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   Six months ago I bought my E36 328i saloon on a N(96) with full BMWSH,leather,air con,absolutely mint and 33k from a local dealer(not BMW) for �6750. 

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STEVE328 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Club member, North East Region Joined: 25-June-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 304	Topic: HELP Posted: 18-October-2003 at 22:57
	Six months ago I bought my E36 328i saloon on a N(96) with full BMWSH,leather,air con,absolutely mint and 33k from a local dealer(not BMW) for �6750.
	1996 N Montreal blue 328i saloon 45k / 01 Y Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat.

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falkster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 12-August-2003 Location: Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 825	Posted: 16-October-2003 at 21:30
	Hi I'd go for the E30 M3. You can use them everyday although I dont. They do cost more to maintain but shouldnt cost the earth as long as they have been maintained. Its true you can get one for 5k but if you are looking for a better one you'd better spend around 7-8k Chris

dbanbery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member II David S Banbery [L/20973] Joined: 05-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 235	Posted: 16-October-2003 at 18:42
	just looked on the trader there are lots of m3s around 5k that are in good condition, the best buy being the one for 4.5k with hartge split rims and 80k on clock.... but if you are more looking for something cheaper to run, then the e30 318is or a good e30 325sport is what you will be looking at.

dbanbery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member II David S Banbery [L/20973] Joined: 05-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 235	Posted: 16-October-2003 at 18:36
	id agree with peter fenwick about the 318is, as that is what i may have next year :) there is an article in this months club magazine if you are a member

Peter Fenwick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484	Posted: 16-October-2003 at 12:50
	[QUOTE=dbanbery] 5k will get you an e30 M3 :) you will not be dissapointed.. You may well get an E30 M3 for 5K but most in that price range will be dogs! Also as you are talking about a 318is, I am guessing you are looking at a car with cheaper insurance and running costs than an M3. 5K will get you a decent one although not necessarilly with low milage. When I was looking for my BMW, any e36 with a low milage, especially a coupe, was expensive. Condition and service history are more important than milage, I would rather buy a car with 100k on the clock and a FBMWSH than a car with 50K and no history. BMWs are built to last and as long as they are looked after should manage at least 200K. There are plenty of them around so you can affrod to be picky. Best thing is to test drive as many as you can so you get as feel for what they are like. This makes it easier to spot the knackered ones. Good luck and happy hunting
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dbanbery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member II David S Banbery [L/20973] Joined: 05-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 235	Posted: 15-October-2003 at 20:55
	5k will get you an e30 M3 :) you will not be dissapointed..

kbannon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508	Posted: 14-October-2003 at 21:34
	Stop shouting! (Turn off caps lock when on the internet!!!)
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TP03 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14-October-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1	Posted: 14-October-2003 at 21:25
	HELP IS NEEDED! DUE TO A RECENT PROMOTION AT WORK I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE MY DREAM CAR,AS I HAVE NEVER HAD A BMW BEFORE I WOULD LIKE SOME TIPS! WHERE I SHOULD START! IDEALLY I WOULD LIKE A 318 IS COUPE 92-96, LOW MILEAGE! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR? I HAVE 5 K TO SPEND.