Own, wouldn't mind or never...an e36. R3V Opinion

[fronton]

If I had to own a e36, it would be the M3 vert, and my wife would drive it.

[Fleksta]

I wouldn't mind a TI, but it would have to be mint.

[matthugie]

This was mine, before an Altima going 55 in a 35 parked itself into it.



I absolutely loved that car, and plan on building one for a track rat, probably this year. Much easier to drive at the limit in my opinion, and more predictable.

[Chachi]

i dont really get the hate. i love e30's but i couldnt pass up the deal on my 96 dakar m3 coupe, and i love driving this car!

i've seen tons of shitty e30s... you cant judge an entire chassis off of one car you once were in.

for me personally, i'll drive any bmw.

[James Crivellone]

I like the drivetrains, and despise the interior / look of them.

That being said, I'd take one as a racecar, but never as a street car.

[Brilliantrot 318is]

E30>e36>e34,e39,e46....

I like e36's. the TI is my favorite but my opinion is somewhat bias do to the fact that I own a '98 318ti "California top"

[CrusherCurtis]

Owned 3 definitely wouldn't own another one. That's probably only because I have more money though. If I bought another 3 series aside from an e30 it'd have to be an e92 (honestly wouldn't buy one of those either, doesn't say enough about me). I thoroughly believe that e36-e46-e92 are evolutions whereas the e30 is unique. Buy the best(meaning newest) one you can afford.

My nicest e36 whore:

[slammin.e28]

[Brilliantrot 318is]

couple phone pics of my dirty e36 compact at a parking garage :)

[Hick]

No non-M hardtop options?

My daily is a 97 328is manual. Much better to daily than an E30.

[AntiScope]

Nope. If I wanted something that was going to fall the pieces I'd just buy a volkswagen.

I once had '96 Golf. I can attest to this

[kickinindian]

couple phone pics of my dirty e36 compact at a parking garage :)

i want that same car and same color! just swapped to a 6cyl.

[BlackbirdM3]

I'd own a M3, but it would have to be one of the rare lightweight ones, and stripped out, lexan windows, full cage, and sorted suspension. Beyond that, no, I don't want one. They aren't donor cars, they are just not very exciting. The motors are so so, I'd rather have an S14, S38 or M88 over any of the S5x motors. Still, an e36 only comes with an S5x motor so I guess I'll be stuck with it.

Eh, whenever I have that sort of $ to light on fire, I'll worry about it then. In the mean time, I'll enjoy the toys that I have.

Will

[Pac1373]

I remember when the e36 was introduced and it was so far ahead of the e30 at that time in perception of advancement at least. The thing looked amazing and as a young guy I really wanted one. If I look back with that nostalgic eye, I can see myself getting one, and I had a soft spot for the ti's even.

But.

As I said before, would have to be in nice shape.

[mikeedler]

tried it and hated it. They are ugly and the interior is crap. I thought maybe they would be atleast comfortable, but no, would buy an e46 first.