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Old 11-13-2001, 04:22 PM   #1
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Question Hello all, I Just joined the forums and need some advice.

I am considering purchasing a '98 328i. Is there anything specific I need to look out for? Any common defects? Service issues?

Any other advice?
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Old 11-13-2001, 04:26 PM   #2
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Your getting rid of your Audi S4 how come ??? b/c thats a really sweet car . Isn't it a twin turbo charged car with 250hp
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Old 11-13-2001, 04:54 PM   #3
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Finances......

Buying a house. The S4 is awesome. It's the most confidence inspiring car I have ever driven. With all that power and grip you feel invinceble on the road.
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Old 11-13-2001, 05:17 PM   #4
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98 328i isn't that E36 trasition to E46 year?
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Old 11-13-2001, 05:21 PM   #5
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Yup...

This would be an E36. Loaded, sport package, 5spd.
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Old 11-13-2001, 05:48 PM   #6
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some issues, i had a 97 328i and i am sure it might relate to the 98 model.
Engine is bullet proof, of course do check and change your oil periodically. The instrument and radio display go bad. Mine went away instrument and radio @53k and 68k respectively.i mean not the lights but the actual display, so you will have to replace at least the instrument cluster or leave it if you don't care about the temp display and all.
Other than this only thing that really bothered me was first gear notchiness especially at stops and cold mornings, if you go low on engine oil, it sure becomes like hell trying to put it in first. it's however is a good indication of low engine oil.
Then the third gear is equally a hassle if shift fast into thirs from secnod but it's does'nt always happen.
Then a recall on faulty crankshaft position sensor, what happens here is a bit of delay in movement after you engage in first and gas it.
That's about it.
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Old 11-13-2001, 05:51 PM   #7
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E36 had some eletric problems. How much is your budget anyways?
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Old 11-14-2001, 10:23 AM   #8
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E36....more...

I think I've found what I want. I'm still considering a 95 M3 or a 97 M3 sedan if I can find one cheap. The 328i is in really good shape, with 57k miles and a 100k mi warranty for ~$24K. That's gonna be hard to pass up.

By the way, does anyone know how this engine responds to a supercharger? I have seen a few kits advertise ~290hp. Can they take it? Any experiences?
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I have seen a couple kits that makes the engine push out about 320hp like the Euro Spec M3.
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Yeah they all can handle it no problem....
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