BMW 3-Series 50 Years & 2006-2014 Haynes Repair Manual 2 Book Set

Trace the 50-year success story of BMW’s 3-Series in this luxuriously produced and stunningly illustrated volume.

From its launch in 1975 with the 316, the 3-Series has moved from strength to strength, defining what it means to be a performance sedan/coupe/wagon. Beloved by enthusiasts worldwide, it is the series benchmarked by all other manufacturers. Whether daily driven, tracked, or raced, BMW’s 3-Series delivers the goods.

BMW 3-Series 50 Years charts the 3-Series’ design and technical evolution from the 1970s to today, from the clean, classic two-box design of the E21 and E30 to the handsome E46 to today’s sophisticated G20. The book features:

• A detailed history of the BMW 3-Series by automotive historian and industry analyst Tony Lewin 
• First-person interviews with key designers and engineers
• Photography from BMW’s archive as well as commissioned, contemporary photography
• Sidebars diving into interesting stories covering design, related models like the Z cars, and the collector perspective

The 3-Series is a performance and competition story, as well, with no car more storied, or critical to BMW’s reputation, than its vaunted M3. Racing and M3s play out across the book’s chapters, providing a performance perspective across the 3-Series’ 50 years. 

With decades of showroom, performance, and competition success, BMW’s 3-Series, in all its permutations, shows no signs of slowing down. BMW 3-Series 50 Years details the full story in a lively volume deserving space in every enthusiast’s collection.

Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle.  This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete engine overhaul.  The models and model years covered in this title are as follows:

320i & 320xi (2012-2014)
325i, 325xi (2006)
330i (2006)
330xi (2006)
328i (2007-2014)
328xi (2007-2014) 

Exclusions: Does not include information specific to M3 models, turbocharged models or diesel models, or 2006 325Ci/330Ci Coupe and Convertible models based on the E46 chassis. Also does not include information on the convertible top or rollover protection system

This Haynes automotive repair manual includes 700+ photos and the following chapters: 

Introduction
Chapter 1: Tune-up and routine maintenance
Chapter 2: Part A: Engine
Chapter 2: Part B: General engine overhaul procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Chapter 4: Fuel and exhaust systems
Chapter 5: Engine electrical systems
Chapter 6: Emissions and engine control systems
Chapter 7: Part A: Manual transmission
Chapter 7: Part B: Automatic transmission
Chapter 7: Part C: Transfer case
Chapter 8: Clutch and driveline
Chapter 9: Brakes
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11: Body
Chapter 12: Chassis electrical system
Wiring diagrams