Nirvash - E36 328i Auto '98 - Boston Green

[nirvash]

Hi,

I've been wanting a "toy" for a long time now, something fun to drive enthausiaticaly. After a few test drives and viewings of various different cars within my budget (not all BMW), this one stood out well above the rest.

E36 328i
1998 model
Auto with sport mode
Cream leather interior
Boston Green metallic paint
229000kms

I love the green/cream combo. Had a 330i in the same combo that I really miss, so this is slightly nostalgic. I must say the e36 auto box is better then I thought it would be, especially sport mode, it also has the snow/slippery condition setting. I have thought about a manual conversion, but I am not sure and this wouldn't be anytime soon. The car is 100% stock except for the e90 wheels. Good overall condition , engine sounds amazing and pulls nicely, suspension feels pretty good and is fun to drive, I just don't like the 205 run flats the previous owner put on.....on a side note the seats are in really good condition. Very happy with the car. I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with it.

Some ideas for the future may be:

-nice wheels/tyres
- Koni/H&R combo
-refresh suspension
-upgrade brakes (either good disks, pads, SS hoses, or bigger from another car)
-Sway bars
-M3 Diff
-K&N drop in filter
-M3 headers and exhaust (of custom exhaust)
-black seats
-manual conversion (maybe)
-maybe Stroker

How do these autos hold up on track days?

Thanks

 

[yush1]

Congrats. Looks neat for its age. :thumbs:

 

[Slant]

Hi, the car really looks good for it’s age. I also had an e36 and never had issues.

 

[444YYY]

Car looks great!
Don’t change too much. These are becoming rare!

 

[SubLoaded]

Seems to be in good condition. Keep it stock :hammerhead:

 

[nirvash]

Seems to be in good condition. Keep it stock :hammerhead:
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Thanks all.
The reason I bought the car was to have something fun to drive on weekends, hence the idea of maybe changing a couple things.

But the idea of keeping it a good original car is also there.

I think if you do struts and springs/wheels/breather mods, it is still very close to original and easily reversable.

Regarding the auto boxes, I know these generally have a lifetime up until 150-200k kms. But aside from that lifespan, how is the general reliabiliy? And let's say I drive in sport mode a lot, how does that effect the box?

 

[Nürburgring'R_ZA]

Hi,

I've been wanting a "toy" for a long time now, something fun to drive enthausiaticaly. After a few test drives and viewings of various different cars within my budget (not all BMW), this one stood out well above the rest.

E36 328i
1998 model
Auto with sport mode
Cream leather interior
Boston Green metallic paint
229000kms

I love the green/cream combo. Had a 330i in the same combo that I really miss, so this is slightly nostalgic. I must say the e36 auto box is better then I thought it would be, especially sport mode, it also has the snow/slippery condition setting. I have thought about a manual conversion, but I am not sure and this wouldn't be anytime soon. The car is 100% stock except for the e90 wheels. Good overall condition , engine sounds amazing and pulls nicely, suspension feels pretty good and is fun to drive, I just don't like the 205 run flats the previous owner put on.....on a side note the seats are in really good condition. Very happy with the car. I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with it.

Some ideas for the future may be:

-nice wheels/tyres
- Koni/H&R combo
-refresh suspension
-upgrade brakes (either good disks, pads, SS hoses, or bigger from another car)
-Sway bars
-M3 Diff
-K&N drop in filter
-M3 headers and exhaust (of custom exhaust)
-black seats
-manual conversion (maybe)
-maybe Stroker

How do these autos hold up on track days?

Thanks

HI. Check my thread out, as you might get some ideas and information too. Beautiful car by the way.

 

[nirvash]

Also got some goodies btw
The plan is to first get The maintenance sorted:

So I have:

Plugs
Oil
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Engine flush

Getting k&n drop in next week

Then to follow:

Brakes

Cooling system

Tyres

Suspension refresh

Over time though as budget allows

 

[MR_Y]

This car looks beautiful.
Boston green was my favourite colour for the E36 and the beige leather works well with it.
I would not molest the car with too many mods.
It just looks so pristine and will be worth a lot to classic car buyers in the future.
I would suggest changing the rims to E36 spec.

 

[nirvash]

Some Sunday after Cruze photos
Very fun car to drive
Impressed

 

[Zach]

I like the new ride, had a silver 98 328i auto as my first BMW. Still miss that car.

How many months until it's for sale?:smilebounce:

Do coil overs, OEM wheels and a M3 bumper before you do.

 

[Nürburgring'R_ZA]

Hi,

I've been wanting a "toy" for a long time now, something fun to drive enthausiaticaly. After a few test drives and viewings of various different cars within my budget (not all BMW), this one stood out well above the rest.

E36 328i
1998 model
Auto with sport mode
Cream leather interior
Boston Green metallic paint
229000kms

I love the green/cream combo. Had a 330i in the same combo that I really miss, so this is slightly nostalgic. I must say the e36 auto box is better then I thought it would be, especially sport mode, it also has the snow/slippery condition setting. I have thought about a manual conversion, but I am not sure and this wouldn't be anytime soon. The car is 100% stock except for the e90 wheels. Good overall condition , engine sounds amazing and pulls nicely, suspension feels pretty good and is fun to drive, I just don't like the 205 run flats the previous owner put on.....on a side note the seats are in really good condition. Very happy with the car. I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with it.

Some ideas for the future may be:

-nice wheels/tyres
- Koni/H&R combo
-refresh suspension
-upgrade brakes (either good disks, pads, SS hoses, or bigger from another car)
-Sway bars
-M3 Diff
-K&N drop in filter
-M3 headers and exhaust (of custom exhaust)
-black seats
-manual conversion (maybe)
-maybe Stroker

How do these autos hold up on track days?

Thanks

HI. Check my thread out, as you might get some ideas and information too. Beautiful car by the way.

JOM Blueline coilies not an option instead of the drop kit? Would be interested if anyone had tried that.

 

[nirvash]

@zach
Hopefully many many months until it's for sale

@jm52

You can't even compare the koni h&r to Jom
They will be light years better
I think it will be best bang for buck compared to more expensive coilovers

 

[Solo Man]

Very nice car. Congratulations! Did you sell the E34 530i?

 

[zabbo]

Congratulations.
She looks very good for her age ... I am also looking forward to the for sale thread :fencelook:

 

[nirvash]

Very nice car. Congratulations! Did you sell the E34 530i?

Thanks!

Yes sold it off the forum

 

[cato3]

congrats on your new ride , hope the new owner of the e34 enjoys it , had very good driving experiences in that car.

 

[nirvash]

congrats on your new ride , hope the new owner of the e34 enjoys it , had very good driving experiences in that car.

Thanks!
I'm sure he will, he seemed very happy to take the car, and was quite a Bmw enthausiast

 

[nirvash]

Liqui Moly oil
New Mann oil filter
Engine flush with LIqui Moly flush
New Bosch spark plugs
K&N drop in filter

Still need to do fuel filter

 

[444YYY]

Don’t forget the Cabin filter.