Would appreciate any suggestions. I would be interested in getting for my next car a BMW series 3xx. What would be the most reliable, and most bang for the buck model? I would be more inclined in my budget to get something in the the nineties vintage. Would prefer a six cylinder. Preferable auto but will not rule out manual. I am not that familiar with all the different models/features. Also, I know there will be some possibly heavy mileage on some. What would be my mileage cutoff point? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

You would appreciate the extra torque of the 328i engine over the 325/318, although I may be biased... :biggrin:

As far as engine longevity, a properly maintained E36 engine will last over 200,000. The main thing to look for is: annual inspections, documented maintainance, etc..