
Class	Compact executive car (D)	[1]
Body style	Coupe, Convertible, Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon/Touring	[1]
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive	[1]
Wheelbase	2700 mm (106.3 in)	[1]
Length	4433 mm (174.5 in)	[1]
Width	1710 mm (67.3 in)	[1]
Height	1366–1390 mm (53.8–54.7 in)	[1]
Curb weight	1175–1635 kg (2590–3605 lb)	[1]

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More 3 Series chassis codes: E21 · E30 · E46 · E90 · E91 · E92 · E93 · F30 · F31 · F34 · F35 · G20 · G21 · G28

When was the BMW E36 3 Series produced?

1990–2000, per Wikipedia.

Which engines were offered in the BMW E36 3 Series?

Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E36: M40, M42, M43, M44, M50, M52, M41, M51. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.