need help deciding... e36 or e46

[e36Silvr328i]

i have a choice of getting a e46 4dr auto, or a e36 328is 5spd. i love the look of the e46, but dont know about the auto. what it be worth it to do a auto to manual swap on the e46?

[SilverBeam]

Don't get the automatic if you dont' want it. The E36 328is is a great car. I'd get one of those any day of the week over an E46 slushy.

[jorbon]

Manual

[BnVs]

I've got a Step e46...its great through traffic and long commutes. IMHO, I feel the e36 really has the true sporty feel of the BMW heritage.

Just MHO folks, so don't flame!!!

Thanks,
BnVs

[bluskye]

97 or 98 328, great lil used car for the money. Considering they are the last years of the e36, they dam solid.

[sirtiger]

swap is usually not worth it. get a e46 manny

[e36Silvr328i]

how much do 5spd e46's go for? i know i cant afford 02+.

[SilverBeam]

what mileage? You can get them as low as 10K as much as 45K, it all depends on the year, model, and mileage. In theory, they should be less than an auto.

[dallasfan824]

I've got a Step e46...its great through traffic and long commutes. IMHO, I feel the e36 really has the true sporty feel of the BMW heritage.

Just MHO folks, so don't flame!!!

Thanks,
BnVs

I have a step too. I need it for my commute. But if I could...I would manual.