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BMW E36<\/strong><\/h2>\n

BMW introduced the E36 in 1990. It succeeded the BMW E30, and was in turn replaced by the E46 in 1998. It was a lot more spacious and more powerful than the E30, but also considerably heavier. In total, the Germans built 53,711 copies of the third generation of the BMW 3 series.<\/p>\n

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Different body shapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Development of the E36 started in 1981 and the design was heavily influenced by aerodynamics. You can see this clearly in the small, narrow door mirrors and the streamlined headlights. Responsible for the design were the chief designers Pinky Lai and Boyke Boyer. The E36 was delivered in many types of versions: Sedan, Coup\u00e9, Cabriolet, Touring and a Compact version:<\/p>\n

4-door sedan, 1990 to 1998.<\/p>\n

2-door coupe, 1990 to 1999.<\/p>\n

2-door convertible, 1993 to 1999.  <\/p>\n

5-door station wagon (Touring), 1994 to 1999.<\/p>\n

3-door hatchback (Compact), 1994 to 2000<\/p>\n

Equipment variants<\/h2>\n

There are different equipment variants: Comfort, Edition, Executive Comfort or Executive Sport. Available safety equipment included driver airbag, passenger airbag (from 1993) and side impact airbags in later models, ABS brakes and stability control. It was a very modern car for its time.<\/p>\n

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Motorcycles BMW E36<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The engine range consists of four and six in-line petrol engines, with outputs from 98 hp to a maximum of 321 hp in the M3. Diesels were also possible, with a choice of four engines, with powers from 89 to 141 hp. As befits a BMW<\/a> , all versions have rear-wheel drive. The E36 did not come with four-wheel drive, unlike its predecessor and successor.<\/p>\n

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Three common problems BMW E36<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With regard to the common problems with the BMW E36, you have to take into account the fact that these are (relatively) old cars. Matters such as rust, wear on parts such as brakes, etc. are obvious and are therefore not treated separately.<\/p>\n

Other things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n