So_nice 6th Gear September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 Anyone previously drove a e36 325i before? Just wondering if this machine comes with abs and air bags for drive and passenger..and also in terms of maintenance, is it difficult to take care? Just find tat this gem still looks very handsome even after so long! Thanks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 (edited) On 9/23/2014 at 12:16 AM, So_nice said: Anyone previously drove a e36 325i before? Just wondering if this machine comes with abs and air bags for drive and passenger..and also in terms of maintenance, is it difficult to take care? Just find tat this gem still looks very handsome even after so long! Thanks Used to own one ... The Gear Shift like Fighter Jet ... It is also one of the Bulkier 3 Series Models ... The E46 is still by far my Favorite ... More Curvy ... Flared Wheel Arches ... So Sexy ... Edited September 23, 2014 by Chowyunfatt 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
So_nice 6th Gear September 23, 2014 Author Share September 23, 2014 On 9/23/2014 at 2:28 AM, Chowyunfatt said: Used to own one ... The Gear Shift like Fighter Jet ... It is also one of the Bulkier 3 Series Models ... The E46 is still by far my Favorite ... More Curvy ... Flared Wheel Arches ... So Sexy ... I like this one too..but not much choices. All nearing end of their coe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 (edited) On 9/23/2014 at 2:34 AM, So_nice said: I like this one too..but not much choices. All nearing end of their coe The only problem is the COE ... Otherwise, the E36 & E46 is pretty easy to maintain ... Naturally Aspirated ... 6 Cylinders ... Don't have all that Computer bulls**t Module Crap thing that is so complicated for BMWs these days ... I think Mockngbrd has a E46 ... You can ask him for more details ... Edited September 23, 2014 by Chowyunfatt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 (edited) E46 is OK in term of maintenance. Engine may leak (a few hundred to rectify). Electronics OK as it is still a simple car. Roof lining, like some conti, may need attention. Air con cost me 800 to repair once. Other than these, no other issue to report. But one by one all going to car heaven..... mine will probably be going to NZ. Edited September 23, 2014 by Volvobrick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanpaseo 2nd Gear September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 get an 320 e36 or e46 then find s50 or s52 drop in..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 On 9/23/2014 at 2:41 AM, Volvobrick said: E46 is OK in term of maintenance. Engine may leak (a few hundred to rectify). Electronics OK as it is still a simple car. Roof lining, like some conti, may need attention. Air con cost me 800 to repair once. Other than these, no other issue to report. But one by one all going to car heaven..... mine will probably be going to NZ. Did you have to remove your DashBoard to do your Air Con ... Steam Right ... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Supersonic September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 (edited) On 9/23/2014 at 2:45 AM, Chowyunfatt said: Did you have to remove your DashBoard to do your Air Con ... Steam Right ... I din... the mechanic did! Was some leakage/coolant loss. Edited September 23, 2014 by Volvobrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ake109 6th Gear November 4, 2014 Share November 4, 2014 On 9/23/2014 at 12:16 AM, So_nice said: Anyone previously drove a e36 325i before? Just wondering if this machine comes with abs and air bags for drive and passenger..and also in terms of maintenance, is it difficult to take care? Just find tat this gem still looks very handsome even after so long! Thanks Drove most of the E36s from 316,318,320 to 325 and end of line 328. Only thing have not tried was the M3, the diesel versions and the 318is. If the 325i you are looking for is a manual, go for it! I remember the E36 most for its twitchy backside. Very easy to get the rear twitching in corners with heavy throttle (but need minimum 320i manual and above.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 4, 2014 Share November 4, 2014 Abs yes Airbag no,maybe end of the line later models will have. Other stuff reach home then answer u. Mine is e36. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowyunfatt Turbocharged November 4, 2014 Share November 4, 2014 On 11/4/2014 at 11:27 AM, Mockngbrd said: Abs yes Airbag no,maybe end of the line later models will have. Other stuff reach home then answer u. Mine is e36. Yours is M3 right? Hardtop or Cabriolet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 5, 2014 Share November 5, 2014 On 11/4/2014 at 11:34 AM, Chowyunfatt said: Yours is M3 right? Hardtop or Cabriolet? No, not M3. ;) Real M3s from what i know, there are 3 running on the roads. 1 x estoril blue coupe, 1 x avus blue coupe, 1 x estoril blue sedan. Quote in terms of maintenance, is it difficult to take care? Not very as long as everything is sorted. Maybe set aside a nice budget to redo all the wear/tear and shd serve you well thereafter. Less electronics than later generations of 3s. Prob the last 3 Series with so little elecs. Parts available from the usual suspects. Eng Soon. If no stock, just order. BMW even still has parts for the 2002-era cars. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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