E36 316I - Good choice?

[Throttle2]

My E36 316i couldn't climb the slope on the U turn back to Scotts Rd, just after Tanglin Club. I had to roll back and pick up momentum to clear it.

 

 

muayhahaha. i'm laughing becos you're joking right?

 

[Stary]

My E36 316i couldn't climb the slope on the U turn back to Scotts Rd, just after Tanglin Club. I had to roll back and pick up momentum to clear it. Then it was only a 6 yr old well maintained car. The car is too heavy for the engine, but the built is definitely great. Dump in a 12" sub and the sound will be solid, unlike the Lancer which require a lot of padding to stop rattling.

 

 

Are you kidding????

[Xtrocious]

My E36 316i couldn't climb the slope on the U turn back to Scotts Rd, just after Tanglin Club. I had to roll back and pick up momentum to clear it. Then it was only a 6 yr old well maintained car. The car is too heavy for the engine, but the built is definitely great. Dump in a 12" sub and the sound will be solid, unlike the Lancer which require a lot of padding to stop rattling.

 

I don't think I am that senile yet but my E36 316i definitely could have climbed that slope and more easily...

 

Anyway, the E36 remains one of my favourite models - we had 4 of them in my family over the last 14 years :)

 

 

[Throttle2]

I don't think I am that senile yet but my E36 316i definitely could have climbed that slope and more easily...

 

Anyway, the E36 remains one of my favourite models - we had 4 of them in my family over the last 14 years :)

 

 

wah you E36 siao?

 

but i agree, it's a handsome car. in fact more handsome and masculine than the E46

 

I had one too

[Qr25vet]

never liked the single cam engines as they tend to be rough and seriously underpowered....overheating is another issue...and the tought of having 2 valves per cylinder in a 4 cylinder engine turns me off even more...no offense intended...

[Mockngbrd]

those 2 choices are quite different le... the toyota wld suit you if u wan a daily runabout wif minimal fuss.

the e36 yes, will have wear n tear parts to replace, and the 316 won't give you much power. but the driving feeling is totally different. But be prepared to spend $$$ on wear and tear and lots of time visiting specialist workshops. (But nothing compared wif getting an E30..hahaha)

 

There are still a number of well taken care of E36's running around SG.

 

 

[Porkerlover]

Well...you're gonna deal with a car that's more than 10 years old...maintenance will be a pretty frequent thing...a new car would be more or less fuss free besides the occasional servicing...

[Tjy]

i own a e36 316iM... i so far got no probelm climbing any slopes leh... ... FC geting 9 + which is not bad ... I love the chasis. simply an awesome and handsome car ! but of cuz... keep aside some money for maintainence and wear and tear parts :)

[Intx]

i own a e36 316iM... i so far got no probelm climbing any slopes leh... ... FC geting 9 + which is not bad ... I love the chasis. simply an awesome and handsome car ! but of cuz... keep aside some money for maintainence and wear and tear parts :)

 

 

Yeah me too. I did have a problem with dirty oxygen sensors and throttle body.

the car kept wanting more fuel (98 Octane) But after a throttle body cleaning and oxygen sensors plus Maf sensor, it works smoothly.

I think i got 11 km/l at one time driving carefully.

[Ravecala]

Oh I c....

[Eng40765]

Eat engine oil?? need to top up engine oil every 2 weeks, gasket not leaking, dont know why, engine just eats oil........this is small matter.