E36 328i Auto

[LevanM]

So after having an E36 325i, I know they they are solid cars however I had a Manual.

An Auto is up for sale and I am seeing it at 15:30 today.

Are the Auto Boxes an issue with this cars?

Would this be an easy to sell car later?

I am seaching for a M3 but this seems like a good deal.

 

[Nikhil]

4 speed auto... the boxes are reliable but i hate them lol. Personally i would keep searching for an M3 :thumbs: unless this 328i is completely spotless and has an OEM Msport kit then its a different discussion

 

[LevanM]

4 speed auto... the boxes are reliable but i hate them lol. Personally i would keep searching for an M3 :thumbs: unless this 328i is completely spotless and has an OEM Msport kit then its a different discussion

It is clean. I suspect its also one owner with FSH.
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...6-328i-with-sunroof/1002450894650910175970909

I am going to see it at 15:30 as thats the soonest the seller is free.

I do not mind waiting for the M3 to come along but this just popped up.

I also found a 318is Motorsport for sale which I wanted to call for:
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...port-3-series-sedan/1002546829820910002330509

 

[SubLoaded]

Love the wheels on the 318is :cartel:

 

[LevanM]

Love the wheels on the 318is :cartel:

I also loved them, growing up I used to want one on my dads golf :roflol:

 

[Nikhil]

4 speed auto... the boxes are reliable but i hate them lol. Personally i would keep searching for an M3 :thumbs: unless this 328i is completely spotless and has an OEM Msport kit then its a different discussion

It is clean. I suspect its also one owner with FSH.
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...6-328i-with-sunroof/1002450894650910175970909

I am going to see it at 15:30 as thats the soonest the seller is free.

I do not mind waiting for the M3 to come along but this just popped up.

I also found a 318is Motorsport for sale which I wanted to call for:
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...port-3-series-sedan/1002546829820910002330509

the 328i looks cleaner than the 318i but personally for the price i would wait for an M3, all these cars are going to need some maintenance mainly suspension and a major service as a start, i would much rather do these items on an M car and have the enjoyment and power and the potential of increased value in a few years vs doing the above on a regular 3 series an not even being able to sell for the original purchase price at a later stage

 

[LevanM]

Cool, Was what I was thinking also.

Will still go and see it any ways as I setup a time with the guy and see were he is at with his price. I think its a good buy at like 45k :sorry: But at 60k its a lot for a non motorsport version.

 

[Nikhil]

Cool, Was what I was thinking also.

Will still go and see it any ways as I setup a time with the guy and see were he is at with his price. I think its a good buy at like 45k :sorry: But at 60k its a lot for a non motorsport version.

I would pay 75k for a clean 328 Msport Manual.

 

[KPM3_30]

I am not entirely sure when BMW changed over from the alloy block to cast iron blocks on the 328i, as I find a lot of conflicting information on the net (general consensus is, post 1997 - it should have the cast iron block).. Just check what block the car has, as I recall reading about Nikasil issues with the alloy blocks, caused by high sulphur content in fuel, which affected ZA.

Links: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=19936

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.phptid=66062&highlight=nikasil

 

[Nemo]

i have a 328i auto, granted my mileage is half of the car your looking at and the box has been serviced.

its not the smoothest when cold but once she gets going its such an awesome cruiser

 

[LevanM]

i have a 328i auto, granted my mileage is half of the car your looking at and the box has been serviced.

its not the smoothest when cold but once she gets going its such an awesome cruiser

Will see what records he has and what he has done.

Is the car nice to live with as a daily? I am looking to use it to work for the next year then get a weekend car.

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I am not entirely sure when BMW changed over from the alloy block to cast iron blocks on the 328i, as I find a lot of conflicting information on the net (general consensus is, post 1997 - it should have the cast iron block).. Just check what block the car has, as I recall reading about Nikasil issues with the alloy blocks, caused by high sulphur content in fuel, which affected ZA.

Links: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=19936

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.phptid=66062&highlight=nikasil

Do they give issues?

I assume this is a 1997 and registered 1998 as the beadings are not flat?

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Cool, Was what I was thinking also.

Will still go and see it any ways as I setup a time with the guy and see were he is at with his price. I think its a good buy at like 45k :sorry: But at 60k its a lot for a non motorsport version.

I would pay 75k for a clean 328 Msport Manual.

Won't be hard to make this an Msport. Some small work and origonal parts and its done.
Granted the return might be lower if the work is done right.

But 75k+ and you in M3 2Door money.

 

[Nemo]

i have a 328i auto, granted my mileage is half of the car your looking at and the box has been serviced.

its not the smoothest when cold but once she gets going its such an awesome cruiser

Will see what records he has and what he has done.

Is the car nice to live with as a daily? I am looking to use it to work for the next year then get a weekend car.

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I am not entirely sure when BMW changed over from the alloy block to cast iron blocks on the 328i, as I find a lot of conflicting information on the net (general consensus is, post 1997 - it should have the cast iron block).. Just check what block the car has, as I recall reading about Nikasil issues with the alloy blocks, caused by high sulphur content in fuel, which affected ZA.

Links: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=19936

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.phptid=66062&highlight=nikasil

Do they give issues?

I assume this is a 1997 and registered 1998 as the beadings are not flat?

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Cool, Was what I was thinking also.

Will still go and see it any ways as I setup a time with the guy and see were he is at with his price. I think its a good buy at like 45k :sorry: But at 60k its a lot for a non motorsport version.

I would pay 75k for a clean 328 Msport Manual.

Won't be hard to make this an Msport. Some small work and origonal parts and its done.
Granted the return might be lower if the work is done right.

But 75k+ and you in M3 2Door money.

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Yes sometimes I daily her, no issues whatsoever although that wasn't my intention when I bought her. Its a really solid planted car.

75K for 2 door m3 spells trouble bro. I looked at so many and I wouldn't go down that road. If your going to buy an m3, I would spend nothing less than 120k and that's still going to have some work to do.

At 75k id pony up a few more rands and make me an offer on my 328i convertible :biglol:

 

[JodyD]

4 speed auto... the boxes are reliable but i hate them lol. Personally i would keep searching for an M3 :thumbs: unless this 328i is completely spotless and has an OEM Msport kit then its a different discussion

It is clean. I suspect its also one owner with FSH.
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...6-328i-with-sunroof/1002450894650910175970909

I am going to see it at 15:30 as thats the soonest the seller is free.

I do not mind waiting for the M3 to come along but this just popped up.

I also found a 318is Motorsport for sale which I wanted to call for:
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...port-3-series-sedan/1002546829820910002330509

the 328i looks cleaner than the 318i but personally for the price i would wait for an M3, all these cars are going to need some maintenance mainly suspension and a major service as a start, i would much rather do these items on an M car and have the enjoyment and power and the potential of increased value in a few years vs doing the above on a regular 3 series an not even being able to sell for the original purchase price at a later stage

I agree :thumbs: Good Luck

 

[flintstone]

Here's a manual for R65k in PMB though:

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...-bmw-3-series-sedan/1002714162960910174128409

 

[LevanM]

i have a 328i auto, granted my mileage is half of the car your looking at and the box has been serviced.

its not the smoothest when cold but once she gets going its such an awesome cruiser

Will see what records he has and what he has done.

Is the car nice to live with as a daily? I am looking to use it to work for the next year then get a weekend car.

---

I am not entirely sure when BMW changed over from the alloy block to cast iron blocks on the 328i, as I find a lot of conflicting information on the net (general consensus is, post 1997 - it should have the cast iron block).. Just check what block the car has, as I recall reading about Nikasil issues with the alloy blocks, caused by high sulphur content in fuel, which affected ZA.

Links: https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=19936

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.phptid=66062&highlight=nikasil

Do they give issues?

I assume this is a 1997 and registered 1998 as the beadings are not flat?

---

Cool, Was what I was thinking also.

Will still go and see it any ways as I setup a time with the guy and see were he is at with his price. I think its a good buy at like 45k :sorry: But at 60k its a lot for a non motorsport version.

I would pay 75k for a clean 328 Msport Manual.

Won't be hard to make this an Msport. Some small work and origonal parts and its done.
Granted the return might be lower if the work is done right.

But 75k+ and you in M3 2Door money.

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Yes sometimes I daily her, no issues whatsoever although that wasn't my intention when I bought her. Its a really solid planted car.

75K for 2 door m3 spells trouble bro. I looked at so many and I wouldn't go down that road. If your going to buy an m3, I would spend nothing less than 120k and that's still going to have some work to do.

At 75k id pony up a few more rands and make me an offer on my 328i convertible :biglol:

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M3 that needs some work is fine. As long as it has good history.

Convertable is not for me.

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Here's a manual for R65k in PMB though:

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...-bmw-3-series-sedan/1002714162960910174128409

I have seen this, but for some reason I looked away.

Its not the colour but I guess more that badge on the grill.

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4 speed auto... the boxes are reliable but i hate them lol. Personally i would keep searching for an M3 :thumbs: unless this 328i is completely spotless and has an OEM Msport kit then its a different discussion

It is clean. I suspect its also one owner with FSH.
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...6-328i-with-sunroof/1002450894650910175970909

I am going to see it at 15:30 as thats the soonest the seller is free.

I do not mind waiting for the M3 to come along but this just popped up.

I also found a 318is Motorsport for sale which I wanted to call for:
https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-ba...port-3-series-sedan/1002546829820910002330509

the 328i looks cleaner than the 318i but personally for the price i would wait for an M3, all these cars are going to need some maintenance mainly suspension and a major service as a start, i would much rather do these items on an M car and have the enjoyment and power and the potential of increased value in a few years vs doing the above on a regular 3 series an not even being able to sell for the original purchase price at a later stage

I agree :thumbs: Good Luck

Thanks, I need lots of luck.

If I do not buy a BMW for a daily then it would be a Toyota.

 

[LenyanSH]

1995 325i stock standard for 50k

 

[Nikhil]

1995 325i stock standard for 50k

this i would buy raise: M50 Vanos

 

[LenyanSH]

1995 325i stock standard for 50k

this i would buy raise: M50 Vanos

yeh no modification its manual,

 

[LevanM]

1995 325i stock standard for 50k

Were? Did not see this online when looking.

Plan is to offer R45/50 now for the 328i :hammerhead:

 

[Captain_Stealth]

I had a 325i auto. was really kak. Rather get a manual