Is the E36 bmw a future classic... - Non M Model
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Look around. When did you last see a decent e36? They are either barried up or total sheds. For me, they are that useful age where they are old enough that you can work on them yourselves, and nothing is "dealer only plug in a computer", but they are modern enough to use every day.
I've got a pretty decent sub 100k 323 cab, it's not mint but it's a superb daily driver. My brother has a nice 328 sport and I just can't think of a better all round car.
TBH, I think the 328 sport is the pick of the range.
I've got a pretty decent sub 100k 323 cab, it's not mint but it's a superb daily driver. My brother has a nice 328 sport and I just can't think of a better all round car.
TBH, I think the 328 sport is the pick of the range.
NiceCupOfTea said:
Look around. When did you last see a decent e36? They are either barried up or total sheds. For me, they are that useful age where they are old enough that you can work on them yourselves, and nothing is "dealer only plug in a computer", but they are modern enough to use every day.
I've got a pretty decent sub 100k 323 cab, it's not mint but it's a superb daily driver. My brother has a nice 328 sport and I just can't think of a better all round car.
TBH, I think the 328 sport is the pick of the range.
I agree. 328s are great machines. As good as, if not better than the equivalent M3 which has never really been loved.I've got a pretty decent sub 100k 323 cab, it's not mint but it's a superb daily driver. My brother has a nice 328 sport and I just can't think of a better all round car.
TBH, I think the 328 sport is the pick of the range.
Up until January I still had a 328 sport that I had bought 9 years earlier with 66k miles on it. This year a car with the same sort of milage and condition would be worth the same.
Anything that can be going back up in value like that must surely be classic?
I put over 100k on mine a loved every one of them. It was reliable and easy to work on (on the rare occasion anything need doing).
In an age where everything is electronic, it was wonderfully analogue to drive and will only gain in popularity.
Anything that can be going back up in value like that must surely be classic?
I put over 100k on mine a loved every one of them. It was reliable and easy to work on (on the rare occasion anything need doing).
In an age where everything is electronic, it was wonderfully analogue to drive and will only gain in popularity.
Zod said:
Dannbodge said:
Zod said:
In what way are they better than an M3? I can think of one: fuel economy.
Maintenance costsMore torque low down makes it easier to drive (don't have to rev the nuts off it)
And mirrors.
Zod said:
Dannbodge said:
Zod said:
In what way are they better than an M3? I can think of one: fuel economy.
Maintenance costsMore torque low down makes it easier to drive (don't have to rev the nuts off it)
Edited by Vincefox on Thursday 27th August 20:52
NiceCupOfTea said:
They look far better, always thought the e36 m3 looks too try hard. 328iS looks great.......
Hilarious post! With the exception of different door mirrors, seats (if the M3 has "Vaders" fitted), lower front grille (mesh Vs. bars), and wheels (and to Me the 328i Sports BBS split rim alloys are much better looking than all of the E36 M3 wheels!), the 328i Sport and the M3 look identical!
4rephill said:
NiceCupOfTea said:
They look far better, always thought the e36 m3 looks too try hard. 328iS looks great.......
Hilarious post! With the exception of different door mirrors, seats (if the M3 has "Vaders" fitted), lower front grille (mesh Vs. bars), and wheels (and to Me the 328i Sports BBS split rim alloys are much better looking than all of the E36 M3 wheels!), the 328i Sport and the M3 look identical!
Zod said:
SidewaysSi said:
I agree. 328s are great machines. As good as, if not better than the equivalent M3 which has never really been loved.
In what way are they better than an M3? I can think of one: fuel economy.I value chassis ability and balance over pure straight line performance so it's an easy decision for me. Furthermore, at current prices, there's little argument which is the more appealing car.
As an aside I can't remember ever seeing a road test from a performance orientated mag/journo really raving about the E36 M3. It's more M330/M330 CSI IMO. A more hardcore coupe of the same era e.g. Integra DC2 is infinitely more exciting to drive than an M3.
SidewaysSi said:
Finer steering and more exploitable balance on the road. With a engine slight tweak, not much in it performance wise. And they are a fair bit lighter too which for me makes a big difference. A 328 running 15" wheels is probably the finer driver's car.
I value chassis ability and balance over pure straight line performance so it's an easy decision for me. Furthermore, at current prices, there's little argument which is the more appealing car.
As an aside I can't remember ever seeing a road test from a performance orientated mag/journo really raving about the E36 M3. It's more M330/M330 CSI IMO. A more hardcore coupe of the same era e.g. Integra DC2 is infinitely more exciting to drive than an M3.
Dc2 is fwd though. Nothing wrong with that, but an awkward comparison.I value chassis ability and balance over pure straight line performance so it's an easy decision for me. Furthermore, at current prices, there's little argument which is the more appealing car.
As an aside I can't remember ever seeing a road test from a performance orientated mag/journo really raving about the E36 M3. It's more M330/M330 CSI IMO. A more hardcore coupe of the same era e.g. Integra DC2 is infinitely more exciting to drive than an M3.
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