E36 are still cheap
especially well maintained ones (the M3 being somewhat of an exception).
Try going for a 98-99 models....steering away from the 323i....yes the last year of production. Most of the bugs were worked out.
Look for a clean unmolested example. Ones with full service records to get a feel on how well the owner maintained it and sure a hint of what you are up against. When you get the car, just do the cooling system first and save the aggravation of a future headgasket issue.
Things to address (or research): rear shock towers (z3 plate).
Everything else can wait but stick with a schedule for 02 sensors, fluid changes, tune-ups etc. If you stay ahead of the ballgame, you'll enjoy the car. These cars are getting up there in age, so expect some routine annual maintenance.
Having owned a 98 328i for 12 years, I have no regrets.
Good luck.
especially well maintained ones (the M3 being somewhat of an exception).
Try going for a 98-99 models....steering away from the 323i....yes the last year of production. Most of the bugs were worked out.
Look for a clean unmolested example. Ones with full service records to get a feel on how well the owner maintained it and sure a hint of what you are up against. When you get the car, just do the cooling system first and save the aggravation of a future headgasket issue.
Things to address (or research): rear shock towers (z3 plate).
Everything else can wait but stick with a schedule for 02 sensors, fluid changes, tune-ups etc. If you stay ahead of the ballgame, you'll enjoy the car. These cars are getting up there in age, so expect some routine annual maintenance.
Having owned a 98 328i for 12 years, I have no regrets.
Good luck.
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