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14 Affordable 80s Cars I Want for My Dream Garage

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Vincent Aubé
Our intrepid contributor puts together a list of 80s cars that would look just fine tucked safely in his garage

BMW 3 Series Touring (1988-1994)

BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring | Photo: BMW

The second-generation BMW 3 Series Touring trim was never officially offered in North America. To get your hands on a truly compelling example like this 325iX Touring, you'll need to enlist the help of a car broker specializing in this sort of thing.

There's no shortage of engines to choose from, but for a typical BMW experience, a version with an inline 6-cylinder and a manual transmission is probably a great way to get around on a daily basis, without the exorbitant costs required to purchase the sublime E30 generation M3, the same as this 80s wagon.

BMW 3 Series Touring, profile
BMW 3 Series Touring, profile | Photo: Bilweg Auctions
BMW 3 Series Touring, rear
BMW 3 Series Touring, rear | Photo: BMW
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
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