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155k on my 316i. Still on the original clutch. My first car was a Fiat Uno that managed 140k but had to scrap it because of the rust.

I would say the e36 appeals more to the chav market, especially around where I live.

Sounds like you have a worn cam shaft.

I was giving one away for free on here and no one wanted it so probably not worth much!

For me it's when driving up and down the motorway and you pass new cars broken down on the side off the road. The reliability just seems great and after every long journey it just gives me more and more confidence in it as it's never broken down.

Mines on 149k and it seems fine. Pulls away well, doesn't use oil or water and is not tapperty! I plan to keep mine and get it over 200k or untill it goes bang!

I don't know what garage you use but it shouldn't be Ã‚£200. I paid Ã‚£75 for mine to be changed on my M40 at one of those shitty Autofit centres.

I wouldn't worry about it. My 316i has always done that too. The fuel gauge always seems to go down a lot quicker between between the half mark and the quarter mark. I haven't a clue why but I know the car is fine as it alway does around 330 miles (give or take) to a full tank and I've owned it four...

Turn your stereo up louder!!

zaust, I've sent you pm

This got asked last year by someone else however no one answered but I'll ask it again. Does anybody know of a bike rack that will fit on the back of an e30 rather than the bike racks which go on the roof? Halfords seem to be clueless. Thanks

This happened to mine. Couldn't work it out and was nearly about to get shot of the car. Took it to a garage who presurised the system and steam poured out of a split hose at the back of the engine that I presume goes into the heater matrix. Cost me next to nothing

It may be only a 316 and an old car but I bet it'll be pretty pricey to insure for a 17 year old. Insurance group isn't that low compared to other decent cars on the market

you get a build up of pink or blue coloured dry powdery gunk around the seals (dependant on the colour of your anti freeze)and water leaks if you change the matrix the only way it will come out is by moving the servo/master cylinder bolts all the glove box bits and the 2 pipes are a pig (hard to ge...

can i ask how you know, because i think mine maybe. drivers footwell is wet and did the floor lining because i thought there was a hole but it wasn't that bad. thinking of other options now .. It was using water but couldn't work out where from so I took it to a garage who had a look and said that ...

My heater matrix is leaking. I can't really afford to take it to a garage just before christmas and may have a go at replacing it myself. I've sourced a cheap working 2nd hand one from Emrays in Norfolk. How difficult/fiddly is it to do and any hints or tips?

Thanks

Seems to be no plumes of white smoke which i suppose is a good sign. Will check plugs and have a good look in the day tomorrow. Thanks for the reply Brian

My 316i is using lots of water. Put in about 1.5 litres two days ago and today needed topping up again with around 1.5 litres (ish) of water. No signs of water in the oil and doesn't seem to be leaking water. It had a new water pump around the 100k mile mark and 25k miles ago it had a new radiator. ...

I sure the 6 button obc def came on lux models as did rear headrests, fogs and lip spoiler on the boot. Also with 14" BBS, electric windows, sunroof and the seats have a distinct pattern. Came with the same 3 spoke leather steering wheel like the se model.

I up graded from 6 button computer to a 13 button computer and left the orginal temp sensor from the 6 button in and it doesn't work. Gives a constant read out of 169F all the time!

Recieved goods quickly and well packed, great communication. A honest bloke all round. Many thanks

Every now and again my fuel ecomony gauge below the rev counter stops working whist driving. Sometimes (not always) when it stops working the engine seems to momentarilly cut out for a second. This isn't a major issue but it does affect the read out on the computer for mpg. Any ideas what it could b...

Personally I'm not overly bothered about 0-60 times but I'm sure in the BMW handbook it quotes 0-60 at around the 12 second mark not the 10.1 as in the magazine acticle above. I suppose it goes to show that every ones opinon is different!!

As a 316i owner I agree with mRLEE30. Spend your cash on making it look smart but subtle especially if the body work is in mint condition. Just keep it well serviced and it'll be fine. Mines now touching 150k and still pulls strong. They are pretty slow but who cares, at the end of the day it's stil...

Brought some seats and lip spoiler of Huge which I am pleased with. A genuine and friendly bloke. Has a 318is that he is breaking that could make a nice project for someone

thanks for the reply. Maybe its bust. I'll just get another one then

Fitted a OBC today and it all works fine apart from the outside temp reading. I used to have the 6 button computer in my car so I left in the original temp sensor and wires and just connected it to the new wiring loom. Now the computer says that the outside temp is 75.5 C! I know its connected as wh...

I put an ad in the wanted section prior to posting here! Cheers all for the info

Cheers for the offer. So what does the control module actually do then? On the article on 'retro fitting an on board computer' essential item list it says you need the relay control module. It'll be handy if I didn't need it as as nickso pointed out, its a nightmare trying to find the bits.

I have been given a obc but require the loom and relay module (if anyone has these bits for sale?). My car already has the 6 button computer thing installed as standard. Can I use the relay module and temp sensor from the 6 button computer?

I've had my 316i just short of 115 mph in the past. It could be the cam on its way out if your car also suffers from some of these symptoms mentioned in this link :-http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/d ... Section=08

I've got a 1991 316i lux and its a great little car even if its really slow!! Owned it now for 3 years and driven 50000miles in it. It's never broke or let me down dispite now having the usual suspect shagged cam wear rattle. It's now on 140630 miles and last week pasted its mot without anything nee...

Still worth a look I suppose.

Had a look at GSF car parts and they quote Ã‚£29 + vat, so could be quite pricey for 6!

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