The E36 is good at being a comfortable daily driver with some sportiness, and the sixes are considerably more powerful. The Miata is good at being a very fun toy. If you want to have the top down, the Miata top is a lot simpler and less trouble-prone than the E36 convertible (particularly the power top). WIP Project : 1996-1999 E36 BMW M3 MS41 Tuning OBDII. I wanted to throw this out there and get some input. Some of you may know, it is an absolute bitch to find information on how to get the software needed to tune this car. Software to read/write exists. But the maps aren't defined. The BMW E36 is currently the sweet spot for classic retro styling, analog performance, modern comfort, and affordability. Sfgate The BMW 3-Series is a great car for those who are looking for "The Ultimate Driving Experience." It's a bridge between affordable fun and a taste of luxury. We have 11 BMW 3 Series E36 [91-99] cars available from trade and private sellers Search 11 cars. Popular; Featured deals. Navigate left Navigate right. Sponsored. £3,999. Learn more about the 1999 BMW 328i - Article. Read a review and see pictures of the 1999 BMW 328i at Car and Driver. A newer car would be more economical, faster, more reliable and safer but I remember being 17 so I know you probably don't give a shit about any of that and just want an E36 cause you think it's cool (and maybe you want to do some skids in a supermarket car park). Vehicles like the radical BMW i8 blended emerging technologies with desirability, while the latest BMW M5 Competition is better to drive than most supercars. But, not every BMW engine lives up to the hype or the car it is fitted into. Like any car producer, BMW has had its fair share of problems and failures. The BMW E36 M3 Evolution was a The BMW E36 M3 has become a cult car as well as one of the most popular track day cars in the world. You could say the E36 M3 is the outlaw of the M3 family. This car is destined to be a well sought-after classic and collectible. Leading up to the E36 M3…. The original M3, the E30. Here is the original BMW M3, the E30, the precursor of the QgGMu.