Faults:

I bought my car with the factory BMW battery, and it died about a week after I bought it.

My airbag sensors both failed.

General Comments:

I have done some heavy upgrading to the suspension and engine. I used to own a Mustang GT, that car would neer keep up with this. My car sits about 1.5 inches off the ground, and has NO body roll. I replaced the factory 155mph speedometer with a digital speedometer. I have had this car at 173mph on the interstate. I have beaten almost every car I have raced. I have even beaten 2 600cc bikes. My 0-60 is under 4 seconds, and my quarter mile is a bit over 10 seconds. I removed the rear seats and upgraded the front seats to Sparco racing seats. I am actually selling my car. I am looking for a Mitsubishi 3000GT, or an Audi S4.

Faults:

Radio unit replaced at ~45k

Toe bushings at 50k, 52k, 93k

Clutch at 93k

Suspension at 100k.

Nagging problem with hose from Windshield Washer fluid to spout gets pinched and causes the right side not to spray.

Extremely difficult to replace fog-lamp bulbs.

One touch window close doesn't work most of the time. Replaced the motor twice.

Leather on Seats were wearing out when purchased, but leather creams and all that couldn't save it. Now, there's significant cracking in the driver-side.

General Comments:

In general, this is a fast, fun, and good looking car. with Dinan mods (clutch, chip, and intake manifold) I wouldn't be surprised if the 0-60 was under 6 seconds.

Toe bushing cracking is a common problem with the E36 and if you drive the car like it should be driven (fast and hard) you'll have to get them replaced often ($800).

The layout of all the controls in the cockpit are beautiful and ergonomic. It's great. The only problem is the lack of a telescopic/tilt steering wheel.

Their's no trunk release inside the car, so you have to turn off the car to use the key to open the back. Just silly.

The trip computer doesn't accurately read the speed of the car, so it renders the estimations useless.

The cost of maintaining this car out-ways it's true value. Get rid of the car before the clutch goes out as that is a $3k cost. If you're looking to buy one, see if it's got a new clutch and suspension.

Inspection 1 (every 15k) = $400

Inspection 2 (every 30k) = $600.

Faults:

Bought used with a poorly repaired brake system. New system completely redone with a loaner!

General Comments:

Expensive service but with a smile and a loaner. Crevier in Orange County California has gone out of their way to be helpful.

I do appreciate the 328 especially after testing other autos.

Faults:

The oxygen sensor became defective and affected performance. It was replaced, at dealer cost, solving the problem.

General Comments:

An extremely well crafted automobile. An excellent highway performer with a good combination of handling and speed. Only drawback is a small backseat.