Author Topic: 93' e36 is (Read 3874 times)

Mo0sE · « **on:** November 25, 2010, 01:36:00 AM »

Hello guys, im in the pennsylvania area (us) and i had just bought a used all black 93' is (1owner)(All Stock). Theres no rust and the interior is spotless tanish leather. He had just got the inspection on it in october (main point i bought the car) umm it has exctly 106.5miles on it ( Auto// yea i know wanted clutch but whatever) with no accidents whats soo ever. I bought it for 2.8 in cash and i figured i join the forum cause it seems like there are bmw genious on here hahaha. Im COMPLETLY new to bmw cars and know pooop about oils, or filters, or just where stuff are, also known problems blah blah. I hope you guys can answer some questions i might be asking in the future.
Heres the link with some pictures .
http://scranton.craigslist.org/cto/2070816631.html
Btw i cannot stand the e30's look (not hating) but more a e36 guy lol

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2010, 09:36:38 AM »

Welcome, grasshopper. Sounds like you got a great deal. The e36 is twice the car that the e30 is, as there is twice as much to break.

Just kidding (mostly). You'll learn a lot on here. The car will demand it from you. I'm on the other side of PA, but my lil' red e30 spends a lot of time in Allentown, Carbondale, Scranton, Lancaster and eastern PA towns.

First off, I'd do a stomp test to get some codes.

Secondly, the early e36 had some trouble with flooded computers, so check the drain in the passenger firewall to be sure it's not plugged. Google "wet DME" for the horror stories you'll be avoiding.

Third, make sure the ignition lock is in good shape and that the EWS antenna loop (round the key lock) stays put right there. Otherwise the car won't start.

Finally, I'd also replace a few components just to make sure they don't fail. The three primary relays (main, O2 and fuel pump) are fairly cheap at Pelican Parts, BMA, etc. Keep the current relays as spares. Also be sure to use the link at the top right, helps pay the bills 'round here.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2010, 09:42:55 AM »

One more thing. Did you get any records for your car from the previous owner? If he went to BMW dealers you can request the records for free.

Take your title down to your local BMW dealer with you, go to the service desk & ask them to run a complete mechanical history of the car. You'll need to know when the profile gasket was replaced, if the chain tensioner was updated, if all service recalls were performed and you can even learn the day when your car was assembled.

If you're really into details, you can pull up the rear bench seat & look on the bottom of it for the option sheet. It'll list the original options & codes, the date of production, paint codes, etc.

Mo0sE · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2010, 09:48:23 AM »

Yea man thanks for the heads up. Ill keep u posted

DesktopDave · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2010, 10:00:15 AM »

Post some pics too - I use photobucket and paste in the link code to my posts because this site has trouble with pics.

Mo0sE · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2010, 10:21:22 AM »

Did u click the link bro?

DesktopDave · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2010, 10:58:10 AM »

For the CL ad? Yep. That's a good deal, you talked him down over $600...

Another nice thing being over your way is the number of scrap cars that people are parting out. Pittsburgh has less than half the market for used cars, so prices tend to be higher here. CL is a great place for parts, if you take your time & wait for the right deals to come by.

If you need a parts car...http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2073192046.html $800 but it sounds like it'll need some work. I was very tempted to add an e36 to my fleet.

Mo0sE · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2010, 12:07:28 PM »

Yea ur rite i jus thought about it, there 3 HUGe junkyards Nd 2 farmer yards full of crap i should digg arounf into

Mo0sE · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2010, 10:49:30 PM »

Bad:headlight out, left top mirror light wont work, the driver window fits incorrect with the door if all the way up, uh sunroof also doesnt work 100%, 5% of the paint was scratchy(sanded like).... My 93 318is. Putting 16's on(chrome) new exhaust tip (chrome) (quick paint job(30$) Brand new front emblem(if u can see its not all there) put my system in. New oil new a filter, new coolant(bmw brand) set of exspensive tires (205.55) xenon headlight. And(idk) new fog light even know their fine. And heres the beast that drives it

E36-italia · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2010, 04:31:17 AM »

my bee-em emblem on the hood looks the same... and i won't change it ;-)

e30boarder · « **Reply #10 on:** December 06, 2010, 11:26:01 AM »

make it rain dude