BMW E36 M3 Lemon: What I Really Think Of It
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- Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024
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Colin the E36 M3 'Lemon' has finally had his rust repaired. So Alex takes him for a first proper drive...
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Wow I had a lemon juice advert before the video
😂
+Против Глобал I think he's on mobile
+Против Глобал idiots dont know what adblock is 😂
I got mango juice advert
+daniel117100 yo that shit is annoying as fuck
12.8 L/100km for us normal people.
Thank you!!
That would be honestly not bad. The question is, if ECU is showing it correctly.
That's shuch a clumsy way of measuring fuel consumption...
Just because it's different than your way, doesn't mean it's clumsy.
+Ellis01234567890 It absolutely isnt, if you're used to it. To me mpg is clumsy :D
Alex definitely know which cars to buy haha 😂 rusted m3, rusted mx5 👍🏼
At least the M3 is a nice color.
well your miata isnt better. sorry. its an awesome car. btw when is it getting that turbo?
Its called living in the rain soaked UK. I defy anyone to find a 20 year old car that has been used daily with no rust. virtually impossible.
My ST185 with 270k k's, imported from Switzerland - spotless underneath..
+ToMsOnLV haha 😂. I'm waiting on a clutch and the Revent to finish my turbo kit..
someone please stop this insanity, he's driving a Bimmer and used his turn signal, something is wrong •_•
+FashionKiller 1 He really needs to watch our "How To Be A BMW Driver" video
Car Throttle yes, exactly, poor bimmer
+Car Throttle what a chump
obviously that just means they are broken, no way was it intentional.
+Car Throttle Dont buy Blinker Fluit Again Alex !!
2000 pounds of rust repair is a small price to pay for the salvation of a lemon bmw e36 m3
just here wondering where your tie, bluetooth earpiece, and outdoor reflective sunglasses are?
hahaha!
as far as bmw is concerned i adore both e36 and 46 cars.....but in terms of pure design the real stunner is the e36 has been more than 20 years ahead in all areas,can be fitted with pretty much anything and still has a more balanced chassis than the e46 whose mechanical parts feel like a glove...and in terms of looks the e36 is timeless...the e46 looks nice the m3 was wonderful but the e36 1993 is still bulletproof...and at least as good...owning both cars...getting ready for e93 now...
I can honestly say my E36 M3 had the same problem. It ate it's window. After stripping the car out completely installing a bucket seat and racing steering wheel. Racing Suspension and Upgraded mounts and Swaybars the car is much more responsive. If you want a quicker steering ration try a Z3 steering rack.
Love my E36 M3 even if it got the shittier US engine. It's still the most affordable M3 and is pretty damn capable for its age!
yeah and it's in the shop every weekend
jose ulloa Haha with 170k miles it has some "needs"!
I'm actually really eager to get an m3 but many people tell the NA version isn't reliable
MJ Dragon The US motor's bottom end is actually pretty indestructible, but like all old cars they have needs. You just have to find a car that hasn't been beat to shiz, or has a decent amount of maintenance records with it. Or you can tackle a project knowing that you got it cheap and are OK to sink a bunch of money into it. It's a hobby, I enjoy the work, if it never broke or needed maintenance I'd have nothing tinker with!
+MJ Dragon All of them are N/A except for the newest one which is the f10 I think not sure tho
It's not an M3 but I miss my e36 328i. Now I drive a e39 528i. I'll always have a soft spot for e36s I don't know why.
Reminds me if my old 1998 4door E36 M3 sedan. I loved that car, and I've often thought of tracking down another E36 M3. This one's a beauty. Sure, it needs a little more TLC but should give you years of driving enjoyment. Nothing like those good old M3's!
Was thinking where this beauty disappeared to happy to see it here 👊🏻
Watching this makes me miss my old BaeMW E46... now THAT was a real M3 ;)
I know I still miss it :(
Well, atleast you didn't trade it for a Polo.
+E46 BMW DUDE Emoji Squad
+Ruhan Salam Fr😂
E46 BMW DUDE 😂😂😂 u even used the Emoji cushion like me
The first m3 that I had ever seen was an e36 I've wanted one ever since. It's definitely on my list for the next car I'm going to buy.
i've had a lot of issues with mine too. old cars. it's a labor of love.
My Volvo V70 did that too. But with the passenger window. Just ate it one day, and we had a HUGE rainstorm incoming. So that afternoon was me frantically ripping the door apart to put the window back before we were drenched in rain. That was "fun".
You have great character. Even when things go wrong you make the best out of any situation.
watching this series has convinced me to get an e46
But at the same time I see everyone on youtube complaining that the e36's steering felt too heavy. I think the steering was quite perfect, it felt heavy because it was connected to the road in a way that newer m3's can't match.
Adnan Is Jealous.
+Jason Andersen Adnan, why u jel?
So jealous I upgraded to 660bhp instead... ;)
Rekt... Though i'd prefer a carbon intake and Supersprint exhaust E36 3.2 over the Litchfield GTR.
fuck you Adnan
+Adnan Ebrahim Im so jealous😂😂😂
Being able to openly compliment another dude on his muscles in front of a large audience is the type of self-esteem everyone should look up to and dream about!
man. love your channel. it's really very funny. with proper information and usage stats. the reviews are very helpful. and also very amusing. keep up the goog work guys.
got my e36 with 57000km and have been running with me to 63000+km. interior,engine factory standart for 3500$. but damn e36 is fucking wonderful
Lemon or not, that's a pretty cool M3! Love the color combo with the light blue and grey leather seats. Well done Alex
It's a pleasure to fix those small faults in these cars. It feels nice when you fix it all up and it works like new.
But mechanical issues can be a bit of a headache, late models are 10 times better with most of the problems fixed.
But even in the late models there's still problems with o2 etc. sensors, powersteering etc. old hosing leakage, waterpump, radiator etc. plastics at least. I own 323i.
Phil and Collin... Must sound like a dream, when they're driving side by side.
I love old BMWs. Thanks for the video! And thanks for spending all that money to restore/maintain the car....
From an American's standpoint, the rust that Colin had is nowhere near as bad as anything comparable to here in the states...or NYC for that matter. I guess MOT regulations are more strict across the pond, but it's still great that Colin is healthy once again!
My fav 3 series model is the E46 for sure!!! Still the best looking one!
I agree I’ll never get rid of my 97 M3. One of a kind and I’ve never lost a race in it.
E36's are awesome, I have a '98 coupé with the 2.5 litre straight six so it's smooth but not particularly fast and man does it chug fuel. Great car overall though, it has so much character
4:47 did he just say: that's when vanoss kicks in yo 😂
i love the e36.. its such a simple (not at all innovative) car.. inline 6 rear wheel drive. the car could look sporty or just casual.. its great !! such a simple care!! i love it
Don't worry Alex, the windows on my E46 M3 have been broken twice, although not in the same way. The first time I pulled the window switch so hard the button broke off and the second time my car was broken into. So I've been stuck with my windows down or not there, I feel for you buddy.
I was crazy about my 98 but the constant repairs led to the purchase of my teggy type r. While it's not rwd the dc2 is the best handling fwd chassis ever produced. And it's reliable! Too bad it doesn't sound like a straight six with itb's😕
they are totally worth it, no rust for me but crazy rubbing with 235/45 on Type 32 wheels and lowering springs... rolling fenders and going to 235/40...maybe I'll be able to take a turn with a passenger without shredding my tires
Finally! I'm currently looking to buy an e36 328i :)
I had a '93 E36 325i with 350k+ miles on the clock. Windows still worked as intented, as did most things.
Finally a youtube video with colin. since alex Instagram is full of colin. but colin rarely appear on youtube
The Windows fell off the rail in the door on my e36. Nasty crunchy noises and then dropped into the jam. 😧 But I loved that car so much.
Aaah What I have missed the lemon! Soo hyped for this series!
Congrats on BREXIT!!!
+Elias Schmid why not
The channel isn't called PoliticsThrottle now, is it?
+ThierryTheuns srry ....XD
+BileMonkey dosent the UK have a 15% duty tax to any car made outside the UK and a 5% "Blue Book" fee and the cost of having an importer bring the car in. Also wouldnt the UK have to agree to the trade rules of the EU anyways to trade with pretty much all its trading partners? Brexit is a dumb idea
+Quinn Moore
Trade rules of the EU? No, they will be negotiating new trade agreements with the EU and others.
And yes, Brexit is a dumb idea.
this series will be my favorite from you guys, as an E36 owner i am lookign forward to get more :D
I love the noise of the standard exhaust of the M3, if you fit a stainless steel exhaust it will loose the particular and amazing noise and will sound as many of the after market exhaust systems, in my opinion
I’m quite sad this car is such a rubbish lemon because it absolutely is beautiful
Finally !!! Colin is on the channel 😃
M3 OAF = Old as F*ck? :D
:D
Do you not know what an Oaf is?
old and fucked
+Shona don't you know what is a joke?
A few things to note if you had actually "wanted an e36 forever":
1. You would have known that window regulators are prone to fail and probably wouldn't have continued using the switch which could snap links or break your window.
2. You would have correctly identified the popular glovebox sag issue (of which you have no glovebox sag), what you have is a broken glovebox arm.
These are such minor issues. Don't be a bore.
finger underneath the OBC and push it out. Change the 5p bulb above the clock and then try and set it. swap it with one of the others.
The window issue is a common problem. A plastic part that slides the rail breaks. 17 cents in germany, but dont forget adjusting.
It's worth mentioning almost any e46 /e36 off gumtree/craigslist will require subframe repair if you plan on driving hard (even the later ones), and if it was driven on salted road any car with 100000 miles or more will look not good. But these cars have great parts (bosch, siemens, meyle) on a very low initial cost to buy one used. And you should probably timesert to block before the headgasket gives. But, once you fix these things and its a long term investment the car will last a lot longer than a normal beater car would.
Great presenting Alex. You should apply to be a Top Gear host. I'm sure one more wouldn't matter.
Seeing your constant pain with the M3, makes me glad I didn't trade my 330D for one. Hopefully the car will be nicer to you in the future.
Colin!!!! it's about time?!!!
what a new youtube series that isnt on youtube red
6:17 - "If you can swallow 22.6MPG"
LOL, I still think that's respectable for anything not an economy car.
It's still a mighty fine machine.
Used to have one of these. It broke at least twice a month. 😂 For example, it has a plastic thermostat housing and a plastic water pump mounted radiator fan.
Love these vids that document the upgrade /fix journey.....
finally Colin is back!!
+Car Throttle So Nigel, can you please tell why me why I'm not seeing you wearing outdoor reflective sunglasses or a neutrally coloured tie?
I have the same problems though. , funny. Window clamps brake glove box falling apart and I Scrape when I’m turning right over 45mph
But I can live with that. I love my bimmerM3
to set the time press the clock button, then press the set/res button and use the 1000 100 10 1 buttons to set the hour + min
you should do a series of challences between phil and collin!!
Collin's window regulator snapped!
Thank you for making these videos! I'm learning more every single video and it improves my English and my accent 😂😂😏
Lemon ? When they are fixed they have stories, and that's what makes them really yours !
0:46 BMW //M3 using indicators!??! I don`t know if i should be happy or appaled.... Gobsmacked!
most beautiful M3 ever
Guys from UK make great car videos. :) Good job.
such a gorgeous car, I have a BRG e36 and I LOVE it.
Seems like usual stuff for an E36, other than the rust. Window regulators are a common failure. Rear shock is a $40 part and takes less than 20 minutes to put in. Just replace it and move on. If you want quicker steering, Z3 rack. Want quicker shifts? UUC Evo3 & DSSR. You're driving an Estoril Blue M3 Evo. Be proud of it, it's a beautiful car! It will be easily worth what you've put into the car in a few years. They're going up in price FAST for well sorted examples.
nailed it. old cars need maintenance ...and the e36 has options to improve everything
the windowlifter failing is very common "disease" on e36es. mine has got the same problem. (a 323ti compact, the hatchback with the 2.5liter 170hp staight six)
I've been waiting for this since I saw the video when you bought the lemon
I understand that this is called Car throttle but have you ever owned a 1974-1976 Honda cb360 motorcycle, they are the biggest pain in the ass to keep running for longer than a week of mild riding before you need to "adjust" something.
I bought these days an E30 M3 and an E36 M3 each for 2,99€ - from Hotwheels in a Toystore :D
No rust. 0 KM/miles. Perfect condition. - Alex you should take me as your role model ;D
Added some stickers just for a couple extra horse power.. Muscle and tuner would be proud
vs * fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
the window thing happened to me years ago on a 7 series,bummer when your xmas shopping and you cant lock your car up,
Computer doesn't work, window regulator gone, glovebox hanging. You definitely have an E36. Big 👍 for getting the Estoril Blue though with the vaders. Air Ride anyone? 😆
I have they same car here in America. I have ALL the exact same problems as you do. My windows dont work well. Glove box and all the time and temp electronics dont work. I cant set the time. Other than that it is still my fav car. And another thing is if you chop off your resinator your car will be much louder also remove one of the tips. i beileve its the right
Hell yea Collin is back
LOVELY e36 m3 :)
Happy to see you happy! HF with it
+Car Throttle of course the steering feels "not that direct" in a 20 year old car with old bushings, broken dampers etc. Complaining about a propably bad maintained car with worn suspension parts, very clever, +Alex Kersten
i still don't see how Car Throttle doesn't have their own TV show yet, heh!
This is the video i've been waiting for.
E36 M3s are really climbing in value last couple of years. In 2008/9 you could get a half decent one for 3k. E46 M3s are absolutely skyrocketing it's heartbreaking.
Bro dude you have to get a pod filter, that's how you get the CSL sound, intake noise
When BOTB gives you lemon, you make lemonade
Nice one. I wanna buy a future classic and the E36 M3 is on the list, but for me I still want to get the E31 8er. I have a F20 1er for everyday use plus petrol is very cheap here lol. Look forward to seeing the next video :)
Best recipe how to make e36 m3 an awesome car, that will kick e46 m3 ass.
1. good quality coilovers + proper alignment + polly bushings
2. ditch the weight, make it around ~1250kg, (Vader seats alone will save you ~70kg) stock exhaust, spear wheel, rear seats, etc.
3. install shorter diff - 3,65 ratio, or there about
Really cool that Botb is sponsoring the series, keep up the good videos! p.s. please give me free game credit haha
Stick some BC coilovers on it, polymer bushings and swap out the front seats then get back to us
window fix is easy. I'm sure its fixed by now, but buy OEM clips that go in the regulator arms and you'll sleep at night.
Just realised the last 3 letters of the plate describes the owner quite accurately lol
Sounds about right, I get 14.9 mpg in my e46
Yes! Named cars FTW!
Hmmmm I've never been the biggest fan of the E36 M3, I have always thought the e36 Alpina B2.5 , B3 and B6 were better looking, rarer and cheaper to buy. However, Alex does have a really clean looking example in the nicest colour combo they did the M3 in.
I guess I'm lucky that there is an E46 M3 individual convertible in a blue/purple colour with white leather interior with factory fitted CSL front end and CSL wheels, sat in our garage.
Oh Alex, the offer to test drive my P1 remains, but I need about £3k worth of rust repairs doing and god knows how much for a paint job :'(
you know what's funny and sad at the same time? the window on my 2nd hand car also got stuck the other day... yay for lemons
Car Throttle another thing that happens to these e36's is the heater box seal leaks and you dont find it till the carpet is saturated happened on mine
waited so loing for these series :D
And here I was thinking Alex scrapped colin..... what a pleasant surprise!