Have said time and time again, the E36 is one of the best handling mass-produced cars from the last 3 decades. There is a reason I currently own 4 of them... Great honest review 👍🏼

@pictlandpickers1171

Жыл бұрын

What to watch for is buying one? Is 150k miles alot for one

@dadaddadadasssss

Жыл бұрын

@@pictlandpickers1171 they will do 400k miles easily

back when BMW was a drivers car and not luxury, also turbos we're no go back in the days just love those 6 cylinder bangers

Estates/wagons are underrated.

@RC-wb6gv

3 жыл бұрын

they are king

@LCOF

2 жыл бұрын

I think the opposite is true. They're overrated by car enthusiasts online and that does not in any way translate into sales. Ever so called wagon fans seldom own them.

@1998lemuel

Жыл бұрын

@@LCOF I would own them if I could find one in a configuration that I want lol.

@williamzhang8397

9 ай бұрын

@@LCOFi bought a wagon so

I’ve got a techno violet 328i manual touring. Best car I’ve ever had.

@CYMRU619

3 жыл бұрын

Best E36 color!

@jamesoxley2621

3 жыл бұрын

That’s very cool mate

@theofficialstig

3 жыл бұрын

It's a shame they're hard to find for sale

@GTFour

3 жыл бұрын

Best colour shape and engine combo

This type of test (of the older cars) are much more interesting than the newer stuff that I could never afford A good old 90s BMW back when BMW only made 4/5 different models and they still made a good car

I had an E36 328i Coupe as a company car. Best handling car I ever had. Never had anything so good since.

@apexseal2811

3 жыл бұрын

Alan You must have had interesting employers!

I do like an estate car or touring as BMW call them. Far superior to an SUV in almost every way. My dad had a 328i touring, it was a lovely car, it got torched when Germany knocked England out of the World Cup in 2010. Torched, in Tunbridge Wells of all places, outside my house. Luckily they left my e36 M3 alone.

@sultanofswingdrift3021

2 жыл бұрын

jeeesus crist what an sad ending

The crisp sound of the Beemer straight six, sans the pops & bangs that seem to be the rage these days, is always welcome...

@soundseeker63

3 жыл бұрын

I think all those contrived pops and bangs are meant to be compensation for the fact the engines themselves no longer sound good! Personally I just find them antisocial and annoying. The old N/A 6 pots managed to sound great from inside without pissing people off or drawing unwanted attention from the outside. Not any more!

I had a e39 525i touring es and i absolutely loved it. Es meant that it was basic spec but had m sport suspension msport steering wheel , msport seats and the body had sport Trim pieces. Best car ever so much character loved it

JayEmm, sir my good man! Thank you one million times for this review. I have a E46325IX, and ported over Racing Dynamics intake, car mats, 19" RDUSA Black spokes with 275's on the rear, with recovered plaid leather M3 Seats. The RIDE makes short work of any situation plus snow! Hats off to you my good sir, Maximillion->

I had a 98 BMW 328 E36 coupe and it was the best car I ever had suspect it's the best car I will ever have had

This is actually my new favourite video on the Internet. Love seeing the two cars on the road together.

Lovely Jubbly, the last of the decently built 3 series to me.

my first car was a e46 bmw 330d touring remapped it was pretty quick 270/500+ I'd love to get another bmw estate and maybe modify it more

I daily my Techno Violet 328i E36 Touring from Solihull to Worcester, and absolutely love it. Of course done the M50 manifold with a remap which gave it almost the feel of a bigger engine. Would like to refurbish the whole suspension and bushings one day but with the bumpy stuff, I don't mind how soft it feels on the b-roads :)

I used to hate the look of the E36. Now? It might be my favourite looking 3 Series. I'd love to have one as a weekend car but nearly every single on here in Ireland has been ruined by making it into a drift car.

I had a ‘97 328i Sport coupe manual a few years ago. Great engine and and an ok steer.Bought for £1500 and sold 3 years later for £2500. I think Jay will be disappointed with a standard one compared to this. And a 330i E46 drives way better in every respect I think

There is only one man who can handle a fast old estate on track, someone fax Rickard Rydell.

@888johnmac

3 жыл бұрын

ooh those BTCC volvo estates are legendary

Ah love an E36. I’ve had 3, a 325i and 2 x 328’s. all trouble free and fantastic cars. Bit of a do everything car.

Bought a second hand in 2003, sold it in 2004… still regret it today, so relaxing to drive in all its glory. If had had the chance to buy one now, I would probably do . What an amazing car to drive… straight six… love it

Just picked up a 340i Touring. Love it.

High praise from a Lotus man!

These 36s handle really nice tbh, my 36 has just had coilovers and wheel spacers put on and some new tyres and handles so flat and is very planted through the corners going to be polybushing the car soon too.

I had one of these on my to buy lists when they were around a grand. That's long gone now for a good one....

@jaybee11

3 жыл бұрын

I actually had an Individual 328i Touring back when I was in University, really regret selling it

@frozenpete788

3 жыл бұрын

In 2014 I wanted to buy a 325tds Touring because I needed to cover long trips and not bankrupt myself refueling (the 325i e30 does that well enough 😂). The diesel were cheap enough, but man they were clapped out so bad, I'm not afraid of high mileage cars if properly maintained. I ended up buying a sedan with 98.000km back then.

@scotte3698

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1997 E36 touring 318i

@h214suiiii

3 жыл бұрын

ScottE36 not bad but it’s only an i4

@soundseeker63

3 жыл бұрын

An E46 330i Sport Touring is just as fun, perhaps more so. And still good value.....if you can find one that hasn't rusted through already! I suspect they too will become classics in a few years time.

Love a 3 series touring. Just picked up a lovely low miles full service history mint e46 330D m sport touring to go with my daily tastefully modified and remapped e46 320d touring. Welcome to drive them both.

The E36 was the last great handling BMW that was comparable to the E30 but far more civilized and comfortable as a daily driver.

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the e36 is better car to drive than the e46 , M aside.

I love this car! Gotta drive a six cylinder E36 one day... Till that day I'll continue enjoying my 316i^^

1 of the best multivalve BMW engines mass produced 🙌🏾 the sound it makes 😍

Everyone loves a touring

I had an identical spec but with Shrick cams and manifold. Came from an R34 gtr stage 1. People always said it was faster, at the time I couldn't understand what they were on about. In hindsight, it's because I was much more confident in driving it hard.

Your points are also damn near the exact reason I'm looking to buy a 340i touring. It's all the car I really want (on public roads), with all the modern amenities and doesn't cause too many second looks. Shame used car prices are just obscene at the moment or it'd be enjoying summer a tad bit more!

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

Wait until October once new units are not shifting and all the lease cars are being handed back. No company cars , no reps on the road. BMW UK is going to be overrun with cars. If you know who to speak too and can raise cash there will be massive discounts to be had. I wouldnt be looking at the list prices on autotrader, look at how much stock they have. Wagons are still rare but the market is going to get very interesting

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

@Dogs Bollocks are you serious? It's already dropped with worse to come.

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

@Dogs Bollocks So more inventory and fewer customers equals price increases?? I'm glad I'm not in business with you.

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

@Dogs Bollocks yeah ok buddy, I can't even make of your sentences let alone your stupid logic.

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

@Dogs Bollocks No, I didn't say that. The difference between car financing and banking is that the market is driven by demand for the product. Do you agree there will be less demand for cars? If you do wtf are you on about? you haven't refuted any of my points just some bollox about stocking up cars and raising the price. I think what is happened now is that you realise what you've said is stupid and you are trying to bail. Hopefully, you have because if you haven't you're stupid.

Wagons > everything else

Our kid had a near identical V plated 328touring, same colour, everything. I think it’s the one car he regretted selling. This was when BMW built proper cars and that is coming from a current 46M3 & M240 owner 😳

Owned E30 (only 4cyl) and E36 (only 6cyl and euro M3) and the E36 is a better and more fun car. However, the handling is so much better on the E36 that the speeds get much more dangerous than with the E30.

So it's not just me that sees E46s, and anything newer than the year 2000, as really quite new

@ThrottleBody

3 жыл бұрын

The e46 generation of bmws as a whole aged very well; Absolutely love them. The e39s follow the same suit. The e36 is cool in a more retro way and definitely looks its age. I recall paying £1400 for a silver e46 330ci and many people thought id got a finance deal. They were criminally cheap at one point. Timeless design and in my opinion the best looking generation.

@matteightytwo

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThrottleBody a lot of German brands were really cheaping out in that time and turning out crap but BMW hit the spot.. the dropped the ball after that though

@unknownip6741

3 жыл бұрын

@@matteightytwo yeah i agree e30-36-46 are amazing. After that there is too much plastic for me. Clips that break and cost too much to replace... is just a hassle.

Ah I miss that sound track. From my E39 528iT manual....

I'm late to this party but i have to say cars like these are utter gems 😀 subtle, yet tasteful modifications.

I like the 'old boxy' style...!!!

Haven’t seen a good E36 review in years, especially a touring one. Thanks

The E36 chassis responds so well to subtle changes and upgrades, it truly is one of the great ones.

Great video, thanks, I run a 1994 E36 325se, that's sunroof and rear headrest's and have had other cars as well, I am now down to the 325 and absolutely love it, 130k+ on clock and auto, drives like a dream and what sound you do get is good, not sporty, had this since 1998 and has basically cost me so little whereas other cars have been arm and leg+ cost's. This is the keeper for me and I love it every time I look at it or drive it. No head turner as you say but such a practical, reliable and reasonable car on cost's to own.

After a year of driving my E36 Cabrio as a 318i, I've just finished my 2.5 conversion today. Wow what an absolute machine! Nothing in this class offers the same driving experience combined with luxury & useability.

@edwardkarran4963

3 жыл бұрын

@RichJW Thank you! Absolutely!!

@edwardkarran4963

3 жыл бұрын

I'm based in Ireland but study in Coventry, can't wait to get back to glorious British b roads!

@edwardkarran4963

3 жыл бұрын

I will be over next month for the year! What's your Snapchat? I'll add you.

Just got one of these and keeping it standard but the manifold upgrade looks a great mod for another 20-30 bhp.

Love the colour coded wheels.

Beautiful estate...nice review jay

Really like the shape of these, and there getting quite rare now, can’t remember the last time I saw one. Nicely modified too 👍👍

Love you seeing proper cars again !!!

Enjoyed the video, loved the car, always liked the underpriciated things. And please do review the stock(ish) e36 :)

That e30 in the rear facing shots 😳😳❤

Nice! But an old 156GTA Sportwagon would be my choice for road or track.

Could you add the spec sheet to the description?

@Zsword92

3 жыл бұрын

On all videos

Same reasons I like my E91 :)

If you liked that E36, I've got an E46 330i Touring.. that is very very similar and does see track time at Donington, Silverstone and the Nurburgring. Still has a full interior and such. Videos from Dontington on my channel.. The modification list is extensive :) 247bhp / 322Nm. imgur.com/9JxSaKY one of the pictures from Donington.

Any chance to see test BMW Z3 Coupe?

I can respect this car, and the E30 from the previous video. My regret is that finances dictated an inability to afford one that hadn't been killed by a previous owner...... hence the only BMW ever owned by me was a 1991 H plate 520i (SE) manual - similar to the E30 in many respects but with a 1950kg kerbweight, was always a bit underpowered.... no complaints with the handling though. A powerslide in front of the PoPo, despite using my indicators (unusual for a Bimmer) - less said soonest mended. 👮‍♂️ were not impressed..... was having a mad moment but no excuses... shouldn't have done it. There you go... I admit to having been a Muppet in the past. My first BMW experience was in the previous model to the E30 but don't recall the model (1981 X registered 323i saloon 2 door) which would go 40mph in 1st; 60mph in 2nd; quick enough to lose your licence in 3rd. It was about 3mph quicker in 4th gear than in 5th 🤔...... never could figure that one out at the time lol. Great content as always. Thanks 👍

@apexseal2811

3 жыл бұрын

Graham Nutt You mean a 5-speed E21 323i. I've read that was a great car with decent power. If I'm not mistaken it came in 3 speed auto, 4 speed manual and an optional 5 speed (some of which were "doglegs" as the Alpinas -1st gear left and down).

@grahamnutt8958

3 жыл бұрын

@@apexseal2811 I just "googled" that to confirm and yes, absolutely on the money there fella. It was the stock (not Alpina) version.. gears were the conventional configuration. Had the car not been previously written off - the owner (back in 1985) would not have been able to afford it 😆. Many thanks for the feedback 👍

@apexseal2811

3 жыл бұрын

Graham Nutt Sure. I'm too young for that era, but people say it was (and still is) a great car. That was the top trim E21 3-Series you could get, unless you went for the Alpina (an independent business that modified BMWs -as AMG with Mercedes back then), and included the dogleg gearbox, more power, sport bumpers and suspension, Recaro seats, etc.

How much should you expect to pay?

@edw1050

3 жыл бұрын

For a manual expect to pay 4500+

@kamilianos

3 жыл бұрын

friend just sold a manuel black coupe , 145k miles, a bit of rust, tired interior, m sport and lowered for 6,4k

@apexseal2811

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Storm Every day that goes by, more and more... I was planning on buying an E36 325i or 328i but decided to wait because the economy here is not good (well, never was but now we're heading towards massive devaluation and possibly hyperinflation) -Argentina - and prices are still going up (speaking in USD). Most of the "not hugely overpriced" examples are completely trashed and battered all over, lacking proper care and maintenance and using cheap Chinese parts which are rubbish.

This new intro is great, much less abrasive

Need this to make my family vomit on a trackday.

328iT would be better for your title.

What has happed to BMW, its seems they have lost some magic with the newer cars?

Please stop calling it “three twenty-eight”! Please pronounce it as “three two eight”!

Ugh...m3 doorsills