another 'which BMW' thread....e30...e36 m3....e46

[slammin.e28]

Radiator, Thermoastat Housing, Expansion Tank, Stewart Imepllar, Hoses, and Fan Clutch.
Take you and afternoon and like 400 bucks.
Never worry about it again.

Don't forget dat Vanos rattle!

[InuFaye]

What's the cooling system stuff like? All hoses, rad, expansion tank...a weekend? The bushings should be no harder than an e30 I would think. As far as i can remember, I've only really been in 1 e36, and it felt like it was going to fall apart. But it was just a 325i and it was pretty damn fast.

Radiator, Thermoastat Housing, Expansion Tank, Stewart Imepllar, Hoses, and Fan Clutch.
Take you and afternoon and like 400 bucks.
Never worry about it again.

[dannyyisntt]

What's the cooling system stuff like? All hoses, rad, expansion tank...a weekend? The bushings should be no harder than an e30 I would think. As far as i can remember, I've only really been in 1 e36, and it felt like it was going to fall apart. But it was just a 325i and it was pretty damn fast.

You can change the cooling system stuff in an afternoon. Remember to upgrade to a metal t-stat housing if it hasn't already been done.

I've driven my 95 325is daily during the summer months for going on 6 years and close to 100k miles with few complaints. Just like all BMW's, you take care of it and it will take care of you.

[Vivek]

Cooling System, RTABS, Interior, Vanos Rattle, FCABS.

Nothing major.

95s also needs the primary timing chain tensioner changed out.

What's the cooling system stuff like? All hoses, rad, expansion tank...a weekend? The bushings should be no harder than an e30 I would think. As far as i can remember, I've only really been in 1 e36, and it felt like it was going to fall apart. But it was just a 325i and it was pretty damn fast.

[Ryann]

E34 5spd + E30.

[worangejuice]

soni drove the e46. those things are super heavy and feel so plasticy and disconnected to drive. when shifting from 1st to 2nd, car would 'pop' like crazy the guy said it was a bad engine mount. that the engine shifted back cause of engine mount being out/bad. pretty bad though. there smooth and powerful. but that pop (clunk) was just not good. I can defenitely feel the e30 lightness and connection now.

[worangejuice]

I had an '01 IS300. Great car, but I outgrew it both literally and figuratively. Despite having four doors, it's not a four person car. I had it serviced exclusively at the dealer, but I can assure you it wasn't monthly. I sold it and bought my '02 E39 530i with nearly identical mileage for less than a grand more.

so did you like your time with the 5?

[Kershaw]

e36 m3.

every time i drive my brothers 95 325is i want to buy an e36.

[mr.vang]

5 series seems to be the responsible DD as well as fast and easy on the eyes. I've always wanted one. The e30 would be the stupid fun car. I love the Maximas, but we always want a new car right?
the e36 M3 is super tempting, but dont know how rewarding it would be? I've always wanted a M3 as well. The e46 has had no good feedback so far :(
I'd like to be responsible and at least have a car I can take out of state no problem.

honda

[accident]

E36.

[dannyyisntt]

Why choose? Buy one of each

[agent]

I had an '01 IS300. Great car, but I outgrew it both literally and figuratively. Despite having four doors, it's not a four person car. I had it serviced exclusively at the dealer, but I can assure you it wasn't monthly. I sold it and bought my '02 E39 530i with nearly identical mileage for less than a grand more.

[Wschnitz]

Just buy the e30 and PR cash into it, duh. Or get e36 m3

[worangejuice]

Any thoughts on salvage (theft) title is300's?
2001-2002 about $5000-$5600
used about 160k-200k on em
but these Lexus's are so long lasting because they are service just about every month if they took it through the dealer. Havent heard of too many problems with them

[10Toes]

wathc out for vanos blowing up in e36 m3

Another fucktard from NJ...