To 323 or not to 323 that is the question

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   Ok - I am looking for some advice. Having lusted after a BMW coupe for the last 10 years I finally have enough free funds to treat myself to an E36 coupe. I am interested in a 323 or 325 in SE spec and have around �8k to donate to the purchase.
What difference would there be between a 95 (M) 325 SEi and a 97 (P) 323 SEi?
What should I look for when viewing/test driving?
What about changes/updates? Are there any preferred modifications to suspension or wheels that make the car better? or am I better in looking for a straight spec?
Any answers to the above or additional pointers for me to consider before I purchase would be appreciated. Many thanks.

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Duckula Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Topic: To 323 or not to 323 that is the question Posted: 03-June-2003 at 11:25
	Ok - I am looking for some advice. Having lusted after a BMW coupe for the last 10 years I finally have enough free funds to treat myself to an E36 coupe. I am interested in a 323 or 325 in SE spec and have around �8k to donate to the purchase. What difference would there be between a 95 (M) 325 SEi and a 97 (P) 323 SEi? What should I look for when viewing/test driving? What about changes/updates? Are there any preferred modifications to suspension or wheels that make the car better? or am I better in looking for a straight spec? Any answers to the above or additional pointers for me to consider before I purchase would be appreciated. Many thanks.

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MANDY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02-April-2003 Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 03-June-2003 at 11:53
	I had a 92 325i Coupe and it was brilliant, 192 BHP, the later 328i had 193BHP. The 323i is a detuned 325i, basically the 325i was too good for it's own good. + The 325i has a much better exhaust note than a 323i and 325i's are getting really cheap!!

Duckula Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Posted: 05-June-2003 at 21:35
	Mandy Thanks for the response. I am torn between a 95 M 325i and a 95 N 323i both �7k and 57k miles. Will have to decide soon.

Duckula Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 9	Posted: 27-June-2003 at 10:00
	OK thought I'd update you. Found and bought a 95 325i auto coupe with 57k miles up and full history. Great fun. Now spending more on updating it with new lights and later some rims.