charles28 130 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I've noticed these can be had for very little cash (in automatic form). I used to have a manual E30 325i and still have my auto E30 320i (gutless) how much better to drive would a E36 325i in auto be to drive? I took the auto e30 320i on a road trip to Nelson and back last weekend (800ks round trip) for an old car it did ok, but got kinda uncomfortable after a while, performance wise, handling was ok but performance for over taking is somewhat... lacking . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I got to drive a manual one recently & was quite impressed. Even in auto it'l slap the hell out of your 320. But why not a 328-some good buys around on these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charles28 130 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I got to drive a manual one recently & was quite impressed. Even in auto it'l slap the hell out of your 320. But why not a 328-some good buys around on these. Yes. but I want something super cheap that I have to tidy up thats a bit rough around the edges.. ie http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=289398605 So it depends what comes up.. My Missus works for a panel beaters, bmw specialist one.. so bodywork repairs aint too much trouble (minor stuff that is) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) I had an E36 325i auto. Would still outpace my E30 325i manual. They're good cars in auto... just more fun and a lot quicker in manual form. You won't have any trouble overtaking in the auto, they go pretty good once you press the go pedal past the kickdown switch. Edited May 13, 2010 by _Mark_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
