The BMW E90 3 Series is already the fifth generation and is available with sedan, station wagon, coupe and convertible bodies. Only the delivered car immediately became the best-selling BMW car in the world. The style of the E90 is completely new - interesting design, new engines, new transmission, interior, suspension and many new technologies. The E90 Convertible is also the first BMW model with a hard folding roof, and the turbo engines (300 hp and 410 Nm of torque) are back in the model. The E90 sedan is 49mm longer, 78mm wider and 9mm taller than its predecessor, the E46. As the wheelbase has also lengthened, the car offers more space for passengers ’legs and heads - an area where the older generation 3 Series has been heavily criticized. Aluminum is abundantly used in car assemblies to keep weight to a minimum. In 2006, the E90 was named World Car of the Year by 46 international journalists for its excellent balance between dynamics and practicality, between style and solidity, as well as its excellent diesel engines and all-wheel drive system. Car and Driver magazine ranked the BMW 3 Series in the top ten for the 16th time in the last 24 years.
Only the introduced E90 immediately became the best-selling BMW in the world.
It is the best-selling small luxury car in the U.S. and Canada.
The E90 Convertible is the first BMW model with a hard folding roof.
Car and Driver magazine put BMW 3 Series in the top ten for the 16th time in the last 24 years!
This car has won a number of awards, including the following:
In 2006, the E90 was named World Car of the Year by 46 international journalists for its excellent balance between dynamics and practicality, between style and solidity, as well as its excellent diesel engines and all-wheel drive system.
Diesel Car of the Year (The Diesel Driver magazine) 2011
In 2005 and 2006, it was voted the best imported car in Japan.
The best car of the year (What Car? Magazine) in 2006
The best compact luxury car (What Car? Magazine) in 2010
Singer Britney Spears drives such a BMW with a convertible body:
Powerful, well-managed, optimum ratio of power and fuel efficiency, beautiful
A bit stiff suspension, but it’s a sports car
Year: 2006
Engine capacity, l: 2,0
Fuel Type: Diesel
Gearbox: Automatic
Body type: Saloon
Car description
Hey! Before I start writing my review I just wanna let you know that I’m not an auto expert, thus my review will be simply from an auto lover’s point of view. I’ve been enjoying this car for almost 1.5 year; therefore, I can tell my own opinion about this vehicle. First of all, here are some remarks about its exterior styling. In comparison with older version of 3rd class vehicles, the exterior styling has changed completely. Personally I love modern style. The body never rusts; you just need to take care of it well. The interior design is minimalist with no unnecessary buttons. Everything is clear and simple, easily accessible. Functions depend on the equipment installed. The interior of my vehicle is partially made of leather, but to my mind BMW must have do it fully and only in leather. Everything else is just brill! What I really enjoy about this car is heated seats, rain sensors, parking system sensors etc. M sport steering wheel is also more enjoyable than the usual one. The size of this vehicle does not differ from any other vehicles of this class, so for the passengers sitting in the back seats it might seem not roomy enough though it doesn’t cause much discomfort.
Performance
Since this 2.0-litre engine has 129 kW, you’ll have plenty of power; no problems will be experienced neither in the city nor on the highway speeding at 120 km/h or more. Once you improve your car with chip tuning, it will perform a lot better on the highway speeding not less than 150 km/h. It is also worth to mention the automatic transmission works flawlessly. It has 2 modes: “S” (Sport) and “C” (Comfort). There’s a possibility to shift gears by yourself. Manual, I think, is no longer popular cause those who have tried automatic transmission will never go back to manual. As I have heard, these transmissions are almost ‘immortal’.
Reliability, running costs
Maintenance costs are basically not high. During 1.5 year I had to change tail lights (it wasn’t expensive), oil, fuel filters, cabin air filters and air filters. The only unpleasant thing was a broken turbine. Since nothing could be done, I had to change it into a new one. Chassis always works fine :). As for the devaluation, it’s hard to say anything. Cheaper and cheaper vehicles are brought from abroad; still I wouldn’t recommend going for the cheapest variant. You’ll have to face a bunch of other problems that will require additional financial investments. So if you choose to buy a very-well kept car, it’ll have its price but you do not have to worry about its devaluation.
Recommendations to buyers
If you are considering buying such a car, I’d recommend buying with the automatic transmission since it definitely brings more comfort. If there’s sport mode you’ll be able to shift gears manually. Since a turbine isn’t long-lasting, check it only in a good auto repair shop. Also, choose your vehicle with good equipment installed. You’d have a great pleasure (especially in winter time) if your seats were heated, a sunroof would be with a see through skylight (impressive view at night watching stars above :) and there was parking system sensors (very useful). Everything else depends on you fantasy, financial possibilities and individual needs. And of course don’t look, folks, for the cheapest variant because usually such vehicles are sold with defects cleverly disguised form the buyer.