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dannyt
01-03-2007, 18:00
Lads and Ladies,

Looking at changing the hybrid to a more sensible, comfortable, well built beast, however not too expensive and still fun when I want it to be!

So basically looking at getting a BMW 328i sport, 1996 onwards, fancy some rear wheel drive fun for a while!

Any thoughts, or is there anything else people recommend?

Thanks for your thoughts

Danny

Zollo
01-03-2007, 18:13
I've benn thinking about one of these as well mate. Or a Corrado VR6. You'll not go far wrong with either 8)

Andy
01-03-2007, 18:14
danny danny danny no

you say this every year you know you wont :wink:

bluenose
01-03-2007, 18:18
Andy........The voice of reason :lol:

16v_russ
01-03-2007, 19:58
if it helps i lookin 2 buy a clio now lol

SQUEAKY CLEAN
02-03-2007, 05:24
Good choice with 328i sport 8) but have you thought about maybe 325i sport........great fun,still rear drive,hold value and sound fecking awesome!...................your money at end of day thou mate.

Purple
02-03-2007, 06:38
Drinks a bit more. Bigger tyres would cost more, Straight 6's acceleration a little bland compared to a punchy 4-cyl block. But if it's a sensible, speedy transport you want; imo, the 328 is should be a good choice.

2 live
02-03-2007, 08:41
use the bike ;)

Swervin_Mervin
02-03-2007, 12:06
Only thing I've heard from other E36 owners is they're a bit sterile. Good at what they do but lacking some zest.

Martin
02-03-2007, 12:07
I can concur with that after driving one....might be better to save your pennys for 6 months and go for an m3 danny...

dannyt
05-03-2007, 19:31
Thanks for that lads,

your right about the BM though, more sensible, could do with driving one really though....martin, :wink: get your dads round!!! Do you think 200bhp will be enough of a step up from the little clio or would you say wait until maybe I can afford something with a little more power?

I think i'll test drive a few and see how things go! Might regret it though Andy but i think it might be time to move on!

Jon-bikes not fast enough mate-lol!

Martin you might be right mate, but it will have nothing to do with saving, 'm no good at that!

Dan

jamesy
05-03-2007, 19:56
my mate bought a 328 on an m plate,wish he got a cheap m3 now as there more potential there but you can still be sensible in it.

drsmith1979
05-03-2007, 20:30
328i is a good choice, get yourself some US spec M3 cams (from the US 3.0), get yourself the M50 manifold conversion and big bore throttle body and you are pushing an ultra reliable 250bhp, more if you look at viscous fan delete, underdrive pullys, lose air con etc...

Had many a BMW, do some research on www.e36coupe.com lots of info and guides there. Just makesure it doesnt have a nikisill block as it could come back to haunt you! dont be put off by mileage, a good serviced engine is reliable for over 250k miles+

2 live
05-03-2007, 21:05
think my mate will be selling his evo spec m3 cab in a few months if u intrested ;)