Talk to me about E36's...

LPM320

///Member
9.5l/100km combined (60% highway and 30% town) - 1998 328i e36.

Almost identical fuel consumption to the e46 320i (2.2l) I had previously.
 

Major

Active member
LPM320 said:
9.5l/100km combined (60% highway and 30% town) - 1998 328i e36.

Almost identical fuel consumption to the e46 320i (2.2l) I had previously.

Damnit! Must be those mirrors :)
 

Gordvisr

Well-known member
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...excellent-condition/1001250758870910352836509


http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...bmw-328i-individual/1001249962990910171256609


http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak.../bmw-e36-328i-coupe/1001247067160910048385709


http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...-18-rims-full-house/1001240738800910389528709


All of them out of your bracket but that red one is a real looker , and the last one which is a silver one also look decent.


hope you do find one , the car over all is really nice and does not cost an arm or a leg to maintain or drive. i have mine ( 1995 328i ) since May last year had three long trips allready with it two to Natal and one to Hartswater, no issues between 8 - 10l / 100 km average. If really heavy it will go up to 12l/100km.

So far it needed fuel and oil.
 

ballisticz466

///Member
Take Gizmo up on his offer. Two heads are better than one, or should I say his eyes and knowledge.

As for my choice, currently driving a 92 model 325i auto with 189k on the clock. It's my daily driver, used mostly in peak traffic, I must admit, she is sort of heavyish in peak traffic. Open rd is another story, doing 120kmh uses less juice than in heavy traffic. I would love a manual version, but getting one in the same condition as mine is gonna be tough. Deur sy naat getrek al!

Kickdown on a auto is moer awesome man, put ur foor flat down, split second pause en jy is weg!

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have had no issues with her at all, "touch wood"

Good luck with your searching, I hope the one you get brings you loads of joy and hassle free driving for many years to come.

So maak kla so you can go with us on the next meet and greet!
 

KrS24

///Member
Aaahhhh my car just started over heating!!! Water is good. Topped up oil just to be safe. Same prob. The car is in Randburg. Anybody know any good mechanics near Linden?
 

QikNish

Well-known member
Arbee@TheFanatics said:
When looking to buy, what do i need to check? Apart from the usual, accident damage and service history etc.

Therafter, which do i stay away from? 316, 318, 320, 323, 325, 328?

Auto or Manual?

Hows maitenance on them after 200 000km?

What sort of common issues should i brace myself for and are they costly?

Bear in mind, it will be a daily driven car. What consumption do i expect travelling via stop/go traffic and suburbs with speed bumps etc for 26km per day.

TIA

I'd go for an automatic 328i or 325i Convertible in white. Classic good looks. Besides accident damage - check for good service history. My first car was a 1993 325i Auto E36 - i did 330,000km in it and all i changed was control arm bushes. (Apart from 2x a year oil services and regular check ups).
 

Arbee

Honorary ///Member
Thank you Gizmo for taking the time out your weekend to accompany me today to see the 2 E36 328i's.

Thankfully, Gizmo saw a lot more than i could and advised to stay away from both these cars. The second one we didnt even go further than asking the owner a couple questions. Yet on the phone the only thing wrong was "the drivers seat". The car had no powersteering or aircon. And and and...

The search continues!
 

Gizmo

Banned
No problem Arbee, the first was immaculate in comparison to the second. Hopefully the 318is is a good one as I will be happy to see you still driving a bmw...No fanatic should have to settle for a vw as a daily driver...:tiptoe:
 

Arbee

Honorary ///Member
I have found it... Just to do a few checks but it looks promising


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