As common as they are, I've never driven or have even sat in an E36. I used to own an E39, which is definitely a solidly built car.
How do E36's compare in fit-and-finish of components and interior materials compared to the E39? Are the the tolerances very similar?
Ive never driven an e39. I'm such a slob when it comes to maintenance on my car.. I'm too poor for the thing, sometimes I feel like it's falling apart, but then I take a ride in a ford and they just scare the crap out of me.
They are solid cars.
Where in Nevada are you?
-Qaz
02 330i
During 94 they really ramped up the quality of the cars. Mid 94 and after are pretty solid, although there is a discernible difference from the e36 and 39 in quality. The 39's interior has more polish to it, in my opinion.
ALL e36s quality are pretty poor. the newer ones just haven't gotten "old" yet so parts have not fallen off. the interior on the cars are pretty bad i would say.
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Originally Posted by count_schemulaOriginally Posted by count_schemulaIf you gave a european engineer 8300 cc's to play with, he'd come up with a lot more than 500 hp. We can get that much these days from a pencil sharpener..Originally Posted by JBgotM
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Hey Qaz : .
I'm up in Reno. The weather's been chilly here lately. How's it going down there?
I work in Reno, and live out past Dayton off of highway 50. Yes, it has been cold, and this wind is insane....Originally posted by Zero0ne
I'm up in Reno. The weather's been chilly here lately.
I just got into my E36 two weeks ago, and I am very impressed with the build quality. No strange noises, everything works, and still looks good.... I am very happy with mine...
Compared to what..a masonry block?Originally posted by lhoward
ALL e36s quality are pretty poor.
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I have an e39 and an e36(92 325i) In no way do the 3 compares to the 5, The 5 is just different, more luxury. The 3 as they get old seem to fall apart, this is my second e36, they all seem to have the same problems.Balthazarr, you have an M its totally different than the regualr shody e36's. but I do think they finally got better in 96-up. Just my 2 cents
What problems do the 3er interiors have that the M's wouldn't have? The only things different are the steering wheel, seats, and shift knob. I guess the floor mats are different too, but I just hate it when my floot mats squeek. :
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Past - 5 E36s, 1 E39, 1 MB W210 E320, 1 GMC 6.5 ECLB, B6 A4 3.0 6 Spd Quattro
Present - '05 E320 CDI, '06 VW TDI Jetta 5 Spd, '02 Ford F250 CCSB PSD, '02 Ducati Monster S4
Mods: 92* Thermostat, MB to BMW Wheel Adapters, 18" BMW Style 72 Wheels, Custom Mercedes-Benz Diesel Plate Frame
m mostly cus its newer. I have only have older 3's, BTW my front seats are squeking
only e36 ive had, but its not falling apart like my VWs did
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:Originally posted by Qazimov
Ive never driven an e39. I'm such a slob when it comes to maintenance on my car.. I'm too poor for the thing, sometimes I feel like it's falling apart, but then I take a ride in a ford and they just scare the crap out of me.
They are solid cars.
Where in Nevada are you?
Only thing on my 96 328is with 108k miles is the headliner is falling down and needs to be replaced.
no idea about .....e39 but my 1991 325iSE is still pert in all areas
.........hahah
not bad for a 13yr old car
I second that.Originally posted by JedzE36/5
only e36 ive had, but its not falling apart like my VWs did
140k and my interior is in great shape. I'm sure the materials in the interior are a little cheaper than the 5er, but I'm very impressed at how well the car is holding up. There are some small, insignificant misalignments, but they are hardly noticable.
Its also going to depend on the previous owner(s) and how well they kept it. Mines been garage kept nearly its entire life so that could be the reason for its current condition.
maybe because mine are in texas, even SLK230 door panels were coming apart. Our summers here hit 102+, leaving the inside to be in the 150-160's. killing all the glue.
I cannot really compare an E39 with my E36 simply because there is a significant age difference. My car has an 8/91 prod. date and the E39s weren't out until 96. Only time will tell...However, I have had to replace the headliner and need to replace the A and C pillars, as the plastic tabs on the back have broken.
1992 325i
hey, do what i did on the pillars, 3m double sided tape!
SecetAznMan4u: I have tried double sided tape, velcro, epoxy, and some real gunky black tape, but nothing has really worked. What trick are you using to make it work?
1992 325i
Well, my 92 is horrible. The back panel rattles, no matter what. Exhaust, subs, even bumps...also, there are also little vibrations here and there...pretty embarresing, but better than any other i would drive. The glove box is sagging, the middle console is messed, up other little nacks...but overall, better than a new kia's interior.
I made money, the firm made money. 2/3 ain't bad.
hey, I actually used 1 little helper screws shhh.... way up top where its not visible
For no reason, the long rectangular wood trim above my glove box has two fine cracks showing just for the past week. Probably due to the fluctuation of temp. around here.
one thing i do like about mine is the letherette... its fake leather, but looks somewhat real and NO blemishes, wear marks or anything. They are completely maintenance free. All these guys complain about minor interior problems or a slow window which every car will have after 10 years, but noone has mentioned the incredibly reliable drivetrain and the fact that all of my creature comforts still work... aside from a slow working heated seat. Check your PM archyx, I have a Q for you.
dude the glovebox sag.. go to understeer.com and go read about how to fix it.
chris' method wont work on the non passenger side airbag dashes
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