BMW E36 320i - What do I need to know?

[Mike1]

Good Morning gents & gals

Well this morning I wasted Freerider's forum browsing time by taking him to look at a E36 320i which I thought drove "nicely" only for him to announce I was a retard and could do better. :rollsmile:

Since I cant drag Don along to every car I look at.. What are common issues on these cars and what should I look for?

I have about R30 000 to play with, and would prefer a 320i over a 316 or 318 (Its all about the noise).

If anyone knows of some good bargains or finds something for sale they feel is worthwhile please post it up for me. :inlove:

Help me find a BMW! (Never thought I would utter those words)

Mike

 

[///MALCOLM325]

My first BMW was a E36 320, it's a great car thirsty like a 325 but power like a 318 unfortunately, but it is a I6 and I enjoyed the whatever power it had to offer.

The only problem I had with mine is the suspension, but after a full suspension overhaul it was :thumbs:

Good luck with the search, check for a 325/328 if you want a good I6.

 

[Doomsdaya]

If you going big then rather go for a 328i

 

[Mike1]

I dont think I will find a decent 328i for that money...

 

[moranor@axis]

go for the larger engines the 6cyl only makes sense from 2.5l up...

 

[Doomsdaya]

I dont think I will find a decent 328i for that money...

http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=23977&pid=245145#pid245145

Go check it out before its too late :thumbs:

 

[Mike1]

The 328i is in Germiston, I am from Cape Town.

So it would be better to grab a 318i over a 320i?

:fencelook:

 

[moranor@axis]

i dont know the 318i seems over priced because people think they lighter on fuel... least with the e46 its like this...

look for a 323-325i you should be able to find one in your budget... maybe you get lucky and you find a 328i :rollsmile:

 

[///MALCOLM325]

Perhaps you should look for a E34 with that budget there are quite alot of clean E34 525's on the Gum.

Here's an example below, although its an auto.

Gum 525