92/93 3-serires comparison

mjia · 11-27-2009, 06:52 PM

I've had a 06 325i, and have given a friend the chance to drive it a few times over the years. He really loved the drive, but would prefer not to spend as much for a car. He still wants a BMW though and has been looking for a 92/93 3 series.

This was my first BMW and I really loved how it handled. It gave me a new perspective on driving. I doubt the older car will be as much fun, but are there any alternatives (other than BMW)? The price is around $4000. How significant is the difference? Also, how reliable are these older models?

Solonng · 11-28-2009, 12:24 AM

a mercedes clk 320 or a cl 500, you can get both cheap right now

smallseafishie · 11-28-2009, 01:03 PM

He's looking at a e92/e93 but wants to spend $4000?

Zero.7 · 11-28-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by smallseafishie

He's looking at a e92/e93 but wants to spend $4000?

I am assuming OP meant 1992/1993?!?!?!

mjia · 11-28-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cni2i

I am assuming OP meant 1992/1993?!?!?!

That's right. 1992/1993. Sorry for the confusion.

halB · 11-28-2009, 08:03 PM

Wrong forum man!

lonestar22 · 11-28-2009, 08:15 PM

an e30 is always fun. 1990/1991. be prepared to replace some things.

and older beamer can drive as firm as a new one if you replace all the bushings

bimmergixxer · 11-29-2009, 11:01 AM

I just moved up from a 92 318i and honestly they are both fun cars to own. If buying an 18 year old car, then make sure he pays a little extra and gets one in top shape with as few km's as possible. Mine had 460k and although fun, it was a bit sloppy compared to a newer one based on wear and tear. My neighbor has a 95 with 260k and it runs and drives as tight as a new one based on being the only owner and having regular maintenance done and not driving the crap out of it. They new bmw has more bells and whistles and newer technology but for very little you can own an E36 and change up the wheels and suspension and have a great handling vehicle. My 92 modded handles about the same as my stock 06, but the mods are coming this spring and I cant wait to see the difference. Remember, whatever he buys, he will still own a BMW.

GnokGnik · 11-29-2009, 11:17 AM

Older cars are usually more fun for me. They feel more like go carts...slow ones.

11-27-2009, 06:52 PM	#1
mjia New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	92/93 3-serires comparison I've had a 06 325i, and have given a friend the chance to drive it a few times over the years. He really loved the drive, but would prefer not to spend as much for a car. He still wants a BMW though and has been looking for a 92/93 3 series. This was my first BMW and I really loved how it handled. It gave me a new perspective on driving. I doubt the older car will be as much fun, but are there any alternatives (other than BMW)? The price is around $4000. How significant is the difference? Also, how reliable are these older models?
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Solonng Captain 111 Rep 829 Posts Drives: Monacco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	a mercedes clk 320 or a cl 500, you can get both cheap right now
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smallseafishie Colonel 111 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	He's looking at a e92/e93 but wants to spend $4000?
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Wrong forum man! __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 237 Rep 1,656 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	an e30 is always fun. 1990/1991. be prepared to replace some things. and older beamer can drive as firm as a new one if you replace all the bushings __________________ E90 330i - E90 335i - E92 335i
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bimmergixxer Railside Performance 48 Rep 331 Posts Drives: E92 M3 R8 V10 Q5 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Railside Performance iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 Ducati Streetf ... [7.00] 2017 Q5 [0.00] 2017 BMW R NineT Racer [5.00] 2010 Audi R8 V10 Ma ... [0.00] 2008 M3 [10.00]	I just moved up from a 92 318i and honestly they are both fun cars to own. If buying an 18 year old car, then make sure he pays a little extra and gets one in top shape with as few km's as possible. Mine had 460k and although fun, it was a bit sloppy compared to a newer one based on wear and tear. My neighbor has a 95 with 260k and it runs and drives as tight as a new one based on being the only owner and having regular maintenance done and not driving the crap out of it. They new bmw has more bells and whistles and newer technology but for very little you can own an E36 and change up the wheels and suspension and have a great handling vehicle. My 92 modded handles about the same as my stock 06, but the mods are coming this spring and I cant wait to see the difference. Remember, whatever he buys, he will still own a BMW.
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11-29-2009, 11:17 AM	#9
GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Older cars are usually more fun for me. They feel more like go carts...slow ones.
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