The moment he opened the hood it is very satisfying to see what's inside

Just bought a 1999 323i from an old lady, one owner, 72k original miles and have all the paperwork from the dealership service. She always kept in the garage and didn't drive for 8 years. Thank you for the learning experience of care!!

1. Major overhaul of cooling system 3:45 2. Water pump 4:55 (metal impeller) Chassis 3.Subframe mount (rust and reinforcement kits) 7:35 4. strut tower reinforcement 8:25

So my E46’s engine just went. And it was a cracked head caused by the cooling system. I clicked on this video just to see what he said AND TO MY SURPRISE THATS THE FIRST POINT HE HIT I WISH I WOULD’VE SEEN THIS VIDEO!!!!

1999 E46 323i M52 2.5 station wagon just hit 300k miles - my daily runabout, still going strong and so fun to drive!

I love everything about this video. It's so calming for some reason. The intro is hilarious too. Thumbs up from me.

Great video! I have a 95 US Spec M3 and have done the complete chassis reinforcement. As for the cooling system, I've done just the aluminum radiator. Depending on the year of the car, it will also require reinforcements on the rear strut towers and front subframe. It is very important to reinforce the subframe where the engine mounts are fastened.

Im happy i know all of this already. Plus oil leaks. Rear main seal oil pan and valve cover usually.. perfect aftermarket choices..

Love your video. I just bought a 05 525i. And I’m going to take your tips and use towards my car.

Your car is so classy, the perfect blend of OEM and aftermarket! Send me a message if you ever want to sell it, LOL! keep up the great content man.

The introduction of your channel (or video), made me sign up immediately without even seeing the rest of the it (which I will see now). I have the feeling your videos are great! Thanks for sharing.

Great vids. I sold my last e36 five years ago but still enjoy watching. Even though I have a new F30 b58 340i M-sport, I still miss the hell out of my last e36.

Nice... Car is still shiny like couple of months back. You still feeling so positive talking about it. Still taking all the care you can about it. You sir, deserve to drive e36 M3. Cheers! Btw that intro... so creative! Got me good! Don't rev it so hard man 😂😂😂

hey man I appreciate your content! I just bought a e232i and looking to tune it up like this thanks for the tips!

Beautiful M3, good video, thanks for sharing! Peace

Great vid, man I used to be all about e30s but now I’m starting to like e36s

Great job on this video! Thanks! There are a few differences between the e36 and the maintenance of the e46. Main part that can be a bummer is the Vanos system. There is a lot of info on youtube on this as well the oil pump inside the oil pan area needs to be locked down. lots of info on this too. the maintenance on the E46 M3 is quite different as well. except the subframe stuff is still a problem but a bigger job to get done right. The cooling system isn't nearly as bad either (but still needs to be watched and the electric switch is an excellent idea). Vanos though is a thing to deal with before its a problem. Then you're almost bullet proof!

Great car and great video. Keep them coming. Thank you!

I own a mint condition (carport kept) '02 black on black convertible 325ci, that has 298,736 miles, and STILL runs so strong. YES, I've had to fix this, and fix that, but repairing/replacing worn parts, and it's expected maintence, IS EXPECTED!!! So once your mentally prepared, and understand these cars need extra attention, you'll stay in love, and have a great relationship with your baby. Have fun yall! Oh, and great videos btw brutha. Didn't mean to talk to just the viewers.

Love the car man, bought a silver on black 97 328is back in June with 170k and she handles great got lucky and bought it off a guy who had it for 9 months and redid the cooling system and he bought it from an old couple who were the first owners. Love driving the e36 it’s just such a nice car to have

Beautiful color and condition. I have a 2000 3 series with low miles and had the entire coolant system replaced recently. The subframe was patched but need that kit. The strut tower mounts is a good idea. Thx for the recommendations. Loving my BMW..

New fan her e46ed out myself m and touring bagged keep the vids coming NY here

Haha nice intro man looking into getting an 320i E36 here in Korea and videos like these are hella helpful thanks

Currently at 399,000 miles on a '98 E36. Good times! Thanks for videos.

Dude freaking loved the intro! I'm excited that you went with RK-Tunes, their burble tune should make the car sound so sweet :D. Other than that this video is spot on with the maintenance needed for these cars long term. Awesome job!

Nice! Done these things already except the subframe, will look into that once I have some time to work on it. Although since mine is a Vert and the softtop is utter crap, i have to address that issue first... And so here's a tip: if you can, AVOID E36 verts with bad softtops. Its a pain in the ass to fix/replace and not many services do it properly, also its expensive af. Other than that I love my car, lucky to have bought it from a fanatic who owned it for the last 15 years and gave it all the attention, has 275k kms on it and it runs strong and smooth, feels like its immortal

That is a very nice E36💖. I have 331,000 on my 2000 328i. I recently bought a Subaru as daily so I will now use the bmw as a weekend fun car.

I have a e36 316i. I have put an electric motor in it. Not complete yet but the wheels are spinning. Good you talked about subframe. I put rear tower reinforcement plates in.

Just bought an e36 and ordered the entire cooling system replacement kit. You hit just about every topic I've bought replacement parts for mine in this video hahaha. Put the MAF on Friday even!

Props my frend, I too own a 2002 325ci soft top with 296,000 miles and shes clean A F!! Just take care of your things people, and you'll be blessed yourselves!

My e46 330xi 2003 has 204k miles and it runs like a dream Cough* Cough* minus $3400 this month on a coolant system revamp and a ccv system kit...and a whole suspension refresh kit.....and a new....etc 😂😂😂😂 love this thing to death tho

Ty for this info I’m planning on getting an e46

I just bought an 318i e36 as my first car from an older couple for around $1000...thank you for this video...i needa change a few parts

I just got a 98 e36 yesterday and I am so gla I came across this video

Those rims are the most underrated e36 shoe's :) have them myself and i love them! Still have allot of work to do but i love my baby.260k km's and still purring like a kitten. The 6-cilinder engine's were built to last.

Treats on the streets, I love your vids! I am under aged to drive but i am working for a car similar to yours I have to options an e36 m3/330 or the e46 330ci your videos motivates me and keeps my eyes on the prize( my first car) keep making more vids I love your work

awesome looking very well maintained vehicle I can say that. As an owner of e46 I envy ur great job.

Very informative content 💪🏿

I can vouch for the cooling system stuff, when i bought my vert I didn’t take care of this because the previous owner said he already had, and i made the mistake of believing him because the car had the front hoses and radiator visibly replaced. The hoses started cracking one by one and finally the plastic fittings all blew, so the entire thing cost me close to the price of the car by the end everything was repaired ( i also had to replace gaskets, engine parts etc which had been affected)

I have a 328i from September 1996 with 90k mikes, I bought it brand new from the BMW dealer in Santa Monica, CA and I love it!

Saving this video as im saving up for my e46

Just bought an E36 M3 after watching your videos, my first manual and the first car I'm going to work on myself, your videos are going to be a huge help. Looking forward to all the content you put out in the future!

+1 on the cooling system rebuild My dad has a 1998 523i that he drove about 100 mile while the car was overheated until he cracked the cyl. head

Haha video just in time! I just bought myself an e36 325is yesterday, which is something that ive been wanting to do for years! Loving the car already, used to own an e46 but i prefer the e36 now :D

Hey love your vids! if it's not too much trouble can you provide some links to the parts?

I really like your e36, the vanos sounds so good at redline plz keep bashing on the throttle because i would to if i had a m3, and might as well have fun with it before something tragic happens like an accident

ECS is too expensive. FCP Euro for all maintenance items. Warranty also.

Love the flow n style of da vid

Awesome video !!!! Thank you !!!!!

1997 528i original m52 and 5 speed tranny 260k ish miles still strong 💪

Good stuff man. Keep it up

e39 and e36 are such good looking cars!

I still need to do the strut towers. Already did the rear shock towers, which I am surprised you didn't mention. Pushing 200k on my 95 M3. Had to do a head gasket this year, which, while it took me a while, isn't *that* bad for a mechanically inclined amateur. Not like I was going out anywhere in April anyway

Good tips. I was lucky enough to have bought an e36 that had its water pump just replaced. I’m keeping an eye on the rest of the cooling system though

Well said at end bro. Its all about maintenance. I always hear people telling me when they see me on my BMW that these cars are problematic lol i just laugh. Such a misconception lol

Royal 👑 New Parts keep it healthy 👑

Sick vid. Thanks. Do you also need to change the heater inlet pipe and and coolant pipe, both that live under the intake manifold? I know they are down there, but no one ever recommends replacement. Just wondering why. Thanks again!

Such a beautiful car

I own an e36 328i 4 cylinder. Strong with torque and saves me gas . I will never sell my 3rd gen E36! Love it

Great videos I like your channel. I have a 94 euro spec e36 m3 in south-east Idaho

Really enjoy the channel man. Had my water pump and housing replaced 4K miles ago omnmy 97 M3. Need to change the bushings and reinforce the towers, subframe, etc, etc. So...with all that 3.5in intake...where's your M50 manifold? Just did mine with no tune yet and OMG. Fell in love all over again!

Mine has 333,578km manual trans, coupe 2.5 naturally aspirated. Starts and runs 👌👌👌. Almost full service history with car 😜

Just traded my 91 240sx with 188k miles for a 1996 e36 with 266k miles thanks for the info

I had a 96 328i with 308K miles when I sold it on Craigslist. The drivetrain was still strong but the body was totally rusted out. For the last 3-4 years I had to have rust repaired to get it to pass inspection. Finally the last year it needed catalytic converters too and that was when I gave it up. But if you live in the northeast US and drive it daily, there is virtually no way to stop the rust. It's relentless!!! Man, I still miss that car. Got an E46 now :).

Well put video.

That intro had me dying.

the car is ice cold man respect

Wish I seen this video before my 318 hatch blew up but also a good thing it did cuz now I’m putting a straight 6 into the little thing and I will now be doing all those things soo this one doesn’t go

Getting a ‘04 e46 325i with 41k miles I’m so excited and I’m gonna make sure this car lasts!

Love this intro

It would be a good idea to replace he plastic coolant tubes and crankcase oil separator under the manifold too.

Gorgeous m3 e36 one of my dream cars. Hard to find a clean one in Michigan

My drivers door on my 99 vert 328i randomly got stuck shut yesterday morning lol. It magically opened up later in the day though. Showed its age for sure! Gotta check out my chassis and hoses though!

You got a like just for the intro tune alone. Mite get a beema.thanks👍

My bmw e36 316i 1998 compact has 400.000+ km with one engine and his powerfull love this 🥰

I subbed when I saw (and e46).

For the E46 with M54 also add the DISA valve to this list, as this little bugger sometimes falls apart and in to the engine...

I must say I really enjoy how you say "leave like 500$ extra for maintenance/parts" once you buy your car. Where here in Bulgaria you buy an e36 for let's say 1000$ = 2200bgn (Bulgarian curency) you will surely spend 1000$ more for maintenance and swapping all the fluids, brake discs and calipers, bushings etc etc :D

im looking to buy an e36 specifically a 318i. Hopefully i can cop one

Tastefully modified e36 👌🏽

that intro was amazing

Can't argue with the advice, good stuff. Hmm... you have ambers up front but went clear on the side markers and tail-lights. Consider going back to ambers all the way around; you'll be pleased. I put mine back to ambers with the same TiAg paint...it's nice to have the contrast.

My e36 m3 1994 has done 140000,it’s underneath rust and corrosion that’s the problem and everything goes on it eventually,new power steering clutch gearbox just to name a few in 6 months loads of welding disks

so fooken clean.

You are helping me alot. Can i ask one thing, you think if i put oil radiator into my e36 it help with durability? Is it worth it?

hiya mate dont suppose you could link what parts you are running eg. the mishimoto cooling system parts and where to get the strut tower reinforcements and subframe kits , cheers

I have a 97 E 36 328i Sedan in it’s in mint condition, and right now I’m going through the cooling system, even though it’s not overheating, what water pump and thermostat you would recommend? It’s a California car no cancer.

Oh yea true about keeping like 500$ on top when buying car, bough 325i not for top of my budged and invested these money to reinforce rear subframe mounts poly bushings and other small things

thinking of buying a 1996 e36 328i with 280k plan on dailying it for work, also its a manual

Apart from the typical oil leaks my e46 is gonna die to simply rusting away.. Still love it though

235k on my e46 325i, it runs great but is smoking pretty bad from piston rings or seals, about to swap in a lower mile M54b30 next week

pretty sure the clutch fan flows a lot more air than the electric fan but looks good!

Your music is too loud

I got 2004 M3 with 29K miles. At what point I should be thinking about cooling system upgrade ? I know I got low miles but car is 14 years old. Thank you

I just came across your video great video btw. But your voice seems really low compared to when u cut to cinematic the music seemed really loud.

I traded my 1st gen Impreza for a 98 E36 328i sedan. I’m already in the process of overhauling the cooling as my water pump has failed on me last week. I don’t think I warped the head on the motor but I’ll check just in case. Also this car has 258k miles on it. It’s a lot of miles on it and so much has to be done on it. It came with K2 racing coilovers. They weren’t adjusted as far as I know. Previous guy just put them and never adjusted them. Actually, he didn’t maintain this car as good.

Hello Bmw I got a question which one better bmw 1996 e36 328i 4 door ?? Or 2001 528i e39 ?? Which one would be better they both beautiful

That intro made me SUBCRIBE!

I find out the cooling systems go at about a hundred fifty thousand miles it might depend on your years. The radiator usually starts leaking and if that happens you should replace the radiator the water pump and the expansion tank all of the same time to save you money and time. I had a 2001 automatic and it had the dreaded reverse gear problem at 220k other than that I think I would have kept it. I had had Bilstein hp's put in and has some new suspension stuff put in. I thought about getting one of the convertibles like a 2004 to 2006. I have an Infiniti G37 right now. I'd be worried about getting another BMW but they're mostly good just too much plastic. It's sad to this day my BMWs got more intelligent design features than my G

My e36 323i is at 327k 💪