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I notice that most German engines tend be more leak prone than many American and Japanese engines. I really don't know why they have gaskets that turn to stone so quickly.
Yo fool you obviously fucked up I beat the shit out of my car , it was a daily and it made 6-8 drift events a year and it had 0 leaks of any kind haha.
*Keep in mind the crappy door cards, saggy glove box covers, cheap headliners, problematic cooling systems, broken sunroofs, and sensitive A/C components. Even with all of those hiccups, i love the E36 more than almost any other car.
@@ryandelgado6496 You better be counting dude, I said that 2 years ago about my 28i 'Vert and I just spent about $2500 on it just replacing stuff that went bad or was about to go bad, in addition to similarly insane amounts a year ago. That's why I think even though it is kinda cheap to get and modify, when the dual-mass flywheel and clutch goes bad, or the sperr diff goes bad, or the fucking headers leak, you gonna spend CASH if you wanna keep it running right. The pair of o2 sensors alone cost me freakin 400usd (albeit the most quality ones, WITH a discount). I still love it though.
Bruno Monteiro i would like this comment but it has exactly 36 likes i got a 96 328is 180k miles it runs like a dream im on bbs rt 109s and some raceland coilovers im never sellin it 💞💞💞💞 love of my life
I have 90 e 36 bought it brand new and it's got 490 k it's 29 years old replace the sump oil pan on it and did a oil filter housing gasket replace with the new one so far so good it's a 5-speed manual and I drive it everyday it's a daily
For me, owning a E36 is like a lifestyle... Me and every other E36 owner that I know love their cars no matter how many problems they make(and they do a lot lmao) I love my 316i even though it's the absolute opposite of fast, but it handles so amazing❤️
I’ve got a ‘95 316 coupe and damn does it handle well oh and if u put a universal race muffler on the car it sounds really good (if u like loud but not BWAAAAA)
HeyImSLY there were some leaks in the cooling system, i changed the plastic pipes, because if u take care of it, your engine will last forever 😁. And some styling modifications like wheels tires and coilovers 🤣👌🏻 #fitmentindustries
I have owned a '95 E36 M3 and currently own a '04 E46 M3 and I can honestly say that the E36 M3 is personally, my favorite car of all time. She is like that one girl from high school that you could never forget))
Ah, I remember back when my dad had an E36 (328i), pretty good car. Too bad it ended up against a tree + in a ditch because he was driving drunk. At least now I know to not let him anywhere near my E46.
Im an alfa romeo guy. Had 2 alfas still have one a V6 but i also bought a e36 compact sold it now time for a e36 coupe. Its gonna be the 318is and well eall know it goes to be turboed :D
Andrii I agree, I don’t exactly have the best of the best (a 325i coupe is the best but I don’t have that) but it still has a lot of time, money and memories in it that’s for sure
Just bought a 98 E36 328IC (Vert). Replaced the entire cooling system's plastic parts with aluminum parts. Fun dependable car. Clean lines and looks modern still. Love it!
I just bought a 320i a month or two ago! But how can you have it straight piped? I did a muffler delete and it was awful so i welded in another smaller muffler and it is so perfect now;P
E36's are my favourite cars, but they sound like absolute dog shit with a straight pipe. Worse than a vq, worse than a d16. And like both of those other engines, they can sound absolutely gorgeous but only with the right exhaust setup.
Honestly my e36 m3 is the absolute most fun car I’ve ever owned and driven. The gear box is amazing the sound is amazing and the looks are incredible. Throw on a set of bc‘ or st’shave and sticky tires and you’ll yourself one hell of a racecar, but alex was right, watch out for cooling system it can be a nightmare.... but overall I’d fully recommend anyone to buy an e36 10/10 car
I love the handling. I dont plan to get any car that can't handle as good yet feel as nice. Just remember rust and bad plastic parts can make it into a money pit.
Do it, I’m on my 3rd one, they’re phenomenal cars. But watch out for rust and cooling system issues. Replace the expansion tank, only use blue coolant unless you like blowing head gaskets, and if the car ever overheats, don’t just limp it home, because you will warp your head. Oh and replace your motor mounts and the fan clutch because if either of those get far enough into disrepair you’re gonna punch a hole in your radiator. I replaced 3 rads and 5 fans before I figured that one out.
@@RichardFromageRacing you seriously didn't have a break from it. I have own my car for 4 years and I barely change my water pump because the bearing was going bad. The previous owner changed the radiator and put the green coolant. Lol But even then I have not had serious issues.
Feel like the e36 is just a good steppingstone into cars and mods just with how cheap and fun they can be, I’ve only just got a 318i but there’s so much to do, there’s turbo kits to make it go alittle quicker and then after that the amount of engines that just fit in this car it’s just a good first proper car cause there’s the element of being able to keep the car but completely change the way it runs, aswell as the m3 parts fitting in pretty much all the other e36 models
Finally hahah My grandparents bought us an E36 waaaay back in the day, since then we moved to the E46 we still drive today. The 36 in the meantime sat in the garage, biding it's time untill I finally get it in my hands and turn it into a beauty. There's no car I have more sentimental attachment to than this car...except the Golf 1 hahahahah
Picked up an E36 for my first car not too long ago. It is amazing I love that thing. There's always something to fix on it but it keeps you on your toes. This car is the definition of fun.
@@samuelsamuel9005 These are not expensive to own if you inspect the car carefully. Know when entire coolant system was updated and what parts were put in. I own 2. Once I changed out coolant system, fuel filter, and belts and pulleys, I could drive them with confidence. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
“They came down so much so that people like you and people like me can buy them” Alex you drive a Porsche... I drive a Civic I got off let go for 3 grand 😂
I've had my e36 328is for about 3 years now as my daily and put over 70k miles on it and besides the cooling system and door cards and headliner, its been such a blast to own, it sounds great even with a well done muffler delete, and looks amazing just by restoring the trim and paint. Love these cars :)
German sedans get me going, my 96 328i 5spd came equipped with enough m3 components to make it walk most cars today. The build potential, automotive history behind it and the complete driver oriented experience any 36 chassis gives you, made it a no brainer in deciding on my next car from my s13. If you’re looking into one, send it.
Living the e36 live for about 3 years..so here's another tip about them,beside the cooling system remember to check the subframe area for cracks..and im highly recommending to reinforce that area..beside that throw some coilovers and an lsd and your all good to go
I absolutely love this platform. Just bought an m3 about 2 weeks ago, after owning a 318i for about 3 years. They are the BEST!!! and neither of them have broken down either.
Geniuely happy for the guys that have begged for it since the first so you want episode. Ya'll earned it lol Looks like Z32 is next or do the Z31 it deserves some love.
I think this is the perfect compromise. Its the best mix between form, function, styling and versatility. I love my E36 and i't will always have a special place in my heart.
😆 "keep a check on the cooling system" yeah that's true...I replaced my E46 cooling system and it still leaks around the filler cap when it's hot. And yes it's been bled and filled correctly
Милош Андоновић oh I see well that sucks. It’ll be slow as fuck either way but the inline 6 just makes it not quite as slow. If you’re just after it for looks then screw it might as well get a 318
Bro listen. DO NOT BUY AN E36 UNLESS: - You own a workshop - You are ok with fixing small issues every other week - You are ok with the car not starting when it's cold or raining or snowing or at any other weather except bright sunshine - You want to spend way to much money on a bucket of shit before deciding to sell it because it breaks down WAY too often - You like rusty things - ... - .. - . Trust me, I've owed a e36 323ti Compact and a 325i and both of those are cars that you have to be a mechanic for you to run them properly. Now if you really want one try to buy one with max. 120.000km and search for one without any rust. The most common rust spot are the rear quarter panels and fenders. Sometimes there is also rust under the doors and look for cracked rubber sealings all around the car. But try to buy an e46 because they are much more reliable and in Europe sometimes cheaper than an e36. Good e36 models run for as much as 6k€. They start to appreciate in price again.
you'll love the 318IS, its quicker off the line than a 323, but obviously doesnt make as good noises. however few words of advice. if you run it slammed on wide wheels, you best have a collection of small case diffs, because they fucking hate being low and wide. check the rear trailing arms where they mount to the body, as sometimes those love to rip out while driving. check around/under the sideskirts, as they fucking love to rust there. also, hope you like glovebox and headliner sag, because that's what you're in for. overall, you'll probably find you love the IS, mine is currently on 158k, hasnt been serviced for the past 20k, and still runs like a fucking charm.
I know I’m probably going to be one of the few who asks but I’d love to see a so you want a Saab. They’re huge in this area, I have three. Great first cars because they’re turbocharged stock and cheap as hell with a huge online community of enthusiasts. We would all love a video from you guys because there’s some people rocking some crazy setups on their saabs. Rotiform owns the market pretty much but there’s lots of options. So if you see this, PLEASE PLEASE give us the video
Bought my Black 1998 BMW328ic in 98 ... still have it! 115000 kms. Having convertible roof issues but all in all not many issues. Sitting in underground parking at our condo in Scottsdale AZ right now as I am from British Columbia and covid stuck. Can't wait to get back down there I drive my baby!
For everyone with a broken or only sometimes working sunroof: Take off the steering rack cover, look below left side of the speedometer for a light blue relais in the small relais box(about as big as a gopro session) the less fancy extras your car has, the more likely it is that its the only one there. Take it out, open it, resolder the cracked solder joints on its mainboard, stick it back into the slot and try the sunroof again. Fixed for 0 bucks, and works 100% of the time now.
I didn't look as in-depth as I should have when I bought mine... turned out that the jacking points were rusted through and the guy who sold the e36 just sprayed so much undercoating on it that you wouldn't feel it when checking with your fingertips. Was a real pain to repair because the jacking points vanished into the body the first time i tried to jack it up(which was how i found out about the rust) :/ Real bummer 6/10 experience. Watch out fellas
One of my landed in the junkyard because the jack pad turned into a 13" rust hole under the driver's seat... 286,000 miles and it only was getting better every day...
Had my e36 m3 for 3 days, bought it from a kid that stanced it and i wasnt really going for that look so i redid the suspension and now i can enjoy the car so much more, i dont have to worry about bottoming out or scraping. The car is too nice to be slammed and cambered and enjoyed alot more when on just some lowering springs
In Estonia BMW E36 is a car that every young driver wants and the best thing about it is that there are tens if not hundreds of used 3. series BMW in sale Edit: Altough rare you can find some E36 in mint condition under 2k euros
owning a second e36 now. It's a pre-fl 91' sedan, with m50b20 engine. We're together for 3 years now, and not running in any problems. Even the body is great ^^
Had two e36s before, despite loving the coupe variant I still don't regret the moment when I sold both of em for an e34 that I've been now using for over 3 years now.
I bought an E36 M3 last year having never experienced driving one, and after a quick test drive, immediately fell in love!!! On my very first drive back from the seller's home, some dude and his girl in a 328i E36 chased after me on the freeway to pull by my side and give me a thumbs up lol. That's how I knew I took a huge W that day I decided to be a proud E36 owner.
i have things that im already focused on: oil pump pulley bolt kit, betterr diff and weld that puupy up, dual caliper setup for the rear coils, and maybe a little bit of an angle up grade and e46 lower ctrl arms, cant forget regular maintenance being the first step including cooling
owned a few e36s for like 13 years. was my first car too. now I have the hated 318is, hated because it's a 4 pot but more so because it's supercharged to like 260hp and makes all them 6pot owners cry a little. wide body with Hartge wheels, custom interior bits and a bit modernization with f20 seats :O.. I should email you some pics to rate my e36 ;)
@@jorgeheraud8921 I have contemplated a swap before to a m62 but decided against it to keep a little purity. my idea was to make a slightly more modernised e36. suttle where it blends in but aggressive enough it can bite when needed
I had a 325i that was dedicated to autocross, and a 318is for a daily that had the LSD. Perfect for winter driving and daily driving. 600+ miles on a tank of gas is legendary in the 318
I have my 316i for 13 years and I love it. 209 k miles on clock and still going strong lol. Spent tons of money on it but this car gives me some satisfaction.
I have a 1994 325is and love it. It has the 2.5 straight 6. First year mass production car. More than enough power to do what you need when you need it.
I always loved the E30 couldn't find one that was clean enough so i settled for an E36 318is. The car is so fun to drive, super nimble and easy on gas. The 318is is lightest with a 180hp 4 cylinder engine. You dont need to do much to them. In stock form they already handle very well. Coilovers, bushings, wheels and tires and maybe a chip if you want, and it's an instant gokart. I thought E36's were ugly but after the 1st few months I fell in love. Opt for a 325i, 328i, or M3 if want a little more power.
I'm glad I found this video, I found it entertaining but educational aswell. I'd like to purchase my first e36, but I have completely no knowledge about it, but videos like that motivates me to sign for driving class and make things work. Thank you.
I've owned a E36 318ti, 323is and still have my 1999 M3. I've had the M3 for 21 of the 25 years this September. 160k still drives wonderfully. I just changed the clutch for 1st time 2 years ago. Still a fun car to drive a quarter century later.
Loved the vid! Ik a lot of people want the g35/g37 which I also want to see... But I'm really interested in the 300zx z31/z32, it'd be great if you did a vid on them!!
Picked up a used 323 98 coupe 2.5 5spd, it's a 198000 mi & runs like a monster. UUC stainless exhaust and M3 center section, no cats, the pop and crackle are like angels trumpets
Bought 9 months ago e36 318i, done a lot of small, big bigidiboom modifications, maaan..I freakishly looove that car :D even if it is lowered, on r17.. it's running smoothly.. Greetings from Serbia !!!
Ever since I'm from Germany and work for BMW and love 90s cars I will buy one but you also forget to mention the fact that these things rust like a bare peace of metal in the Amazon but the parts you need to fix it are unbelievable cheap and the car is amazing for a daily driver. Side note I was born in 99 in rumainia and they're tailgating 5 years behind so I'm fine with your comment about the 95+ kids
i own a e36 318i limousine and damn im so happy with it the best part is just the nostalgic smell in the inner space because it never was a smokers car damn its so awsome its just pure love
E36’s are awesome with them being everywhere you can find them in most junkyards making parts cheaper compared to going to the dealer. I picked mine up for $1,000 usd a year ago and since then I’ve done little to no work to it at 199k miles tires, brakes, and general maintenance work. Though I did have the engine harness catch on fire for some reason I still haven’t figured out. New harness and back on the road. These cars are bullet proof perfect first car or someone who doesn’t wanna spend every other weekend working on a car. I’m in modification mode now after all the general maintenance was brought back up to date slammed on Land Rover 18’s, 3” straight pipe sounds amazing on the 2.8l m52. Their just so cheap you can’t go wrong with them. I bought it and everyone told me how much of a nightmare BMW is to work on and how hard they are to maintain. But I’ve yet to see it from this car in the 6k I’ve put on it it gets up and moves fastest I’ve had my stock motor clocked at is 125 which isn’t half bad for a 22 year old car that sat at least a year before I purchased it. But over all it’s been an amazing car and the way I look at it, $1,000 well spent I’m off to body and paint to only have $2,500 into the car after all is said and done. Then it’s off to get another for a rally car
I own a e36 320i Coupé in Germany and it is my first Car. I Love it so much, it drives perfect, makes zero problems and the best thing about it, there is zero rust on it. I drive the e36 daily and for the Weekends I have an N54 e92. Also a really much Perfect Car in my opinion.
Which generation 3 Series would you go with?
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The E46 FTW
Lets see from the e46 toooo:D
Do 335i e92 next !
E92
e30
Went in my e36 to watch this video so we can watch it togheter
Gay
@@rikXsavage that may be true
@@V1Ct0rline lmfaooo
Get a room you two
@@rencaelum4396 i have an e36 u think i have money for a room?
I miss my e36 so much that sometimes I purposely pour oil on my driveway to feel like I just drove her :(((
eric r brah right. Mine leaks oil like a mf’r. I always make sure it doesn’t get low and top it off. 258,000 miles and it still pulls pretty hard
I notice that most German engines tend be more leak prone than many American and Japanese engines. I really don't know why they have gaskets that turn to stone so quickly.
@@skylinefever naah both of my e36's are dry.. at least the engine and gearbox.. no one talked about the power steering xD
Yo fool you obviously fucked up I beat the shit out of my car , it was a daily and it made 6-8 drift events a year and it had 0 leaks of any kind haha.
Haha! I call it my smoke screen. Smoking them out and pull away from them at the same time.
*Keep in mind the crappy door cards, saggy glove box covers, cheap headliners, problematic cooling systems, broken sunroofs, and sensitive A/C components. Even with all of those hiccups, i love the E36 more than almost any other car.
Zach Addington yea forgot rusty rear and front arches .. especially in the European ones ..🥴
I literally have or have had the same problems with about 3 e36’s 😂 still .... gotta love em
@@ryandelgado6496 You better be counting dude, I said that 2 years ago about my 28i 'Vert and I just spent about $2500 on it just replacing stuff that went bad or was about to go bad, in addition to similarly insane amounts a year ago. That's why I think even though it is kinda cheap to get and modify, when the dual-mass flywheel and clutch goes bad, or the sperr diff goes bad, or the fucking headers leak, you gonna spend CASH if you wanna keep it running right. The pair of o2 sensors alone cost me freakin 400usd (albeit the most quality ones, WITH a discount). I still love it though.
I’ve got non of those problems with mine and it’s got hard 290k miles on it
Mine has all problems! And a ton of rust, leaking oil pan, power steering leak,....
My footage made it into a Fitment Industries video! My life is complete! 🙏🏻
AYE!!!!!! LETS GO! 😂🙏🏼
Congrats
Currently trying to find a e36 m3
Update: I finally bought my dream spec Daytona violet metallic m3
Fire ass fucking car, congrats man !
for how much?
@@exitixs5473 12k
Hey, how much did you spend so far? I mean for repairing things etc. ?
@@siemano3032 in for it at about 15k but the mod list is quite long
Alex looks like the idubbbz of “wheels, tires, and suspension”
So we have heard 😂
Instead of Content Cop he is the Fitment Cop
I get idubbbz vibes too
Save the fitment iniciative.
looks like donut media 2
If you have a big weener and want everyone to know about it, you engine swap a m3 engine into an e36 compact.
But couldn't you just put a compact body on an m3 chasis.I remember seing that the e36 has the same chasis across all variants.
Alex Gherghiceanu it’s unibody... and the compact has a different wheelbase and rear subframe
sjpro1 you’re right... I own a 318ti myself and I’m swapping a S52 into it as soon as I’m done doing the suspension overhaul
My buddy used to have a 328i turbo compact and that thing was the fastest toilet on the planet
Which is why I'm putting the S54 in my e46 sedan
i have my e36 for 20 years, its 28 years old, 385.000 km, and runs like a charm 👌🏼
Bruno Monteiro i would like this comment but it has exactly 36 likes
i got a 96 328is 180k miles it runs like a dream im on bbs rt 109s and some raceland coilovers im never sellin it 💞💞💞💞 love of my life
@@jorgeheraud8921 nicee, mine is an 316i 102hp all stock no aftermarket parts, and the color is good no faced like he came out of Factory
Bruno Monteiro i have a 318IS and it’s an absolute dream. 260.000km and still going strong
95 e36 M3 here. Only 160,000 miles
I have 90 e 36 bought it brand new and it's got 490 k it's 29 years old replace the sump oil pan on it and did a oil filter housing gasket replace with the new one so far so good it's a 5-speed manual and I drive it everyday it's a daily
For me, owning a E36 is like a lifestyle... Me and every other E36 owner that I know love their cars no matter how many problems they make(and they do a lot lmao)
I love my 316i even though it's the absolute opposite of fast, but it handles so amazing❤️
Amen
Right I had 2 three one sixes, fantastic cars, I got 2 three two three i's now 🤗
I’ve got a ‘95 316 coupe and damn does it handle well oh and if u put a universal race muffler on the car it sounds really good (if u like loud but not BWAAAAA)
Bro if you live in us how much do you pay for insurance
parsa _sandbox sorry bro i live in Germany
Mmmm I got my e36 last week just got my first check engine light today when I hit 5k then it went away already love this car :)
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The E36 guys are gods
TriumphTiger fact
I truly am
@@christiantakkebos6493 shit me too lmao
I’m not saying it’s because I own an E36 but it’s because I own an E36 that I agree with this.
E36 is king!
Best car ever made.
Drift it, track it do whatever you wanna do to it. Swap any engine you want Ls, 2jz, rotary this car is the best car ever made.
But most importantly you can just drive the car
why swap it? the m50 has a 1000hp potential with stock components
@@sharpshot5408 Not everybody wants a turbo
@@sharpshot5408 M50 swap the world
+1 for checking the cooling system! Ask me how I know...
mine had issues with the cooling systems, I fixed it and now its like a dream of a car 😍
SAMEEEEE!
DUBstePAK what. Did. You. Do!??! ;-;
I think it's normal for a car this age to have a leak, give them a break, they're useally beaten hard by the driver...
HeyImSLY there were some leaks in the cooling system, i changed the plastic pipes, because if u take care of it, your engine will last forever 😁. And some styling modifications like wheels tires and coilovers 🤣👌🏻 #fitmentindustries
When he said “unless it’s an m3” my and my car blushed 🥴😘🥰
I have owned a '95 E36 M3 and currently own a '04 E46 M3 and I can honestly say that the E36 M3 is personally, my favorite car of all time. She is like that one girl from high school that you could never forget))
Been looking for an e36. How would I go about getting one for a good price?
Ah, I remember back when my dad had an E36 (328i), pretty good car.
Too bad it ended up against a tree + in a ditch because he was driving drunk.
At least now I know to not let him anywhere near my E46.
My Dad flipped an E36, must be a Dad+E36 Curse hahaha
Love my E36, eats money and parts alive, but I don't care it's that good
This video might've convinced me to start looking at E36's
Im an alfa romeo guy. Had 2 alfas still have one a V6 but i also bought a e36 compact sold it now time for a e36 coupe. Its gonna be the 318is and well eall know it goes to be turboed :D
lmao i’m selling mine
@@supreme.2094 What state :c
@@caedon6543 out in california bro
@@supreme.2094 Shiii, got snap? Add me? cafen2.0
We all know you need to do
“So you want an e30”
Come on guysssss
Andrii wot dog
Andrii it’s good for me and my e30
Andrii I have one I enjoy all of the time and when it comes time to sell it’ll be better if the prices are up, I’m from Australia also
Andrii I agree, I don’t exactly have the best of the best (a 325i coupe is the best but I don’t have that) but it still has a lot of time, money and memories in it that’s for sure
onions good luck finding a e30
Just bought a 98 E36 328IC (Vert). Replaced the entire cooling system's plastic parts with aluminum parts. Fun dependable car. Clean lines and looks modern still. Love it!
I own one, m52b20 .... fighting rust is my life, but it’s worth it straight pipe sounds like dream
Straight piped e36 sound like garbage lol
T0MMY561 with the m52b20 i'm sure it sounds quite different from say a 328
I just bought a 320i a month or two ago! But how can you have it straight piped? I did a muffler delete and it was awful so i welded in another smaller muffler and it is so perfect now;P
T0MMY561 in what world? Just cause a car sounds raspy doesn’t make it bad
E36's are my favourite cars, but they sound like absolute dog shit with a straight pipe. Worse than a vq, worse than a d16. And like both of those other engines, they can sound absolutely gorgeous but only with the right exhaust setup.
Honestly my e36 m3 is the absolute most fun car I’ve ever owned and driven. The gear box is amazing the sound is amazing and the looks are incredible. Throw on a set of bc‘ or st’shave and sticky tires and you’ll yourself one hell of a racecar, but alex was right, watch out for cooling system it can be a nightmare.... but overall I’d fully recommend anyone to buy an e36 10/10 car
I like it better than my e46 m3!
E36 is lighter and just more fun to drive!
This just made me wanna go buy an E36 😅
King Lozy do it best desicion of ur life
I love the handling. I dont plan to get any car that can't handle as good yet feel as nice. Just remember rust and bad plastic parts can make it into a money pit.
Don't forget to go to fitment industry for all your wheels tires and suspension needs 😉
Do it, I’m on my 3rd one, they’re phenomenal cars. But watch out for rust and cooling system issues. Replace the expansion tank, only use blue coolant unless you like blowing head gaskets, and if the car ever overheats, don’t just limp it home, because you will warp your head. Oh and replace your motor mounts and the fan clutch because if either of those get far enough into disrepair you’re gonna punch a hole in your radiator. I replaced 3 rads and 5 fans before I figured that one out.
@@RichardFromageRacing you seriously didn't have a break from it. I have own my car for 4 years and I barely change my water pump because the bearing was going bad. The previous owner changed the radiator and put the green coolant. Lol But even then I have not had serious issues.
Planning on getting a 318 for the gas mileage. Hearing that they are well rounded cars makes me feel a lot better about it!
Feel like the e36 is just a good steppingstone into cars and mods just with how cheap and fun they can be, I’ve only just got a 318i but there’s so much to do, there’s turbo kits to make it go alittle quicker and then after that the amount of engines that just fit in this car it’s just a good first proper car cause there’s the element of being able to keep the car but completely change the way it runs, aswell as the m3 parts fitting in pretty much all the other e36 models
I work at UPS packing boxes all night and your packing box analogy made my day 🙏 Glad to know someone else understands the fitment👌
Shane Fleming and I deliver those boxes keep up the good work 🙌🏼
and i transfer those boxed from the warehouse to the trailers🤝🤝 teamsters
Finally hahah
My grandparents bought us an E36 waaaay back in the day, since then we moved to the E46 we still drive today. The 36 in the meantime sat in the garage, biding it's time untill I finally get it in my hands and turn it into a beauty. There's no car I have more sentimental attachment to than this car...except the Golf 1 hahahahah
+1 for the Skull Servant lol
Hey there I run a e36 channel and would appreciate a your support for some bimmer goodness haha🤞🏽🖤
Alright now you have to make a "So you want a BMW E30" at some point.
Picked up an E36 for my first car not too long ago. It is amazing I love that thing. There's always something to fix on it but it keeps you on your toes. This car is the definition of fun.
I love the E36 so much that I’ve owned 4 of them. From the convertible to the sedan. I currently own a red 1996 328i. Amazing car.
I know this is late but how expensive were they to own in terms of maintenance? I really want one but I’m kind of scared because I’m not exactly rich.
@@samuelsamuel9005 i would an appreciate an answer too. a guy suggested me a post 1997 model with the obd2. idk tho i’ll need more clarification too
Yeah obd2 is the best route to go but is not the end all be all. Check out a one youre interested in and before you pull the trigger get it inspected
@@samuelsamuel9005 These are not expensive to own if you inspect the car carefully. Know when entire coolant system was updated and what parts were put in. I own 2. Once I changed out coolant system, fuel filter, and belts and pulleys, I could drive them with confidence. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
ayo im about to get a red 1996 e36 crazy
Alex....please do a "So you want a BMW E46" that's all I want in life
E46 is E36 with less fun and intrusive traction control :(
@@Alexander-sr5fg E36 > E46
“They came down so much so that people like you and people like me can buy them”
Alex you drive a Porsche... I drive a Civic I got off let go for 3 grand 😂
I love E36’s! Such a great platform. Probably why I have 4 of them lol. Great video guys. Love this series.
Lol how do you keep up.... I have one and its killing me
@@Xrissy10 1 to drive, 3 for parts 😭
@@user-rp4je2gc2o lmfaoooo this had me dead. We should link up... might get parts from you
Just got a 2000 323i wagon. Couldn't be happier. Saving up for a z4 or a newer model. Love bmws as of recently
I've had my e36 328is for about 3 years now as my daily and put over 70k miles on it and besides the cooling system and door cards and headliner, its been such a blast to own, it sounds great even with a well done muffler delete, and looks amazing just by restoring the trim and paint. Love these cars :)
Do a so u want a g35 or g37 plsssss, keep up the good work and finally I’ve been waiting for this one
He already did 370z same shit
we need this for the G boys
German sedans get me going, my 96 328i 5spd came equipped with enough m3 components to make it walk most cars today.
The build potential, automotive history behind it and the complete driver oriented experience any 36 chassis gives you, made it a no brainer in deciding on my next car from my s13.
If you’re looking into one, send it.
Living the e36 live for about 3 years..so here's another tip about them,beside the cooling system remember to check the subframe area for cracks..and im highly recommending to reinforce that area..beside that throw some coilovers and an lsd and your all good to go
* an -e92- owner looking at switching up to e36*
E36s can potentially come with an LSD, some models came with that option from factory, drift readyy
I absolutely love this platform. Just bought an m3 about 2 weeks ago, after owning a 318i for about 3 years. They are the BEST!!! and neither of them have broken down either.
Waiting to hear about subframe tears, broken suspension towers, vanos leaks, and the cooling system issues.
stop it i already barely sleep at night because of my 325i quit giving me more reasons
Geniuely happy for the guys that have begged for it since the first so you want episode. Ya'll earned it lol
Looks like Z32 is next or do the Z31 it deserves some love.
FINALLY! 😂
Why not both 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️. Theyre both fantastic. Ive been trying to buy a clean z32 for the past 2 years ever since i sold mine
@@ImWillsZX are you going for N/A or TT because N/A's are pretty cheap here in the southeast. No more than 3k
Sound Driven Official ive been chasing another 2+2 with a tt for years, i got like 7k to work with, up in jersey
@@ImWillsZX ohhhh that might be a tough one. 2+2TT is rare especially if youre going for a slicktop
Damn still waiting on the “so you want an e46 “ episode but nonetheless great episode!
I think this is the perfect compromise. Its the best mix between form, function, styling and versatility. I love my E36 and i't will always have a special place in my heart.
😆 "keep a check on the cooling system" yeah that's true...I replaced my E46 cooling system and it still leaks around the filler cap when it's hot.
And yes it's been bled and filled correctly
Im about to buy my first car and E36 318IS is first on my list and this vidro just confirmed my decision
10/10 buy a 323/325/328
@@guy.gamboa6359 i would but in Serbia the registration is way to expensive for cars over 2000CM
Милош Андоновић oh I see well that sucks. It’ll be slow as fuck either way but the inline 6 just makes it not quite as slow. If you’re just after it for looks then screw it might as well get a 318
Bro listen.
DO NOT BUY AN E36 UNLESS:
- You own a workshop
- You are ok with fixing small issues every other week
- You are ok with the car not starting when it's cold or raining or snowing or at any other weather except bright sunshine
- You want to spend way to much money on a bucket of shit before deciding to sell it because it breaks down WAY too often
- You like rusty things
- ...
- ..
- .
Trust me, I've owed a e36 323ti Compact and a 325i and both of those are cars that you have to be a mechanic for you to run them properly.
Now if you really want one try to buy one with max. 120.000km and search for one without any rust. The most common rust spot are the rear quarter panels and fenders. Sometimes there is also rust under the doors and look for cracked rubber sealings all around the car.
But try to buy an e46 because they are much more reliable and in Europe sometimes cheaper than an e36. Good e36 models run for as much as 6k€. They start to appreciate in price again.
you'll love the 318IS, its quicker off the line than a 323, but obviously doesnt make as good noises. however few words of advice.
if you run it slammed on wide wheels, you best have a collection of small case diffs, because they fucking hate being low and wide. check the rear trailing arms where they mount to the body, as sometimes those love to rip out while driving. check around/under the sideskirts, as they fucking love to rust there.
also, hope you like glovebox and headliner sag, because that's what you're in for.
overall, you'll probably find you love the IS, mine is currently on 158k, hasnt been serviced for the past 20k, and still runs like a fucking charm.
I know I’m probably going to be one of the few who asks but I’d love to see a so you want a Saab. They’re huge in this area, I have three. Great first cars because they’re turbocharged stock and cheap as hell with a huge online community of enthusiasts. We would all love a video from you guys because there’s some people rocking some crazy setups on their saabs. Rotiform owns the market pretty much but there’s lots of options. So if you see this, PLEASE PLEASE give us the video
In my area I have trouble finding parts for them
There are various SAABs. The classic 900 could be titled "So you want everything under the hood to be backwards and sideways?"
no thanks
So you want a Lexus is300 next please?
Sc300???
Bought my Black 1998 BMW328ic in 98 ... still have it! 115000 kms. Having convertible roof issues but all in all not many issues. Sitting in underground parking at our condo in Scottsdale AZ right now as I am from British Columbia and covid stuck. Can't wait to get back down there I drive my baby!
For everyone with a broken or only sometimes working sunroof:
Take off the steering rack cover, look below left side of the speedometer for a light blue relais in the small relais box(about as big as a gopro session) the less fancy extras your car has, the more likely it is that its the only one there. Take it out, open it, resolder the cracked solder joints on its mainboard, stick it back into the slot and try the sunroof again.
Fixed for 0 bucks, and works 100% of the time now.
Can u do a video on the best sleepers? Like a Nissan Maxima 3.5se, Acura TL, and Subaru Legacy GT
Ok the so you want a g37 gotta be next now... our time is almost here 🥺
SoHo Don I wish people talked about the m45
yes g37 g35 we need one
on me
I didn't look as in-depth as I should have when I bought mine... turned out that the jacking points were rusted through and the guy who sold the e36 just sprayed so much undercoating on it that you wouldn't feel it when checking with your fingertips. Was a real pain to repair because the jacking points vanished into the body the first time i tried to jack it up(which was how i found out about the rust) :/ Real bummer 6/10 experience. Watch out fellas
One of my landed in the junkyard because the jack pad turned into a 13" rust hole under the driver's seat... 286,000 miles and it only was getting better every day...
Had my e36 m3 for 3 days, bought it from a kid that stanced it and i wasnt really going for that look so i redid the suspension and now i can enjoy the car so much more, i dont have to worry about bottoming out or scraping. The car is too nice to be slammed and cambered and enjoyed alot more when on just some lowering springs
Bought an E36 a year ago. Has been looking great sitting in my garage for the entire year.
So you want a BMW 335i CMON DO IT😂
FBQS NATION yesss
In Estonia BMW E36 is a car that every young driver wants and the best thing about it is that there are tens if not hundreds of used 3. series BMW in sale
Edit: Altough rare you can find some E36 in mint condition under 2k euros
Yep . Especially Eastern Europe.
so you want a lexus IS300 (01-05) or the toyota altezza
95 kid, just bought a 99 m3 a week ago! Perfect backroad/mountain cruiser
owning a second e36 now. It's a pre-fl 91' sedan, with m50b20 engine. We're together for 3 years now, and not running in any problems. Even the body is great ^^
Looks like we are getting much closer to the "So you want a 300ZX Twin Turbo?"
Had two e36s before, despite loving the coupe variant I still don't regret the moment when I sold both of em for an e34 that I've been now using for over 3 years now.
Hey there I run a e36 channel and would appreciate a your support for some bimmer goodness haha🤞🏽🖤
So you want a 300zx
PLZ
Lol i want a 300zx too
So you want unreliablezx?
@@herb414 fck you
@@JWEB817 Hey, at least he is giving people an idea of what to expect. What are you going to do, create a "So you want a Honda Accord" video?
+1 this lol. Cause i own one it'll be funny
I bought an E36 M3 last year having never experienced driving one, and after a quick test drive, immediately fell in love!!! On my very first drive back from the seller's home, some dude and his girl in a 328i E36 chased after me on the freeway to pull by my side and give me a thumbs up lol. That's how I knew I took a huge W that day I decided to be a proud E36 owner.
i have things that im already focused on: oil pump pulley bolt kit, betterr diff and weld that puupy up, dual caliper setup for the rear coils, and maybe a little bit of an angle up grade and e46 lower ctrl arms, cant forget regular maintenance being the first step including cooling
owned a few e36s for like 13 years. was my first car too. now I have the hated 318is, hated because it's a 4 pot but more so because it's supercharged to like 260hp and makes all them 6pot owners cry a little. wide body with Hartge wheels, custom interior bits and a bit modernization with f20 seats :O.. I should email you some pics to rate my e36 ;)
CJ's Car Channel s14 swap 🤔 (from the e30 not the 240sx)
@@jorgeheraud8921 I have contemplated a swap before to a m62 but decided against it to keep a little purity. my idea was to make a slightly more modernised e36. suttle where it blends in but aggressive enough it can bite when needed
I had a 325i that was dedicated to autocross, and a 318is for a daily that had the LSD. Perfect for winter driving and daily driving. 600+ miles on a tank of gas is legendary in the 318
I’ve never clicked on a video so fast you guys listened 😍😍😍😍😍
Ayeeeee thank you! 🙏🏼
I have my 316i for 13 years and I love it. 209 k miles on clock and still going strong lol. Spent tons of money on it but this car gives me some satisfaction.
have a 318i convertible and thinking about picking up a 325is, absolutely love the e36, even more than my e92
5:20
🍂
Leaf of the year.
I feel like whenever Alex goes off listing things till he runs out of breath he sounds like Morty 😂😂
So what about the persistent WHERE IS THE SO YOU WANT A MINI COOPER OR COOPER S VIDEO!!!!! please 🙏
I have a 1994 325is and love it. It has the 2.5 straight 6. First year mass production car. More than enough power to do what you need when you need it.
I first bought a 94 335i sedan loved it crashed it bought the convertivle lowered it welded the diff and i love it
Thumbs up for the e36 'vert with hardtop. So steamy.
That's it I'm buying one 100%
I always loved the E30 couldn't find one that was clean enough so i settled for an E36 318is. The car is so fun to drive, super nimble and easy on gas. The 318is is lightest with a 180hp 4 cylinder engine. You dont need to do much to them. In stock form they already handle very well. Coilovers, bushings, wheels and tires and maybe a chip if you want, and it's an instant gokart. I thought E36's were ugly but after the 1st few months I fell in love. Opt for a 325i, 328i, or M3 if want a little more power.
It’s 140 horse mate 😂
Inflation mate 🤣
I'm glad I found this video, I found it entertaining but educational aswell. I'd like to purchase my first e36, but I have completely no knowledge about it, but videos like that motivates me to sign for driving class and make things work. Thank you.
I've owned a E36 318ti, 323is and still have my 1999 M3. I've had the M3 for 21 of the 25 years this September. 160k still drives wonderfully. I just changed the clutch for 1st time 2 years ago. Still a fun car to drive a quarter century later.
Omg thank you!! I love my e36 so much but it can be pain!
I was one of the main guys that wouldn’t shutup about suggesting this video 🤣🤣
same here
Loved the vid! Ik a lot of people want the g35/g37 which I also want to see... But I'm really interested in the 300zx z31/z32, it'd be great if you did a vid on them!!
Picked up a used 323 98 coupe 2.5 5spd, it's a 198000 mi & runs like a monster. UUC stainless exhaust and M3 center section, no cats, the pop and crackle are like angels trumpets
Bought 9 months ago e36 318i, done a lot of small, big bigidiboom modifications, maaan..I freakishly looove that car :D even if it is lowered, on r17.. it's running smoothly..
Greetings from Serbia !!!
Just pause and look at that spot @ 3:58 sorry not sorry love you Alex 😂❤
Jay.Saucy editor mistake 😂😂👍🏼
Ohhh no no no no no 😂 praying for Alex 😂👍🏾
Where is my 316i gang?
I driven mine so hard my cooler exploded in like thousend pices "NOICE"
To the americans do you have the 316 in usa
Cooler? Did you mean engine cooler system or just AC?
I wanna buy a first car. I found very good Toyota Crown 2JZ and E36. Which one is more worth as first car?
So you want a Infiniti G37?
Like if your waiting for this video too
He already did 370z which is way better anyways
Fad3z 187 that’s a matter of opinion
Garbage ass car and they all look the same once modified. And sound like shit
your = possessive, e.g.: "that is your car"
you're = you are = contraction, e.g.: "Like if you're waiting too"
also, quit like-begging.
E36 might be everywhere but they are not the same, I got an 325is and I engine swap it with a S54 and that makes my baby unique
Ever since I'm from Germany and work for BMW and love 90s cars I will buy one but you also forget to mention the fact that these things rust like a bare peace of metal in the Amazon but the parts you need to fix it are unbelievable cheap and the car is amazing for a daily driver. Side note I was born in 99 in rumainia and they're tailgating 5 years behind so I'm fine with your comment about the 95+ kids
You should do so you want a RX-8!
I know we’re up next, so you want an Infiniti G35 coupe
Ángel Garcia they made one
bought not built BNB they haven’t
i love e36 ♥ i have 4 of them.. 2 coupe, one touring and one sedan
lemme snag a coupe off you
@@slineyhitter2044 hehe.... :DD
i own a e36 318i limousine and damn im so happy with it the best part is just the nostalgic smell in the inner space because it never was a smokers car damn its so awsome its just pure love
E36’s are awesome with them being everywhere you can find them in most junkyards making parts cheaper compared to going to the dealer. I picked mine up for $1,000 usd a year ago and since then I’ve done little to no work to it at 199k miles tires, brakes, and general maintenance work. Though I did have the engine harness catch on fire for some reason I still haven’t figured out. New harness and back on the road. These cars are bullet proof perfect first car or someone who doesn’t wanna spend every other weekend working on a car. I’m in modification mode now after all the general maintenance was brought back up to date slammed on Land Rover 18’s, 3” straight pipe sounds amazing on the 2.8l m52. Their just so cheap you can’t go wrong with them. I bought it and everyone told me how much of a nightmare BMW is to work on and how hard they are to maintain. But I’ve yet to see it from this car in the 6k I’ve put on it it gets up and moves fastest I’ve had my stock motor clocked at is 125 which isn’t half bad for a 22 year old car that sat at least a year before I purchased it. But over all it’s been an amazing car and the way I look at it, $1,000 well spent I’m off to body and paint to only have $2,500 into the car after all is said and done. Then it’s off to get another for a rally car
5:21 is that alex from CarThrottle?
OMG ITS HAPPENING EVERYBODY STAY CALM
YEAH BOI I TOLD YOU IT WAS GONNA HAPPEN!!! LET ME WORK MY MAGIC!!!😂🙏🏼
@@FitmentIndustries 💗💗💗
Fitment Industries I LOVE YOU AND F.I. LETS GOOOO
We did it brah , we did it!
Ill keep asking for this till the day i hit the gravy boi, but do a "so you want an Acura Integra" pls
I own two E36, 328i, coupe and convertible, and it's from far the cars I love the most, I take very good care of them so they can last forever.
I own a e36 320i Coupé in Germany and it is my first Car. I Love it so much, it drives perfect, makes zero problems and the best thing about it, there is zero rust on it. I drive the e36 daily and for the Weekends I have an N54 e92. Also a really much Perfect Car in my opinion.