The Search - E36 318is

[Devi]

Hello phers,

Im currently in the search of an e36 318is. So far it has been futile! Im wondering if you have any advice on where to look for these illusive cars. I'm located in Northern Ireland if that helps.

Thanks

Edited by Devi on Friday 10th July 10:39

[Devi]

Hadnt heard of e36coupe.com, ill have a look mate thanks its a hassle really because anything larger i wont get insurance on and finding a specific car thats over 16 years old in good nick is going to be a challenge!

[Devi]

I assume you enjoy it then mitch if youve had it this long? I'm desperate to find one ^^

I know sideways, trying to hit it before they fly up in price. I'll be hit with high insurance as I'm only 20 but thats going to happen no matter what I get.. wad quoted nearly 2 grand for a 2006 116i and £2200 for an e36 318is, choices made and the search is on

[Devi]

Absolutely lovely mitch, will love to see her good as new again. Thats what im planning, run it a few years and keep her retired. Its going to be my first car, having driven my dads 1 series causing me to be addicted to BMW.

Im just concerned as finding one in decent nick is hard at the moment.. whether its rusted arches or an abused differ.

[Devi]

Yeah i know mitch, therein lies the the problem.. that one is real nice, but going to england is a bit out of reach due to work commitments

Really hoping to find one over here.. but its like a needle in a haystack, except the needle might not even exist!

Edited by Devi on Saturday 11th July 00:19

[Devi]

See that sounds awful mate but I've been told not to let a wee bit of rust put me off, as its so common. Have to keep my wits though!

I would prefer to go for a 325 or 328 although I'm 20 with no NCB and completely deadset on an E36. So the 318is is the choice due to insurance, its a shame they are so much harder to find!

[Devi]

A mate of mine is going to see a car for me today in his home town. 170k miles with 9 month MOT but the cleanest example I've seen, arches seem to be immaculate. Avus blue, full m3 rep, the elusive E36 318is!(1998)

He owns an e36 3.2 evo m3, sanotirini blue individual with cream leather. The mutts nuts. Does a lot of work on it himself so he would know what to look for. Hopefully all is well and I'll be able to put a deposit on wednesday.

The plot thickens!

Edited by Devi on Monday 13th July 07:18

Edited by Devi on Monday 13th July 07:19

[Devi]

Triple reply ^^

Plot twist: Mate says he thinks it's only worth a grand and the guys looking £1400 for it. Worn seats (not vadars on an otherwise full m3 rep) which will need replacing and a welded diff.

The search continues.