Just be ready to replace almost every vacuum line, cooling system, disa valve, bushings, headliners, window regulators, vanos and do it your self because mechanics try to finesse you!
Hahah, you're spot on... I've had my 1996 328is since 04 and I've replaced all of those things (and more). But even now with over 250k miles on the clock, she's still on the road running strong
I own a E36 coupe and E39, and what I've learned for the last few years of ownership is that these are cars for enthusiasts IMO. If you're just looking for a reliable car I don't think any BMW is a good idea, even the newer ones. You just gotta love driving and working on it to fully appreciate it.
Bought my ‘97 M3 in ‘07 with 58K on the clock. Not my daily. Now in 2020 it’s my long term friend. Right now I’m messing with some very minor rust issues in the trunk area. Learning more about my car all the time.
I am happy with my 1990 E30 316i. 163 200 km on the clock. Stock standard, original body , M40 engine. Does not cost me much for maintenance. Cam belt replacement every two years. I don't abuse vehicles by doing drifts and do-nuts. I drive them properly and enjoy the rides.
I've owned 1 of 3 of my e36 for over 10 years my e30 for 5 years now and when I'm not driving my work truck I drive my e46 325xi the most and love all of them.
I have a great e36 328, it's so fun to drive.....LOVE IT!!! Waist mi time with your video... Old BMW are an expression of mechanic art and they always can be fixed...it'snot about tech, it's about fun to drive.
Own a 1985 318i (4 door) and It has been my daily driver since about... 8 years ago, rebuilt the engine, rebuilt the suspension, it's a money pit for sure, but hell, these cars are amazingly fun to drive. Every. Single. Time.
As a proud owner of E36 with friends that have E9X or Fxx 3 series, all the downpoints are actually good ones (except safety). Because all that modern things tend to break and are expensive to repair
Mine isn't an M3 but 88k miles and I am upgrading the cooling system to Mishomoto aluminum BEFORE I have over heating issues. Great cars if you know what you are getting into. My next car will be an M3 or I might just supercharge this one.
My 142 Mk7 GTD, a very clean car when I bought it ended up costing me an extra 5,000 euro in 6 months on top of the 15,000 euro price tag. I done some basic modifications like professional remaps, exhausts tints etc. Then that’s when all the issues started coming in, each trip to the garage was 600-1000 euro and it was happening every month at least once. After that I bought a Ford Sierra and sold my golf and loved it, no issues. Now I have ended up with my e36 318is msport. Absolutely love it so easy to work on and easier to modify. I’m only 19 and still in school so I’m happy to have something different and sometimes more expensive doesn’t mean better.
Great, new video! Always happy to see it. Also happy to hear objective view of the ownership of one of them older beasts. It is all true... I do have two things to add: Cheap BMW is the most expensive BMW! Never buy it. And second being... This what Gavin mentioned, bushings, mounts, reinforcements and stuff... that's fairly easy, most of it isn't that expensive and simple enough to do alone. But what Gavin did not mention and hasn't experienced yet is the actual expensive stuff i'm dealing with right now - worn valves, piston rings, chains, tensioners. Now that shit is gonna cost you much more than you're willing to acknowledge to yourself. I previously owned all e36s except M3 which is rediculously expensive in Europe. And even for my current one, 325i, rebuilding the engine with some OK, not top of the line stuff - will cost you well over $2,000... just on the engine... if you do labor YOURSELF. If shop does it, you might as well double to triple that amount. And you WILL have to do that after 150-200,000 miles on your engine, much sooner if you rip it past 5k rpm all-day-every-day. Speaking of which - those are awesome cars, i will probably never leave e36 platform, not in 20 years. Magnificent handling, superb straight six sound, extremely comfortable if you consider they were built in the '90s. Sound system H&K is top of the line, random parts and sensors are fairly cheap too. People turn heads for my e36 same as if it was a Lambo, but appreciate it even more. All of that being said... if you aren't mechanically inclined or have deep pocket - don't get into old BMWs, they will ruin you. If you are one of them petrolheads, do get it - you will not regret it! P.S I see you worked on your hand movement when sliding Gavin... well done, keep rippin' boi 💯 and give us some more videos to watch! Cheers!
My dude: these cars have nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution (so much care was given to this that the battery in an early M3 is found in the trunk, passenger side, to try to balance the weight as perfectly as possible). Your comment that they are bad in the snow because they are light in the back with the engine weight up front is dead wrong. I've driven all three of these M cars, and owned two, in Colorado, in the winter, and with their balanced weight and limited slip diffs, they do great. Good job being wrong.
I own an E36 M3 and I mostly disagree with your assertions. Look if you going to buy an abused high mileage old BMW, you will be indeed throwing your money down the drain (unless you have budgeted for a costly restoration) . But these cars were mechanically bulletproof, with little fancy tech that could go wrong. So the key is finding a well kept example and not only will it retain its excellent resale value that few modern cars possess but will also give you miles of fun. These cars had character that is somewhat lost in modern cars.
I knew you were in utah when you showed me those mountains, they are so beautiful. It also looks that the road is very comfortable...I immediately knew that you were in utah even though I have never been there. Greetings from jakarta indonesia. Oh yeah..the car is very nice
I’m kinda in that boat. I’ve found a nice e36 m3 that I can buy cash, but I also found a 13 e92 m3 that’s clean and I could use that as a down for a private party loan. Don’t know which route take.
One of my favourite clichés is "mileage doesn't matter, those engines can easily do over 200k miles" Well yeah, but I'm not buying an engine, I'm buying a car with thousands of parts that can and do fail.
This video and most comments very biased towards BMW-s. There are some reasons against buying them (from Europe): -Very bad reputation -Almost every one of them beaten, abused, poorly serviced - Lot of them are on sale for very cheap(mostly diesels, 4cyl, auto trans), decent petrol 6cyl manual models expensive, M cars are insanely priced. - Rust is a big issue - They require a lot of service and maintenance, oem parts expensive - You need to be an expert diy-er or have the big bucks for a good BMW shop -subframe cracks on 3 series - cooling system issues: coolant hoses , radiator , thermostate,water pump, expansition tank. -viscous fan exploding - all of the rubber hoses, like intake hose, vacuum lines cracking - oil leaks, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, oil filter mount gasket, front and rear main seals - oil pump nut can loosen or even fall off(most common on m54) -ccv valve -disa valve -vanos fail and oil leak -plastic timing chain tensioners fail - plastic valve covers crack - all bushings and driveshaft rubber guibo flex disc -valve lifter ticking -motor mounts -they require many special tools to fix
My parking spot is on a hill and everytime I wanted to drive my e46 last winter, I had to shovel the ice off for 15-30 minutes lol. Once 5 of my neighbours came to push me and it still took time to get moving. When I finally got off, driving the RWD was and is very damn fun.
Great video. Just a quick fyi; I have an 04 330i and I update the stereo, with a Eonon head 7" touch screen display, back up camera, hands free phone, waze, bluetooth, etc etc. It doesn't make my car new, but it does give me a lot of the creature comforts that new cars have. Cheers.
I had a M3 E36 sedan 3.2, 321hp with sondern lackierung in English special painted in the factory, nightblue metallic. I had it for 6 years, it was a good car, sold it to buy my BMW Alpina B3S 3.4 E46, the M3 left my country (Holland) and maybe still driving elsewhere in Europe.. My mechanic always said driving a M3 is 3 time’s paying the maintenance of a “normal” BMW.... But I didn’t have any problems with the M3
All fair points I bought mine for 1200 and spent another 8000 on it just making it perfect. Build thread on m3cutters. Would I take it all back if I could? Never
Dual zone climate control, harmann kardon sound system, adaptive speed limiter... Gands free communication kit All things that i would miss from my e91
To make mine more modern I'm either getting a 7" double din car stereo or a single din flip up. They have all the Apple Play, DVD, and back up cameras. If I get the double, I need to move my climate control to the bottom empty slot. If I get the the single flip up it disguises it more but blocks my central AC when up. I have a cabrio so I need to consider anti theft. This upgrade will give the E36 all the tech options new cars have for $100 Ebay or $600 top of the line Pioneer. Not too expensive.
Its nice looking in the comments and seeing people talk nice about thier bmw and that thier holding on to em. Instead of the " bmws are unreliable, bmws are money pits, bmws are trash after 100,000, dont buy bmw with high miles, bmw this bmw that," all negative. My 1st bmw a 13 has been reliable and that yr is supposed to be fluttered with problems😄 only changed the wastegate and plugs and i bought it with high mileage so i mean? Dont see what all the hate is about. Just nice to see positve bmw comments. And i plan on buying another.
I love my E36, its awesome but i do all the work myself. As for my E90, that things gone back in the garage to sit to save me money. More tech = more problems, i've spent more fixing normal stuff on my E90 than i have modding my E36 lol
I absolutely love mine. About a year and a half ago I bought mine with 129k miles. I daily drive mine and now have 155k miles. It gets autocrossed frequently and has been quite reasonable to own. Compared to the two previous cars I owned, an e39 M5 and a 2013 R56 Mini S, the e36 M3 has been way more reliable and the parts have been way less expensive to purchase for maintenance. Is it perfectly reliable, no, but it's been just as reasonable as any newer car I've been involved with. I also love the interior the lack of touch screens and great ergonomics. Also, though I agree that an all wheel drive car can be more capable in the snow, the M3 on snow tires with and LSD is really fantastic and good fun in the snow. I live in the snowbelt off of Lake Erie in Pennsylvania, I've never had an issue with it in the snow. Generally I do better than most people that have all seasons on their awd vehicles. I've been there with automotive shops that won't touch a BMW. I understand it.
Dude when cars are new they break down toooo the key is finding one well maintained i,ve owned e34, 540,e30 m3, e36 m3 all well maintained sold my 540 with 289000 mi and everthing worked
Facts to contradict this video: 1. M3 prices going up. 2. M3’s are becoming garage queens. 3. M3’s are great. 4. M3’s still kick ass compared to today’s technology. 5. M3’s are rock solid.
Unfortunately most do not "own" a newer car. They are leased, and everything is covered under warranty... After two to three years, you'll trade up for another car... So then newer cars are rented long term, you can say...
I had an e30 325i m sport, best car I've ever owned but I could never get it finished and almost every summer something major would go wrong. Its an expensive hobby
Purchased an e46 2000 328i stanced for 4K parked it. and am starting to replace everything with new. any tips or sites I should be visiting I am 100% new to the scene also purchased a e90 to do the driving around . Part scouting.
I own 2 e36 BMWs. I didn't buy them because they are practical in this day in age. I bought them because they are so much fun to drive. And The Styling is timeless.
@@Jonathan-tb6fm it can be done and more. My 93 325is, is powered by built 3L M50, with Eaton m122h supercharger. And with brake and suspension modifications, it's a real serious track weapon.
The styling on the BMW E36 is known as "Dolphin"" super looking and if looked after will give DECADES of great service, my 1994 has broken down twice in 22 years (of me owning) owing to squirrel attack apparently on a pipe! Then I changed jobs so no probs since. My M6 hit the road after 6 years and the E36 is my keeper now.
Do it. You will keep it forever. I taught my kids to drive in my E30 ragtop 5 speed. Now they buy used Mazda 3 manuals instead of the retarded throwaway cars their friends drive.
The pros really outweigh the cons imo... I bought mine with 300k km on the clock, had the bodywork done, brakes upgraded and now I'm on engine maintenance and mods. E36s are super fun to drive and worth every penny!
I own an E30 325iS and e36 328iS. Both cars I purchased, in order to restore them. Doing the work myself is super rewarding and a great hobby. You make some valid points but the fact is, I hate new cars and their (tech). Something to be said about simplicity. Sure maintenance can be a bitch but really, if my radio stops working, the car still runs. Old cars rock.
the tech creates a gap between you and the road by interpreting (with sensors) your inputs and make changes to them through abs or tcs, ect... People who are passionate about driving (as you are clearly) want gas, brake, clutch, handbrake, shifter, wheel as inputs and nothing else! Respect ✊
Facts, that’s why I like older cars, because of its simplicity, yeah new cars are comfortable and cool with their tech but nothing beats simplicity imo
86shelby can I talk with you somehow? I'm from Poland and in the future I wish to have e30. I wish to ask some things about restoring it and keeping in great condition I'm just 21 year old so I'm not well experienced.
same we have a bmw e36 compact sport edition and it lasted for 25 years now and nothing really broke but our skoda fabia(a czech car) dude it had so many problems now, we will sell it this year and keep the bmw
We bought this car because of the 90’s look, the smell, the vibration, the engine sounds, the rawness of the chassis when you throw it around, and the most importantly the way it makes you feel like you’re going fast when you are behind the wheel, and yes have to you pay for that experience with this car. We don’t think rationally when we buy this car, but emotionally!
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I wish I had an M3, but for the money my 328IC is sharp and fun to drive. Hell even the M3s with 240hp aren't nearly as fast as all the 300-500 hp cars of today.
Jason Gruber - I have also have a e46 M and no doubt that it is a fun car to drive. I however truly would rather DD the 318 over the M, and save the M for weekend trips with the Mrs and for the track where I explore both my and the car’s limits. And as usual I need more tuning than the car.
I have an 03 e46 and my fam thinks I'm nuts investing into the motor, suspension, wheels etc. I love my car and I'l never get rid of it. Changing coils, vanos solenoid etc is all worth it. Such a fun car to drive and the design, looks, and weight distribution of the e46 is amazing & timeless.
Hahaha same here! I have an 01 330i and just put $1500 on it, and it's just the beginning, and a lot of people telling me: "dude, you're crazy! You'll never gonna get your money back!" And I'm like: "I know I'll never gonna get my money back, cause I'll never sell this baby!" I just love it
I love my e34, few minor wiring issues here & there but my m50b25 engine is bulletproof. Every thing is nice & simple, easy to work on. And most of all it drives raw, like a real car. Modern cars are too artificial for my liking.
I love my E39! The new cars lack character. They just look like a pile of money. The pure mechanical and analog feel I get from my E39 is priceless! After changing all the suspension parts, the car handles great.
Yes don't buy these cars so I can buy them
Orca Speed tell that to the bidders on BringATrailer.
@@kylereyes7320 bunk that website.
Oh, yeah yeah, they're all terrible to own, the frames break, and they're depreciating like crazy. *winkwink
surprised to see u here i was just watching ur body kit unboxing
@@A5h3n. ddos it
"REASONS YOU SHOULD NOT BUY AN OLD BMW" - proceed to have the biggest smile ever when stepping on the gas. :D
Unless it lags like fuck!!
Crazy bro that smile is as genuine as they come.😄😄
Just be ready to replace almost every vacuum line, cooling system, disa valve, bushings, headliners, window regulators, vanos and do it your self because mechanics try to finesse you!
Jonathan And buy good fluids and lubes
Jonathan If it has a vanos, is it a little too new if want to work as little as possible on a old bmw
Its a great car if you can do some or most of the work yourself. I wouldn't recommend one to my gf.
yep thats just how it is
Hahah, you're spot on... I've had my 1996 328is since 04 and I've replaced all of those things (and more). But even now with over 250k miles on the clock, she's still on the road running strong
I own a E36 coupe and E39, and what I've learned for the last few years of ownership is that these are cars for enthusiasts IMO. If you're just looking for a reliable car I don't think any BMW is a good idea, even the newer ones. You just gotta love driving and working on it to fully appreciate it.
Bought my ‘97 M3 in ‘07 with 58K on the clock. Not my daily. Now in 2020 it’s my long term friend. Right now I’m messing with some very minor rust issues in the trunk area. Learning more about my car all the time.
I am happy with my 1990 E30 316i. 163 200 km on the clock. Stock standard, original body , M40 engine. Does not cost me much for maintenance. Cam belt replacement every two years. I don't abuse vehicles by doing drifts and do-nuts. I drive them properly and enjoy the rides.
I've owned 1 of 3 of my e36 for over 10 years my e30 for 5 years now and when I'm not driving my work truck I drive my e46 325xi the most and love all of them.
I have a great e36 328, it's so fun to drive.....LOVE IT!!! Waist mi time with your video... Old BMW are an expression of mechanic art and they always can be fixed...it'snot about tech, it's about fun to drive.
Own a 1985 318i (4 door) and It has been my daily driver since about... 8 years ago, rebuilt the engine, rebuilt the suspension, it's a money pit for sure, but hell, these cars are amazingly fun to drive.
Every. Single. Time.
Your E36 M3 is so clean and perfect.
OLD Bmw's are the best! I know!
As a proud owner of E36 with friends that have E9X or Fxx 3 series, all the downpoints are actually good ones (except safety). Because all that modern things tend to break and are expensive to repair
Thanks for confirming my decision, now I’m looking to get E30 and E36
No car is perfect but the E30, E36 and E46 are some off the most fun cars around. I own and drive a 330 touring E46 20 years old
My E36 M3 convertible is my year round daily. 117k miles and running perfect.
Just gotta eye that coolant temp 😳😳
E36 328is daily , 312k miles running like new 😂👌🏼
Ilisha Samarsky the entire coolant system was replaced at 95k before I bought it
Mine isn't an M3 but 88k miles and I am upgrading the cooling system to Mishomoto aluminum BEFORE I have over heating issues. Great cars if you know what you are getting into. My next car will be an M3 or I might just supercharge this one.
My 142 Mk7 GTD, a very clean car when I bought it ended up costing me an extra 5,000 euro in 6 months on top of the 15,000 euro price tag. I done some basic modifications like professional remaps, exhausts tints etc. Then that’s when all the issues started coming in, each trip to the garage was 600-1000 euro and it was happening every month at least once. After that I bought a Ford Sierra and sold my golf and loved it, no issues. Now I have ended up with my e36 318is msport. Absolutely love it so easy to work on and easier to modify. I’m only 19 and still in school so I’m happy to have something different and sometimes more expensive doesn’t mean better.
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BUY AN OLD BMW. Then as soon as he steps on the gas he has the most genuine smile ever. Bro I want that smile too.😂😂😂😂
Great, new video! Always happy to see it. Also happy to hear objective view of the ownership of one of them older beasts. It is all true... I do have two things to add: Cheap BMW is the most expensive BMW! Never buy it. And second being... This what Gavin mentioned, bushings, mounts, reinforcements and stuff... that's fairly easy, most of it isn't that expensive and simple enough to do alone. But what Gavin did not mention and hasn't experienced yet is the actual expensive stuff i'm dealing with right now - worn valves, piston rings, chains, tensioners. Now that shit is gonna cost you much more than you're willing to acknowledge to yourself. I previously owned all e36s except M3 which is rediculously expensive in Europe. And even for my current one, 325i, rebuilding the engine with some OK, not top of the line stuff - will cost you well over $2,000... just on the engine... if you do labor YOURSELF. If shop does it, you might as well double to triple that amount. And you WILL have to do that after 150-200,000 miles on your engine, much sooner if you rip it past 5k rpm all-day-every-day.
Speaking of which - those are awesome cars, i will probably never leave e36 platform, not in 20 years. Magnificent handling, superb straight six sound, extremely comfortable if you consider they were built in the '90s. Sound system H&K is top of the line, random parts and sensors are fairly cheap too. People turn heads for my e36 same as if it was a Lambo, but appreciate it even more.
All of that being said... if you aren't mechanically inclined or have deep pocket - don't get into old BMWs, they will ruin you.
If you are one of them petrolheads, do get it - you will not regret it!
P.S
I see you worked on your hand movement when sliding Gavin... well done, keep rippin' boi 💯 and give us some more videos to watch!
Cheers!
My dude: these cars have nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution (so much care was given to this that the battery in an early M3 is found in the trunk, passenger side, to try to balance the weight as perfectly as possible). Your comment that they are bad in the snow because they are light in the back with the engine weight up front is dead wrong. I've driven all three of these M cars, and owned two, in Colorado, in the winter, and with their balanced weight and limited slip diffs, they do great. Good job being wrong.
I own an E36 M3 and I mostly disagree with your assertions. Look if you going to buy an abused high mileage old BMW, you will be indeed throwing your money down the drain (unless you have budgeted for a costly restoration) . But these cars were mechanically bulletproof, with little fancy tech that could go wrong. So the key is finding a well kept example and not only will it retain its excellent resale value that few modern cars possess but will also give you miles of fun. These cars had character that is somewhat lost in modern cars.
Bought E36 back in 2010 and had it for 4 years with zero issues, fun to drive.
I knew you were in utah when you showed me those mountains, they are so beautiful. It also looks that the road is very comfortable...I immediately knew that you were in utah even though I have never been there. Greetings from jakarta indonesia.
Oh yeah..the car is very nice
Yes I'll pay much money for e36 but not for the 90 or e92 more problem under the hood all plastic turbo problems
I’m kinda in that boat. I’ve found a nice e36 m3 that I can buy cash, but I also found a 13 e92 m3 that’s clean and I could use that as a down for a private party loan. Don’t know which route take.
BMW E36 for life
Usually the reason why smaller shops won't touch BMWs is that they take up shop space wanting for parts!
One of my favourite clichés is "mileage doesn't matter, those engines can easily do over 200k miles"
Well yeah, but I'm not buying an engine, I'm buying a car with thousands of parts that can and do fail.
Looking forward to buy my 3rd
They’re mechanical and simple and much more beautiful than modern cars… only real catch is all the 20 year old plastic, metal, and rubbers
This video and most comments very biased towards BMW-s. There are some reasons against buying them (from Europe):
-Very bad reputation
-Almost every one of them beaten, abused, poorly serviced
- Lot of them are on sale for very cheap(mostly diesels, 4cyl, auto trans), decent petrol 6cyl manual models expensive, M cars are insanely priced.
- Rust is a big issue
- They require a lot of service and maintenance, oem parts expensive
- You need to be an expert diy-er or have the big bucks for a good BMW shop
-subframe cracks on 3 series
- cooling system issues: coolant hoses , radiator , thermostate,water pump, expansition tank.
-viscous fan exploding
- all of the rubber hoses, like intake hose, vacuum lines cracking
- oil leaks, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, oil filter mount gasket, front and rear main seals
- oil pump nut can loosen or even fall off(most common on m54)
-ccv valve
-disa valve
-vanos fail and oil leak
-plastic timing chain tensioners fail
- plastic valve covers crack
- all bushings and driveshaft rubber guibo flex disc
-valve lifter ticking
-motor mounts
-they require many special tools to fix
My parking spot is on a hill and everytime I wanted to drive my e46 last winter, I had to shovel the ice off for 15-30 minutes lol.
Once 5 of my neighbours came to push me and it still took time to get moving.
When I finally got off, driving the RWD was and is very damn fun.
Great video. Just a quick fyi; I have an 04 330i and I update the stereo, with a Eonon head 7" touch screen display, back up camera, hands free phone, waze, bluetooth, etc etc. It doesn't make my car new, but it does give me a lot of the creature comforts that new cars have. Cheers.
the point of owning and buying a e30 is the lack of tech . most of what is needed in newer cars you dont need in an e 30
Don’t listen to him, he’s just trying to keep all of them to himself & keep them less rare 😉
I had a M3 E36 sedan 3.2, 321hp with sondern lackierung in English special painted in the factory, nightblue metallic. I had it for 6 years, it was a good car, sold it to buy my BMW Alpina B3S 3.4 E46, the M3 left my country (Holland) and maybe still driving elsewhere in Europe..
My mechanic always said driving a M3 is
3 time’s paying the maintenance of a “normal” BMW.... But I didn’t have any problems with the M3
All fair points I bought mine for 1200 and spent another 8000 on it just making it perfect. Build thread on m3cutters.
Would I take it all back if I could?
Never
That's what I like to hear haha
All old cars need maintaining but that’s just one of the many joys of owning one 👍
Dual zone climate control, harmann kardon sound system, adaptive speed limiter... Gands free communication kit
All things that i would miss from my e91
To make mine more modern I'm either getting a 7" double din car stereo or a single din flip up. They have all the Apple Play, DVD, and back up cameras. If I get the double, I need to move my climate control to the bottom empty slot. If I get the the single flip up it disguises it more but blocks my central AC when up. I have a cabrio so I need to consider anti theft. This upgrade will give the E36 all the tech options new cars have for $100 Ebay or $600 top of the line Pioneer. Not too expensive.
Its nice looking in the comments and seeing people talk nice about thier bmw and that thier holding on to em. Instead of the " bmws are unreliable, bmws are money pits, bmws are trash after 100,000, dont buy bmw with high miles, bmw this bmw that," all negative. My 1st bmw a 13 has been reliable and that yr is supposed to be fluttered with problems😄 only changed the wastegate and plugs and i bought it with high mileage so i mean? Dont see what all the hate is about. Just nice to see positve bmw comments. And i plan on buying another.
I love my E36, its awesome but i do all the work myself. As for my E90, that things gone back in the garage to sit to save me money. More tech = more problems, i've spent more fixing normal stuff on my E90 than i have modding my E36 lol
I absolutely love mine. About a year and a half ago I bought mine with 129k miles. I daily drive mine and now have 155k miles. It gets autocrossed frequently and has been quite reasonable to own. Compared to the two previous cars I owned, an e39 M5 and a 2013 R56 Mini S, the e36 M3 has been way more reliable and the parts have been way less expensive to purchase for maintenance. Is it perfectly reliable, no, but it's been just as reasonable as any newer car I've been involved with. I also love the interior the lack of touch screens and great ergonomics.
Also, though I agree that an all wheel drive car can be more capable in the snow, the M3 on snow tires with and LSD is really fantastic and good fun in the snow. I live in the snowbelt off of Lake Erie in Pennsylvania, I've never had an issue with it in the snow. Generally I do better than most people that have all seasons on their awd vehicles.
I've been there with automotive shops that won't touch a BMW. I understand it.
Dude when cars are new they break down toooo the key is finding one well maintained i,ve owned e34, 540,e30 m3, e36 m3 all well maintained sold my 540 with 289000 mi and everthing worked
Facts to contradict this video:
1. M3 prices going up.
2. M3’s are becoming garage queens.
3. M3’s are great.
4. M3’s still kick ass compared to today’s technology.
5. M3’s are rock solid.
Usa spec m3 e36 is quite a bit under powered compared to euro spec one.... don't know reason why
Non-m e46 with a manual is prolly the best car u can buy on a budget along with a Volvo 740 lol
I can't live without my 80s 325I.E30 Is the Best ever
They do make you feel awesome
Unfortunately most do not "own" a newer car. They are leased, and everything is covered under warranty... After two to three years, you'll trade up for another car... So then newer cars are rented long term, you can say...
E36 costs around 1000$ to 3000$ where i live and people think its expensive ....
I had it, lost it, I miss it so much
Actually u can buy back up cameras n modern technology for older cars
Well I bought a e36 2.8 convertible brand new in 1999 and I still own it and I would never sell it.... never.......
Oh dude, take any bmw for a snowy ride, fun for days.
00 bmw 328ci over 200k... most reliable car I’ve ever owned and I haven’t spent a lot just oil, gas, tires, etc
Rwd is Soo much better in the snow than FWD because if you slip on ice you can control it Back straight
I had an e30 325i m sport, best car I've ever owned but I could never get it finished and almost every summer something major would go wrong. Its an expensive hobby
oh yeah get the newer BMW with those iDrive when its broken you'll spend tons of $$$ more than E30 E36 & E46
S50/52 with Stromung = 🤘
I don’t know what he’s talking about, I have a 91 e30 and wouldn’t get rid of it for nothing!
My E34 540 still kicks ass
Purchased an e46 2000 328i stanced for 4K parked it. and am starting to replace everything with new. any tips or sites I should be visiting I am 100% new to the scene also purchased a e90 to do the driving around . Part scouting.
Dope video bro
Old is gold man. The masculinity in these older cars exposes the feminity i these new ones smh
First thing I do in the morning when I wake up on my days off is go for mountain run for 2 hours in my 330.
I gladly own and drive my E30 Cabrio in Maui and my 97 328 E36 Cabrio in Germany. Wouldn’t have it any other way....
Worn parts just mean possible upgrades to me. 2 e30's, e34, and e39 is what i got
New cars Are junk i have 2 e30s and i'm very happy with that. And it is common that rubber bushings on old cars ate worn out ;)
Are you seriously comparing an e30 w all other pieces of junk that came out after??? specially those 2000s and up omg you just lost your mind.
Do you think and e30 is a first car?
Lol I bought my 3 series with 68,000 miles 3 years ago and now have 134,000 miles 😂
I love the bmw E36 is perfect , is better that my car 2018 .
I have a bmw e46, and it drives brilliantly. Your ABS light is on, you need to do something about that 😂😂
Asc light is on, not ABS. It is on because I turned traction off 👍
Why will i not buy the Legendary BMW M3 E46 and older ones
Great cars, I have two e36, one hardtop and a coupe
What about the E34?
Naaaaah, love my daily E30!! Worth every penny I put into it but I do see what you're saying
That 335i looked nice
Is the 316i good? I only hear people talk about 325 and 328 most of the time, and are 316’s good for a project?
I have a e23 barn find 13,750 miles
F…. 5 reasons, this models a real BMW NOT what they doing today with the fake engine sound ! They make you smile and feel the car !
me sitting here with my e34 m5 with 220k miles ignoring these warnings cause pops n burbles and 6 speed
3 years ago 72k now 80k, what?
Wrong I had 2 e30s and never had a problem with any of them, the best cars in the world
i can buy it cuz im an auto mechanic for 15 years n a good welder...
I own 2 e36 BMWs. I didn't buy them because they are practical in this day in age. I bought them because they are so much fun to drive. And The Styling is timeless.
Exactly but sometimes I wish I had a faster car to beat those v6 Camrys.
@@Jonathan-tb6fm it can be done and more. My 93 325is, is powered by built 3L M50, with Eaton m122h supercharger. And with brake and suspension modifications, it's a real serious track weapon.
Greenday694 SCBMW is it the Hyde Motors works Supercharger kit?
@@Jawnwickk yes😁
The styling on the BMW E36 is known as "Dolphin"" super looking and if looked after will give DECADES of great service, my 1994 has broken down twice in 22 years (of me owning) owing to squirrel attack apparently on a pipe! Then I changed jobs so no probs since. My M6 hit the road after 6 years and the E36 is my keeper now.
Well,too late.
I own a e36 and a e46
*Looking to buy an e30 right now*
Buy mine
Just got an e30 it’s def worth lil homie
Do it. You will keep it forever. I taught my kids to drive in my E30 ragtop 5 speed. Now they buy used Mazda 3 manuals instead of the retarded throwaway cars their friends drive.
Yes buy it !!! Rewarding thing
Good choice!
I mean if you like old bmws and you’re a car guy you wouldn’t care at all
Amen
Yep
i don't know jack about bmw's, i just love the older ones so so so much, especially the e36
The pros really outweigh the cons imo... I bought mine with 300k km on the clock, had the bodywork done, brakes upgraded and now I'm on engine maintenance and mods. E36s are super fun to drive and worth every penny!
Are they pretty reliable? I’m thinking of getting a e30 3 series or e36 when I’m older?
@@aidanbeatzaidan7666 Like any other car it really depends on maintenance done by people before you... But regardless they are pretty tough
@@aidanbeatzaidan7666 As long as you do maintenance they are reliable, definitely worth it though
@@igorputnik3576how expensive was the body work? I just got a m3 but it’s got a lot of dings and dents
I own an E30 325iS and e36 328iS. Both cars I purchased, in order to restore them. Doing the work myself is super rewarding and a great hobby.
You make some valid points but the fact is, I hate new cars and their (tech).
Something to be said about simplicity. Sure maintenance can be a bitch but really, if my radio stops working, the car still runs. Old cars rock.
the tech creates a gap between you and the road by interpreting (with sensors) your inputs and make changes to them through abs or tcs, ect... People who are passionate about driving (as you are clearly) want gas, brake, clutch, handbrake, shifter, wheel as inputs and nothing else! Respect ✊
Facts, that’s why I like older cars, because of its simplicity, yeah new cars are comfortable and cool with their tech but nothing beats simplicity imo
Well said my friend. Also have a 325is, it's just awesome
86shelby can I talk with you somehow? I'm from Poland and in the future I wish to have e30. I wish to ask some things about restoring it and keeping in great condition I'm just 21 year old so I'm not well experienced.
same we have a bmw e36 compact sport edition and it lasted for 25 years now and nothing really broke but our skoda fabia(a czech car) dude it had so many problems now, we will sell it this year and keep the bmw
We bought this car because of the 90’s look, the smell, the vibration, the engine sounds, the rawness of the chassis when you throw it around, and the most importantly the way it makes you feel like you’re going fast when you are behind the wheel, and yes have to you pay for that experience with this car. We don’t think rationally when we buy this car, but emotionally!
Couldn't agree more!
E30 has 100% 80s look. The Best for me 😎
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bmw guys never say "old or new" bmw its bmw! ...never get old .
I agree with about 10% of this...the remaining 90% is the same for all old cars
Mo’ power does not equal more fun! - says my e30 318is.
same with my e36 318i vert
I wish I had an M3, but for the money my 328IC is sharp and fun to drive. Hell even the M3s with 240hp aren't nearly as fast as all the 300-500 hp cars of today.
Jason Gruber - I have also have a e46 M and no doubt that it is a fun car to drive. I however truly would rather DD the 318 over the M, and save the M for weekend trips with the Mrs and for the track where I explore both my and the car’s limits. And as usual I need more tuning than the car.
I got an e36 318i 5spd manual haha
@@marcozuniga1186 same here! Boston green 96' 318is, easily my favorite car I've ever owned.
I love my E46.
I rather have the old than the new
Me too love my e46
@@juanjuanez920 yea the new ones gave that hydromatic transmission don't like it I like my Manual better
Yep i love mine too, the guy who did this video is not from this planet
How can i learn to maintain
Buying a bmw is a great time if you work on it yourself. Some of the most fun cars to drive ever, and the styling is timeless.
I have an 03 e46 and my fam thinks I'm nuts investing into the motor, suspension, wheels etc. I love my car and I'l never get rid of it. Changing coils, vanos solenoid etc is all worth it. Such a fun car to drive and the design, looks, and weight distribution of the e46 is amazing & timeless.
I Have An E46 And Just Did The Motor Swap & Cooling Overhaul . 5spd Manual Def Worth It
Hahaha same here! I have an 01 330i and just put $1500 on it, and it's just the beginning, and a lot of people telling me: "dude, you're crazy! You'll never gonna get your money back!" And I'm like: "I know I'll never gonna get my money back, cause I'll never sell this baby!" I just love it
JZ408 i got an 01 330ci with 234,008 miles on it, no lights on the dash running better than ever😎
Recently copped an 05 e46 gotta replace the clutch tho 🙃 and I'm having a bunch of other codes and leaks
I love my e34, few minor wiring issues here & there but my m50b25 engine is bulletproof. Every thing is nice & simple, easy to work on. And most of all it drives raw, like a real car. Modern cars are too artificial for my liking.
M50 engine never breaks
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I love my E39!
The new cars lack character. They just look like a pile of money.
The pure mechanical and analog feel I get from my E39 is priceless!
After changing all the suspension parts, the car handles great.
@Junior e39 ///M5 drive.google.com/file/d/1R0wYyp7RQrbC4RuVrQ6bndXUlvWZT4jl/view?usp=drivesdk
@Junior e39 ///M5 Sweet!!
@@TB7530 do you have link to which headlights those are and what kinda price did you get it for
I have the e39 530i 5 speed and man is it great
Lil Shaggy nice, I just saw a clean one sell for 5800 the other day
I own 2 e46’s. I never want to sell them
In the balkans where i live those are sold like fresh warm bread. I own 2.8 e39 and every second i spend in it makes me so happy!
Les balkan squad 🔥