BMW 323i E36 classic review

The E36 BMW 3 Series is a classic iteration of BMW’s small executive car, with a pure rear-wheel-drive layout and a straight-six engine up front. In this episode of Chasing Cars, John gives us a tour of his classic BMW 323i finished in Individual Dakar Yellow. With a few tasteful mods, the E36 323i makes for a great sports sedan that still stands up today.
What do you think of the BMW 3 Series? Was it better in the good old days of the E36? Was the E30 or E46 the superior generation? Or perhaps the new G20? Let me know all your thoughts in the comments.
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Covers the exterior, interior, boot and driving experience of the BMW 3 Series E36 from 1990-2000.
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[@chasingcars]

In today’s episode, editor Tom introduces our new journalist John. His first assignment? A review of his very own, very yellow E36 3 Series.

[@pervertt]

Unusual combo in a 4 door E36 - Dakar Yellow AND a manual box. The E36 is a common sight these days, but people forget how revolutionary this car looked when it first appeared on our roads. It made the E30 I was driving at the time look very old fashioned.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Lol A pillar trim optional - welcome to a great channel and looking forward to more to come with great taste in E36 BMWs 👍

[@bashes1]

Great insight into a future classic. Looking forward to the next episode. Well done John & team. My M3 is ready for you ;)

[@lachlansweet1988]

well done mate, great review

[@bobfrombrisbane1831]

Hi John, enjoyed the video. The exhaust note sounds great. 🚗

[@Rafi.Benjie]

Great job john, liked the review. Looking forward to BMW E46.

[@PSNeko]

One of the best if not the best 3 series ever!

[@chasingcars]

A true classic.

[@johnpearson492]

I could have chosen just about any 3 series, I chose the e36 to have. Its the best looking without a doubt, and comfort to rawness ratio is just right. Exciting to drive and the 90s interior controls are refreshing and easy to use unlike most all newer cars.

[@MrBangaharry]

Great work mate. Love those old E36's. Keep up the good work and congratulations on your first screen test. Let me know if you want to flog my Amarom through RNP.. it's almost as fun as a Tsi Polo 7spd.

[@enochnkosi2745]

You deserve more followers thumbs up👍

[@leightaylor806]

Great first car review!!! You smashed I out of the park!

[@alejandroochoa3541]

Leigh Taylor FAR from it

[@applebitefool]

Good review, I always enjoyed my E36 with the exact same wheel-tire combo as this one.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks, Claude.

[@robalert]

Loved the review, rare to see reviews on older cars and see the comparison . Would love to see how the VW Bora 2.8 4motion would stack up today . Or even how the older Subaru liberty GT and 3.0RB compare.

[@riversonthemoon]

I’d say that screen test was a success.

[@404KFCNotFound]

I have 2 e36 now and in total i owned 4 e36's, never bought any other car. e36 has its own soul

[@_chipchip]

Good taste in beer! (assuming that's what the t-shirt is about)

[@Johnacles]

chipchip haha, well picked up! Got to support local I reckon.

[@_chipchip]

John Law I’m in Melbourne does that count as local? ;)

[@veeeeeedub]

Well done and good work on your debut John! Whilst it isnt as well polished as Tom's videos, I am sure with the right equipment and with abit of time, you would make a great presenter for chasing cars! But yes, I noticed some audio issues, there is abit too much background noise for my liking. Especially when you're just standing by the car. I also noted a bit of static from the mic. Obviously, this could be solved with a bit of editing and better equipment. Camera angles could definately do some work, perhaps have the camera aimed higher so that we can see abit of the headliner in the back seat. Also, when you're presenting by the car, you could do with putting the camera closer so that more of the car and more importantly you, will be in the frame.

[@bowieread6355]

My old 323i of this generation is 26 years old now and the catalytic converters are on their way out because the car pops and rumbles a bit on deceleration after a cold start now I understand that’s a sound people want their modern cars these days but my exhaust is complete stock standard

[@sunnnybraaahs]

What exhaust is it running?

[@stubones]

The E36 looks so dainty. The M3 of their era was very pretty.

[@blueRC]

I think this is a really good review, but there are so many versions of the E36, so many different options for the interior, I think that is something that has to be mentioned... My E36 does not make any funny sounds or weird noises, it's even quieter than some modern VW Cars xD

[@chris2favip]

E39 M5 please！

[@unknowntraveller8633]

Its was a lovely car in it's day and still looks good, but John that colour tututut.

[@mro9466]

talking about nvh when you can clearly see missing trim panels :D

[@MrAsdfcool]

Interior crack, rattle noise is much better on my e36 than my e91

[@erwinbosch6675]

E36's are actually built until 2000 not 1999

[@tonycoz2309]

The E46 has nicer lines

[@8sojdam462]

no