Which are the correct sentences?

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Which are the correct sentences?

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1. I suggested he buy a car.
2. I suggested he buys a car.
3. I suggested he bought a car.

Which are the correct sentences?

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Re: Which are the correct sentences?

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A good question!
In AmE, #1 only.
In BrE, all acceptable (and, interestingly, #1 the least natural/common)..
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