Enjoy driving like your car,,, It was the BMW 3 Series that first gave credibility to the Ultimate Driving Machine. And not just the long-running advertising slogan. For over 40 years, the 3 Series has been the prototypical sports sedan and the heart and soul of BMW. Ask people to name an entry-level luxury-sports sedan and for most it’s the car that still comes to mind. Now available in many forms, from an all-wheel-drive sedan to a sports wagon, a hatchback, plug-in hybrid and the tire-burning high-performance M3, there’s a 3 Series for every buyer. The 2017 3 Series remains a sporty, versatile and efficient luxury car with instant badge appeal, but sophisticated rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Jaguar XE and Audi A4 continue to increase competition. Driving the Used 2017 BMW 3 Series Every 2017 BMW 3 Series focuses on driving pleasure. It’s a trait that puts them at or near the top of the segment in terms of ride and handling. They’re all fast and fun to drive. Even the entry-level 320i with its 180-horsepower 4-cylinder engine hits 0-60 mph in a fleet 7.1 seconds, while the 180-horsepower diesel-powered 328d is just a tick slower but manages over 40 mpg. The new 248-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine in the 330i is powerful and efficient, and will more than satisfy most drivers. The new turbocharged 6-cylinder in the 340i makes 320 horsepower, has a broad powerband, and sounds great, too. The 8-speed automatic transmission is sublime, and the optional 6-speed manual transmission is a joy. The top M3 is track-ready and cooler than Fonzie on his best day, but its dual-clutch automatic transmission is rough. Go with the manual.