The Real Reason Why You Shouldn't Buy A BMW E36 M3 In 2021

[@DonBMW]

E36 USDM long term owner here. Car is going up in price because folks are just realizing now how awesome this car really is. Rear wheel drive, easy to work on, solid engine and great aftermarket support. Of course the current market shortage doesn't help either. Buy one before they are out of your price range.

[@TechTokOffical]

That and the kids drifted them into non existence

[@MotorsportThrottle]

Just subscribed to the channel! Love the E36 M3 and you did some good job fixing it up. I need to do my headliner because the first time I messed it up.

[@toddkane3152]

E30 content should get plenty of views -- I'll definitely tune in!

[@BalaVerde]

I’ve got a 2001 E39 M5, 128k miles. Bought it right before the pandemic. Started some easy work, replaced the cracked rear view mirror, got a BlueBus module for it, sourced a set of Style 65’s, few other small things. Then the starter failed and I haven’t gotten around to fixing it. Has some rust though.

[@brianaust8897]

Got a Euro M3/4/6 S30B32 last week, got tired of waiting while the market for Euros is exploding and now shipping costs are getting worse. The car is a dream to drive!

[@CarCustodian]

Just got a high mileage, Dakar convertible automatic M3 for what I feel is a good value (way south of 10K). I'm so excited to love on this car as I know even being an auto the value is there. I'm going down the rabbit hole of videos on these cars lately

[@1995RangeRover]

For some strange reason, the 80's through '00's cars are selling for up 4 times more than they were going for 10-15 years ago. The cars' are not even collectible neither!!

[@GeorgeAusters]

All cars go up in value after 25 years

[@brianaust8897]

They’re rising because they certainly are collected 😜

[@letsplayclassicgames5024]

I hate that I missed the boat on getting a e36 M3 to keep. I had a really nice 95 Avus Blue Coupe I paid 5 grand for back in 2013, should have never got rid of it, but who knew the market on these cars would explode like this. I will gladly hang on to my 97 328i at this point, as they are starting to get silly in price too.

[@vltruan]

I had a 93 325is in Cashmere beige metallic paint back in the day. Its a pretty hard color to find now. I miss that car. I also owned a 97’ M3 sedan. I sold that one 6 years ago for a down payment for my house. I now own a ‘04 Z4 3.0 vert. 6-speed., and a ‘05 Toyota MR2 spyder with a Honda K24 swap. The Z4 rides better than both e36’s I’ve owned. The MR2 is essentially a race car. Both are really underrated in my opinion. I thinking about which one to keep as I only have space for one. First world problems.🤔😄

[@MowerModdin]

@@vltruan should keep MR2 because it already holds sentimental value because of the k24 swap. Needs a turbo now lol

[@vltruan]

@@MowerModdin Yeah, The K24 MRS is hands down the best car I’ve ever owned. Definitely a keeper.

[@letsplayclassicgames5024]

@@vltruan I absolutely love that gold color on a e36. My first car was a 94 325is in Boston Green, we had it in the family, they were great cars indeed. It's still running today, although new owner has not kept up the car that well. My 328i sedan is in need of a repaint, if I wasn't such a stickler for sticking with the original color that gold color would be the first I would go with. I have heard that the Z4's with the 3 liter motor is an absolute blast to drive. That MR2 is definitely a keeper too, you dont see many these days from any generation.

[@vltruan]

@@letsplayclassicgames5024 Cashmere Beige Metallic is a beautiful color for the E36. If you ever get a chance to drive a E85/E86 Z4 sport pkge. 6-speed, I would highly recommend it. Their pretty much mini M3’s, and their reasonably priced right now.

[@eastpantherbenz]

My last BMW went down the road last month. Done with the constant problems and maintenance.

[@frontspring1]

Boneyard?

[@adamkingston2231]

Is $1000 on a manual 04 325i a good deal? Are there any repairs over $1000 I should be worried about?

[@bigCharizard]

Unless you’re somewhat hands on I wouldn’t recommend it. If you like working on your cars go for it. Hard to tell depends on how many miles it has but from experience I had a 2004 330i automatic and the transmission went out, but everything else was fine just a lot of plastic parts that needed to be replaced. Check the frame most 04 models crack at the rear.

[@johnn8117]

Love your channel Nathan. You’re a regular guy. Wish you the best with the yard work and sex change😂

[@mikewilson1795]

I have a 92 318is 220,000 miles on it and it still runs and drives. I’ve put 100,000 on it in the last 5 years. Ive been thinking about selling it.

[@CARMONAJOE]

I’ve owned my 1995 e36 M3 for over 18 years now. Garage kept not a daily. Never plan on selling.

[@dennyalexander3891]

I have a 2003 540i M//Sport automatic. I would describe it as good to excellent. 178k on the ODO. Ballpark worth?

[@frontspring1]

Nah

[@rogerramsey8307]

6k

[@ladin425]

Nathan, my 98 328 has a p1525 and an p1519. I replaced the camshaft sensor and vanos solenoid and it didn't fix it. Any ideas that can help me out before I change the engine. Thank you!!!

[@TechTokOffical]

Swap the engine and convert to obd2 so ur codes have meanings. Plus if ur worried about tuning they have come a long way with obd2

[@ladin425]

@@TechTokOffical last time I checked a 98 was OBD2

[@GeorgeAusters]

I'd love to do an E30... Can't get anything less than 5K in the UK though... And that's for a high mileage rust bucket

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Well the one was clean red 1 owner no rust 130k miles, for $3000, I hesitated and its sold so there is that

[@stevencurrie472]

You the man, next one all lined up, love it, congrads on the M5 sale

[@dalerichardson71]

Links? Will they be added soon?

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Links are up now

[@dalerichardson71]

@@NathansBMWWorkshop thanks!

[@paperandmedals8316]

Can we get more videos on Philip’s MB diesel? After buying a 2006 E350 in 2007 I had written MB off. The car was low quality engineering. The problem year for the 350 engines. Philip’s car has peekeed my internet to try E class again with the Diesel engine. Thanks.

[@xxx-dream-xxx1852]

Just came across ur channel while searching how to replace the window regulator in my 97 M3 I’m the second owner I bought it in 2000 I’d entertain a sale if you’d like to make an offer

[@paleggett1897]

I am watching ‘insurance totals’ for either an N54 or N55 to drop in my ‘95 525i Should make a perky daily driver

[@lp2565]

Would love to see you do a refresh on an E30 cabriolet. Interior and exterior, and the motor and transmission, etc.

[@rhodriedwardwilliams]

The best e36 wasn’t the M3. The pick of the range was the 318 with the hartage 2.3 m42 What you get is a more modern e30 M3

[@MuhThamer]

Good job ...

[@RRSperry]

So, you shouldn’t get one, because they are now expensive? Ok.. Glad I bought mine in June 1995.. yep, still own it. 78,000 miles. Whatcha think it’s worth? Lol…

[@motive1723]

e30 content would be awesome

[@coltansmoak6977]

Jist bought one. Ran great. Drove great about 10 miles. Then water pump blew and car died at the same time

[@Travisj535]

Silly Nathan, E30s are for kids. Get an E28, and you will keep it.

[@traemontgomery506]

My dad has a 1995 M3 it’s all re done he is going too sell it 2 door 5 speed with 137,000 miles

[@onkelmicke9670]

More 540 videos, super great

[@pugs1377]

Awesome! More m62 fun!

[@stevesmith9351]

The best e36 was the euro evo spec us market wasn’t a proper m3 , people who slag these cars off usually have a beat up very tired high mileage car , still more reliable than a same era Porsche or Mercedes 🤪

[@gregcowart8229]

I guess I’m a glutin for punishment I love the beamers man , I do have the e93 335i 2008 it’s mostly garaged love chasing the coolant leaks LoL keep up the videos

[@Lanford9]

Apart from the E30 M3, the Euro spec (post 1987) E30 coupes, specially the 325i (m20b25) or 325 super ETA (m20b27 stock or m20b27 block with m20b25 head) I believe are the most sought after. Oh and maybe the 325ix, but those are really hard to find.

[@rgr9945]

I have a 325ix, & its been super reliable, only sucky part is parts are very hard to find

[@gustav32451]

M62TU = Wo-Ho! :D

[@janreznak881]

E30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@leonchen89]

Stupid people paying stupid prices

[@TechTokOffical]

Ur quoting e46 m3 prices. 14k is a CHERRY e36 m3,ur car there is worth 7k and 2 yrs ago it was worth 5. Don't trump up the value of ur car cuz it's m those quotes that are messing the market up

[@trevor4533]

I don't know what the e36 m3 market was 5 months ago, but 14k isn't getting you a cherry e36 m3 now lol.

[@dsmoke919]

To bad I am ;)

[@MrFryfish]

😁😁😁😁