2015 BMW i3
Electric cars are the way of the future, but BMW has one in its current lineup that’s already fantastic. The 2015 BMW i3 is an all-electric subcompact that you’ll enjoy driving too. There isn’t much to the car, really, and you’ll find it less luxurious than most BMW models. It isn’t loaded to the gills with power options like the 7 Series might have, but it’s geared toward a different buyer.
Its electric range is 81 miles, which works well for 95 percent of the American population. Its 170-horsepower electric motor is a blast for such a small car, achieving 0 to 60 in 7.2 seconds. Add to that, a reliable car and you have a winning combination.
2002 BMW 318i
Among BMW enthusiasts, the 1998 to 2005 BMW 318i was known as the E46. And while it’s the gray-haired senior citizen of Bimmers at this point, there’s a loyal following for the 318i. Not only is it a timelessly good-looking car but it’s a model that can be modified in many ways. It’s become popular on the drifting scene and other performance-related forums.
Even bone stock, the BMW 318i is a great car, and 2002 was a particularly good year. It’s one of the years with the fewest problems, although none of the models had many problems. The 2.0-liter, 141-horsepower engine was pretty solid. If you’re looking for a “classic,” this is a good way to go.
2008 BMW 750i
Also available in the stretched-out 750li, the 2008 BMW 7 Series isn’t to be passed over. We’re talking some serious luxury and power in this used BMW. Even used, it’s going to cost a pretty penny. Under the hood is a 4.8-liter V8 with 360 horsepower driving the rear wheels. Between the doors, you’ll find available leather massaging seats with a bazillion-way adjustment, available rear power sunshades, soft-close doors, heated rear seats, surround sound and more.
Once again, you’d think that the more toys a car has, the more broken bits it will have sooner or later. Not so with the 2008 BMW 750i. Zero complaints were registered in 2008, making it a great used BMW.
