My venerable, dependable, and fun 325es is soon to be history and I am contemplating, considering, and canoodling the idea of getting a newer e36 instead of another e30.

My budget will allow me to purchase either a e30 318is or 325is, or an e36 318is or 325i (1992 - 1993 vintage) with the e30 318is taking up the lowest cost to me and the others relative to that.

I've gone out and driven an e36 and like the way they drive, handle, and accelerate but the e30 is familiar to me, I know how to get myself out of trouble if I am stuck alongside the road, and have grown used to their quirks and eccentricities (even if it is the eta version).

Is the e36 really that much of an advancement over the e30?

Any feedback, suggestions, or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Once I get my new Munich machine I'll be joining up with DC BMWCCA and hoping to race all of you at AllSport Grand Prix.

Thanks in advance,

Keith

1985 325es