whats the best bmw under e36 m3
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The 3 series E36 was introduced at the end of 1990. The first available models were the 316i, 318i, 320i and 325i.
The 316i was not available in the USA. The six cylinder models all had a new 24-valve engine, taken from the E34 5 Series.
In 1991, the 325td (Turbo Diesel) was released in Europe and other countries.
In 1992, the new E36 Coupe was introduced. There were 3 models available; the 318is, 320i and 325i. The 318is featured a 16-valve, four-cylinder engine.
In 1993, the E36 Convertible was finally released. The M40 four-cylinder was replaced with a new, M43 four-cylinder engine. The 316i Coupe and the 325tds Sedan were also released.
In 1994, three E36 Compacts were introduced; the models 316i, 318ti, and the 318tds, with a four-cylinder diesel engine. The 316i and 318tds models were not available in the USA.
In 1995, the Touring or Sport Wagon model was introduced. The Touring was available as the 318i, 320i, 328i, 318tds and 325tds models. Only the 320i and 328i models were imported to the USA.
In 1996, a 318is Sedan was introduced, and finally, in 1997, a 316i Touring and a 323ti Compact were released. The E36 Convertible, the last of the model run, was discontinued in 1999.
The 316i was not available in the USA. The six cylinder models all had a new 24-valve engine, taken from the E34 5 Series.
In 1991, the 325td (Turbo Diesel) was released in Europe and other countries.
In 1992, the new E36 Coupe was introduced. There were 3 models available; the 318is, 320i and 325i. The 318is featured a 16-valve, four-cylinder engine.
In 1993, the E36 Convertible was finally released. The M40 four-cylinder was replaced with a new, M43 four-cylinder engine. The 316i Coupe and the 325tds Sedan were also released.
In 1994, three E36 Compacts were introduced; the models 316i, 318ti, and the 318tds, with a four-cylinder diesel engine. The 316i and 318tds models were not available in the USA.
In 1995, the Touring or Sport Wagon model was introduced. The Touring was available as the 318i, 320i, 328i, 318tds and 325tds models. Only the 320i and 328i models were imported to the USA.
In 1996, a 318is Sedan was introduced, and finally, in 1997, a 316i Touring and a 323ti Compact were released. The E36 Convertible, the last of the model run, was discontinued in 1999.
316i & 318i
hi, I'm new at this forum and I have a question to you guys...I have a 1998 316i (316i I think is made for the Asian market), they have the same chassis as the 318i as you know...E36, my question is, does the outer mirrors(side mirrors) for both models fit to each other? Because as I saw some pictures of the 318i, it looks exactly like the 316i, of course with differrent engines, correct me if I'm wrong, the 316i uses the M43 engine while the 318i uses the M44. So, does the parts fit? say the exterior side mirrors?
hi, I'm new at this forum and I have a question to you guys...I have a 1998 316i (316i I think is made for the Asian market), they have the same chassis as the 318i as you know...E36, my question is, does the outer mirrors(side mirrors) for both models fit to each other? Because as I saw some pictures of the 318i, it looks exactly like the 316i, of course with differrent engines, correct me if I'm wrong, the 316i uses the M43 engine while the 318i uses the M44. So, does the parts fit? say the exterior side mirrors?