Whats the advise on buying a e36 as a daily drive.
Where do they rust most commonly?
Any pointers would be fantastic.
im looking at a 323i 2495cc coupe.
E36 buyers guide
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Sanchez
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e36 buying advice well here goes
dont buy one
dont buy one
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B7
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I've had a couple and I would never say don't buy one. The e30 is geting f*cking old now and although a great car (and I still love my cab), the e36 does feel more modern and usable every day. Better economy is the main point.
Buying guide. If you thought e30 arches disappeared quick, take a look at a lot of aging e36's. The can rot quite badly. Find a clean one though and regular cleaning and waxoil they can last. Rear springs can break and suspension can (as the e30) get very tired. Its all easy replacable though, more so than the e30 in a lot of cases. Look for a bit of history (full if your spending your life savings) and they are very reliable.
The main thing is though, I spend a lot iof time in the breakers and they are currently FULL of 36's. E30's are getting very thin on the ground down there now whereby in my local breakers, they have about 9 or 10 36's. Parts are alsop very available via GSF anf ECP so they needn't break the bank. add all this to the fact that they are now going for peanuts (I bought a 94 M 318 SE last year for 75 quid!) and they actually make a lot of sense.
Buying guide. If you thought e30 arches disappeared quick, take a look at a lot of aging e36's. The can rot quite badly. Find a clean one though and regular cleaning and waxoil they can last. Rear springs can break and suspension can (as the e30) get very tired. Its all easy replacable though, more so than the e30 in a lot of cases. Look for a bit of history (full if your spending your life savings) and they are very reliable.
The main thing is though, I spend a lot iof time in the breakers and they are currently FULL of 36's. E30's are getting very thin on the ground down there now whereby in my local breakers, they have about 9 or 10 36's. Parts are alsop very available via GSF anf ECP so they needn't break the bank. add all this to the fact that they are now going for peanuts (I bought a 94 M 318 SE last year for 75 quid!) and they actually make a lot of sense.
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Sanchez
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sounds interesting.B7 wrote:I've had a couple and I would never say don't buy one. The e30 is geting f*cking old now and although a great car (and I still love my cab), the e36 does feel more modern and usable every day. Better economy is the main point.
Buying guide. If you thought e30 arches disappeared quick, take a look at a lot of aging e36's. The can rot quite badly. Find a clean one though and regular cleaning and waxoil they can last. Rear springs can break and suspension can (as the e30) get very tired. Its all easy replacable though, more so than the e30 in a lot of cases. Look for a bit of history (full if your spending your life savings) and they are very reliable.
The main thing is though, I spend a lot iof time in the breakers and they are currently FULL of 36's. E30's are getting very thin on the ground down there now whereby in my local breakers, they have about 9 or 10 36's. Parts are alsop very available via GSF anf ECP so they needn't break the bank. add all this to the fact that they are now going for peanuts (I bought a 94 M 318 SE last year for 75 quid!) and they actually make a lot of sense.
PS have you seen my Dad in his red E30 convertable? (lives in Mestham)
i wana keep my 'is' foreva anyway so thought buying a 36 would help the mileage (only 96k) stay down but still get to drive a good piece of engerneering.