Here's why the BMW E36 is the SUPERIOR BMW | Deep Drive

The BMW E36 is arguably very underrated. Its a beautiful machine with nearly unlimited potential. In this video I go over the specs, reliability, an its background to better equip you on your buying purchase.
The E36 BMW 3 series from 1992-1998 its one of the most reliable BMWs ever made, in my opinion.

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0:00 Not all Beemers are equal
0:14 Essential background info
0:46 Engines/Models options
2:17 Modification potential!
3:00 Prices
3:29 Reliability
4:34 Nitty Gritty Breakdown

[amazingamerican]

I love my 1998 328is. It has 210, 000 miles, the first car I've owned to pass the 200k mark. It still doesn't have rust problems. These are the best project cars for the money period.

[AutoMotivate]

*Here's a few missed and incorrect information corrected*
Some of the images talking about the motors are incorrect due to the scarcity of finding high quality images, I knew this.
The compact sedan was available from 1990s
I did not talk about the convertible options, not sure why. One of the first cars I have ever driven was a convertible E36. Loved it and spun out of control onto oncoming traffic. Do not learn to drive a manual in the rain.
The 325I actually has 170ish HP and with the 328I update received the 190HP. The engine was very much capable to compete with the M3, so BMW nerfed the engine.
When I mention aftermarket parts I am talking about high quality replacements, not cheapo ones. There is a lot of controversy here and people either stay OEM and others say you should go after market with high quality metal replacements. Do your research

[MHRMedia]

Its confusing but the model that got 138HP is the 318is model, the normal 318i only came with 115HP (318is=DOHC / 318i=SOHC)

[davidpineda]

I have 3 of these. BUY THEM NOW. Before they get expensive

[russellsmithers]

Thanks ALOT for all THE advice, REALLY wish I had a great friend with all this knowledge. Good luck again thanks man

[raymondkoledoye]

For me i like the E36 m3 was built into Track car for the nurburgring track.

[Jumpkic]

i like the way your word annunciations sound man, if its not a accent and is a speech disability you are doing great and sound relaxing, keep up the good work
also my e36 is at 245k and pulling strong, my dream has been to gift it to my son, years before he was even born

[jlyvmx]

a 200k mile e36 w half the parts missing is no less then 6-7k up here in pa 😔

[lazarusvillagomez]

I bought a 328i in Denver last week for $10k @46k miles

[CSI_tuning_solutions]

W124 e class was definitely not a competitor to the 3 series e36. It is a much bigger car and competed with the 5 series. Comparing apples and oranges.

[marcokalion]

You talked about all but did not mention the convertible?..

[cwbusrides]

Isn't this car recognized by everyone already?

[Benjamin-kofg]

Decent video, but I'm assuming this video is for Americans looking to buy a E36 because you've left out half the model range (I'm guessing they weren't sold there).
You have the 316i 1.6 liter with M40 or M43 engine, 98 or 103hp
318i 1.8 liter with M40 or M43 engine, 111 or 114 hp
320i 2.0 liter with M50 or M52 engine, 148hp
And there were also diesel engines! Not available in coupes or convertibles though:
318tds with M41 engine, 89 hp
325td with M51 engine, 114hp
315tds with M52 engine, 141 hp

[zachjuinio]

Would you recommend an e36 for a daily? Might look into getting one

[LateNightRituals]

I think u skipped 323is 1998 only i believe. I have one

[BMWiE-lznu]

A 325 had 170hp, not 189. It wasn't until the 328 came out did it bump to 189-190. Prices ain't goin anywhere but up bud...the days of cheap e36's are OVER

[Glomez]

No love for the convertible m3, barley vids on my whip

[opnarth]

I think you compared it to the wrong cars. This cars real competition in period was the 993 911.

[tonymontana]

Still doesn't explain why the E36 is the Superior BMW...

[Dildology]

Superior as in the only m3 that didn’t get factory wide body fenders. Sorry the e30 is superior😅