e30 vs e36

[CleanAzzE30z]

unbiasedly... it is pretty universally known and agreed upon the the early-mid 90's was when quality or interior materials, fit and finish started their downturn for BMW (which continues today to an extent) and the E36 is no exception. I was never hot on the E36 in terms of aesthetcially even before I was into cars/BMWs/E30s. I truly doubt Ill see any 300K mile E46's. I could go on about this, but I assume you al understand me and feel similar. Im always on my soapbox about this on other BMW forums where the majority of members own newer BMWs and theyre more concerned with ICE than CR.

Mariano

[sethla]

Uhhh... you have a 500hp+ e36?

Yes.

[JGood]

I don't think the isetta is even considered a legit chassis.

It's not even a legit car, it was sold at Toys-R-Us.

[JGood]

Also keep in mind that muffler bearings are consideribly cheaper for the E30 than the 36. A set of muffler bearings for the E30 will run you about $575 compared to the E36 where it will cost well over $1400.

That joke is funny until someone brings up the fact that Mercedes uses muffler bearings on certain models.

[Erick]

you must have forgotten about the isetta

I don't think the isetta is even considered a legit chassis.

[NC325iC]

Every car manufacturer has one chassis that they're not very proud of, for BMW it's the E21.

you must have forgotten about the isetta

[Nygdup]

Also keep in mind that muffler bearings are consideribly cheaper for the E30 than the 36. A set of muffler bearings for the E30 will run you about $575 compared to the E36 where it will cost well over $1400.

Damnit.. I got ripped off. I just bought muffler bearings for my 325i and they charged me $750+shipping!

[Jscotty]

Also keep in mind that muffler bearings are consideribly cheaper for the E30 than the 36. A set of muffler bearings for the E30 will run you about $575 compared to the E36 where it will cost well over $1400.

[JGood]

I own one of both.... :hitler:


I drive my E30 every day because it is more fun even though my E36 has close to 400hp over my E30! That means a lot to me, what I enjoy driving.

Uhhh... you have a 500hp+ e36?

[sethla]

I own one of both.... :hitler:


I drive my E30 every day because it is more fun even though my E36 has close to 400hp over my E30! That means a lot to me, what I enjoy driving.

[1991 318is]

I don't have an unbiased opinion on much of anything. If I did it would probably be coincidence.
That said, I just like E30, especially the 318is.

[JGood]

e21's? They weight as much as an e30, have even more of a "jelly" unibody, have an inferior rear suspension, and don't come with a good motor. However, if you enjoy driving an e30 at the limit because it's fun (not the fastest, but FUN), then you'll love the e21.

[Stu]

whats wrong with e21s?

Every car manufacturer has one chassis that they're not very proud of, for BMW it's the E21.

E36's are far stiffer than E30's, have a longer wheelbase, much improved rear suspension design, and it simply makes for a 'faster' chassis. The twin-vam 24v engines are much more advanced as well.

I grew up around E30's and prefer the raw driving style of them. Plus, with a powerful motor from an E36 and the antiquated E30 rear suspension--it makes for a hell of a lot of fun to drive!

[CarsSuck]

whats wrong with e21s?

[Jscotty]

Overall, the 30 feels like it is a better built and more fun to drive car than the 36. Also I feel like that they cut corner on every aspect of the 36. Its like when you bought a BMW in the 80's, whether you bought a 3,5,6 or 7 series it was still characteristically a BMW. The 36 seems like an imitation and a watered down version of its bigger brothers.