Before the E46 Compact was launched, an older brother was dealing with the hardships of being called ugly. That was the E36 Compact, a car that was doomed to be replaced from day one due to its design ...

A modified BMW 3-Series E46 Compact was recently spotted in Ukraine as a DIY reverse restomod project with a questionable outcome. The unknown builder appears to have drawn inspiration from the work ...

Before the BMW 1 Series arrived, one could still go for premium compact hatchback styling in a Bavarian creation thanks to the E36/E46 3 Series Compacts (1993–2004). These models were sleek, nimble, ...

It’s been a fair while since a progress update on the old BMW; partly that’s because we have to leave Ben Lowden lots of free PH Fleet slots because he changes cars like he changes pants, but also as ...

No BMW better signifies the marque than the 3 Series, whether sedan, coupe or convertible. But what of the Compact, the unloved and discontinued stepchild that failed here in the States? No need to ...

As a European-car fanatic, I've created a "to do" list that you could wallpaper my office with. Somewhere near the top is driving the autobahn in a true tuner car. Thanks to the folks from CEC, I can ...

Of course, upkeep costs more than the average Toyota, though with this mill, shop visits happen less than one might expect ...

Remember the 3-Series Compact from the E36 and E46 generations before BMW got really serious about its aspirations in the premium C-segment class with the 1- and 2-Series models? Even if you don’t, ...

There’s a limited-run BMW 3 Series you never knew about, and it’s one of the most curious homologation specials ever.

A BMW M3 Touring would have been a natural rival and it was one that came close to production. Very close indeed.

There’s always a danger, when your job involves a lot of scouring the PH classifieds, that something will crop up that you might want. Or rather, something crops up that you might want - and can ...