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Looking for a RWD Coupe/Saloon for £1500 or under, what could i expect to get for that sort of money or what would be recommended.
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BMW E36 325i Saloon.
A 328i will be too new (and with the M52 the potential for problems is increased dramatically) and therefore command more money than the older M50 engined 325i.
Mine was well under £1500 nearly two years ago!
That looks really, really nice. What are the major issues with E36's? I'm guessing rust is now an issue with these? And didn't they have some subframe issues?
However you ended up spending more than the car was worth putting it right, not really what the op needs.
That looks really, really nice. What are the major issues with E36's? I'm guessing rust is now an issue with these? And didn't they have some subframe issues?
(shove your head under the car and look at the subframe mounts, if there is any tearing to the bodywork, run away, you can also see if the subframe mounts have started to push through the boot floor by lifting the carpet and taking a peek),
Are you sure about seeing it in the boot? You certainly couldn't see it from there on my e46 328ci when the subframe tore through. It was only visible from underneath.
Are you sure about seeing it in the boot? You certainly couldn't see it from there on my e46 328ci when the subframe tore through. It was only visible from underneath.
How would you ever know this was happening if like me you never check under the car? I guess an MOT might flag it?
You'd feel/hear a clunk when changing gear or setting off with more than the lightest touch of throttle.
You'd feel/hear a clunk when changing gear or setting off with more than the lightest touch of throttle.