Need Help... E36 or E46...?

[lemonteastudio]

Hi there,Im planing to purchase a used BMW, now stuck on choosing E36 or E46...My friend is a typical workshop mechanic, he told me E36 is more reliable due to lesser electronic part & E46 however look nice, but due to the increasing of electronic part and technology the engine wear&tear and failure of the part was high (he have mention there is a badge of e46 having common sensor issue)...Please share your experience and opinion to me to make a right choose on my plan.PS: My friend wasnt a BMW specialist, that why i need the feedback form the end user.Many many Thanks...

 

[slyder]

Hi Lemontea

Its very much a chicken and egg thing. too say one has less problem its not entirely true. there is also the luck and the service history factor.
key point i can note out for your consideration is that
1) e36 half cut harder to find therefore second hand parts are getting less.
2) e46 twin cam 2 liter engine according to a half cut shop owner is prone to having issue. single cam 1.9 less issue.
3) higher cc gearbox lesser issues for e46

at the end of the day it all boils down to service history. if the car is well maintained then less issue.

 

[ezzo369]

yup that's right. the key point is try to find a car with service history and you'll be happy at the end of the day. e36 is reliable and fun to drive only now no finance available compared to e46. the lifetime for some of parts may due so you'll need to change it

 

[infinityKL]

E363636363636

have a nice weekend

 

[JFT63]

E36 325i at least...........

 

[seewai]

This E36 looks pretty handsome to me-> http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?46423-(MWTS)-E36-M3-for-sale.

 

[firdaus325]

e36 power. habis cerita

 

[V-Man]

If you're a Charlize Theron type, go for the E46

If you're Cameron Diaz type, go for the E36

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[speedevil7615]

hahaaa.. bro, wat does above actually means ya?? lol

 

[B33mEr]

hahaaa.. bro, wat does above actually means ya?? lol

I think what bro V-Man trying to say is that doesn't matter which one you choose both are beautiful, sexy and guaranteed to give you good times but also high maintenance lol :4:

 

[lemonteastudio]

Seewai... it was too expansive to me, however i do feel this is Good...:rock:

This E36 looks pretty handsome to me-> http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?46423-(MWTS)-E36-M3-for-sale.

 

[lemonteastudio]

Hi There... after searching couple of week on the E36 & E46... Finally i want to said.. I'm Beemer Now...:rock:
Just collect my 1st BMW e36 this afternoon... and awaiting for a full body check up at workshop and awaiting for JPJ inspection...

 

[alive88]

congrats for your new acquisition bro!

 

[V-Man]

Congrats bro...So Cameron Diaz it is Share some pics of your ride @ The Showroom section...cheers

 

[anaksarawak]

Hi There... after searching couple of week on the E36 & E46... Finally i want to said.. I'm Beemer Now...:rock:
Just collect my 1st BMW e36 this afternoon... and awaiting for a full body check up at workshop and awaiting for JPJ inspection...

Congrats!! Good choice!

 

[gendong]

congrats on ur new ride bro....may she serve u well.....

 

[JFT63]

Congrats mate...

 

[ezzo369]

congrats... pic please...

 

[farezrider]

Hi There... after searching couple of week on the E36 & E46... Finally i want to said.. I'm Beemer Now...:rock:
Just collect my 1st BMW e36 this afternoon... and awaiting for a full body check up at workshop and awaiting for JPJ inspection...

Congrats bro..feel the excitement...

 

[lemonteastudio]

My E36 Diary...

My Baby's Info :-

Model : E36 328i
Colour : Dark Blue
Transmission : Auto
Year Make : 1997

Condition of the Car :-
Exterior
- Paint is just ok, need to touch up on some minor area.
- Exhaust tail pipe loose already
- Front LH HID bulb burn
- Tail light crack and lose contact point on the bulb socket

Interior
- Glove compartment cover starting peel off on both side
- A pillar peel off
- B pillar Crack on both side
- C pillar peel off on both side
- Leather seat starting crack
- MID OBC ribbon burn
- Speedomeeter display ribbon burn

Other Issue
- Suspect all door lock actuator been replace with local acc shop typical unit, cause feel weird on the door lock sound (Anyone pls advice)
- Some rattle sound found in car
- Feel jerk on the gearbox after depress the Acceleration pedal (Anyone pls advice)

$$$$$$ :-
Bought in with RM 23800 + Insurance RM 1035 + Road Tax RM1630 (Expire on Oct)

$$$$$$ already spent after take over :-
1) Crank shaft sensor
2) Cam shaft sensor
3) Frt & rear Brake pad
4) Brake sensor

Parts : Rm 750
Labour : Not yet know, cause my friend own the workshop

Shopping list (Planing jer) :-
1) Reverse sensor (Anyone can advice me good workmanship Acc Shop to install the sensor)
2) 18" rims (need some "FC" and "power" advice from those who have upgrade 17" to 18"
3) Vanos Seal (after changing the Cam & Crankshaft sensor, i found the power of the car; query do i really need to change or not)
4) Replace the speedometer (Anyone know aside of replace is there any way to repair the display)
5) Bucket seat
6) Myle Absorber refreshment kits
7) UUC Engine & gear box mounting
8) Rewrap the leather seat
9) M-sport or Momo steering Wheel
10) rear spoiler
11) rear window spoiler
12) M5 sport mirror

1st Impression on the outlook:-
- To be Continue

Driving Experience:-
- To be Continue