BMW 316i ok ba ito?

[BlueBimmer]

just barely adequate, on a straight line the 316i will be blown away, but it is more stable at high speeds and has excellent handling and cornering. but handling is only half of it, you have to get to the corner first :D

[kmo]

we have on a 97 model with 35t on the odo so far very satisfied kami since nabili namin to brand new ! we get mga 8km/l sa car na to medyo mabagal nga lang talaga pero as they all say if you want to get to point a - b with style ok na to hehe pero pag slopy sections nga lang medyo taghirap kasi bigat ng kaha pero very stable on high speeds napaabot na namin ng 200kph to dati kahit na 180kph lang max nakalagay sa manual ......

mga naging sira lang samin is yung clutch na may nabali lang na plastic tpos aircon pero ayos na now and yung mga roofliner na carpet natatanggal pero pinagwa namin sa seatmate for 7.5 pati sidings and yung dampers sa hood na de na namin pinaayos pero sulit talaga to !

dati naka 17s na e36 m3 mags to tpos hnr race springs white front side and tailights lang sobra lakas na ng dating e

[seonadancing]

Maintenance cost is not that high pero suggestion ko lang na magtabi ka ng mga 20k to 30k for maintenance work after you get the car and that depends on the quality of the car you got. I get 9 to 10km/L and i use it as an every day car. mabagal sa arangkada but once you get over 100kmh on 4th gear then medyo makakahataw ka na on the 5th. Kung stock yun rims nung makukuha mo then look at spending for new rims din kasi di maganda yun stock rims ng bmw na basket weave. Yun 95 and below model naka cloth seats lang din so gastos ka pa if you want leather seat covers. if you want more info abt bmws, go to www.bimmerforums.com. I've always driven jap cars before i got the bmw and iba talaga yun experience.

[dx8976]

I've always driven jap cars before i got the bmw and iba talaga yun experience.

could you expound on this?
thanks!

[vinj]

could you expound on this?
thanks!

It's the feel. ;) Solid and inspires confidence... until you get the repair bill and you don't know where to source the parts and service.

[squala]

how would power of the 316 compare to the japanese 16s, say, 95 corolla, civic, etc?

The 1.6, 8-valve 316i only has over 100 hp. This engine also has the job of hauling a body much heavier than your usual Corolla or Civic. Obviously, this car will be beaten at the strip, probably even by Lancers or Sentras that are likewise 16-valvers.

However, the latest E36 316i got a new engine. It's a 1.8-liter, 16-valve with around 115 hp. This should be a better bet against the 1.6-liter Japs. BMW also promised better economy, if not the same, on account of VANOS and their own version of VTEC.

As for the buyer, this E36 somehow slots in between the 6-cylinder power of the 320i and the economy of the 8-valve 316i. If your budget is enough, this car will serve you very well.

[StraightSix]

However, the latest E36 316i got a new engine. It's a 1.8-liter, 16-valve with around 115 hp. This should be a better bet against the 1.6-liter Japs. BMW also promised better economy, if not the same, on account of VANOS and their own version of VTEC.

Are you sure?

IIRC, the only instance an E36 316 got an engine bigger than 1.6 liters is on the E36 316i Compact ... and it has a 1.9li engine. The 1.8 liter engines went to equip the E36 318's and E34 518's.

One sure thing about the VANOS - it never was available to any 4 cylinder engine fitted to any E36. So if the engine is an M40, M42, M43 or M44 (316 or 318), it is non-VANOS ... only on some 320's and above.

[seonadancing]

Have you ever had that feeling that you miss driving your jap car after you've left it in the garage for a day? I don't. Meron kasi kami dalawang corolla e. But when i bought the BMW ganun yun na fefeel ko. Parang gusto ko sya i-drive araw araw, and it's not even a new car. Driving is no longer a commute but more of a a joyful experience. You won't regret buying one unless you end up with a lemon with lots of repairs needed, so check mo mabuti yun car and wag ka gagaya sa akin hehe.

[StraightSix]

For local garage services and parts sourcing, the guys at BMW Car Club of the Philippines should be able to give the best help and advice. If you're a DIY person, there's plenty of materials on the internet ... service manual, parts catalog , kit fitting instructions, wiring diagrams, diagnostics tools and softwares, DIY tips, etc. Some are free, and some aren't.

The E36 being an old car, maintenance costs will vary as with any other used car. Watch out for cooling issues, like the infamous water pump. And since the 316 has a 4 pot, it still uses a timing belt ... the inline 6's use a timing chain which should last as long as the engine. A service maintenance checklist is available here, so you'll have an idea what to expect. The type of service needed will be displayed on the instrument panel at intervals.

*seonadancing - I'm sure a lot of bimmer drivers know how you feel. As for me, I still love my Jap car - for the grocery and school runs

[seonadancing]

When i go back to driving our corolla parang ang gaan gaan ng kotse, sarap pa din drive Advisable na may back up car ka when you buy an old BMW unless you're a DIY kinda guy. My car have seen the car repair shop a lot. Mostly maintenance work.

[e3six]

seonadancing - slao?

anyways, i also have a 316, 95 model. I've been very happy with it despite the usual maintenance repairs and replacements you'd expect on a 10 year old car. Fuel Economy is great. The 316 is an "econobox" so do not expect to outrun civics and corollas.

Why go fast when you can go slow and look good?

My wife has been using the 316 for the past weeks (her car was being repainted) and we got her civic back over the weekend. Driving along edsa, she said...

"Sh!t..di nako sanay dito..i don't feel safe driving this car compared to the BM.."

Anyways, the 316 will be hers by end of the year.

[seonadancing]

Oi! Ano na papalit mo sa E36 mo? E90? =)

[allanraymondr]

i've decided.. benz na lang :D hehe

[tinggoy]

if somebody interested im selling

BMW 320i 1997,140,000km


600th

[aceshark]

double post

[aceshark]

hala, meron na pla sa taas... sorry po... post ko sana yung link.

[carwise]

Good day tsikoteers! tanong ko lang po sana kung ano po masasabi nyo sa model na ito? 1996 to 1999 BMW 316i (E36 ba ito?). ok po ba ang performance nito? maintenance? may titingnan po kasi ako na ganito unit pamalit po sa gamit kong civic ngayon.. salamat po :D

sir maki sagot narin ako. im still driving my e36 with m42 engine yes medyo sluggish sa take off but good run around car in fact mas gusto ko sya gamitin pag mag isa lang ako compare to my 5series eh pag sa motor way i still can do 125mph pag walang speed camera and still stable ,ok lang sa petrol gives me 36 miles to the gal mix driving. dito sa amin lang problema parts ng mga euro cars saka di masyado laspag ang pang ilalim,avegare mileage ng 94 year model dito mga 170,000 miles ok pa din.yung sa akin 83.taw nung makuha ko ngayon 91 na for just 1 year.nagpalit lang ako droplink and set of pads and disk may konting brake vibration ,5taw lang sa piso.resonable na di bah

[swimstroke]

i've decided.. benz na lang :D hehe

Hehe, nagulat ako. :D

[fjoseph]

Buhayin ko lang po itong thread. Ask ko lang po if reliable paba to buy this kind of car? What do I mean for collection po. Madala ba I-maintain ang 320 series? Thanks

[aargh]

Ito ba yung last models ng bmw na di pa tropicalized? I know someone na may same model and nadudurog ung insulation n rubber parts dahil sa init. I think this is the last model rin na 6 cylinder for a 3 series. Pls correct me if im wrong.