e30 vs e36

[CarsSuck]

I have an '89 325is, my brother has a '94 325is. It is obvious in many ways that his car is superior in most respects. His car is almost completely stock, except for koni yellows set on full soft. I don't drive his car much, but when he has driven mine, he seems pretty suprised by the grip and poise the car exhibits (due to his low expectations, probably). The e36 chassis is way stiffer, and STICKS to the road, no question.

My e30, however, has been FAR more reliable. His interior has completely come apart. Headliner, door panels, seat problems, etc. Mechanically, his engine has been pretty tough, but recently the VANOS has gone nuts and it drives like shit and knocks. His transmission went bad at about 150k and it had to be rebuilt ot the tune of about 1500bucks.

They say the later OBDII 328s and M3s have improved quality and more robust engine/transmissions, but i have no experience there.

[asubimmer]

Somewhere around the world, an e21 owner is smiling because of that generalization.

[Erick]

Real BMW's have round headlights

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Somewhere around the world, an e21 owner is smiling because of that generalization.

[JGood]

uhh... price. Not many people on here can even afford their e30.

I choose it over an e36 because it's smaller and more fun to toss around. I like the looks, and in my area there isn't too many, especially modified. I also enjoy the challenge it provides driving on the limit.

Real BMW's have round headlights

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[backtrail69]

I like the style of the e30 better, I like the interiors better and the overall simpleness and cost (buying car and maintnance costs). Not saying a e36 isn't reliable, but i see less of them living much past 200k miles.

[asubimmer]

the e36 has better susp but its heavier

[mikejungle]

besides the obvious coolness of the e30, why do you guys prefer the e30 to the e36? Does the e36 have more problems? could you guys give an unbiased positives and negatives of both?

thanks