BMW 3 Series vs Saleen S281

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2008 Saleen S281
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2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2008 Saleen S281
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Overview
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1996-2009

Years produced

1975-Present

MSRP

MSRP

$43,800

Average price

Average price

$26,212

Listings

0

Listings

1095
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

34
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2008 Saleen S281
Not Available
Overview
2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2008 Saleen S281
Not Available
Overview
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
1996-2009
1975-Present
MSRP
$43,800
Average price
$26,212
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.9
4.5
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap
Summary
BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
Video
No video found
No video found
Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
25
MPG Highway
34
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