My Lovely 1995 BMW 318i E36 [Used Car Review] Part 1

My Lovely 1995 BMW 318i E36 [Used Car Review] Part 1 | YS Khong Driving

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Now is probably the best time to pick up a used BMW E36. The asking prices are quite reasonable, and parts are still available. This series is actually relatively trouble- free, and the frame is strong. For under RM20k, it is possible to get a car like the one you see here. Most importantly, make sure the body is in good condition. All mechanical parts can be replaced.

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@stevewells-nx8nx 3 ай бұрын

I have just bought a '99 version of this with just 89000 miles on the clock it is a great car ! I am impressed with yours !

@sivasuthanprabakaran5094 4 жыл бұрын

Your car is immaculate sir! congrats...

@tiamofj842 4 жыл бұрын

Great little car the 318i e36 is. Got good provenance too!

@tommys_chopshop9432 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up a beautiful 318is two months ago, white with z3 wheels, runs and drives and handles better than most new cars! I’m Aussie and I love big cars with big power and I never thought I’d own a car that wasn’t Aussie or American but I am glad I made the change! Only issue is that I lost the key (only came with 1 key) and cost me $600 for a new one at bmw which is what I paid for the car! So far is all original besides the bigger and wider wheels and I had a custom 2.5 inch exhaust made for it and catalytic converter delete.. the guy I brought it off was crazy selling it so cheap, it’s immaculate inside and out. Best car I’ve ever owned!

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! If I ever come to OZ, I would like to see your car. I am also looking for a 318iS. That is a 2 Dr coupe with a 150 hp DOHC. Lovely car.

@scaleartsg 4 жыл бұрын

i love the wheels! suits the car very well

@Parknest 4 жыл бұрын

This is similar to my own E36 318i saloon. I only paid £250 for it on eBay and I haven't had to spend too much to get it roadworthy.

@michaelchan6436 5 жыл бұрын

Great looking 24 year old car...really inspired by it 👍🏻

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

I believe that as cars become more expensive, this mode of car ownership will grow.

@lancepoh1269 5 жыл бұрын

seriously....a very well kept car. i saw many 9 years car which doesn't even look like this

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Actually it is what I call a "recovered" car.

@limpek001 5 жыл бұрын

Good review.

@Mikekhoh 3 жыл бұрын

Is called sentimental value, priceless

@kevinactongn9367 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Khong, enjoyed your video very much, informative and interesting! I have a similar car but not in very good condition. Any good workshop recommendations for me to start the restoration process? Thank you and keep up the great videos!

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

I have a few that I use. Please PM me.

@afiqdimyati4209 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely car 😍😘

@ahmadihsan7540 5 жыл бұрын

Nice car, may I know where did you get the leather seat cover installed?

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Done by my old friend. Somewhere in Sg Besi. Don't know exact address, but Lucky Interiors in Mayang Jaya does a great job too.

@wyy6212 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh uncle has the same series of number plate as my car WFP, a 1993 w124, 27 years old and still daily driving

@bahimohmmed5626 3 жыл бұрын

Love ur videos uncle ❤❤ But please be safe And take care 🇾🇪❤🇲🇾 Love from middle east

@YSKhongDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bahi from Middle East.

@lagibizar 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice car. And a very rare (for Malaysia) manual E36 with sunroof even. Always loved the E36. But I also like its direct rival, the W202 C Class. Those are going pretty cheap too, for now.

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right. It would be great to restore one of those Mercs too. It is a matter of preference, really, and if there was a Merc that is available at a reasonable cost, I wouldn't mind picking it up too.

@heechris 2 ай бұрын

Great content Sir, thanks for sharing! I’m currently considering an E36. Do you have any advice on what I should be mindful of when inspecting one?

@YSKhongDriving 2 ай бұрын

As cars get older, parts get more scarce. Try to get one with a good body - all other parts are obtainable, but main frame is not replaceable

@heechris 2 ай бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving thank you so much for the swift response. Is it expensive to maintain?

@1699Club 4 жыл бұрын

I love Your E36 uncle~

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

It's for sale.

@DylanChng 5 жыл бұрын

electric powered seat but wind down windows. What a wacky combination of equipment. Glad to see that the headlining isn't falling down.

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Seats are mechanical, but adjustable. Power windows for front only. This was 1995, which is 24 years ago.

@DylanChng 5 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving meanwhile a 93 Accord has manual adjustable seats but four electirc windows.

@whymaywhy 5 жыл бұрын

Any video done before on how to choose and check used car before buying?

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, let me think about that. Stay tuned.

@renhermawan2390 5 жыл бұрын

how do u rate the handling of e36 compared to its direct rival from 90 era , audi a4 b5 ... coz honestly these 2 sedan besides e46 for me are the best sedan from 90's era

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

I think both are great. Note though the A4 is a FWD. Each was about the best in its own category. I took the E36 out yesterday and I was marvelling at how good it felt to drive it. Back then I also drove the Audi TT and it was amazing too.

@NokiaHumanForm 4 жыл бұрын

So now u and Chris Wee have a 318i E36!👍

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@renhermawan2390 5 жыл бұрын

how do u rate e36 handling compared to audi a4 b5 ??? honestly these 2 models besides e46 are the best sedan from 90 era....

@bekabeka71 Ай бұрын

E36 is the best ever

@brigadierberd9933 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking about getting one as my first. Do you think it’s a good idea? It has 200k miles, still not sure.

@YSKhongDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Get yourself a daily driver first. Then maybe you can get one of these.

@PrimeV88 4 жыл бұрын

I believe the318i E36 from 1997 onwards came with auto AC with digital climate control and all around power windows

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Could be. I don't know for sure, but you could be right. Mine only has the front windows powered and AC is manual control.

@selespeed3 4 жыл бұрын

how about e30? can you do a review of e30 318i?

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Need a car. It's hard to get.

@bloomberg136 Жыл бұрын

YS where did you get the upholstery done?

@YSKhongDriving Жыл бұрын

There are many places that can do it. This particular one is in Jalan Sg Besi

@MaverickEchoJuliet 3 жыл бұрын

Have u sold this car off already or still keeping it, Uncle YS ?

@YSKhongDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Sold to another enthusiast who has taken it to another level. I am glad it was bought by him because he will take good care of it

@pokoibito5026 4 жыл бұрын

Ys how about used e46 in the market. Is it reliable

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, they are quite affordable now.

@tastelesswater5167 2 жыл бұрын

where did you get the seats rebounded?

@YSKhongDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Cushion maker

@AdamGuiness 4 жыл бұрын

whats the 3rd paddle for ? (just kidding )

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

3rd paddle is for notty boys to have their backsides beaten, hahaha

@cminghan 5 жыл бұрын

Can you review a Mazda Mx-5 from the 90s ?

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

If you can find me one.

@cminghan 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to, but ... only own a Cx-5

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, will try to find one.

@viggensaab2020 5 жыл бұрын

Nice car! Uncle ..show us some heel and toe in your BMW stick shift!

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Need a light in the footwell. Will try to arrange.

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Need to find a way to mount cam and light in the foot well.

@selespeed3 4 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving the japanese have done this. their car reviews always show this. there must a kit that lets you do that.

@user-wv3ev6cb3b 2 жыл бұрын

Easy to mods this beauty, but hard to keep this bone stock 👍.

@YSKhongDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Very true

@kavien4532 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy this car with good condition

@YSKhongDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Try mudah.my

@jimchokdeesal3057 4 жыл бұрын

Boss, E60 530i is still a good car to own ?

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. A good car.

@jimchokdeesal3057 4 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving tq, currently i have a well kept e46 318i

@Mianji7860 4 жыл бұрын

When I drop by KL we will go for coffee or tea ☕️

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, please. PM me and I will give you my contact numbers

@Mianji7860 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Uncle YS, My name is Mian, from Singapore 🇸🇬 i love this car. My Dad had the same model 320i auto 1994 with the racing Dynamic body kit and kept for few year and he let go because of the gearbox give way.

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Don't you wish he had kept it? But then the COE is a big problem in Sg, right?

@Mianji7860 4 жыл бұрын

Yes COE is the biggest problem owning a car here and even old car must renew 5 or ten years it depends and after 10 years the road tax every year increase by 10% which is not worth to keep a old car unless it is in pristine condition.

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. Well, you can always buy one here, and come up to play with it. Much cheaper that way.

@Mianji7860 4 жыл бұрын

Yes uncle i will buy one in malaysia and keep in my Malaysia house 🏠

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Mine is for sale, if you are interested. Needs a few things to be sorted out still, but that is the fun of this car.

@nasim5503 3 жыл бұрын

can please review for E46 ? I'm ur fan uncle...please ya...

@YSKhongDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to find a car

@HGChannel2020 4 жыл бұрын

what other cars do u own?

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

In the family we have a few cars - Avanza, Hilux, Golf, BRV,

@tiamofj842 4 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving Did you ever own a 964 by any chance...in the last decade?? I know who you are then and could've sworn 'twas you at the wheel. Dunkel Blau colour.

@ShaneosaurusGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Weird I have a 95 318i but mine looks longer than yours and my rims are different that's weird.

@YSKhongDriving 3 жыл бұрын

Is yours a Coupe?

@ShaneosaurusGaming 3 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving no it just looks so different I do have a after market side skirts but the rest is factory it's weird maybe it's because mine is in America maybe it depends on your country the options or something.

@itsmike9032 5 жыл бұрын

Nothin to say tho...that car is like brand new! 1995yr but looks like 2007yr 😲

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@jdtheman6643 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think the car this old will have a lot of rust?

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Mine has none.

@undergroundlegend198 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review but you should have informed us how it drives

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

There is another video on how it drives.

@undergroundlegend198 4 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving thank you for reply,let me look for it,watching from Nairobi kenya

@kylelsl 4 жыл бұрын

E36 vs E46?

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

E46 is an improvement of the E36. Nice car too

@kylelsl 4 жыл бұрын

YS Khong Driving would u prefer e36 or e46 in this case?

@bonzychinn 5 жыл бұрын

This is what we call well kept big boy old toy...

@honguenloh4612 4 жыл бұрын

Ys, you should have sold this to chris wee!!!!:-p

@jasonong2899 4 жыл бұрын

Chris already got one...

@ngyc6294 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful manual E36.

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Car is for sale if anyone is interested.

@ngyc6294 5 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving a very tempting classic to keep. To those that say `it needs electric this and that`, this can be a blessing when electronic features this old give way. The shift stick is the main seller of this beemer.

@eddytan6924 5 жыл бұрын

YS Khong Driving how much are u selling? Sold?

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

@@eddytan6924 - Car is here in my house. Come see, drive, then drive home. A couple of interested parties, but nothing concrete yet. Still available. This is a genuine manual, not a convert.

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

@@ngyc6294 - Yes. Electronics are a headache when cars get old. It's Christmas a few times a year.

@DylanChng 5 жыл бұрын

I like the E36 but without an inline 6 engine, it isn't as appealing

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

The 4 cyl is quite fun - not as fast, but quite fun to drive. Economical too.

@hdbsg3.5 4 жыл бұрын

How's the fuel consumption?

@amirulqayyum1920 2 жыл бұрын

Uncle you taknak jual ke?

@YSKhongDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Dah jual ke member. I sedang rebuild 2 Dr R36 Coupe.

@amirulqayyum1920 2 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving i ada dapat satu e36 318 i juga kereta semua okay lagi. Cara nak jaga kereta ni senang tak uncle?

@terencelee4670 4 жыл бұрын

Chris wee also had one😀

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@muzbarber2100 2 жыл бұрын

do you have any instagram? because i wanna ask you about e36

@YSKhongDriving 2 жыл бұрын

Don't use that much. You can use messenger. Or Whatsapp. Go to our YS Khong Driving FB page, Contact details are there.

@bekabeka71 Ай бұрын

I so want to buy e36 318is coupe 🤪

@christan6218 5 жыл бұрын

Part 2!

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Coming! Hahaha. Stay tuned!

@harvard_lee 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, part 2 uncle..... Genting drive

@christan6218 5 жыл бұрын

YS Khong Driving thank you uncle YS!

@YSKhongDriving 5 жыл бұрын

Part 2 is up!

@christan6218 5 жыл бұрын

YS Khong Driving yayy

@jacksonduval4995 4 жыл бұрын

Thought they were 1st made in 94

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Mine is 1995

@jacksonduval4995 4 жыл бұрын

@@YSKhongDriving I have a 1994 bmw 318is

@GreyJedi17 3 жыл бұрын

Kon loves this car too

@stylerunner2959 4 жыл бұрын

My E36 318i has 340k

@spstudio9229 4 жыл бұрын

Bmw with Manual gearbox? Shut up and take my money...

@YSKhongDriving 4 жыл бұрын

It's for sale,

@neshkaru7034 4 жыл бұрын

Is it for sale now?

@krishnathebomb 2 жыл бұрын

It's near impossible to find online ads for manual E36 318i, I'm desperately looking for one