The second version of the 3 Series kicked off with the 318i in 1984. Some fans of the brand were disappointed with this version, because while its specs were similar to the car it replaced, its price tag was much higher. The unhappiness was put partly to rest with the introduction of the six-cylinder 325e, but its engine was tuned for fuel-saving, low-rpm operation. As a result, its performance was not what one might expect from a BMW six. A four-door was added to the lineup in 1985 and was greeted with a huge ho-hum by enthusiasts, but it extended the reach of the series to a different kind of customer.
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