Think I've decided

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:40 pm

So I've followed advice and left the E34, and now I'm looking at this if it's stays cheap enough...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330884069932? ... 1423.l2649

It's got it's niggles, but I think a techno violet tourer is pretty cool for a temporary dad wagon

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:36 pm

Looks a bit council but the E36 323i is a nice car for not a lot of money.

Having said that I have had a coupe version and sold it because I was getting 320-350 miles to an £85-£90 tank.... I can get 600 miles from my shitren Xantia HDi for the same spend. It's a no brainer sadly.

We were filling the E36 fortnightly and the Citroen is monthly so I literally save £90 a month on fuel alone.

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:45 pm

auto

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:53 pm

Fuel isn't a huge issue, I'm currently getting 200 miles or so to a £60-65 fill.

Magpie I want an auto to be honest, I spend all my time in stop start traffic, so it's just a lot less effort

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:58 pm

Liking that colour alot, but the pillar doesn't look healthy.

Dips has modded some awesome e36 estates

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:01 pm

Nice spec car BUT the gearbox will die on you and cost a monkey to sort, at best

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:02 pm

kangman wrote:Liking that colour alot, but the pillar doesn't look healthy.

Dips has modded some awesome e36 estates

Yeah think I'll get the old man to do a repair on that.

I won't be modding it, much. I want 17" M3 wheels and possibly an M50 inlet if I get it, and that will be about it, all pennies will be put into the E30, and saving up for my friend's A4 Avant

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:10 pm

diable wrote:
Chris_B86 wrote:
Yeah think I'll get the old man to do a repair on that.

I won't be modding it, much. I want 17" M3 wheels
I have some reps at home going cheap if you are interested.

If I win the auction I'll give you a shout. Are the the 5 spoke Evo type, or the sunflowers?

Pete, I do have my doubts about the gearbox, but if the car comes cheap enough it's a risk I'm half willing to take

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:37 pm

diable wrote:Evo type believe I also have an original which I used as a spare.

Cool, are they staggered? And do they have tyres. Let me know a price

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:09 pm

The 323 will deeply disappoint especially in Auto form. It has half leather, issues and a reserve to chase.

The only thing it has going for it is the colour.

I'd be withdrawing the bid and looking at 328's instead..

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:22 pm

B7 wrote:The 323 will deeply disappoint especially in Auto form. It has half leather, issues and a reserve to chase.

The only thing it has going for it is the colour.

I'd be withdrawing the bid and looking at 328's instead..

I have no desire for it to 'excite' me, I'm lucky if I crack 40mph on my daily commute, and when I'm not commuting, my passengers are a pregnant woman and a 6 year old. I just want a touch of comforts and some lazy driving.

As for the reserve, if it's too high, I won't be buying it.

I will have my E30 sorted soon for when I want to play.

Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:08 pm

What's your budget Capri rob has a nice 330 for sale

Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:44 am

I can't get an e46 yet as my insurance is a classic policy and they're too new. Surprised they'll cover this to be honest

Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:12 pm

Chris_B86 wrote:I can't get an e46 yet as my insurance is a classic policy and they're too new. Surprised they'll cover this to be honest

..ooh who are you with if you don't mind me asking, I didn't realise you could get an E36 on a classic policy yet

Post Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:26 pm

Lancaster

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:53 am

Chris_B86 wrote:Lancaster

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:37 am

My T plate 328 Touring has plenty of rust on it - i'd be viewing that in person. Also would wait out for a 328 Touring and just buy M sport bumpers. The 328 engine gets the same economy, but is noticeably more punchy.

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:48 am

There's a 328 on at the minute with the M-Tec pack and full leather but in black for £1200, someone also PM'd me last night with the same thing, might even be the same car. Think I'm just drawn to this one because it's Techno Violet

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:20 am

Also would wait out for a 328 Touring

+1.
A "nice" one is a lovely lovely thing. Im very impressed on how good it is to use as a daily. Im also impressed on how little its cost me to keep on the road,above the usual serviceing costs.

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:23 pm

I got it for £800, think thats a fair price really, leaves me some change to sort out a few niggles

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:52 pm

Like an M52B28?

Fair price. Get a 328 exhaust and M50 manifold on it at least - unleash a bit of sound

Post Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:55 pm

It seems to have a twin pipe of some description, will definitely be getting an M50 inlet