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I recently sold my FTO and picked up a mark 1 mx-5, then two days later found out my gf is pregnant
ssssoooo, unfortunately the mazda has to go for a more sensible car especially as my gf does not drive.
I used to have an E36 325i coupe which I loved so am thinking of returning to the bmw fold, more to the point the E36 range and a saloon. Now, I would love an M3 or 328i sport but my sensible head is thinking about the diesels, 318/325??? I think?
What are these models like, performance/economy wise? any major problems to worry about specific to these models??? Or should I just try and get another 325i or 328i......decisions decisions......
ssssoooo, unfortunately the mazda has to go for a more sensible car especially as my gf does not drive.I used to have an E36 325i coupe which I loved so am thinking of returning to the bmw fold, more to the point the E36 range and a saloon. Now, I would love an M3 or 328i sport but my sensible head is thinking about the diesels, 318/325??? I think?
What are these models like, performance/economy wise? any major problems to worry about specific to these models??? Or should I just try and get another 325i or 328i......decisions decisions......
swansea v6 said:
To be fair I would prefer a coupe again rather than saloon. Anyone know how easy it is to manoeuvre a small child and associated gubbins with only the two doors??
no children, food or anything with even the vaguest chance of ballsing up the interior is allowed anywhere near my car.swansea v6 said:
To be fair I would prefer a coupe again rather than saloon. Anyone know how easy it is to manoeuvre a small child and associated gubbins with only the two doors??
Far too much of a ballache to do on a regular basis and if it's your only car, it's certainly something I couldn't be Arsed with. The E36 Saloon/Tourer is a better choice, in my opinion y282 said:
the estate aka touring is a great car actually. drives very well.
I just bought a 1998 323 sport touring for Mrs to cart around the nipper. It's the perfect carriage for the job although if I could change anything it would the autobox which does nothing for economy but, car has just 27000 miles on the clock and drives like ne. So it's a very minor niggle for such a cheap vehicle! Tourings can loom awesome with a couple of small mods too
328 is an excellent engine. not a deal breaker, but try to avoid a nikasil engine if you can. (do a google search, there's an easy visual check you can do). the 325 and 328 have very similar bhp, but 328 has more torque and a couple of scrap yard scavenges will unlock significant power gains.
So we used to have a E36 Touring as our main car for a while and can only praise it highly. The car was comfortable (full leather) torquey (2.8) and very versatile. All in all highly recommended. Only niggle was the standard BMW alarm, which is crap.
I currently have a E36 Coupe and while my wife E39 5er was having its ZF box rebuilt we used the coupe as our sole car. We have two boys aged 2 and 1 and to be honest it was a bit of a squeeze and a pain. Not too bad but noticeably uncomfortable putting the kids in the back. The coupe wouldn't be my first choice at all.
Go for a Touring and thank yourself for it.
I currently have a E36 Coupe and while my wife E39 5er was having its ZF box rebuilt we used the coupe as our sole car. We have two boys aged 2 and 1 and to be honest it was a bit of a squeeze and a pain. Not too bad but noticeably uncomfortable putting the kids in the back. The coupe wouldn't be my first choice at all.
Go for a Touring and thank yourself for it.
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