Help, My brain is burning [e36/e46]

[gconry18]

i bought my e36 328i at k270 for 40k

after remap, exhaust and m50 swap im getting 8.4l per 100....and i drive with a heavy foot everyday from pta to jhb. sitting on about 314,000 now.

Its a great car, I must say. And the engine has proven to be solid even after heavy milleage. The things that bug me about it is the constant issues every e36 goes through....i.e. windows, brake light failures etc...

I was also considering upgrading to the e46 330i within a year.

Glad I found this post tho

might just stick with my car for a bit longer.

Your car is absolutely gorgeous. What is the color?

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I would prefer a 98 or 99 model with ACS. The ACS can be deleted but I like to have it there just incase.

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So guys, honestly. What mileage range should I consider?

I am basically decided on an e36 as it suits my lifestyle and packet better.

 

[zabbo]

Just be patient and you can get mine in 6 - 12 months :=):

 

[freerider]

Just be patient and you can get mine in 6 - 12 months :=):

After spending all that money on awesome upgrades, you are going to get rid of barney?

 

[gconry18]

Just be patient and you can get mine in 6 - 12 months :=):

What price would you want for it more or less?

 

[Raybimmer]

@Gconry IMHO putting in manual box would be say R7000 or so . You won't get your money back . My 325i has a 3.46 diff and my 328i has standard 2.93 diff . The 325i runs to red line in 5th , .but gets about 450 km per tank , 328i gets over 500 . Running costs similar .
328i has 270000 on clock , 325i has 415000 but uses a pint of oil every third tank - more if gearing down a lot - valve stem seals need replacing .
You know your car , the 328i with M50 inlet , branches ,free flow and chip/remap will make you smile , I do not have ASC - can see result in rear view mirror sometimes ( need to replace centre prop bearing soon !! ) .
Good luck

 

[gconry18]

Thanks. I appreciate the write up. What do you mean by "I do not have ASC - can see result in rear view mirror sometimes"

Hopefully on the breakfast run I can test a stock 328i and if zabbo is there I would like to try his as well.

 

[andrewbuch]

. What do you mean by "I do not have ASC - can see result in rear view mirror sometimes"

I am guessing he means the black tire tracks he leaves behind

 

[Dogland]

E36 was a legend of a car. Even the 316i is super fun to drive.