E36

These are mechanically pretty sound.Engine should be smooth as silk with no top end clatter.Underneath,the usual problems are with suspension bushes,especially the ones at the rear,just below the rear doors.Make sure everything works.The electric window regulators often self destruct and the glass falls into the door.Interior trims were not up to much,with door cards adrift.Apart from body rust around wheel arches and front of wings ,near headlights,make sure it is sound underneath near suspension mount points and also check for rusty brake pipes.A good one of these is a surprisingly good drive.

Edited by elekie&a/c doctor on 08/10/2015 at 19:50

Don't see why not.There are plenty still out there in use.Only issue would be underbody condition/corrosion.Fuel consumption may also be an issue.As previosly mentioned,this is banger money territory.You could be lucky.A £500 focus might be a better deal,with plenty of s/hand parts available.