Battery needed replacing shortly after delivery.
Random screws keep appearing inside the car, not sure where they are from, but nothing has fallen apart yet. But that isn't to say the build quality isn't any good.
The E36 328i Sport is the one serious motor; it has everything you need, speed, comfort, handling and that all important image.
There isn't that much to improve upon, but I have enhanced the look by adding genuine M3 mirrors, front bumper splitter and have removed the bumper slats and replaced them with an M3 mesh.
The performance as standard is seriously fast, but I have had my car Superchipped and set-up on a rolling road; I would say the car is getting close to M3 territory, but without the high running costs. I highly recommend doing this!
Full leather looks nice, especially in light Grey, but seats can feel uncomfortable on long journeys; they really could do with lumber support.
This car certainly turns heads whilst driving about, even though the new E46 model has been about for a couple of years now.
Even with a superchip, it will be nowhere near M3 territory. Also why do you 328 owners try to compare them to the M3? 328's are in Vectra GSi territory, although I will admit they're much more refined (GSi owner here).
The 328 is a great car, just don't compare it to the M3, no need to really as it's more than fast enough for UK roads :)
I agree with the Veccy GSI owner (nice car by the way) - a chipped 328 is not near an M3.
Even with the M50 inlet manifold, big bore throttle body, induction kit, M3 headers, lightweight pullies, US M3 cams, fan delete and a map you're still only seeing 250ish - so still well shy of an M3!
I have a 1995 328i. They are quick, but I wouldn't try to compare it to an M3. Fantastic car though, recommend it 100%.
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