e30 vs e36

[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!

[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

[Erick]

you must have forgotten about the isetta

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

[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.

[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.

[sethla]

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

Yes.

[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

[mikejungle]

how much lighter is the e30?

and so it's true that the e36's are not as reliable, eh?

what's a fair price for a 325i that's in good running condition and doesn't need work for a while?

[Jscotty]

$2300 to $2500 is about your target price for a car that is driven daily and well cared for. If it has less than 200,000 miles on it you can be assured that it has had a history of problems. If it has over 300,000 miles you know that this car has been well maintained for it go that long.

[mikejungle]

^really?

i sort of thought that with less mileage, it would have less problems.
i have a 325e with over 200,000 miles, and it has a slew of problems, including the odometer, which stopped at 213.

[MikeE30325i]

lol, i have a 325es with 300,000 miles on it. and it has a slew of problems. but not one of them has to do with the car driving.

E30's > Everything else

[nando]

I've driven around my friend's 328ic quite a bit.. it's a nice cruiser, but overall? meh.

the only thing I really like about it is the looks I get from girls, and the heated seats.. but neither of those are really specific to the E36.

[318isbmw]

I just think the e30 is much more fun to drive. You get a closer feeling to the road, as well as its a ton of fun in twisties and such. And also a lot simpler design.

[ivo316]

I have a friend that owns an M3, well I'm not quite sure if it's an e46, but it's a 1999, he has driven my E30 twice and he loves it.

P.S. he calls it "the go-kart" (regarding it's cornering)

[Victell]

I got into the e30 because it was the best bang for the buck, and all I wanted to afford at the time. But now that I've done the suspension, z3 rack, wheels and sport seats I've really come to love the balance and driving charactaristics of the e30.

Even now that I'm making more money, I dont really want an e36. They are ok - faster, better high-speed stability - but I get my kicks at lower speeds anyway, under 120mph. The e36 doesnt have much character either and the dash is ugly.

At this point, i'd rather have an e30 m3 than an e36 or even an e46 m3, seriously.

Actually, the only other practical bmw i want is an X5. Impractical nod would have to go to the e39 m5.