I know what you mean. My '93 325i was "the ultimate driving machine". It was fun to drive and the mauritius blue color was beautiful. I sold it in '98 and I've missed it ever since. The E90 I bought in 2006 was great car but it didn't feel as good as the '93.
So happy to have found such a great car. I'm 40 now and this car rekindled the "car guy" I was in my late teen/early 20's. I'm gettin ready to build a old bmw race engine for when this one finally dies.
Ahhhhh. Back when BMW was more interested and focused on building PURE driving machines, and not concerned with literally creating new car segments, ruining the styling ( Chris Bangle era ) and other major mis-steps like continually lightening the steering ( E46 3 Series) and the infuriating I-Drive controller no one asked for. Don't get me wrong, I drive a 2003 E39 530i which I love, but in my heart of BMW hearts, the E36 is the last "real" and pure 3 Series Bimmer built.
It was 2000' model year 330ci that had the power -steering pump from a e38 7 series-basically I was told by a SALESMAN at the time that a lot if women in USA had complained about heavy steering, so BMW did something for U.S. market ,but by 2002 ,they realised the other complaints about too light steering and reverted back to heavy-ish steering again.
Before reading this, do know that I have an e36 myself So this review had me giggling all the time, it's so early 90s "The shifter is .. ....... with short throws" shows the typical massive throw of a 90s BMW :'D Talking about how superb the handling is, showing it wallowing from side to side :'D "The 15 inch wheels make room for large brakes..." :'D "The 60W stereo is .............. and sounds terrific" :'D I know it was the 90s, but in hindsight, all of this is hilarious
I miss the 90s! And 90s cars! Everything was simpler and more honest back then. The E36 was a straight forward drivers car with no silly gimmics and clean, functional styling. A far cry from what BMW are offering today, and more is the pity! I had this car in red in the 2000s and every drive put a smile on my face.
4 speed auto transmission? i thought only the 4 cylinder engine's came with the 4 speed automatic gearbox, my first e36 325is came stock with a 5 speed automatic gearbox from the factory! The 325is is still running great my girlfriend drive's the car now as a daily and i got a e90 335i as a daily car, and also got a e36 323i Coupé with a manual gearbox such a great car! Only drive the car in the weekends and to car shows i will save this one!
Persistence is what gets things done! You guys are posting all these BMW videos and it's teasing me. You guys have to have a 3-series compact review! I have a feeling you guys are enjoying taunting me. Eventually you will cave and post the 318ti! It's the black sheep of the E36 family, and also I drive one, but they have their place in the world.
And damage to THAT plastic edge of the trunk (boot in other countries), on my 95' 328i coupe, has a few drag marks -i will change to new ones from BMW, next time I'm there, or maybe I'll make smooth the scratches with a bit of automotive emerry paper (wet and dry paper ).
@@kenlee-97 yes - sadly most people totally don't care. And if you want a modern classic to look spotless its so hard to renovate all the plastic parts that had been worn out - Im not sure even is there any method. Metal wood ot glass is easy to replace or even create from scratch bu plastic moulding - that is hard - maybe 3D print will save us wit that task in the future
How is the less headroom overshadowed by standard leather upholstery and drivers side airbag? Those are not mutually exclusive things. As a tall driver, the headroom thing is why I could not even test drive one of these back then.
All have, what you see is a more notorious reaction in this car because of the suspension (which also plays a part of the stopping process as it has to contain the whole mass of the car while braking.)
@@theluckydawg2498 really cause I have a 1995 model e36 328i coupe auto. in Madeira violet colour with light grey leather and sometime I wish I had a 328i coupe be cause the iron block engines are tougher and re-buildable?
Mick Kennedy That may be correct way for Europe. In America we say Coupe. We also don't say "bonet", "boot" or "zed". Your way is correct for you. Our way is correct for America. We don't even have that "e' " key on our main keyboard.
The " é " is an 'Alt Gr' character --- "D'Addario" (an Italian-American name) you pronounce 'DeeeAddario' as if it were only a word, it's pronounced 'DADDario' --- ask Jim D'Addario, head of D'Addario guitar and bass strings. :))
Mick Kennedy Neat! Never even knew you could do that. I guess I hadn't needed to before. I don't think it's on my android though. You're using a person's name as an example..I think that's different situation. I was speaking more specifically about "coo-pay". If I were to travel Europe, I would say it "coo-pay". But this is general word that describes all 2 door, 4 seat cars. America has cars that originate here under this configuration and we describe or refer to them as "coupe"[koop], and always have. My point was it is just the way it is and it's not a right or wrong situation "zee" for us "zed" for Europe. Both are correct.
Furkan Turfanda MW's times have always been notoriously conservative.. Often, they are roughly a half second slower than the best recorded time for the respective car.
It was and is a great car, but looking back at it and as much as I wanted one back then, you can't deny it suffers from the same thing very many (and mostly premium) 90s cars do: looking a bit vulgar. As if they all were designed with the sole purpose of selling to House artists and producers like Guru Josh... But I do prefer this one over the next two generations of the 3. It's sex appeal I guess.
Missing my 1993 E36. Possibly the best car I ever owned. Not the fastest, but so well-balanced.
Itd better than e46 isn't it, csuse e46 started getting a little heavy feeling.
I know what you mean. My '93 325i was "the ultimate driving machine". It was fun to drive and the mauritius blue color was beautiful. I sold it in '98 and I've missed it ever since. The E90 I bought in 2006 was great car but it didn't feel as good as the '93.
So happy to have found such a great car. I'm 40 now and this car rekindled the "car guy" I was in my late teen/early 20's. I'm gettin ready to build a old bmw race engine for when this one finally dies.
It was the last non m to come stock with a limited slip diff.
That's why you loved it so much.
@@kenlee-97 Very Beautiful BMW 325i, great car, excellent quality
Such a clean design !
I loved it when BMW was plain and simple and not so full of all of the screens and technology..
Affordable, clean, reliable, sporty. This the bmw we need BACK!!!!
Ahhhhh. Back when BMW was more interested and focused on building PURE driving machines, and not concerned with literally creating new car segments, ruining the styling ( Chris Bangle era ) and other major mis-steps like continually lightening the steering ( E46 3 Series) and the infuriating I-Drive controller no one asked for. Don't get me wrong, I drive a 2003 E39 530i which I love, but in my heart of BMW hearts, the E36 is the last "real" and pure 3 Series Bimmer built.
Yeah they are now a shadow of their former self as is most car companies
Bangle will rot in hell.
The E46 is. I've owned all of them. The E90 was when it was no longer fun to drive. Except the M3, of course.
It was 2000' model year 330ci that had the power -steering pump from a e38 7 series-basically I was told by a SALESMAN at the time that a lot if women in USA had complained about heavy steering, so BMW did something for U.S. market ,but by 2002 ,they realised the other complaints about too light steering and reverted back to heavy-ish steering again.
@Spectacular Spectacular until we start talking about the subframe mount / RACP fatigue failure issues.
I don’t know what the Germans have against oil pressure and volts -John Davis
owning a 93 325is, i love this.
I love the BMW 325i, comfortable, solid and great car
Did they use a mic from the 50s?
Always random sounds in the videos. It’s a tradition. Crickets are lucky ha.
These early Motorweek Retro reviews are like this... Still glad they're here.
This was BMW in full stride: incredible style, driving dynamics, and yes, affordable. It’s a completely different experience today, unfortunately
I love this classic BMW
WE'RE EXCITED ALL OVER AGAIN.
sweet, picked my 1992 laguna green metallic e36 325is a couple weeks ago and absolutely love it !
As a kid I wanted one of these soooo bad
Well, nows your chance! They're still good, I got mine for $1,200. Go get one!
Go and find the best one you can son!!!
Before reading this, do know that I have an e36 myself
So this review had me giggling all the time, it's so early 90s
"The shifter is .. ....... with short throws" shows the typical massive throw of a 90s BMW :'D
Talking about how superb the handling is, showing it wallowing from side to side :'D
"The 15 inch wheels make room for large brakes..." :'D
"The 60W stereo is .............. and sounds terrific" :'D
I know it was the 90s, but in hindsight, all of this is hilarious
Jason W. Morningwood what model e36 do you have? Mine is a 325is just like the one in the review
I was gonna say, isn’t the E36 known for it’s absolutely dreadful stereo?
Not if you have a e36 m3, even less so with a euro evo
It's all relative.....and for a Bimmer those WERE short throws LOL
The real funny part is this old ass e36 is STILL lightyears better at driving and handling, especially at the track and limits than many new cars
I miss the 90s! And 90s cars! Everything was simpler and more honest back then. The E36 was a straight forward drivers car with no silly gimmics and clean, functional styling. A far cry from what BMW are offering today, and more is the pity! I had this car in red in the 2000s and every drive put a smile on my face.
lmao the celebration at the end of the gulf war was nothing like when the e36 came out
4 speed auto transmission? i thought only the 4 cylinder engine's came with the 4 speed automatic gearbox, my first e36 325is came stock with a 5 speed automatic gearbox from the factory! The 325is is still running great my girlfriend drive's the car now as a daily and i got a e90 335i as a daily car, and also got a e36 323i Coupé with a manual gearbox such a great car! Only drive the car in the weekends and to car shows i will save this one!
mate what's your bmw year model ?
+MJ Dragon the 323i coupe on my profile picture is from 1997 still goin strong :)
+bamiee1337 That's weird 😂as far as I know pre 1995 had only a 4 speed auto :/ but your car is amazing ^-^ cheers
in europe you got the 5 speed autos north america only had a 4 speed option
Awesome car back then and now
Had one of these back in the day. Best handling car I have ever driven. Drove like it was on rails and cornered like a cat.
Persistence is what gets things done! You guys are posting all these BMW videos and it's teasing me. You guys have to have a 3-series compact review! I have a feeling you guys are enjoying taunting me. Eventually you will cave and post the 318ti! It's the black sheep of the E36 family, and also I drive one, but they have their place in the world.
M50b25 no vanos verry strong engine 1991/1992 👍
It's the same BMW E36 325iS coupe that I seen at my church but it's a 318iS model in Alpine White.
Was it owned by the millionaire priest and driven on his day off from being a priest?
@@kenlee-97 No. It's an audio director at my church
@@theKevronHarris oh right, I thought you're initial comment was taken as sarcasm, so I responded accordingly .
I did a double take at first as I had an Alpine White 318is E36 and also go to church, but I'm not an audio director.
John is svelte now, but back in the day he’d wear big jackets. This black sweater and white shirt should have just been his daily outfit! 🤵🏻
Nice love to see this old ones, also have a 850R or a 940 Turbo?
nice!! keep up the reviews, do you have an e36 M3 retro review in the works?
***** I was just going ask that same question.
I still have my 92 325 is cashmere exterior 5 speed garages. My weekend fun car
Nigga almost ripped off the trunk seal!! Bro, no ones gonna rip luggage out like that,dayum son!
MW HITS
-- STYLING
-- ENGINE
-- SHIFTER
-- HANDLING
-- BRAKES
One of my favorite cars of early '90s!!!
I have the 318-i 1997 sedan it has 84680 original miles i love that car hunter green
I thought yesterday was retro 3 series day.
i can't watch them draging those suitcases over the edge of the trunk - this will end with damaged paintjob
Glad I'm not the only one.
And damage to THAT plastic edge of the trunk (boot in other countries), on my 95' 328i coupe, has a few drag marks -i will change to new ones from BMW, next time I'm there, or maybe I'll make smooth the scratches with a bit of automotive emerry paper (wet and dry paper ).
@@herbienbrian2 same :)
@@kenlee-97 yes - sadly most people totally don't care. And if you want a modern classic to look spotless its so hard to renovate all the plastic parts that had been worn out - Im not sure even is there any method. Metal wood ot glass is easy to replace or even create from scratch bu plastic moulding - that is hard - maybe 3D print will save us wit that task in the future
@@grzegorzpiaseczny buy new part from dealership, there's enough parts for e36-e46 to build 10k new e36s'apparently.
Any z4 reviews plz. Love all the bmw reviews
lets see some retro benz reviews.
EXACTLY RIGHT, THANK YOU
THE EXCITEMENT START ALL OVER AGAIN.
B13 Sentra SE-R was just as quick as this thing.
4:37 ~ "If You Asked Me To" by Celine Dion.
EPA MILEAGE:
18 CITY 🏙 26 HIGHWAY 🛣
MW '92 ROAD TEST:
BMW 325is
Beauty
BRAKING - 60 MPH:
112 FEET
MotorWeek | Retro Review: '92 BMW E36 325is Coupe
Best looking car!!!
93 Mustang Cobra Please
sweeeptheleg +1. Would love to see that fox!
TEST MILEAGE:
23 MPG ⛽
How is the less headroom overshadowed by standard leather upholstery and drivers side airbag? Those are not mutually exclusive things. As a tall driver, the headroom thing is why I could not even test drive one of these back then.
Should have just got shorter man
Coupe du Jour.
Listen to that M50 sing!
Speaking of the BMW 8 Series, did Motorweek ever review one?
Yes, I watched one of a red 850i with manual transmission.
They maybe did more than one, like with the 3 Series.
E34Benzin I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Thanks!
💜
missin' my '95 325 sedan
Wasn't this in the movie, the chase
3:27
How come some cars do that "bounce" up when they come to a complete stop after braking?
BKofficer23 Inertia.
Ashley Wolf So some cars don't have inertia?
All have, what you see is a more notorious reaction in this car because of the suspension (which also plays a part of the stopping process as it has to contain the whole mass of the car while braking.)
@@BKofficer23 like the delorean in BACK to the future-GREAT COMMENT BY THE WAY SIR.!
@@JackBandicootsBunker sir ,loved how you used the word notorious in this sentence!!!
The sedan was about 50kgs lighter than the Coupé... Even the Touring was lighter than the coupé...
Fastest bmw ever made
m50 b25 must machine
The best engine BMW ever made was the M52B28TU
@@theluckydawg2498 really cause I have a 1995 model e36 328i coupe auto. in Madeira violet colour with light grey leather and sometime I wish I had a 328i coupe be cause the iron block engines are tougher and re-buildable?
Gotta work on the audio. It's a litttllllllleeeeee loud. You can hear it clipping.
More like muffled audio. The audio is crap
It makes my ears hurt.
Back when I actually cared what BMW was making
When BMW's were cool....
Coupé -- it's pronounced 'Coo-pay' ----- John Cabot, pronounced 'Giovanni Caboto' (he weren't from da' Bronx). :)
Mick Kennedy That may be correct way for Europe. In America we say Coupe. We also don't say "bonet", "boot" or "zed". Your way is correct for you. Our way is correct for America. We don't even have that "e' " key on our main keyboard.
The " é " is an 'Alt Gr' character --- "D'Addario" (an Italian-American name) you pronounce 'DeeeAddario' as if it were only a word, it's pronounced 'DADDario' --- ask Jim D'Addario, head of D'Addario guitar and bass strings. :))
Mick Kennedy Neat! Never even knew you could do that. I guess I hadn't needed to before. I don't think it's on my android though.
You're using a person's name as an example..I think that's different situation.
I was speaking more specifically about "coo-pay". If I were to travel Europe, I would say it "coo-pay".
But this is general word that describes all 2 door, 4 seat cars.
America has cars that originate here under this configuration and we describe or refer to them as "coupe"[koop], and always have.
My point was it is just the way it is and it's not a right or wrong situation "zee" for us "zed" for Europe. Both are correct.
ahh to have a sound man who is hard of hearing...
3:03
MW MISSES
-- INTERIOR PLASTICS
-- TOO FEW GAUGES
-- CLUTCH
Gosh what happened to their audio I can't even watch this.
Sharp car but not as good as the previous generation's rounded uncovered headlights.
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LSD ?
HaMzA Yes, they often take psychedelics before filming..
No lsd as standard equipment -but optional at time of ordering vehicle.
Terrible sound! My ears hurt!!!!!
Best 3 series IMO: the E30, E21, and E90. This one was the ugliest, although the new ones are completely divorced from classic BMW styling.
How can a 190hp coupe with a stick be so slow in a straight line?
Furkan Turfanda MW's times have always been notoriously conservative.. Often, they are roughly a half second slower than the best recorded time for the respective car.
bliglum I see, thanks.
+Furkan Turfanda 190hp with 1300kg to pull, 0-100 in 7 seconds isnt too bad. what are you comparing it to?
Furkan Turfanda autobahn gearing
now theyre just money pits
I own an e36, an e46 and an e90. The e36 is almost 30 years old and it's been the most reliable. Best car I have ever owned.
It was and is a great car, but looking back at it and as much as I wanted one back then, you can't deny it suffers from the same thing very many (and mostly premium) 90s cars do: looking a bit vulgar. As if they all were designed with the sole purpose of selling to House artists and producers like Guru Josh...
But I do prefer this one over the next two generations of the 3. It's sex appeal I guess.
Why do Americans say "Coop"???
Because it's English and that is how it is pronounced here.
They forget the "é". They are catching up, since they have their famous Starbucks drink now (frappé).
wow comperin he end of a war with a car ......you would be in jail today for say something like that