Is this E36 good value? Any help would be good!

[wayzy_671]

I'm looking to buy a little run around and was wondering if a particular car I am looking at sounds like a fair price?

I posted a similar type post in the Ferrari section (I was asking what my 360 was worth and the post disappeared, no emails, nothing. So I'm thinking I maybe broke some posting rules, so this time I will do it a bit differently)

Anyway., the car I am looking at is a E36 328i Sport, 95 on a N plate with 155k on the clock. It doesn't have all the history, but a good enough amount. It is blue with grey leather and overall the car looks immaculate. The dealer is asking £2800, is that a fair price?

Spec as follows:
Cd player
Leather
M3 alloys
Rear spolier

Thank you.

[cushT]

Sounds rather expensive to me. I would value it around £1700 to £2200 if its imaculate.
High miles & not full history is a no no unless you know what to look for in a car.
I bought my 98 sport with one owner, 120k & full history for £2200. About right i think.
It doesnt mean it is a bad car though, 155k is really not a problem if it has been taken care of.

A sport of that year is pre facelift, ie different grills & side repeaters. The spec you list is all standard stuff with a sport except the wheels. If you take the plunge check it has not got
the old nikasil engine still, most of these have been replaced under warantee but a few slipped through.

Edited by cushT on Saturday 16th May 09:58

[Steve081974]

Agree with the previous reply - 14 years old, 155k, incomplete history - that's a gamble there's no need to take. To be honest I'd not part with more than half the asking price for that - there will be better historied, lower mileage cars for less I'm sure. Keep looking!

[Sir_Dave]

At that age it will have the Nikasil engine (unless its been replaced) which is a time bomb, incomplete history and a hilarious price tag !!!

I just paid £1800 for an immaculate '98 sport with 125k and full history. So that one sounds like a terrible buy tbh.

[b4bby]

To expensive im afraid m8.

Just recently sold mine which had just turned 79 thousand miles for less.

[M5Dave]

Sir_Dave said:

At that age it will have the Nikasil engine (unless its been replaced) which is a time bomb, incomplete history and a hilarious price tag !!!

I just paid £1800 for an immaculate '98 sport with 125k and full history. So that one sounds like a terrible buy tbh.

Is a Nikasil engine really such a time bomb?

I'd have thought that if it's still running after 14 years and with 155k on it, then it will keep running, especially since the high sulphur petrol which caused the problems was phased out a number of years ago.

Edited by M5Dave on Sunday 17th May 12:43

[cushT]

M5Dave said:

Sir_Dave said:

At that age it will have the Nikasil engine (unless its been replaced) which is a time bomb, incomplete history and a hilarious price tag !!!

I just paid £1800 for an immaculate '98 sport with 125k and full history. So that one sounds like a terrible buy tbh.

Is a Nikasil engine really such a time bomb?

I'd have thought that if it's still running after 14 years and with 155k on it, then it will keep running, especially since the high sulphur petrol which caused the problems was phased out a number of years ago.

Edited by M5Dave on Sunday 17th May 12:43

You are probably right. But i would look for a car with a replacement, just to be on the safe side.
They can go at anytime, any miles.

[dan101smith]

Knock a grand off and it'd be the right price.

[wayzy_671]

Ok cheers guys. I think I'll keep looking.

[junglie]

I bought a 328i SE saloon with 115k, climate with cloth interior. It had one prior owner, has a FSH througha BMW Main Dealer and, although an early 1998 car, had the block replaced in 1998 so no Nikasil issues - it is as near as damn it perfect inside and out and I paid £1400 for it. It is going brilliantly and I would happily have another.

[fastka]

i paid £1400 for a '97 100k miles silver coupe, some history, black leather, climate and hartge alloys

keep looking chap, there are good'uns out there

[Detail Ecosse]

Seems steep to me i paid £3500 for my 98 328i sport withich only has 51000 miles with full documented bmw history and only two owners.

Edited by Detail Ecosse on Sunday 24th May 16:40

[CommanderJameson]

30 seconds on AutoTrader revealed this.

In short, OP, you can do a lot better for the money. Don't settle for anything other than a pristine car with full service history - because they're out there for less than your budget.

[Frik]

Given that you could probably get an M3 of similar vintage and mileage for the same price: Yes, it's too expensive.

[mikeyr]

I just bought a 97 328i SE saloon with a few choice Schnitzer bits fitted thats done 118,000 for £2100. I think that was top end price for such a car really but nice cars to drive.

History, fitted with leather, 6 CD, alarm, new MOT and 6 months tax.

Edited by mikeyr on Sunday 24th May 21:42

[TPB1]

Seems overpriced..

I bought a 97 328i se, fsh, leather, etc etc decent condition with 117k for £900 and that was in 07..

[Detail Ecosse]

All these fantastic bargains but no pics

[fastka]

ok, here's mine!