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E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:21 pm
by stuturners
As in the title just bought a 316i, e36, full m3 replica for £750. Came in as part ex at my mates garage and i couldnt help myself. Not a bad replica actually just a pity about the 1.6 engine. Never had an e36 before, is there anything to watch out for etc?
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:24 pm
by godinman
Pics required.
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:30 pm
by stuturners
ok, picking it up tomorrow, will post some pics then.........if im not too embarrassed!
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:25 pm
by Blitz
Watch out for old people with zimmer frames overtaking you.
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:06 pm
by rp2
Blitz wrote:Watch out for old people with zimmer frames overtaking you.
maybe M20 conversion
lol
joking aside i think the E36 are nice cars! when insde they still feel reasonably modern and for the price you paid you can just throw it away if it goes wrong big style! the M3 rep bit aint my bag but im sure you will enjoy it!
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:14 pm
by Andy325i
What color is it?
Fit a non standard engine FTW
V8 Power?
They rust well. Get it waxoiled!
Andy
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:40 pm
by stuturners
Its a black 2 door on an s reg, struggling with pics though as my camera is on the blink (typical). Just did 300 miles in it today with no problems so cant grumble.
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:47 pm
by darkchild
M43 engines like to do their head gasket around 100K.
Re: E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:49 pm
by darkchild
Blitz wrote:Watch out for old people with zimmer frames overtaking you.
Manuals aren't too bad - decent low down torque and an easy 35mpg+. A good M43 318i is the best budget BMW you can buy IMO.