E36, 316i, m3 replica...am i mad?

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stuturners
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:21 pm

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?
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:24 pm

Pics required.
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:30 pm

ok, picking it up tomorrow, will post some pics then.........if im not too embarrassed!
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:25 pm

Watch out for old people with zimmer frames overtaking you. winkeye
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:06 pm

Blitz wrote:Watch out for old people with zimmer frames overtaking you. winkeye
maybe M20 conversion :P 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!
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Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:14 pm

What color is it?

Fit a non standard engine FTW :)

V8 Power? :)

They rust well. Get it waxoiled!

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Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:40 pm

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.
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:47 pm

M43 engines like to do their head gasket around 100K.
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Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:49 pm

Blitz wrote:Watch out for old people with zimmer frames overtaking you. winkeye
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.
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