@@testdrivehero lmao it sure is! The biggest downside is how it chews through shock absorbers and suspension parts. Then again, hitting bumps sideways with full opposite lock might have something to do with it.. The body is still in a great shape and the engine humms nicely even after 300k kilometers.
my father owned a 318ti (also a Compact) and he always associates it with youth, I want us to restore it together so that my father remembers his youth 😊
Honestly, E36 Compact are overhated. Back then, i thought the E36 looks weird, but after i bought a 316i Compact Open Air in romantic red for 800€ as a first car with full leather interior, i realise how underrated Compacts are. Honestly, i would say with M-package and nice wheels, E36 Compact looking nice.
Had same feeling in the past, now I really appreciate the Compact. I need to test the 323ti to see how the car works with that engine and LSD. Totally agree with you.
Im really thinking about getting one as my first car. I've always wanted RWD since i'm more comfortable with those on the sim, and the 316i is the cheapest car with RWD that i've seen around. I do have one question, are there any things to look out for in used models ? Such as rust, engine wear.. that kind of stuff ?
@@izumadodoesstuffinc.6917 Normally very reliable engines, with not many issues and chassis are strong, but depends where you live take a look on arches and subframe rust
BMW in German it says: (B= Bayerische) (M = Motoren) (W = Werke) (B = Bavaria is a region in southwestern Germany.) (M = Engines) (W = Work) In German: Bayerische Motoren Werke In English: Bavarian Motor Work The BMW group comes from Munich 😊 🇩🇪💕
I have pretty much the same car, a red 1998 e36 316i compact, with currently only 30000km. Its my first car and I have been driving it daily for almost a year now. Its such a good handling car, but over time I do notice that it lacks power, however I dont want to mod it when its still so "young"
@@judgegadgets1620 I actually tested it just a month ago! Its 8,7L per 100km, in combined highway and short distance driving (it doesnt show on the dash so I had to calculate it myself)
Good question, probably I have less care on the E36 Compact doing also more things withe no power. The E46 320Cd is more powerful but also have more expensive parts to break hahaha
@@testdrivehero haha true! I would love to get an e36 compact but no one around me is selling one. I guess I'm going to have to go through the expensive e46 route... Also I wanted to say I really love the way you show and test the cars!
![1999 BMW 316i E36 Compact (77kW) POV 4K [Test Drive Hero] #136 ACCELERATION, ELASTICITY COMPARISON](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xm7ckVcuGAk/mqdefault.jpg)
De los pocos canales que hacen pruebas interesantes a coches viejos!
Como mola ver una prueba de un viejo Compact
This car is so much fun in the snow. You can have such a great time once you learn the handling with the stock open diff.
You and I know it hahaha
Pretty cool car!
@@testdrivehero lmao it sure is! The biggest downside is how it chews through shock absorbers and suspension parts. Then again, hitting bumps sideways with full opposite lock might have something to do with it.. The body is still in a great shape and the engine humms nicely even after 300k kilometers.
my father owned a 318ti (also a Compact) and he always associates it with youth, I want us to restore it together so that my father remembers his youth 😊
The 318ti is quite interesting, better than 316i for sure.
I hope you can restore it, because nowadays is difficult to fine one in good conditions...
@@testdrivehero Thank you. By the way there is a 140 hp engine.
@@chupokabra844 Yes, I know :)
@@testdrivehero it's just that these BMWs were equipped with a 1.8 with a power of 105 (or 110, I don't remember exactly) hp and 140.
@@chupokabra844 But every "TI" is twincam haha
The e36 is rather a downhill queen than a uphill king because of how slow it is but it for sure corners amazinf
Swap the engine and problem solved🤘🏻😂
Honestly, E36 Compact are overhated. Back then, i thought the E36 looks weird, but after i bought a 316i Compact Open Air in romantic red for 800€ as a first car with full leather interior, i realise how underrated Compacts are. Honestly, i would say with M-package and nice wheels, E36 Compact looking nice.
Had same feeling in the past, now I really appreciate the Compact.
I need to test the 323ti to see how the car works with that engine and LSD.
Totally agree with you.
Como me encantan los E36, y este a pesar de estar medio machacado sigue luciendo
Dame más tiempo y verás cosillas! :)
Perfect test 👍
Thank you! 🤘🏻
Im really thinking about getting one as my first car.
I've always wanted RWD since i'm more comfortable with those on the sim, and the 316i is the cheapest car with RWD that i've seen around.
I do have one question, are there any things to look out for in used models ? Such as rust, engine wear.. that kind of stuff ?
@@izumadodoesstuffinc.6917 Normally very reliable engines, with not many issues and chassis are strong, but depends where you live take a look on arches and subframe rust
My first car!
@@georgemorley1029 🤘🏻🤘🏻
BMW in German it says: (B= Bayerische) (M = Motoren) (W = Werke)
(B = Bavaria is a region in southwestern Germany.) (M = Engines) (W = Work)
In German: Bayerische Motoren Werke
In English: Bavarian Motor Work
The BMW group comes from Munich 😊 🇩🇪💕
Hahaha I know that :)
That's a good point to share here, I'm sure many people doesn't know :)
I have pretty much the same car, a red 1998 e36 316i compact, with currently only 30000km. Its my first car and I have been driving it daily for almost a year now. Its such a good handling car, but over time I do notice that it lacks power, however I dont want to mod it when its still so "young"
Keep it stock and enjoy the car doing a lot of routes!
What a fuel consumption in your 316i?
@@judgegadgets1620 I actually tested it just a month ago! Its 8,7L per 100km, in combined highway and short distance driving (it doesnt show on the dash so I had to calculate it myself)
@@judgegadgets1620 Also mine and the official are on the info below the video
If you had to choose between this and the e46 320CD, which one was more fun to drive?
Good question, probably I have less care on the E36 Compact doing also more things withe no power.
The E46 320Cd is more powerful but also have more expensive parts to break hahaha
@@testdrivehero haha true! I would love to get an e36 compact but no one around me is selling one. I guess I'm going to have to go through the expensive e46 route... Also I wanted to say I really love the way you show and test the cars!
Thank you so much! :)
Hahaha at least it can drift in gravel😂
If you play with him can do some little drifts at asphalt on stock! And more if its wet😜🤘🏻
hola, creo que hay un error con la potencia. 77kw no son 150ps son unos 106ps, igual y me equivoco
Hola, solo es un error en una cifra de los datos, en el resto y en el vídeo pone 105ps :)
is this engine (m43) prone to crack head like m42 engine?
More reliable the M42, theorically.
@@testdrivehero more reliable the m42 than the m43?
Is the compact fun car without performance mods like is it slow as hell or what
Depends of what Compact are you talking about, if it's the 316i of course is slow, if it's the 323ti, that's another thing haha
316i compact is good for everyday rides, but if u want something more powerful then u should buy 323i :))
@@fetolooo also the 323ti includes LSD🤘🏻😜
The compact is as fun as it gets if you have snow around...
@@janbo8331 Or slippy ground... hahaha
nice video, you should try smart forfour w454
That will be interesting!
Is it fun to drive?
Yes! Small power, big balls to go fast! 🤘🏻 :)
1.9i
@@draganmilanovski9052 Exactly👌🏻
That’s gonna be the ugliest looking car ever made lol imo
@@OPPOA5-kl2ki Of courses it's not😂
Did you notice how many cars are absolutely more ugly than this one? A lot😂