BMW won’t be selling its newest X3 in the U.S. as early as originally thought, which might mean used X3s in New York could experience better sales.

The X3 is going to be built in South Carolina, according to Automobile Magazine. While the BMW will be built in the U.S., it will go on sale in Europe six months earlier. This schedule is unusual because American-built BMWs are normally first sold in the U.S. market and then in Europe.

The X3 will arrive late because BMW is setting up a new customer order program in which individuals will be able to customize their vehicle, reports the news source.

People who are looking to purchase this BMW immediately might choose to buy a used X3 in New York or elsewhere rather than waiting. Although the 2007 models have already been on the road for more than two years, they come equipped with a variety of features, like a 3-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower and a stability control system, according to Edmunds.com. The base price for an X3 of this year is generally around $24,000.

Spy photos of a 2012 BMW could get consumers excited about buying a used 3-series in New Jersey.

Car and Driver recently released spy pictures it has from Munich, Germany of the 2012 BMW 3-series. The car pictured will be the sixth generation of the 3, which first debuted in 1975, and the publication said the manufacturer is working hard to outdo itself.

“There’s a lot to come: the next-generation 3 will again be offered in number of body styles, including a touring wagon or sport wagon, coupe and cabriolet, which – contrary to what we’ve hoped for – will keep the heavy and complex retractable hard top,” writes Car and Driver’s Jens Meiners.

The current 3-series was first released in 2006, according to Edmunds.com, and came equipped with either a 215 horsepower six-cylinder engine or a 255 horsepower six-cylinder engine at first. The difference in muscle was due to different levels of displacement, the latter being half a liter larger than the former.

Used BMWs in New Jersey might start attracting more attention now that word is out about the new 3-series.

BMW‘s high-performance version of its compact 3-series is now in its fourth generation and people shopping for used M3s in New Jersey might like to know that they could be getting a lot of bang for their buck.

The original M3 rolled out of the factory in 1986 and has held a special place in the hearts of some enthusiasts ever since. To them, the M badge represents the special sort of German craftsmanship that one finds with BMW’s “motorsport” styles.

“I always loved the E46 M3,” Tommy Reyes told Eurotuner Magazine. Reyes used to have a Dodge Viper and a Toyota Supra, but the M3 is the most exciting car he has ever owned, says the publication. “It has a timeless look and the body will never grow old for me.”

Few would deny that the 2009 BMW M3 is a worthwhile purchase, assuming you have the means to buy one. But it seems that buyers looking for a used M3 in New Jersey haven’t forgotten that older generation BMWs can still get the job done.

The BMW 1-series was only released a couple years ago, but based on the plaudits that it has earned from automotive journalists, buyers considering used cars in New Jersey may want to take a look at the newest model added to BMW’s U.S. offerings.

It was designed to fill the entry-level hole left by the now-larger 3-series, and over 18 months, the testers at Edmunds found that it was a worthy addition, although it is different in handling and character than other BMWs.

“It offers the precise handling, comfort and commanding driving position we’ve come to expect from the brand, and we’ve also learned that a quick, wiry personality is also unique to the 1 Series,” they note in an analysis of their long-term test of the 2008 model.

A Cars.com review suggest that buyers considering used BMW 1-series in New Jersey will be a fan of the interior, noting that “simple elegance is the name of the game with BMW’s interiors, which have a modernity to them that isn’t found in all luxury cars.”

They also lauded the model’s performance and especially it’s handling, although some drivers may not like the effort required to turn the steering wheel.

For consumers who need a luxury sedan that goes from 0 to 60 miles per housr in less than 5 seconds, it may be easy to justify the $136,000 that a new BMW 760i will cost. Others who enjoy the styling and quality that the line offers may prefer a used BMW 7-series in New York that runs less than a quarter of that price.

The cars represent the top-of-the-line for BMW sedans, and a V12 engine that puts out more than 540 horsepower to the wheels along with a spacious interior and an eight-speed automatic transmission to help the driveline handle the power, according to the automaker’s release.

But consumers who like the design cues of older BMWs without the “shark nose” of more recent models, and would enjoy a luxury sedan that can propel them from a standstill to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds may find used BMW 745s more to their liking.

The 2005 model allows drivers to enjoy a “satisfying” level of ride comfort, even when the sedan shows “its ability to slice through curves considerably faster than expected,” according to Cars.com reviewer Jim Flammang.

Consumers looking for used BMW cars in New York may have spotted a pre-production version of the BMW 5-series GT near the Holland Tunnel or in New Jersey, as user-submitted photos on Jalopnik.com and other websites found the cars in the tri-state area.

The GT incorporates a “fastback” style design where the trunk lid slopes up into the rear windshield giving it a look that most closely resembles a sedan mixed with a hatchback.

But for buyers considering a used car in New York, the design may not be as enticing as the classic BMW 5-series, which has come in sedan and coupe versions for decades.

A 2004 model could be one option for shoppers who are taken with the newer designs instituted by BMW that year including curving body panels. The car’s control panel incorporatesthe iDrive, an integrated control system that handles radio, air conditioning and other interior amenities through a single screen. I would consider making this two sentences.

Edmunds.com editors say that the optional V8 is even more powerful than older engines, and “buyers can expect greater handling from this premier midsize sedan than before.”

For almost 80 years, BMW has been offering sleek roadsters, which provide buyers with the handling of a rear-wheel drive vehicle and a design that the company hopes will live up to, the promise of an “ultimate driving machine.”

The model now offers a hard-top option that can be raised or lowered in under half a minute, as well as a sport suspension that drops the car up to half an inch when needed for stiff handling in certain situations.

For those looking for a more alternative option, the Z4 that was introduced in 2003 may provide some of that flair, according to editors from the Edmunds.com website.

As a replacement for the Z3 roadster, they were concerned about styling that has since taken hold in all BMW models, but say that the update is “even more fun to drive,” than older predecessors.

The options, even for standard base models, leaves a variety of transmission and other options up to a used car buyer, wrote the editors, and the “superb road manners” and standard features can be found across the offerings of trim lines available to used car buyers at a cost that approaches those of new convertibles: under $15,000 in New Jersey.

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