JayCarr
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Hi people.
Im thinking of getting one of these for my next car. The E36 model. Whats your views on them? Is there any cars that are similar that are worth cosidering? I would only get one with fsh and a low miler. Im after a coupe and this is top of the list at the mo.
Any help appreciated 
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sigibbons
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Dont worry about miles does really matter up to about 130k really. Check out the Nikasil issue and make sure you dont get one with an affected engine.
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JayCarr
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Cool, didn't know about that.  Just had a little read about it and it says it will have a rough idle. Any other ways of finding out if its affected?
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sigibbons
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Read and seach on www.e36coupe.com.
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j10E W
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you dont want one of those 
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JayCarr
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Why not 
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M2RTY
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getting cheap now and owned by gangster wannabies, can you get an e46?
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JayCarr
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Cant really afford an e46, not a decent one anyway.
Its either a
BMW 328i sport
or a
Astra turbo coupe
Any opinions on both?
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Twiggy
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I had one for a wee while... fantastic cars!!
stright six at full chat is just sex!
sold as was paraniod about fixing it if it went wrong...
love the juice aswell 
See pics in my garage....
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Nismo
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Id go for the Astra myself.
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JayCarr
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Why Nismo? I keep thinking of pro's and cons of both, but others opinions would be great
Twiggy, yours was very nice. I heard they like petrol, but tbh if i was really worried i would get a diesel! The servicing cost and repair cost scare me also on the BMW.
[Edited on 02-04-2007 by JayCarr]
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Marc
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I've driven one and was very smooth, well balanced too.
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JayCarr
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Would you go for one over an Astra coupe turb Marc?
I've always had Vauxhalls and would like a change tbh. But i get discount at Vauxhall so could be cheaper to repair than a beemer.
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by JayCarr
Why Nismo? I keep thinking of pro's and cons of both, but others opinions would be great
Twiggy, yours was very nice. I heard they like petrol, but tbh if i was really worried i would get a diesel! The servicing cost and repair cost scare me also on the BMW.
[Edited on 02-04-2007 by JayCarr]
I was lucky... got it when had just been serviced then flogged when needed a service and a clutch!
looking to get another........... soon  just dont tell the mrs!
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by JayCarr
Would you go for one over an Astra coupe turb Marc?
I've never driven an Astra Turbo so can't really compare them. Astra is a newer car though.
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Corsa E-Tec
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i'd go for an astra tub as well, the BMW above 2.0L are expensive on insurance too i thought. that what me insurance company said.
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whitter45
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328 is a nice engine but the 330 was a much better engine
IMO it depends what you want. Astra Turbo will be a nice car and hopefully less maintenance - plus it may be easier to sell than an old BMW in a couple of years
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Galliano
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my uncle is upgrading from a Morea Green E46 328i Coupe, lovely motor, to a 330 cabrio, the 328 is on a P plate, and is in great condition!
will be in Tice BMW in Dorchester from thursday onwards
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deano87
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If the 328 is a P, it'll be an E36 probably a typing error I know, but still.
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by JayCarr
Why Nismo? I keep thinking of pro's and cons of both, but others opinions would be great
E36 are common as much and cheap to come by , Astra newer, can look good when done right, fast.
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Colin
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Mate had a 328iS then got an M3 Evo......both were lovely cars.
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Gareth
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Might as well go the whole hog and get an m3
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Marc
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^
Big difference in running the car though.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
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Big difference in running the car though.
Not as much as you'd think tbh!!!
Insurance might be an issue but petrol & services arnt much different to the 2.8!! The Evo has a 6th cog mind & is not too bad on fuel if you drive normal.
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by Marc
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Big difference in running the car though.
Not as much as you'd think tbh!!!
Insurance might be an issue but petrol & services arnt much different to the 2.8!! The Evo has a 6th cog mind & is not too bad on fuel if you drive normal.
True, E36 328 to M3 isn't a huge jump, E46 328 to M3 is.
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