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1996 BMW 3-Series (base trim)

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1996 BMW 3-Series
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 1.8L L4; 1.9L L4
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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1996 BMW 3-Series Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$7,436$5,489$2,366N/A$9,732$7,278$3,980
50,001 - 60,000$7,336$5,389$2,366N/A$9,632$7,178$3,980
60,001 - 70,000$7,236$5,289$2,366N/A$9,532$7,078$3,980
70,001 - 85,000$7,136$5,189$2,366N/A$9,432$6,978$3,980
85,001 - 100,000$7,036$5,089$2,366N/A$9,332$6,878$3,980
100,001 - 115,000$6,936$4,989$2,366N/A$9,232$6,778$3,980
115,001 - 130,000$6,461$4,889$2,366N/A$8,757$6,678$3,980
130,001 - 150,000$5,886$4,414$2,366N/A$8,182$6,203$3,980
150,001 - 170,000$5,236$3,839$2,366N/A$7,532$5,628$3,980
170,001 - 190,000$4,486$3,164$1,816N/A$6,782$4,953$3,430
190,001 - 999,999$3,761$2,439$1,116N/A$6,057$4,228$2,730

1996 BMW 3-Series Specs (base trim)

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1,895 cc 1.9 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 85 mm bore, 83.5 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 52 liter fuel tank
Power: 103 kW , 138 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 133 ft lb @ 4,300 rpm

1996 BMW 3-Series Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested