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  • ATTENTION ATTENTION It is finally here! On this long-awaited episode of So You Want Alex dives headfirst into the BMW E36. The third generation of the 3-series BMW that has become a favorite among not only stance community but across all communities in the automotive scene. If you have ever thought about picking up one of these timeless BMWs, strap in as we get into today’s episode of So You Want.
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  • @FitmentIndustries
    @FitmentIndustries  Před 4 lety +170

    Which generation 3 Series would you go with?
    Make sure to add your car to the largest online fitment gallery!: www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

  • @V1Ct0rline
    @V1Ct0rline Před 4 lety +2057

    Went in my e36 to watch this video so we can watch it togheter

  • @ericr7342
    @ericr7342 Před 4 lety +4763

    I miss my e36 so much that sometimes I purposely pour oil on my driveway to feel like I just drove her :(((

    • @Eman7335
      @Eman7335 Před 4 lety +95

      eric r brah right. Mine leaks oil like a mf’r. I always make sure it doesn’t get low and top it off. 258,000 miles and it still pulls pretty hard

    • @skylinefever
      @skylinefever Před 4 lety +78

      I notice that most German engines tend be more leak prone than many American and Japanese engines. I really don't know why they have gaskets that turn to stone so quickly.

    • @noway1603
      @noway1603 Před 4 lety +138

      @@skylinefever naah both of my e36's are dry.. at least the engine and gearbox.. no one talked about the power steering xD

    • @codyjarvis
      @codyjarvis Před 4 lety +29

      Yo fool you obviously fucked up I beat the shit out of my car , it was a daily and it made 6-8 drift events a year and it had 0 leaks of any kind haha.

    • @OriginalFallofMind
      @OriginalFallofMind Před 4 lety +5

      Haha! I call it my smoke screen. Smoking them out and pull away from them at the same time.

  • @MisguidedMedia865
    @MisguidedMedia865 Před 4 lety +1360

    *Keep in mind the crappy door cards, saggy glove box covers, cheap headliners, problematic cooling systems, broken sunroofs, and sensitive A/C components. Even with all of those hiccups, i love the E36 more than almost any other car.

    • @MrGreen_
      @MrGreen_ Před 4 lety +22

      Zach Addington yea forgot rusty rear and front arches .. especially in the European ones ..🥴

    • @THEICENIRAMBO
      @THEICENIRAMBO Před 4 lety +17

      I literally have or have had the same problems with about 3 e36’s 😂 still .... gotta love em

    • @alf279
      @alf279 Před 4 lety +3

      @@ryandelgado6496 You better be counting dude, I said that 2 years ago about my 28i 'Vert and I just spent about $2500 on it just replacing stuff that went bad or was about to go bad, in addition to similarly insane amounts a year ago. That's why I think even though it is kinda cheap to get and modify, when the dual-mass flywheel and clutch goes bad, or the sperr diff goes bad, or the fucking headers leak, you gonna spend CASH if you wanna keep it running right. The pair of o2 sensors alone cost me freakin 400usd (albeit the most quality ones, WITH a discount). I still love it though.

    • @limpshady1113
      @limpshady1113 Před 4 lety +8

      I’ve got non of those problems with mine and it’s got hard 290k miles on it

    • @Mshbl
      @Mshbl Před 3 lety

      Mine has all problems! And a ton of rust, leaking oil pan, power steering leak,....

  • @justinbuice
    @justinbuice Před 4 lety +467

    My footage made it into a Fitment Industries video! My life is complete! 🙏🏻

  • @seoulmedia1946
    @seoulmedia1946 Před 4 lety +744

    Alex looks like the idubbbz of “wheels, tires, and suspension”

  • @user-ot7qx9gs9i
    @user-ot7qx9gs9i Před 4 lety +185

    If you have a big weener and want everyone to know about it, you engine swap a m3 engine into an e36 compact.

    • @alexgherghiceanu2094
      @alexgherghiceanu2094 Před 4 lety +5

      But couldn't you just put a compact body on an m3 chasis.I remember seing that the e36 has the same chasis across all variants.

    • @Hole_Motorsports
      @Hole_Motorsports Před 4 lety +2

      Alex Gherghiceanu it’s unibody... and the compact has a different wheelbase and rear subframe

    • @newbiereviews7876
      @newbiereviews7876 Před 4 lety +1

      sjpro1 you’re right... I own a 318ti myself and I’m swapping a S52 into it as soon as I’m done doing the suspension overhaul

    • @mateuszwojciechowski9622
      @mateuszwojciechowski9622 Před 4 lety +1

      My buddy used to have a 328i turbo compact and that thing was the fastest toilet on the planet

  • @emersonspeziale7845
    @emersonspeziale7845 Před 4 lety +318

    Currently trying to find a e36 m3
    Update: I finally bought my dream spec Daytona violet metallic m3

  • @umutkrzbrg8835
    @umutkrzbrg8835 Před 4 lety +623

    For me, owning a E36 is like a lifestyle... Me and every other E36 owner that I know love their cars no matter how many problems they make(and they do a lot lmao)
    I love my 316i even though it's the absolute opposite of fast, but it handles so amazing❤️

    • @HurtenAlbertan
      @HurtenAlbertan Před 4 lety +3

      Amen

    • @ALPINA527
      @ALPINA527 Před 4 lety +2

      Right I had 2 three one sixes, fantastic cars, I got 2 three two three i's now 🤗

    • @MrTommys-wc7qw
      @MrTommys-wc7qw Před 4 lety +3

      I’ve got a ‘95 316 coupe and damn does it handle well oh and if u put a universal race muffler on the car it sounds really good (if u like loud but not BWAAAAA)

    • @parsa_sandbox3184
      @parsa_sandbox3184 Před 4 lety

      Bro if you live in us how much do you pay for insurance

    • @umutkrzbrg8835
      @umutkrzbrg8835 Před 4 lety +1

      parsa _sandbox sorry bro i live in Germany

  • @tzarnaev
    @tzarnaev Před 4 lety +666

    The E36 guys are gods

  • @Brunini46
    @Brunini46 Před 4 lety +303

    i have my e36 for 20 years, its 28 years old, 385.000 km, and runs like a charm 👌🏼

    • @jorgeheraud8921
      @jorgeheraud8921 Před 4 lety +13

      Bruno Monteiro i would like this comment but it has exactly 36 likes
      i got a 96 328is 180k miles it runs like a dream im on bbs rt 109s and some raceland coilovers im never sellin it 💞💞💞💞 love of my life

    • @Brunini46
      @Brunini46 Před 4 lety +2

      @@jorgeheraud8921 nicee, mine is an 316i 102hp all stock no aftermarket parts, and the color is good no faced like he came out of Factory

    • @TheKitt12
      @TheKitt12 Před 4 lety +3

      Bruno Monteiro i have a 318IS and it’s an absolute dream. 260.000km and still going strong

    • @AlfredoSauce1031
      @AlfredoSauce1031 Před 4 lety

      95 e36 M3 here. Only 160,000 miles

    • @knightridersky8685
      @knightridersky8685 Před 4 lety +4

      I have 90 e 36 bought it brand new and it's got 490 k it's 29 years old replace the sump oil pan on it and did a oil filter housing gasket replace with the new one so far so good it's a 5-speed manual and I drive it everyday it's a daily

  • @dannyrevennaugh8983
    @dannyrevennaugh8983 Před 4 lety +136

    Mmmm I got my e36 last week just got my first check engine light today when I hit 5k then it went away already love this car :)

  • @jorgeariss7399
    @jorgeariss7399 Před 3 lety +15

    When he said “unless it’s an m3” my and my car blushed 🥴😘🥰

  • @sepabz5342
    @sepabz5342 Před 4 lety +251

    Best car ever made.
    Drift it, track it do whatever you wanna do to it. Swap any engine you want Ls, 2jz, rotary this car is the best car ever made.

    • @zells8303
      @zells8303 Před 4 lety +15

      But most importantly you can just drive the car

    • @sharpshot5408
      @sharpshot5408 Před 2 lety +5

      why swap it? the m50 has a 1000hp potential with stock components

    • @deepinmythots752
      @deepinmythots752 Před rokem +4

      @@sharpshot5408 Not everybody wants a turbo

    • @alidude_
      @alidude_ Před rokem +2

      @@sharpshot5408 M50 swap the world

  • @nicpstg
    @nicpstg Před 4 lety +197

    +1 for checking the cooling system! Ask me how I know...

    • @freakyxs
      @freakyxs Před 4 lety +6

      mine had issues with the cooling systems, I fixed it and now its like a dream of a car 😍

    • @BigMoneyWaste
      @BigMoneyWaste Před 4 lety

      SAMEEEEE!

    • @HeyImSLY
      @HeyImSLY Před 4 lety +1

      DUBstePAK what. Did. You. Do!??! ;-;

    • @user-rp4je2gc2o
      @user-rp4je2gc2o Před 4 lety +6

      I think it's normal for a car this age to have a leak, give them a break, they're useally beaten hard by the driver...

    • @freakyxs
      @freakyxs Před 4 lety +2

      HeyImSLY there were some leaks in the cooling system, i changed the plastic pipes, because if u take care of it, your engine will last forever 😁. And some styling modifications like wheels tires and coilovers 🤣👌🏻 #fitmentindustries

  • @onions5233
    @onions5233 Před 4 lety +90

    We all know you need to do
    “So you want an e30”
    Come on guysssss

    • @onions5233
      @onions5233 Před 4 lety +1

      Andrii wot dog

    • @onions5233
      @onions5233 Před 4 lety

      Andrii it’s good for me and my e30

    • @onions5233
      @onions5233 Před 4 lety

      Andrii I have one I enjoy all of the time and when it comes time to sell it’ll be better if the prices are up, I’m from Australia also

    • @onions5233
      @onions5233 Před 4 lety +1

      Andrii I agree, I don’t exactly have the best of the best (a 325i coupe is the best but I don’t have that) but it still has a lot of time, money and memories in it that’s for sure

    • @ATX-js1to
      @ATX-js1to Před 4 lety +1

      onions good luck finding a e30

  • @Jason-gt2kx
    @Jason-gt2kx Před 3 lety +5

    Just bought a 98 E36 328IC (Vert). Replaced the entire cooling system's plastic parts with aluminum parts. Fun dependable car. Clean lines and looks modern still. Love it!

  • @Not_Cross
    @Not_Cross Před 4 lety +178

    Ah, I remember back when my dad had an E36 (328i), pretty good car.
    Too bad it ended up against a tree + in a ditch because he was driving drunk.
    At least now I know to not let him anywhere near my E46.

    • @subpoena.
      @subpoena. Před 3 lety +2

      My Dad flipped an E36, must be a Dad+E36 Curse hahaha

  • @VirtualStepdad
    @VirtualStepdad Před 4 lety +210

    This video might've convinced me to start looking at E36's

    • @tino897
      @tino897 Před 3 lety +3

      Im an alfa romeo guy. Had 2 alfas still have one a V6 but i also bought a e36 compact sold it now time for a e36 coupe. Its gonna be the 318is and well eall know it goes to be turboed :D

    • @supreme.2094
      @supreme.2094 Před 3 lety

      lmao i’m selling mine

    • @caedon6543
      @caedon6543 Před 3 lety

      @@supreme.2094 What state :c

    • @supreme.2094
      @supreme.2094 Před 3 lety

      @@caedon6543 out in california bro

    • @caedon6543
      @caedon6543 Před 3 lety

      @@supreme.2094 Shiii, got snap? Add me? cafen2.0

  • @isaactourand2562
    @isaactourand2562 Před 3 lety +2

    Picked up an E36 for my first car not too long ago. It is amazing I love that thing. There's always something to fix on it but it keeps you on your toes. This car is the definition of fun.

  • @x04ki
    @x04ki Před 4 lety +20

    Planning on getting a 318 for the gas mileage. Hearing that they are well rounded cars makes me feel a lot better about it!

  • @focofox37
    @focofox37 Před 4 lety +179

    Love my E36, eats money and parts alive, but I don't care it's that good

  • @ZionTheDriver
    @ZionTheDriver Před 4 lety +160

    This just made me wanna go buy an E36 😅

    • @jorgeheraud8921
      @jorgeheraud8921 Před 4 lety +10

      King Lozy do it best desicion of ur life

    • @valdesadam
      @valdesadam Před 4 lety +4

      I love the handling. I dont plan to get any car that can't handle as good yet feel as nice. Just remember rust and bad plastic parts can make it into a money pit.

    • @spacefleming5390
      @spacefleming5390 Před 4 lety +10

      Don't forget to go to fitment industry for all your wheels tires and suspension needs 😉

    • @RichardFromageRacing
      @RichardFromageRacing Před 4 lety +7

      Do it, I’m on my 3rd one, they’re phenomenal cars. But watch out for rust and cooling system issues. Replace the expansion tank, only use blue coolant unless you like blowing head gaskets, and if the car ever overheats, don’t just limp it home, because you will warp your head. Oh and replace your motor mounts and the fan clutch because if either of those get far enough into disrepair you’re gonna punch a hole in your radiator. I replaced 3 rads and 5 fans before I figured that one out.

    • @valdesadam
      @valdesadam Před 4 lety +1

      @@RichardFromageRacing you seriously didn't have a break from it. I have own my car for 4 years and I barely change my water pump because the bearing was going bad. The previous owner changed the radiator and put the green coolant. Lol But even then I have not had serious issues.

  • @instruman99
    @instruman99 Před 4 lety +5

    I've had my e36 328is for about 3 years now as my daily and put over 70k miles on it and besides the cooling system and door cards and headliner, its been such a blast to own, it sounds great even with a well done muffler delete, and looks amazing just by restoring the trim and paint. Love these cars :)

  • @christianbohn9252
    @christianbohn9252 Před 4 lety +2

    I absolutely love this platform. Just bought an m3 about 2 weeks ago, after owning a 318i for about 3 years. They are the BEST!!! and neither of them have broken down either.

  • @matisssavickis4384
    @matisssavickis4384 Před 4 lety +152

    I own one, m52b20 .... fighting rust is my life, but it’s worth it straight pipe sounds like dream

    • @T0MMY561
      @T0MMY561 Před 4 lety +21

      Straight piped e36 sound like garbage lol

    • @sternbueb
      @sternbueb Před 4 lety +2

      T0MMY561 with the m52b20 i'm sure it sounds quite different from say a 328

    • @TendyGaming
      @TendyGaming Před 4 lety +4

      I just bought a 320i a month or two ago! But how can you have it straight piped? I did a muffler delete and it was awful so i welded in another smaller muffler and it is so perfect now;P

    • @henryguardado8341
      @henryguardado8341 Před 4 lety +2

      T0MMY561 in what world? Just cause a car sounds raspy doesn’t make it bad

    • @imnota
      @imnota Před 4 lety +6

      E36's are my favourite cars, but they sound like absolute dog shit with a straight pipe. Worse than a vq, worse than a d16. And like both of those other engines, they can sound absolutely gorgeous but only with the right exhaust setup.

  • @e36_sky36
    @e36_sky36 Před 4 lety +79

    Honestly my e36 m3 is the absolute most fun car I’ve ever owned and driven. The gear box is amazing the sound is amazing and the looks are incredible. Throw on a set of bc‘ or st’shave and sticky tires and you’ll yourself one hell of a racecar, but alex was right, watch out for cooling system it can be a nightmare.... but overall I’d fully recommend anyone to buy an e36 10/10 car

    • @motocabinus
      @motocabinus Před 2 lety

      I like it better than my e46 m3!
      E36 is lighter and just more fun to drive!

  • @AugmentedGravity
    @AugmentedGravity Před 4 lety +1

    I think this is the perfect compromise. Its the best mix between form, function, styling and versatility. I love my E36 and i't will always have a special place in my heart.

  • @icyrecipe
    @icyrecipe Před 4 lety +4

    German sedans get me going, my 96 328i 5spd came equipped with enough m3 components to make it walk most cars today.
    The build potential, automotive history behind it and the complete driver oriented experience any 36 chassis gives you, made it a no brainer in deciding on my next car from my s13.
    If you’re looking into one, send it.

  • @BlackFragFilms
    @BlackFragFilms Před 4 lety +64

    Alright now you have to make a "So you want a BMW E30" at some point.

  • @qers
    @qers Před 4 lety +1

    Bought an E36 a year ago. Has been looking great sitting in my garage for the entire year.

  • @GSEntityChannel
    @GSEntityChannel Před 4 lety +56

    Feel like the e36 is just a good steppingstone into cars and mods just with how cheap and fun they can be, I’ve only just got a 318i but there’s so much to do, there’s turbo kits to make it go alittle quicker and then after that the amount of engines that just fit in this car it’s just a good first proper car cause there’s the element of being able to keep the car but completely change the way it runs, aswell as the m3 parts fitting in pretty much all the other e36 models

  • @gawaincasyao526
    @gawaincasyao526 Před 4 lety +42

    “They came down so much so that people like you and people like me can buy them”
    Alex you drive a Porsche... I drive a Civic I got off let go for 3 grand 😂

  • @LowkeyStoned
    @LowkeyStoned Před 4 lety +72

    Alex....please do a "So you want a BMW E46" that's all I want in life

  • @jamalwalker2104
    @jamalwalker2104 Před 4 lety +77

    I love the E36 so much that I’ve owned 4 of them. From the convertible to the sedan. I currently own a red 1996 328i. Amazing car.

    • @samuelsamuel9005
      @samuelsamuel9005 Před 3 lety +2

      I know this is late but how expensive were they to own in terms of maintenance? I really want one but I’m kind of scared because I’m not exactly rich.

    • @zhila5958
      @zhila5958 Před 3 lety +2

      @@samuelsamuel9005 i would an appreciate an answer too. a guy suggested me a post 1997 model with the obd2. idk tho i’ll need more clarification too

    • @haydenhonda9040
      @haydenhonda9040 Před 3 lety

      Yeah obd2 is the best route to go but is not the end all be all. Check out a one youre interested in and before you pull the trigger get it inspected

    • @edwardglatzmayer5466
      @edwardglatzmayer5466 Před 3 lety +2

      @@samuelsamuel9005 These are not expensive to own if you inspect the car carefully. Know when entire coolant system was updated and what parts were put in. I own 2. Once I changed out coolant system, fuel filter, and belts and pulleys, I could drive them with confidence. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

    • @jakemott1282
      @jakemott1282 Před 2 lety

      ayo im about to get a red 1996 e36 crazy

  • @shanefleming9843
    @shanefleming9843 Před 4 lety +24

    I work at UPS packing boxes all night and your packing box analogy made my day 🙏 Glad to know someone else understands the fitment👌

    • @Sir_Nappy
      @Sir_Nappy Před 4 lety +2

      Shane Fleming and I deliver those boxes keep up the good work 🙌🏼

    • @josecueto1743
      @josecueto1743 Před 4 lety +1

      and i transfer those boxed from the warehouse to the trailers🤝🤝 teamsters

  • @gabrielbarreiro2617
    @gabrielbarreiro2617 Před 4 lety +148

    Do a so u want a g35 or g37 plsssss, keep up the good work and finally I’ve been waiting for this one

    • @Fadz-zg6bt
      @Fadz-zg6bt Před 4 lety +4

      He already did 370z same shit

    • @teddyy1213
      @teddyy1213 Před 4 lety +2

      we need this for the G boys

  • @SupraSav
    @SupraSav Před 4 lety +10

    * an -e92- owner looking at switching up to e36*
    E36s can potentially come with an LSD, some models came with that option from factory, drift readyy

  • @Adoopafloop
    @Adoopafloop Před 4 lety +2

    95 kid, just bought a 99 m3 a week ago! Perfect backroad/mountain cruiser

  • @jspeedracing
    @jspeedracing Před 4 lety +88

    I love E36’s! Such a great platform. Probably why I have 4 of them lol. Great video guys. Love this series.

    • @Xrissy10
      @Xrissy10 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol how do you keep up.... I have one and its killing me

    • @user-rp4je2gc2o
      @user-rp4je2gc2o Před 4 lety +16

      @@Xrissy10 1 to drive, 3 for parts 😭

    • @Xrissy10
      @Xrissy10 Před 4 lety +3

      @@user-rp4je2gc2o lmfaoooo this had me dead. We should link up... might get parts from you

  • @azrule1
    @azrule1 Před 4 lety +5

    Living the e36 live for about 3 years..so here's another tip about them,beside the cooling system remember to check the subframe area for cracks..and im highly recommending to reinforce that area..beside that throw some coilovers and an lsd and your all good to go

  • @edgarcloete6130
    @edgarcloete6130 Před 4 lety +1

    Love this video thanks for final posting this, really wanted this video. Love the content learn from this channel every day keep up the good work ;)

  • @scottross7319
    @scottross7319 Před 3 lety

    Bought my Black 1998 BMW328ic in 98 ... still have it! 115000 kms. Having convertible roof issues but all in all not many issues. Sitting in underground parking at our condo in Scottsdale AZ right now as I am from British Columbia and covid stuck. Can't wait to get back down there I drive my baby!

  • @skullservant8486
    @skullservant8486 Před 4 lety +42

    Finally hahah
    My grandparents bought us an E36 waaaay back in the day, since then we moved to the E46 we still drive today. The 36 in the meantime sat in the garage, biding it's time untill I finally get it in my hands and turn it into a beauty. There's no car I have more sentimental attachment to than this car...except the Golf 1 hahahahah

    • @blackbloodwolf
      @blackbloodwolf Před 4 lety

      +1 for the Skull Servant lol

    • @MrStiturbo
      @MrStiturbo Před 5 měsíci

      Hey there I run a e36 channel and would appreciate a your support for some bimmer goodness haha🤞🏽🖤

  • @freakyxs
    @freakyxs Před 4 lety +7

    I own a E36 Cabriolet. I absolutely love the car, such a beauty

  • @willk3807
    @willk3807 Před 4 lety +6

    😆 "keep a check on the cooling system" yeah that's true...I replaced my E46 cooling system and it still leaks around the filler cap when it's hot.
    And yes it's been bled and filled correctly

  • @chrisb.6616
    @chrisb.6616 Před 4 lety

    I bought an E36 M3 last year having never experienced driving one, and after a quick test drive, immediately fell in love!!! On my very first drive back from the seller's home, some dude and his girl in a 328i E36 chased after me on the freeway to pull by my side and give me a thumbs up lol. That's how I knew I took a huge W that day I decided to be a proud E36 owner.

  • @sounddrivenofficial
    @sounddrivenofficial Před 4 lety +92

    Geniuely happy for the guys that have begged for it since the first so you want episode. Ya'll earned it lol
    Looks like Z32 is next or do the Z31 it deserves some love.

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  Před 4 lety +5

      FINALLY! 😂

    • @ImWillsZX
      @ImWillsZX Před 4 lety +2

      Why not both 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️. Theyre both fantastic. Ive been trying to buy a clean z32 for the past 2 years ever since i sold mine

    • @sounddrivenofficial
      @sounddrivenofficial Před 4 lety

      @@ImWillsZX are you going for N/A or TT because N/A's are pretty cheap here in the southeast. No more than 3k

    • @ImWillsZX
      @ImWillsZX Před 4 lety

      Sound Driven Official ive been chasing another 2+2 with a tt for years, i got like 7k to work with, up in jersey

    • @sounddrivenofficial
      @sounddrivenofficial Před 4 lety

      @@ImWillsZX ohhhh that might be a tough one. 2+2TT is rare especially if youre going for a slicktop

  • @Dolacious
    @Dolacious Před 4 lety +15

    I’ve never clicked on a video so fast you guys listened 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @landonb2328
    @landonb2328 Před 3 lety +7

    I feel like whenever Alex goes off listing things till he runs out of breath he sounds like Morty 😂😂

  • @urgetodrive
    @urgetodrive Před 4 lety +3

    Thumbs up for the e36 'vert with hardtop. So steamy.

  • @joshkim4438
    @joshkim4438 Před 4 lety +20

    Waiting to hear about subframe tears, broken suspension towers, vanos leaks, and the cooling system issues.

    • @oappeco2570
      @oappeco2570 Před 2 lety +2

      stop it i already barely sleep at night because of my 325i quit giving me more reasons

  • @togaman6438
    @togaman6438 Před 4 lety +41

    I know I’m probably going to be one of the few who asks but I’d love to see a so you want a Saab. They’re huge in this area, I have three. Great first cars because they’re turbocharged stock and cheap as hell with a huge online community of enthusiasts. We would all love a video from you guys because there’s some people rocking some crazy setups on their saabs. Rotiform owns the market pretty much but there’s lots of options. So if you see this, PLEASE PLEASE give us the video

    • @brokenbmw3441
      @brokenbmw3441 Před 4 lety

      In my area I have trouble finding parts for them

    • @skylinefever
      @skylinefever Před 4 lety +2

      There are various SAABs. The classic 900 could be titled "So you want everything under the hood to be backwards and sideways?"

    • @calebandresen4835
      @calebandresen4835 Před 4 lety

      no thanks

  • @peterelmer9114
    @peterelmer9114 Před 3 lety

    I’m still in love with my 95 E36 328i manual touring after 7 years ; “the ultimate driving machine”

  • @calebgalarza4208
    @calebgalarza4208 Před 4 lety

    I first bought a 94 335i sedan loved it crashed it bought the convertivle lowered it welded the diff and i love it

  • @PresidentTC
    @PresidentTC Před 4 lety +49

    Damn still waiting on the “so you want an e46 “ episode but nonetheless great episode!

  • @ArturDrums
    @ArturDrums Před 4 lety +3

    I love the look of the E36 with the Package and the M3 GT Wing. Put a BBS wheels on it and mount a KW V3 and you’re having a rolling dream 🤤

  • @NOhead2
    @NOhead2 Před 4 lety +1

    owning a second e36 now. It's a pre-fl 91' sedan, with m50b20 engine. We're together for 3 years now, and not running in any problems. Even the body is great ^^

  • @mort7987
    @mort7987 Před 3 lety +1

    For everyone with a broken or only sometimes working sunroof:
    Take off the steering rack cover, look below left side of the speedometer for a light blue relais in the small relais box(about as big as a gopro session) the less fancy extras your car has, the more likely it is that its the only one there. Take it out, open it, resolder the cracked solder joints on its mainboard, stick it back into the slot and try the sunroof again.
    Fixed for 0 bucks, and works 100% of the time now.

  • @19Moris97
    @19Moris97 Před 4 lety +8

    That's it I'm buying one 100%

  • @fbqsnation4741
    @fbqsnation4741 Před 4 lety +56

    So you want a BMW 335i CMON DO IT😂

  • @tvbuu
    @tvbuu Před 4 lety +1

    Just got a 2000 323i wagon. Couldn't be happier. Saving up for a z4 or a newer model. Love bmws as of recently

  • @SoulOfRussia
    @SoulOfRussia Před rokem +1

    I have owned a '95 E36 M3 and currently own a '04 E46 M3 and I can honestly say that the E36 M3 is personally, my favorite car of all time. She is like that one girl from high school that you could never forget))

    • @EvilFvckingVVizard
      @EvilFvckingVVizard Před rokem

      Been looking for an e36. How would I go about getting one for a good price?

  • @user-tu1jl1nm7d
    @user-tu1jl1nm7d Před 4 lety +29

    Im about to buy my first car and E36 318IS is first on my list and this vidro just confirmed my decision

    • @guy.gamboa6359
      @guy.gamboa6359 Před 4 lety +4

      10/10 buy a 323/325/328

    • @user-tu1jl1nm7d
      @user-tu1jl1nm7d Před 4 lety +3

      @@guy.gamboa6359 i would but in Serbia the registration is way to expensive for cars over 2000CM

    • @guy.gamboa6359
      @guy.gamboa6359 Před 4 lety +2

      Милош Андоновић oh I see well that sucks. It’ll be slow as fuck either way but the inline 6 just makes it not quite as slow. If you’re just after it for looks then screw it might as well get a 318

    • @theo10008
      @theo10008 Před 4 lety +4

      Bro listen.
      DO NOT BUY AN E36 UNLESS:
      - You own a workshop
      - You are ok with fixing small issues every other week
      - You are ok with the car not starting when it's cold or raining or snowing or at any other weather except bright sunshine
      - You want to spend way to much money on a bucket of shit before deciding to sell it because it breaks down WAY too often
      - You like rusty things
      - ...
      - ..
      - .
      Trust me, I've owed a e36 323ti Compact and a 325i and both of those are cars that you have to be a mechanic for you to run them properly.
      Now if you really want one try to buy one with max. 120.000km and search for one without any rust. The most common rust spot are the rear quarter panels and fenders. Sometimes there is also rust under the doors and look for cracked rubber sealings all around the car.
      But try to buy an e46 because they are much more reliable and in Europe sometimes cheaper than an e36. Good e36 models run for as much as 6k€. They start to appreciate in price again.

    • @absolomb8632
      @absolomb8632 Před 4 lety +2

      you'll love the 318IS, its quicker off the line than a 323, but obviously doesnt make as good noises. however few words of advice.
      if you run it slammed on wide wheels, you best have a collection of small case diffs, because they fucking hate being low and wide. check the rear trailing arms where they mount to the body, as sometimes those love to rip out while driving. check around/under the sideskirts, as they fucking love to rust there.
      also, hope you like glovebox and headliner sag, because that's what you're in for.
      overall, you'll probably find you love the IS, mine is currently on 158k, hasnt been serviced for the past 20k, and still runs like a fucking charm.

  • @bmxismylife123
    @bmxismylife123 Před 4 lety +4

    Had two e36s before, despite loving the coupe variant I still don't regret the moment when I sold both of em for an e34 that I've been now using for over 3 years now.

    • @MrStiturbo
      @MrStiturbo Před 5 měsíci

      Hey there I run a e36 channel and would appreciate a your support for some bimmer goodness haha🤞🏽🖤

  • @a55_recomscout42
    @a55_recomscout42 Před 4 lety +2

    E36’s are awesome with them being everywhere you can find them in most junkyards making parts cheaper compared to going to the dealer. I picked mine up for $1,000 usd a year ago and since then I’ve done little to no work to it at 199k miles tires, brakes, and general maintenance work. Though I did have the engine harness catch on fire for some reason I still haven’t figured out. New harness and back on the road. These cars are bullet proof perfect first car or someone who doesn’t wanna spend every other weekend working on a car. I’m in modification mode now after all the general maintenance was brought back up to date slammed on Land Rover 18’s, 3” straight pipe sounds amazing on the 2.8l m52. Their just so cheap you can’t go wrong with them. I bought it and everyone told me how much of a nightmare BMW is to work on and how hard they are to maintain. But I’ve yet to see it from this car in the 6k I’ve put on it it gets up and moves fastest I’ve had my stock motor clocked at is 125 which isn’t half bad for a 22 year old car that sat at least a year before I purchased it. But over all it’s been an amazing car and the way I look at it, $1,000 well spent I’m off to body and paint to only have $2,500 into the car after all is said and done. Then it’s off to get another for a rally car

  • @mikeb2496
    @mikeb2496 Před 4 lety

    Picked up a used 323 98 coupe 2.5 5spd, it's a 198000 mi & runs like a monster. UUC stainless exhaust and M3 center section, no cats, the pop and crackle are like angels trumpets

  • @SoHoDon_718
    @SoHoDon_718 Před 4 lety +134

    Ok the so you want a g37 gotta be next now... our time is almost here 🥺

  • @skylinefever
    @skylinefever Před 4 lety +10

    Looks like we are getting much closer to the "So you want a 300ZX Twin Turbo?"

  • @terrysponsler2k8
    @terrysponsler2k8 Před 4 lety +1

    Proud owner of a 99 328is. Absolutely love the car. Great video buddy!

  • @michaelmohan2132
    @michaelmohan2132 Před 3 lety

    I have a 1994 325is and love it. It has the 2.5 straight 6. First year mass production car. More than enough power to do what you need when you need it.

  • @kyleranderson5557
    @kyleranderson5557 Před 4 lety +5

    Omg thank you!! I love my e36 so much but it can be pain!

  • @maitjkee2342
    @maitjkee2342 Před 4 lety +7

    In Estonia BMW E36 is a car that every young driver wants and the best thing about it is that there are tens if not hundreds of used 3. series BMW in sale
    Edit: Altough rare you can find some E36 in mint condition under 2k euros

    • @DomWayne
      @DomWayne Před 4 lety

      Yep . Especially Eastern Europe.

  • @ediedington6301
    @ediedington6301 Před 4 lety

    i own a e36 318i limousine and damn im so happy with it the best part is just the nostalgic smell in the inner space because it never was a smokers car damn its so awsome its just pure love

  • @jedpowerrs6233
    @jedpowerrs6233 Před rokem

    I watched this video months before and now after owning my e36. Just hits nice

  • @villairepierre981
    @villairepierre981 Před 4 lety +89

    So you want a Lexus is300 next please?

  • @billjones1068
    @billjones1068 Před 4 lety +3

    Finally one I can relate to

  • @ayvelkhoroshenko1256
    @ayvelkhoroshenko1256 Před 3 lety

    Had my e36 m3 for 3 days, bought it from a kid that stanced it and i wasnt really going for that look so i redid the suspension and now i can enjoy the car so much more, i dont have to worry about bottoming out or scraping. The car is too nice to be slammed and cambered and enjoyed alot more when on just some lowering springs

  • @joaobrito1388
    @joaobrito1388 Před rokem

    My dad had a e36 when I was younger, White with the fin, sunroof and faulty aircon… miss that girl. Need one myself 🕯🕯

  • @8kdrei
    @8kdrei Před 4 lety +12

    Can u do a video on the best sleepers? Like a Nissan Maxima 3.5se, Acura TL, and Subaru Legacy GT

  • @steffschaufler
    @steffschaufler Před 4 lety +10

    I didn't look as in-depth as I should have when I bought mine... turned out that the jacking points were rusted through and the guy who sold the e36 just sprayed so much undercoating on it that you wouldn't feel it when checking with your fingertips. Was a real pain to repair because the jacking points vanished into the body the first time i tried to jack it up(which was how i found out about the rust) :/ Real bummer 6/10 experience. Watch out fellas

    • @Alexander-sr5fg
      @Alexander-sr5fg Před 4 lety

      One of my landed in the junkyard because the jack pad turned into a 13" rust hole under the driver's seat... 286,000 miles and it only was getting better every day...

  • @Rufusdos
    @Rufusdos Před rokem

    Remember when I first saw one of these things, in 1990 of course. Thought it was so dope.

  • @ChadTheLad
    @ChadTheLad Před 4 lety +1

    My dads got an E36 328i 1997 with 178000 miles and still runs and sounds smooth asf.

  • @staircast
    @staircast Před 4 lety +3

    I always loved the E30 couldn't find one that was clean enough so i settled for an E36 318is. The car is so fun to drive, super nimble and easy on gas. The 318is is lightest with a 180hp 4 cylinder engine. You dont need to do much to them. In stock form they already handle very well. Coilovers, bushings, wheels and tires and maybe a chip if you want, and it's an instant gokart. I thought E36's were ugly but after the 1st few months I fell in love. Opt for a 325i, 328i, or M3 if want a little more power.

  • @lionhead876
    @lionhead876 Před 4 lety +4

    Loved the vid! Ik a lot of people want the g35/g37 which I also want to see... But I'm really interested in the 300zx z31/z32, it'd be great if you did a vid on them!!

  • @brandong6765
    @brandong6765 Před 4 lety +1

    Came up on a 93 318is 5speed for the low n came with sum goodies like lowering springs, coilovers n weld diff. Really a fun car overall happy i bought one 😎

  • @keepfloatin2625
    @keepfloatin2625 Před 4 lety

    Just got one a few days ago. I’m in love already, just from the looks, to a whole new driving experience. It’s a quick car for what it is and very fun to drive whilst being rwd. I own a black 95 325i 2.5l

    • @MrStiturbo
      @MrStiturbo Před 5 měsíci

      Hey there I run a e36 channel and would appreciate a your support for some bimmer goodness haha🤞🏽🖤

  • @XJWEB423X
    @XJWEB423X Před 4 lety +69

    So you want a 300zx
    PLZ

    • @grimmkiller2161
      @grimmkiller2161 Před 4 lety +5

      Lol i want a 300zx too

    • @herb414
      @herb414 Před 4 lety

      So you want unreliablezx?

    • @XJWEB423X
      @XJWEB423X Před 4 lety

      @@herb414 fck you

    • @skylinefever
      @skylinefever Před 4 lety

      @@XJWEB423X Hey, at least he is giving people an idea of what to expect. What are you going to do, create a "So you want a Honda Accord" video?

    • @ItzClemii
      @ItzClemii Před 4 lety

      +1 this lol. Cause i own one it'll be funny

  • @alexthelion1342
    @alexthelion1342 Před 3 lety +7

    5:20
    🍂
    Leaf of the year.

  • @loganumstot
    @loganumstot Před 4 lety

    I have a s50 black coupe slammed on BC coil overs with grey and polished BBS 😂😂 I love this

  • @stairwaytotevin
    @stairwaytotevin Před 3 lety

    Im glad i picked up my vert last week
    Already worked on a few E36s so im pretty well equipped with how to manage them now

  • @blackduncan9812
    @blackduncan9812 Před 4 lety +21

    So what about the persistent WHERE IS THE SO YOU WANT A MINI COOPER OR COOPER S VIDEO!!!!! please 🙏

  • @E46Jake
    @E46Jake Před 4 lety +3

    this ones intro at me i feel like, pretty good video if u ask me

  • @urkinjo
    @urkinjo Před 3 lety +1

    Bought 9 months ago e36 318i, done a lot of small, big bigidiboom modifications, maaan..I freakishly looove that car :D even if it is lowered, on r17.. it's running smoothly..
    Greetings from Serbia !!!

  • @user-qg3rf2qm1w
    @user-qg3rf2qm1w Před rokem

    Went to this video, `cause I'm currently considering buying one. Found a nearly perfect one: garage kept, already equipped with the coilovers, on BBS wheels, full M3 body (bumpers and sideskirts), new roof (oh yeah, it's a convertible), engine fully rebuilt, new leather on the seats, Alpina wooden steering wheel and shift knob. The first time I saw the `99 car looks like a new one. Probably gonna buy it just cause of the look :)

  • @cjscarchannel6529
    @cjscarchannel6529 Před 4 lety +9

    owned a few e36s for like 13 years. was my first car too. now I have the hated 318is, hated because it's a 4 pot but more so because it's supercharged to like 260hp and makes all them 6pot owners cry a little. wide body with Hartge wheels, custom interior bits and a bit modernization with f20 seats :O.. I should email you some pics to rate my e36 ;)

    • @jorgeheraud8921
      @jorgeheraud8921 Před 4 lety

      CJ's Car Channel s14 swap 🤔 (from the e30 not the 240sx)

    • @cjscarchannel6529
      @cjscarchannel6529 Před 4 lety +2

      @@jorgeheraud8921 I have contemplated a swap before to a m62 but decided against it to keep a little purity. my idea was to make a slightly more modernised e36. suttle where it blends in but aggressive enough it can bite when needed

    • @Alexander-sr5fg
      @Alexander-sr5fg Před 4 lety +1

      I had a 325i that was dedicated to autocross, and a 318is for a daily that had the LSD. Perfect for winter driving and daily driving. 600+ miles on a tank of gas is legendary in the 318

  • @frankadank96
    @frankadank96 Před 4 lety +3

    E36 m3 sedan is the most rare e36 of them all. Thankfully I have one

  • @Just_e36
    @Just_e36 Před rokem

    i have a 94 325 i convertible (auto) for cruising. And a 98 328i sedan (manual) for Fun .i cant wait to put suspension on them : ) This Car is almost 30 yrs old ! and still run like it should...love this car!

  • @alexiat4670
    @alexiat4670 Před 4 lety +2

    E36 might be everywhere but they are not the same, I got an 325is and I engine swap it with a S54 and that makes my baby unique

  • @b7sed
    @b7sed Před 4 lety +32

    so you want a lexus IS300 (01-05) or the toyota altezza