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e92
BMW 3-series coupe that was released to the US as an `07 model and part of the "E90" generation. The 230hp 328i, 328xi (AWD) and 300hp 335i are the two current versions available. 335xi will be available as an `08 model.
e91
3-series wagon that was released as an `06 model for the US. First sold only in the 325xiT version (x for AWD and t for touring). In `07 it was changed to the 328iT and 328xiT. Part of the "E90" generation.
e93
BMW's 3-series convertible that was released as an `07 model to the US. First BMW convertible to come with a hardtop folding roof. Current versions are the 328i and 335i. Part of the "E90" generation.
E36
BMW 3-series generation brought to US from `92-`98 which included the 318i, 323i, 325i, and 328i. The coupes had an "S" at the end, ex. "325is." M3's came to US from `95-`99. The 318ti, a hatchback model, was offered from `95-`99.
E36's are very common.
E46
BMW 3-series generation brought to US from `99-`05 which included the 323i/328i (`99-`00) and 325i/330i (`01-`05). The coupes/converitables had a "C" before the i, ex. "330ci." M3's came to US from `01-`06. The wagon in 323i (`00) or 325i (`01-`05) form was also offered. Wagons may be referred to as 323iT/325iT.
E90
Current 3-series that came to US first as `06 models. So far the 325i and 330i sedan are offered. Coupes will follow soon as well as the wagon. A V8 M3 should be out as an `07 or `08 model. Engines changes are already underway, looking for a turbo 6 cylinder that will be called the 335i, replacing the 330i and the 325i will be turned into the 328i, even though they will all be 3.0 liters.