Bought myself an E36 328i

[SidewaysSi]

Bought my first BMW, an E36 328i Coupe - more of a write up in "Reader's Cars":

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

It's going to be fun!

[SidewaysSi]

No chance of that. It does need a few modifications to sharpen it up but it won't be bastardised! The aim is to keep it looking as is but to convert it to my perfect everyday practical roadcar

[SidewaysSi]

Thanks all-it is in great condition with barely a mark on it. I will be sure to keep it on the same condition as it is-will be fully waxolyed very soon.

It is soggy though-18 year old suspension means it doesn't quite handle as it should. Let's see what I can do...

[SidewaysSi]

Thanks all - I am not bothered about future values etc. as often running costs are far more than any appreciation (something most people don't want to factor in).

I am looking to just create my perfect long term everyday road car out of it (maybe 10 years plus) - something sharp, light, agile, feelsome and with a penchant for oversteer...This will not be the fastest car on the block but hopefully just a sweet handling and great fun old BMW that can also carry the family when needed.

I don't want to make it overtly stiff and want to keep it standard looking (so no stripped out interiors etc.) but it sorely needs more focus - my old Integra R was a much more exciting drive and I want to gain some of that spark with this.

I appreciate a near 1400Kg car will never be as fun as a lightweight but let's see what can be done...

Edited by SidewaysSi on Monday 25th May 20:33

[SidewaysSi]

S26VE P said:

Must have been a weekend for it, 328i convertible purchased yesterday, 61k miles all for a massive £1300. hopefully a bargain.

That is very cheap, good buy-mine was certainly more than that!

[SidewaysSi]

s m said:

I had the less sought after saloon - only cost a couple of grand- ran it for 7 years and nearly 100k miles ( starting at 130k )



Went all over Europe in it on hols and it was fun to drive plus pretty economical



Had a 2.93 (then a 3.07) LSD, Z3 rack, Eibach adj ARBS, Xbrace, Bilsteins, RTAB limiters, Z3 rear and M3 front strut reinforcers

Like all the E36/E46 saloons I've had, had the folding rear seats which can be handy for carrying wheels, extra stuff

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As 4rephill says, these are (or were ) so cheap for an affordable rwd, DIY-able car - taken over for me from the old Mk2 Escort/Hipo 4 cyl or V6 Sierras
Aircon, heated seats, sunroof, leather...all thrown in for minimal outlay

Good luck with your new car

Looks a lovely car with some good mods. What did you think of the Z3 rack? I want to increase my ateering feel and precision as much as possible so was thinking this rack and a smaller steering wheel-thinking an older original BMW wheel rather than an aftermarket one as I would rather it looked OEM. I really don't like the mass of the airbag at the moment-it robs the steering of some sharpness.