What should I look for when buying a BMW E36 323i/328i Touring?

I am looking at buying a BMW E36 323i or 328i Touring. What are the bad points and what do I have to watch for?

Asked on 20 August 2010 by hammoj28

Answered by Honest John
Look them up in the car-by-car breakdown on this site.
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