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What year was the first BMW M3 released?

I’ve been interested in purchasing an older BMW model for a few years—I just prefer that vintage feel. What’s the oldest BMW M3 model I can buy?

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Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Vintage cars can be a great investment, especially when they are from a brand as reliable and performance-oriented as
BMW
. The first
BMW M3
was released in 1986.
BMW M3 models are still being produced today, having only briefly disappeared from the brand’s line-up from 2019 to 2020.
Here’s what you can expect from an M3:
  • A manual transmission
  • Lots of torque
  • A 0-60 time of just 3.5 seconds
  • Available xDrive AWD
  • A 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.3-inch instrument display
  • Power-heated front seats
  • A 16-speaker Harman-Kardon surround sound system
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