bmaguy 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 hey guys ive just found a e36 1992 320i four door auto with 180,xxx on the clock im geting it for $5k off a friend it has been well looked after and is in mint con what are the things to lookout for on this year and model any help would be great thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 Come on bro, before asking such a question you should really looking in the FAQ's topic group. Let your fingers do the clicking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmaguy 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 Come on bro, before asking such a question you should really looking in the FAQ's topic group. Let your fingers do the clicking my bad hehe sorry. you guys think that its a good price? [sorry not all that up on my e36's] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 IMO that price seems too good but if its mint and it passes a vtnz or AA check should b sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 i say flag the e36 and go for something that has class, like a honda. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 yeah hondas are right wickeeed! You would want to get a vtec though because they are the best hondas, and the technology comes from formula one, (which is the best formula) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted February 25, 2005 I heard vicks Formula 44 was the best. True story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 l o l.... gotta have neons and sh*t too, but make sure you got a radar detector and a police scanner as well, coz theres only a couple of days til neons are illegal! so you gotta make sure there's no cops around before you switch them on, maybe join the illegal drifters down the industrial area and sh*t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 I'm surprised sic didn't get this thread locked already by posting the word 'honda.' Anyway ... $5k seems like a great price, unless something really expensive needs replacing soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmaguy 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 I'm surprised sic didn't get this thread locked already by posting the word 'honda.' Anyway ... $5k seems like a great price, unless something really expensive needs replacing soon. its real as i say im geting it off a friend i think its got mtec stuff on it 2. it sits alot lower than normal and handles very well lol way beta than my old e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
37 South 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 Come on bro, before asking such a question you should really looking in the FAQ's topic group. Let your fingers do the clicking give the guy a chance,fcs,he seems fairly new to this site.Some of the guys raving on about Hondas should (one even a moderator?)should not make comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmaguy 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 pics? will post sum up when i get it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmaguy 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 Come on bro, before asking such a question you should really looking in the FAQ's topic group. Let your fingers do the clicking give the guy a chance,fcs,he seems fairly new to this site.Some of the guys raving on about Hondas should (one even a moderator?)should not make comments. thanks man its good to see that theres some good guys on here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 sounds good man, just check normal sorta things-rust, old panel damage, engine/gearbox/suspension etc..... $5k I don't think you can go wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmaguy 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 sounds good man, just check normal sorta things-rust, old panel damage, engine/gearbox/suspension etc..... $5k I don't think you can go wrong yeah i will get that cheaked as well just to be 100% shore its got lots of mtec stuff on it eg... suspension it sit's very low how will that be with say 18's on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 BMAGUY I've heard that pre 1994/5 E36'S have a couple of teething problems, since they are a new series and all, BMW haven't quite sorted out engine faults etc, but 5k is alright, and as said, if it passes tests and stuff go for it. But i have found out tests do lie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 I'm surprised sic didn't get this thread locked already by posting the word 'honda.' nah cause i said it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 I deleted all of the Honda pictures that some of you were posting, for a start they have nothing to do with the thread, and secondly they are old and we have all seen them before. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 (edited) were very off topic grant, but then again, so are a lot of other worthless posts in this thread they were also almost a reply to the worthless posts of the previous page Edited February 26, 2005 by bmwsparkle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 were very off topic grant, but then again, so are a lot of other worthless posts in this thread they were also almost a reply to the worthless posts of the previous page I really don't care, just post an answer to the question about buying an E36 or don't post anything at all.It is pretty simple really, and makes a moderators job much easier. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 fair nuff, im guilty of that, but it would be better if the mods followed suit first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 Your a good mod Grant. It was getting extremely off topic so yeah good on ya Even though i was guilty of posting a Honder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 bma guy,even though you are buying of a freind make sure you get the car checked out by someone who knows what they are looking at.BMW dealers will perform a standard quite thorough test or take it a bmw independent mechanic.It will possibly be the best 150 bucks you spend.Also make sure that ALL electrics work(or at leastknow what doesnt!.)I think this is true for ANY car purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2005 bma guy,even though you are buying of a freind make sure you get the car checked out by someone who knows what they are looking at.BMW dealers will perform a standard quite thorough test or take it a bmw independent mechanic.It will possibly be the best 150 bucks you spend.Also make sure that ALL electrics work(or at leastknow what doesnt!.)I think this is true for ANY car purchase. I'd have to agree there ... even tho the car is from a friend it doesn't mean it's a good bargin ... i've soon all too many problems with buying and selling things from friends ... and the last time i saw a friend buy a car off another friend and it sure didnt' go down well at all ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites