I hate my e36's interior

[CleanAzzE30z]

That being said: It is common knowledge that an 80's BMW (of which the grand part consisted of E30's then E28's, E24's, E23's, E34's) is considered bulletproof and durable due to general over-engineering that was practiced by BMW at that time. Many of these models are commonly referred to, in my experience, as "tanks" by even the least enthusiast-oriented....

[Bimmerman325i]

That being said: It is common knowledge that an 80's BMW (of which the grand part consisted of E30's then E28's, E24's, E23's, E34's) is considered bulletproof and durable due to general over-engineering that was practiced by BMW at that time. Many of these models are commonly referred to, in my experience, as "tanks" by even the least enthusiast-oriented....

True, but what bmw lost in terms of build quality they gained in maintainability. My E36 is sooo much nicer and easier to work on than my E30 ever was.

E30 front suspension requires ball joint to be pulled before pulling suspension, and the spindle is integral with the strut. Poor design from a DFMA standpoint.

[CleanAzzE30z]

Right, Im not arguing the merits of all E30's against all E36's. Im simply getting everyone on board as to what each weakness of each car is. No need to get butthurt about it because its the car you own.

[Bimmerman325i]

Right, Im not arguing the merits of all E30's against all E36's. Im simply getting everyone on board as to what each weakness of each car is. No need to get butthurt about it because its the car you own.

Oh i'm not butthurt, I agree with you entirely. Both cars have problem areas and strengths.

[CleanAzzE30z]

So we can agree that the e36 interior in the entire history of BMW's interiors was a lowpoint without having to interject some face-saving dig at E30's faults (of which they have their own). In comparison to what came before and what came after. Thats all Im saying. People can point out the many faults of the E30 without it turning into a pissing contest.

[MR E30 325is]

If I could punt my e36 to the moon it wouldn't be far enough.

Bwahaha! That is exactly how I feel about my E36 M sitting in the garage, forcing my E30 to be out in the cold and snow.

I hate the damn thing. Cant wait to fix it and sell it.

[b*saint]

Yea I've heard they were bad but its different to see it first hand.

[danielmp]

i went from a e30 325iX with 200,000 to a e36 m3 with 110,000. within a month, i hated that car and had big time seller's remorse. engine ran great, car was well balanced and handled great, the interior was shit. i could not sell that car fast enough and i pity the poor bastard who bought it. i replaced the m3 with an eta with ~300,000 and i was so happy. no rattles, headliner where it should be, door panels stayed on the door, window regulators worked.

e30 has faults but at least it never feels like i'm in a maxima. e36, not so much.

for those who will say i must have had a shitty e36, here are the pics...it was shitty:

[InuFaye]

You had a luxury package.
Shitty.

[slammin.e28]

My e36 has a shitty exterior....

....and so does Inufaye's because of my dad! Yuk yuk yuk!

[InuFaye]

My e36 has a shitty exterior....

....and so does Inufaye's because of my dad! Yuk yuk yuk!

-_-

[slammin.e28]

-_-

Had to!

[danielmp]

You had a luxury package.
Shitty.

That's what I said. It was a shitty interior and I'm glad someone else is cursing it now.

[InuFaye]

The rule with e36s is that less is more.

Except with engines.

[PiercedE30]

I just got a '92 325is(turbo). Amazingly well kept. Cream of the crop kind of deal. Interior is absolutely perfect, sans the drivers side seat wear spots. No sagging headliner, no separating door panels, no rattles, no creeks, nothing that you would expect with an E36. So honestly a lot of it has to do with proper care.