I've been getting really interested in getting a e36 328i sedan recently, and I want to do some research before I really start looking for one. I wanna see if there's anything I should be aware of before getting one, and how they are mechanically after 100k miles. I've driven plenty of 3 series, but they've all been e46s, so I don't know much about the e36, but the style appeals to me, and I want a sedan. I looked at bimmerforums.com, but didn't really find what I was looking for. Anyone here know of some places to do research?

 

did you sign on to the forums and ask questions?

 

bimmerforums.com

 

The inline sixes in the E36's are really hard to kill. The big thing is to change the waterpump every 60k and you'll be good to go. The achilles heal for all BMWs is the cooling systems, so see what the previous owner has done to keep it going. But other things are ball joints and misc interior parts breaking.

 

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=311638

Fine comb ^
From the plastic impellars to the sagging gloveboxes it's all there.

 

This is what I get for skipping over Stickys. I looked at the stickys in the other subforums there, must of missed them in the e36 one.

Thats good to know about the motor. Thanks.

 

M50 motor + 328 crank and rods + S50 head = amazing for way cheaper then a S50.

 

He said he was looking at 328's though. That would be an M52b28.

 

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