So far ahead of the chasing back was BMW’s E46 3 Series when it was first introduced in 1998 that it seemed as if it would enjoy an extended period of dominance. BMW’s rivals, however, had other ideas...
The BMW 3-Series Compact never got off to a great start in the UK, being viewed by many as a cut-price, outdated BMW for those suckered by the blue propeller badge on the bonnet. True, those early E36...