BMW 3 1992 User Manual

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BMW 3 Series Service Manual M3, 318i,
323i, 3251, 328i, Sedan, Coupe and
Convertible :
1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997,
1998 .
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Includes index .
ISBN 0-8376-0326-9
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BMW 3 1992 Specifications

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Brand	BMW
Model	3 1992
Category	Automobile
Language	English