ducatiss 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2007 I'm thinking in the not to distant future of selling my E30 and buying an E36. What I need to now is: 1. What are peoples experiences re reliability ie are they a reliable car or are you always at them? 2. Is the Nikasil issue a problem here in NZ? 3. Are there any specific issues with the Automatics? 4. Finally, Are there any issues with the vanos system - things to watch for? I've done a fair bit of reading and am aware of things such as the climate control and water pumps going west early on but would appreciate any owners views on the above. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StylesM5 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2007 We have owned a '92 E36 325i for the past 6 years. It's a Jap import but had been here 5 years (1 owner) before we bought it. Mechanically it has been so so. Jatco gearbox went west and the replacement is not far behind it. Unfortunately, the software does not let you transplant with the Euro Borg Warner (I think) box. Nikasil is not an issue as far as I'm aware. Motor including Vanos has been bullet proof (touch wood) My advice, find a later model (95 onwards) NZ new one. The crap interior had been fixed by then. If you can stretch, everyone is saying go E46 if you can, once again, NZ new. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
