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BMW M3
Motorsport identity. Six chapters.
A European marque belongs in a Japan-sourced shortlist too. Use the M3 generation to begin, then verify the individual car’s market, body, grade and maintenance history.
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Recognise the era
Start with the right generation.
Years follow BMW M’s generation timeline. E90 / E92 / E93 distinguish body variants; F80 separates M3 saloon and M4 coupe naming.
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2007
E90 / E92 / E93
Fourth-generation body variants
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2020
G80
Sixth generation
Know what you are comparing
One car. Its own history.
A model name is a starting point. Check the individual car’s identity, year, grade, history and modifications before making a decision. Generation references can be added to Compare now; detailed research will be expanded without filling gaps with assumed specifications.
Ask Japan Motor Hub to helpSource notes
Manufacturer references reviewed 8 October 2026. Launch dates and model years use the stated market or source; they do not define every market’s production period.
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Widen the shortlist
Discover the next chapter.
Japan is the sourcing location. Japanese, European and American marques all have a place in the library.
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