Bmw E36 (318i) second hand car review. Best driver cars for the money ?

Today we are driving the legendary Bmw e36. More then 20 years syncs it was launched but steel a wonderful fun car to drive.
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[@switchblaade6185]

holly Shit Just Drifting In a Casual Commentary, Respect

[@BMWe-oz9wk]

I have a 318i and I love it, although it doesn’t have speed, it handles like a dream and looks great. All you gotta do to make it look aggressive is throw an m3 bumper on and some wheels that fit your liking ... such an awesome car. But just a fair warning, once you own a bmw you can’t go back

[@onenonly5863]

Hererra Wray I also have a 318i, it's a 94, and am currently in process of getting clutch replaced but I am totally in love with it. I want to do anything I can to keep it on the road, has 150,000 on it, but I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to keep it on the road I'd like to know. Thank you.

[@e36kevin]

do you still have a bmw? lol

[@BMWe-oz9wk]

@@e36kevin I have an e46 now. The 318! Overheated a few years back and ending up selling it after repairing the head. It was my fault I didn't replace the cooling system in a timely manner. It would've lasted forever if I was a little more proactive than I was back then. The e46 has been the most reliable car I've owned however. I did a full maintenance and it's been solid. I'd only recommend the E46 over the 318 because there are more informative videos out there to help with maintenance

[@Microsoftman]

I have a 1997 318i and it's basically my child. I plan on fixing it and keeping it stock as possible because one day it's going to be a classic for sure.

[@rubenmesquita9572]

You are fucking correct

[@oshenp.a2105]

Exactly what my situation is, just got mine from a friend and it needs a bit of love but I can already tell from about a week of driving it, I’m going to be BMW for life.

[@hazwanmatassan]

it is already classic! but you gonna turn it into a legendary car! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bekabeka71]

Already that time your car is officially a classic now 2024!👌🏼

[@randy109]

My son and I picked up a 318i in about 1997 when he was a senior in high school. It was virtually given to him for about $2,500. No dents, good paint and well maintained. We had if for a couple of years and was my first BMW. I was more the ex "Muscle Car" driver (couple of Road Runners, Mustangs, Olds 442, etc.). I fell in love with the Beemers and am going to pick one up when I retire. You can pickup a nice BMW 5-6 years old that will go for $60K new and $22K with about 100,000 miles. You feel like you are part of the car. Germans know how to do it right, I must admit. I'm a novice, but am reading and learning. I still have 4 years to retirement...

[@autocarnerd]

+randy109 Bmw makes really good cars. And the feeling you get from driving it is unbeatable in the class

[@godjhaka7376]

Autocarnerd e36 m3. Or 318 ic (convertible .) Think there is a e36 m3 cabrio as well.

[@undergroundlegend198]

E36 was great,e46 chassis not gd at all

[@lemoneggs5897]

hows the 318i now? and retirement?

[@crematedable]

You’re retired now?

[@muratcelik1012]

for the people that dont know.. 316i 318i 318is are the 4 cylinder models.. i stands for injection and "is" injection sport.. anything from 320i and above is inline 6 cylinder. and VANOS stands for variable valve timing.

[@josemario1606]

+SMG010 This is some nice information that I didn't know. Thanks.

[@autocarnerd]

The I stands fore incredible

[@jcwhitby]

I believe that none of the 4 cylinder engines offered in the E36 had VANOS on them.

[@Gaetanokimi]

You seem to know your stuff! Does my 1996 e36 318is have VANOS? I know it has the 1.9 M44, which is a pleasure!

[@beamerboy318isean7]

Fun facts

[@jessegilbert8623]

I'm getting one of these this week. Very excited.

[@thenotorious6675]

Tell me please How is this car? Do you like it? Do you face any engine problem? Tell me because i am interested to buy one and i want your review please🙏

[@jonathandeclercq6328]

@@thenotorious6675 I own 3 e36's now, the 318i is the perfect daily. And cheap to maintain, just look for oil leaks near the distribution chain or power steering reservoir... 115hp isn't fast but still the handeling is amazing!!! I've started with an 318i, ive swapped swapped it with an m50 320i engine. This summer I swapping my track car with an s50 m3 engine. E36's are so eazy to work on... hope ive helped you, good luck finding your perfect e36!!!

[@mango_water169]

Me 2

[@thegamingchannel2373]

I bought a 95 318i automatic, fun to drive, had abs sensors replaced, oil filter housing gasket replaced- leaked oil badly- had codes pulled, and left rear wheel bearing replaced. Having a friend who does professional body work to fix the rocker panel rust l. I miss driving it already.

[@davenorton5576]

*me* Alright, I might get this car to drift in it. I'll watch some reviews on it, and try and see if it has the drift potential *Clicks this video.* *The only way to start a video in this BMW is to start it sideways since that's what people get this car for!* *me hehehehehehehehhe*

[@autocarnerd]

well thats the e36

[@user-vs7sb9wg2r]

@@autocarnerd That's kinda the reason I won't get an e36. It's just perfect for drifting, but I want to drift something not as common on the track, like an IS200 or a CLK c208. ...because the e36 is directly associated with drifting. I'm probably going to head for a is200. The prices are getting lower, they are very reliable and they are in good condition, unlike the e36 which get riced, worn out, rusted and overrated by the people here in Bulgaria. Nice video tho, it was definitely the first car that came to mind when I got interested in buying a drift car. But I'm just 16, so all I can do is sit and talk.

[@morgish]

This video helped me alot. Just bought a 1994 318i tonight. :)

[@autocarnerd]

great car. Nice thx fore watching

[@DRAKG0]

videos from Autocanerd helped me too when bought mine e36 318ti couple of months ago :D

[@donatass2622]

Do you still have it? can you tell me if you had any problems with it

[@TheRealIsaiahWake]

How did 318i hold up? It’s been a couple year. Lmk!! About to trade my 2000 528i for 94 318i vert

[@mariusremz1500]

I bought my '97/98 318i Cabrio back in October, it's literally been amazing, quick enough, very fun to drive, easy to drive too.... nothing has gone wrong on it yet in 6 months of ownership. The only money that went into it has been fuel and cleaning products 😂, now I'll change the oil and the filters and thats about it, basic maintenance. Also for a gasoline car it really gets good mileage, a full tank lasts ages if you behave 😅. Whoever wants this as their first car I really recommend it, you get it as your first car and you'll never want to get rid of it 👌🏼and if you ever do you'll still stay in the E36 family, most likely just get a bigger engine.

[@bilalahmed2123]

We had a 1996 BMW 318i, first BMW ! Had it for about 7 years ! Great car !

[@taylor1959]

I own a BMW 1995 318i all black and man I'm in love with it

[@FOXeye95]

same, is it m40 or m43

[@VictoriouzBIG]

That intro is hands down the reason im looking at one on monday... wish me luck da boyz. Great review bro easily best one ive seen

[@fireassasin1360]

How’d it go?

[@VictoriouzBIG]

@@fireassasin1360 Sadly it was a very clean lemon, safe to say I dodged a bullet. Still looking daily tho I will find a clean one

[@brycegum_221]

@@VictoriouzBIG find one yet?

[@jeanrosseau6870]

I'm currently awaiting delivery of my 318i and this video has made me very excited. Now I'm going to have to try slide it when I get it, lol.

[@joshroberts6721]

Damn man. Didn't even think you could drift a 115hp, open diff, in 3rd. Regardless of the rain.

[@Boemel]

My co-worker got one for €600. been driving it for 4 years without problems :D

[@nosportsclub.]

Tom Jacobs Wer?

[@bigman5025]

I personally have this car and it’s quite fun. It slides so well

[@autocarnerd]

love this car

[@carlosspicyweiner1750]

Your car looks so clean and new! And your drifting is absolutely badass!!! Especially considering the open diff

[@autocarnerd]

Yep it is a one owner car. Thx:

[@johanneslindemmann1660]

Great review! Honest opinion This was my first car, did learn to drive in it, i did go sideways (in the wet), i was flat out all the time Great first car indeed to get the feel of it Happy to see the have become less rakkish, more classy as the went from cheap to classic

[@rivaroci]

All 4 Cylinder Versions based on the M10 dont have Vanos or timing belts, this includes all M40 (42/43/44) What he says only applies to the 6 Cylinders M50 Variants.

[@gianlucapatriarca7516]

My father had one sedan. I remember how sound it with just a 1.8i liter. Noway, was a car over 200 km/h and looked awesome, despite it was a basic sedan in grey tint.

[@madcommodore]

The 318is is the best value E36 coupe for the money, the 316i 8v coupe is just too slow, so if you can't find a Vanos II 325i or 328i coupe in your budget or you want better fuel economy it's a good option. I still have mine from 20 years ago, it does 0-29mph in just half a second more than my E46 328ci coupe so in regular traffic it is just fine and plenty fast enough for speed camera infected UK!!

[@pierandrei595]

im looking to buy a e36 318 is in Italy and this video helped a lot. thank you very much for your knowledge on this BMW you have a new subscriber

[@pierandrei595]

1997*

[@autocarnerd]

Thx good to now welcome to the autocarnerd family

[@Termiic]

I bought a very well preserved e36 318i wagon, and it does have a working ASC+T button, so there are those, which is always nice. :)

[@alessioshaqiri6423]

My first car 😍😍😍😍 316i sedan its an awesome car

[@ednadonadado2004]

haha this guy insane. just drifting and talking normally like its a fucking usual thing to drift around haha

[@autocarnerd]

+Ednado Nadado Well here at autocarnerd it is!!!

[@ednadonadado2004]

+Autocarnerd hehe dude your skill is amazing :D im about to get an e36 too but i have a quite low budget... which do you recommend to still have fun with and maybe drive a little bit sideways? :D

[@autocarnerd]

318 man the fucking 318i

[@tomcassidy6798]

got a 1996 318ic from my uncle for free and I absolutely love it, it's my 2nd car after my mustang that I still have and the 318 is gonna be my daily driver

[@Leutmighty]

I just love how everybody driving an E36 in their videos is low on fuel :D

[@ronniebl100thair7]

nice video I've had my 95 318is 5 years now completely stock almost like new.

[@BruceTheSpruce97]

I have a 316i with ASC, which is a weird setup. The engine is quite underpowered, but I get like 40mpg/6l per 100kms on the highway and it's very capable of going sideways on snow :D

[@tkracing5945]

I'm going to buy my first bmw 318 e36 perfect condition year -98 and driven only 245 000 kilometers

[@2smokeHennerz]

Bros dissin Timing belts while sideways I love it lmao

[@CB-su3mx]

Getting mine as soon as the plates get home ! 93 model only 64000 km because it’s from an old man, Orly issue is the brown color and no radio haha

[@nowthatssmooth8147]

I must say I was laughing the whole time! Dude you are hilarious! Great video and I subbed to you too!

[@autocarnerd]

+NowThatsSmooth Thx fore the love

[@HHSJohn]

Skön video! Satt ett tag och tyckte jag kände igen mig tills jag insåg att den är inspelad i min egen kära stad..! Namedroppar inte, utifall att!

[@autocarnerd]

HHSJohn Hahah Tack. Inte jag som körde så klart ;D... Prenumerera gärna. Det hjälper mig som fan :D

[@RM-qm6op]

I'm getting one delivered in a few days, really can't wait to get it. It's a 318i and has only 61,000 miles on it.

[@autocarnerd]

wow that really cool hope you like the car

[@leosmoke9683]

I am from sweden too bro and loved the video

[@akromeo8376]

Good explanation on the Project Car, man I need more these kind of videos.

[@hernanperez5267]

Just got a 1996 318is a few days ago

[@buggs9950]

I sold the last of my e30's just before they got really valuable.. I kept a few nice parts for the 'next one' but they're too expensive for what they are. Most are owned by trendy retro wankers and those parts are now worth more than I ever paid for a whole e30! I've almost left it too late for the e36 now but will be buying a 318i touring soon. It's a late model with the climate control, reverse sensors, two tone leather and stuff. It needs work, a lot of work but will be a good investment. Thanks for the cool video!

[@grantstreet9743]

right I think it's time to put the fiesta away for the weekend and get my E36is out instead, this video has got me itching to drive it 😀

[@cuntpoo6531]

Does the review of the car in the middle of drifting love this guy 🤣👍 good stuff

[@Spydergames]

This is best starting of a video!

[@tmistro5768]

I have an e46 318se it amazing to drive. But I'm also looking for an e36 328i just waiting for the right one

[@squidliq5059]

This guy is like the Zeos of car reviews

[@gojko1669]

me and 2 of my friends gave like 200 bucks and bought ourselves one

[@Rimonds]

i have e36 318is with m42b18 engine and i live it. Goes sideways easy.

[@lewisgerman1806]

Hey man how are you? Well first of all I should say Im sorry for beeing that late finding this awsome video . Second of all I got some Questions: 1. Did you say you have 150 hp or 115hp? 2. Is drivting with 140ps 318is possible too and 3. Is drivting with a 318i 114ps limousine e36 possible too? Well thank you for your content and hopefully thank you for your answers also. Have a great day wish you all the best :)

[@alanthegreatking]

Sideways that is way you should drive this car awsome!!!

[@Qwertyuiop-123]

Very good control!

[@mushrume]

nice piece of driving man . exponentially better than the dorks who drive like old lady's on reviews . those people should not be allowed to make reviews lol . good job

[@moreira8967]

I really don't know what to get for my first car 318i or 320i i live in europe too (Portugal) and i love both

[@djnightcore3532]

Kommer du ihåg vad du körde med för däck? Visst nu har jag öppen diff i min 318i men vill gärna åka brett utan att köpa lsd eller svetsa. Så vill satsa på däck med dåligt grepp så man slipper enhjula lika mycke.

[@jonenpelit857]

just bought a shitbox 318i for 600euro and i love it

[@nonm.o.8902]

7 years ago, and they say fuel is cheap in America 😂 not today, tho I hadn’t considered what it is today in the uk

[@latenightsflyingkites9845]

Great review, thankyou.

[@Docs4]

what tires you use? I cant get it to drift above second gear... or am I a noob :D

[@assettocorsa0744]

Should me and my dad buy a 1996 e36 318i no rust no dents and 1 owner for 4000$ aud the only downside is 400,000km

[@keepmovingjumping]

Thanks very good video, as I'm getting my licence this winter and looking a RWD car... :) Greetings from Finland !!

[@autocarnerd]

+DoomDriver32 Buy a e36 or a old volvo. Then drift the shit out of it. Be safe!!!

[@keepmovingjumping]

Autocarnerd Yes I will and thanks I will

[@augustasmik8081]

Damn can't wait til I get my hands one one of these

[@FOXeye95]

wait a minute, I bought recently (another) E36 318i and itsM40 powered one, and it's from 1995...

[@vitara4x48]

i really like the 4 door or the bmw e36 m3 4 door alpina red color

[@auxify8535]

you also forgot to mention that there are 3 engine types for the 318. the m42 and m44 that are DOCH and the m43 that is SOCH dont get the M43 it sucks, the m42 (318is) is actually really good

[@LPQwerty]

Auxify DOHC SOHC

[@XristoforosMoisidis]

you said it has around 150hp ... and its not even an IS .. is that true?

[@lakshithmahagamage3733]

Awesome video! Kudos

[@scarba92]

@Autocarnerd what do you chose a seat leon (2003) 1,6 16v Aka Vw golf 4 or a 318i/is.

[@MrCamocreeper]

i own a 95 318i, while it is a sedan its still an e36. It will not drift. i promise, im turboing it here eventually just for it. when it does slide it pushes the front tires. lol

[@autocarnerd]

Well you have to flick the car in. Be very aggressiv on turn in ant it will slide :D

[@user-yu3hs6cf1h]

We have a e36 318 1992 bmw with 400k+ kilometres on it. You think it could stand some fun and not fall apart? Im a new driver and im kind of scared of its safety

[@DYFENZO]

is the 318is better than 318i? And which years had timing belt? and how to tell if the engine is with chain? I am looking to buy this car. Answer would be very helpful

[@siljesoltveit7972]

The Main differencen is that is has 16 valves and 140hp and 318 has only 8 and 113-115hp.

[@autocarnerd]

+PlayCq is only the coupe and i for the sedan

[@Nickey46]

+Autocarnerd And the Is has Variable Valve Timing.

[@778webster]

+PlayCq Older BMW's e36 318i (to 1/1993 ) with M40 engine have timing belt. Younger (from 2/1993) with M43 engine have timing chain. All 318is have with M42 have timing chain. 318i, 318is and 316i are without VANOS :(

[@masman8002]

PlayTrbo

[@Filtroox]

So i wont need a welded diff to drift with a 316/318 e36?

[@zombiekiller-hp9be]

driven BMW.s for 16 years e30's and e36's and i don't drive them because they go sideways i drive them cause their damn good cars

[@autocarnerd]

Well then you are one of the few

[@joshuadonahue8118]

just made my decision I'm looking at buying a 1997 328i for $300 and decision has been fully made. it's happening asap.

[@autocarnerd]

good do it 300 is very low buy fuck it go fore it

[@rampamtiruri]

Should i get the 1993 e36 318 with 250k km on it? Is it going to be a good daily?

[@moreira8967]

Is the 93 318 is still good,i saw one for 1500€ very cheap ,reason for that is 320.000 km but the guy says it's still good but idk cause you said over 93.

[@TransportivMusic]

Timing belt every 4000 miles? Really? Cmon you'd be expected to get at least 100,000kms (60,000 miles) from a timing belt in most other cars :P

[@LuckyS8.]

Transportiv he was wrong it is around 100k kms

[@Markhandlenotavailable]

It's 40000km for the m40 engine

[@rubenp.rosenberg1239]

Älskar att du är så jävla lugn när du kör!

[@autocarnerd]

haha man måste

[@markusprivate]

HELSINGBORG ÄTTIKULLA xdddd kände igen den stora rondellen i början ^^ Där är man ofta fredag-lördag ^^

[@johnogorman6372]

I've a 1991 318i and a 1992 320i

[@turbo-y7h]

318i or 318is ? what is better for consumptions and pleasure

[@dripku2837]

Is

[@octanehunter2862]

also get 4door M3 with 3.2 vanos inline 6

[@E_tiBEAMERBOY]

I got a 318ti, basically all the same minus the rear end which is from the e30

[@radu197666]

I tried a 318Ti as well as a slow 1987 E30 325e and i liked more the E36 ti handling , it just feels heavier . But most of people prefer the raw driving feel of E30 vs E36 or E46 . But the Ti as well as the coupe/cabrio E36 would have a slightly better handling than a sedan E36 , correct ?

[@E_tiBEAMERBOY]

@@radu197666 the ti handles more or less the same just with older technology at the rear end

[@MonkeyGameHD]

hello i have the e36 318is and even on the rain it's to gripy on the rear, can i have the dimension of your rear tires ? Nice review i have the same feeling from the chassis and i agry with you on this review ( sorry for the english )

[@autocarnerd]

+MonkeyGameHD I have stock rear dimension on the tire. You really need to throw it in to make it drift. And a lot of power!!!. Thx man.......

[@mro9466]

selling my e34 for an e36 because horrible mileage :p

[@bilalahmed2123]

Where are you located ?

[@jaumetellez7721]

any tips to let my 318i drift better? on the dirt its fine but on the road it wouldnt slide like i hoped it would. I dont have the smallest tyres and drove it with 2.8 bar on my rear tyres. Is it an idea to remove my extra tyre and put on more bar? or do i need more to change?

[@jaumetellez7721]

do you have your stock chip aswell?

[@juanaventador700]

This is 113 or 115hp?

[@josezeron2113]

I recently purchased a bmw e36 318i and I would like to know where is the dipstick oil on the engine Bay because i cant find it

[@giantking2004]

I have the 318i from 95 the dipstick has a red handel and its in the back of the engine bay near the break fluid container

[@josezeron2113]

​@@giantking2004ohhh thank you I will search again and hopefully I can find it

[@gustavoaguilar5215]

Hi I was wondering are those the stock seats? They look like cloth and look nice! I prefer the cloth over leather.

[@autocarnerd]

yes it is original seats

[@MikkelEriksen01]

Man do you have any tips for drifting with this engine? Like something i have to be aware of other than ruining my tires and clutch? at the moment om wearing worn out winter tires, so grip won't be the problem. Soo.. Any tips and tricks? I'd be happy if you could answer as fast as possible!

[@autocarnerd]

+Mikkel Eriksen power power and power. And do scandinavian flick. Drifting this car is the same as drifting any ather car.

[@ScottyTownsend91]

@Autocarnerd I’m looking at 1996 318i with 178k miles and they are asking $3,500 USD. Is it worth it? It’s very clean. And a manual. I wish to make this my daily driver. Any advice?

[@autocarnerd]

yes yes and yes well lock that the car is been loved

[@dErHaRd23]

I want it to be my first car. I love it but I'll have to wait almost 2 years to have 18

[@E9X330]

Daniel Erhard haha I need to wait a month

[@SamsungGalaxy-fe6ru]

Daniel Erhard hhhhh I need to wait 10 month

[@iliaz7057]

Daniel Erhard well I need to wait 5 months to get my license

[@bogdancostas]

Dude, I need your advice. I'm about to get my first car and I want a BMW since I was 6. I live in Romania and my budget kinda sucks (2500-3000 euro). What would you choose between a 325i e36 and a 320Ci e46?

[@autocarnerd]

+Bogdan Costas Buy a 325 e36 It is one of the best cars you can buy for under 3000 euro. I have a pov video when i am diving my old 325.

[@Rimonds]

+Bogdan Costas Go for a 328 , and put in it 325 intake collector = parox 230 bhp .

[@ze3934]

Frate cand te uiti cat e impozitul pentru un 325i o sa iti placa 320ci-ul mai mult :)))) ....3000 e cam putin pentru un e46 cum trebuie sincer.....dar un e36 la banii aia gasesti intretinute cum trebuie....in germania desigur....aici frate.....la cati stiu care au e36......niste rable pe 4 roti

[@bogdancostas]

da, mi-am dat seama recent ca sunt rupte in gura toate e46 sub 3000 e

[@ze3934]

+Bogdan Costas si eu am vrut sa imi iau un e60 ca tot romanu "ieftin si bun" la 8500 de euro....si dupa ce am vazut ce rabla accidentata cu km masluiti si desigur sfantul idrive pe olandeza......am ajuns sa imi iau un 114d f20 la 14.500 de euro...... Desigur juma din romania mi-a zis "vaiii ce mult ai dat" dar frate...74.000 de km si a fost masina sefului de service de la bmw bavaria......bafta si sper sa iti gasesti o masina buna ,si nu uita nimic ce e ieftin nu e bun cand vine vorba de masini sh :))

[@jonathanraharja2579]

How is fuel consumption? compared with honda city and mitsubishi lancer glx? I want to buy BMW 318i E36 M43 1999

[@autocarnerd]

it is 5.5 if you drive it on a motorway at 90 km/h and city it is like 6 to 7

[@simionsimion5998]

Benzine ??

[@TheGarbear14]

318ti is just as fun/ nice?

[@AB-hp4bt]

the ti or compact models do have the older rear axle from the e30.. so they are not fitted with the newest tech available at the building time.. and unlike one may think, it is heavier when stripped down than a limousine. the 318ti has the same motor as the 318is

[@shallowcs7857]

are the 4 cylinder models that bad? or should i save and get a 6 cylinder

[@autocarnerd]

the 4 cylinder are great cars light in the front and very economical

[@mjsauto6432]

Hi is there anything major that can go wrong with these 94 318i? Thinking of getting one. Thx

[@Termiic]

One of the most reliable and economical engines you can get. Not a lot that can go wrong, mostly no issues with overheating as in 6cyl versions. As always, watch out for the old and cracked intake rubber boot and vacuum lines - as rubber gets old, it cracks and starts sucking additional air.

[@berserkersnexus299]

Will you recomend this car for a first car. + do you know about any known probrlems about this car?

[@CB-su3mx]

Berserkers Nexus first listen then ask questions

[@teamgtrtv4427]

subscribed , men in morocco we have expensive fuel , i don't know what to buy. the e36 316 318i or is , what can you direct for fuel economy

[@autocarnerd]

+Team Gtr TV It is not a dig different in fual economy. But i would buy the 318

[@blueRC]

I will get this car in a few years xD