New member from Auckland

[hawk188 11]

Hiya !

Fell in love with this beauty and surrendered my 323i almost immediately. .

It's manual 5 speed sedan and I was told it's one of those limited edition produced in South Africa between 1996-1998 but I cannot find precise information as I read somewhere the sedan production ended in Dec 1997. I was hoping to find some brochures for this particular model but one I saw on Trade me was sold. Anyway, attached some pics and great to join the club !

"Give me a good reason to go to work everday!"

[cliffdunedin 8]

Wow!!! Beautiful 36 love the rims...Welcome to Bimmersport mate, plenty of info and guys with goods here.

[hawk188 11]

Cheers matey and thanks for welcoming me to the club!

[soarer260@hotmail.com 0]

Looking good.

Just needs a new motor and that M44 dropped to the bottom of the sea.

[AN E30 Fan 1]

Just needs a new motor and that M44 dropped to the bottom of the sea.

How do you know its got an M44?

Welcome mate, Looks to be in brillant condition!

You might want to update your profile to say where you are from, it makes it easier in the future if we are going to recommened you to a workshop or meets etc.

Edited June 13, 2010 by AJ_D

[thorburn 120]

How do you know its got an M44?

The title?

[AN E30 Fan 1]

Reading Fail.

[hawk188 11]

Hi Mike- E36 and AJ_D and BBS:

Ha ha ha, yes I shall wait for the next 10,20,30 payday ?? and drop the engine into the sea

AJ D - Actually that's a good question. I must admit I am by no means up to date with cars except I know it drives extremely well and I love it to bits. Apart from the title, reading the internet and learning that way, and through the previous owenrship papers, yes, how can one tell if it is M44 indeed. I am kinda curious now.Would there be anywhere physical on the engine that I may identify and confirm it's an M44? Cheers

[AN E30 Fan 1]

Would there be anywhere physical on the engine that I may identify and confirm it's an M44? Cheers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M44

That will tell you. Considering your car was built after 1996, I am sure it will be M44.

[JFry 1]

Welcome, that is a very cool E36, pretty much everything I would want if I was to buy another

Edited June 13, 2010 by JFry

[Cale 36]

Welcome to Bimmersport.

Nice car, I really like the style 32 rims.

[antil33t 90]

Just needs a new motor and that M44 dropped to the bottom of the sea.

Drop you at the bottom of the sea

Nice car, I like it.

[3 SERIES 92]

Looking good.

Just needs a new motor and that M44 dropped to the bottom of the sea.

Dont listen to comments like this! There is nothing wrong with the M44!

Beautiful looking Is you have there and even better with man trans too.

Enjoy!

[sp8s 1]

Like the wheels. Thats the style I want for my Compact.

All I can see to do is dye and condition the seats before they wear more.

the m44 is a good motor but a repower is on my list as well as a manual conversion when the funds permit.

[hawk188 11]

Hi everyone !

Thanks so much for making me feel so welcome.

Hey , I don't get offended easily and honestly I am here to learn.. Bottom line is , I TRULY enjoy driving in my new ride and that's all that matters I know it's not the flashiest of the M range, but I'm happy !

Give me a good reason to go to work !

[soarer260@hotmail.com 0]

Hehe, it seems I have hit a few nerves.

Sorry but I just don't get the logic of a nice looking BMW like this having one of those yawn-ish 4 cylinders, a BMW should be at least a 2.0L six, preferably bigger.

Aside from my opinion though, it's one of the nicer looking 4 door E36's I have seen in some time.