Prior to the Surf I had a E36 328i touring with a Supercharger fitted, I have not missed it one bit! Surf ownership is a great deal less expensive, more fun and ultimately more satisfying.
The Surf is an immensly practical vehicle, and bar the headlamp bulbs, very easy to work on, parts are primaraly stinking cheep compared with VW, Audi, BMW etc.
I have a 2.4 and a 3ltr 2nd gen parked outside, both with Manual gearboxes, the 3ltr is a vastly different vehicle, and I am sure that wifey would agree with me, more fun to drive.
Best of luck with your hunting!
GTdog
The Surf is an immensly practical vehicle, and bar the headlamp bulbs, very easy to work on, parts are primaraly stinking cheep compared with VW, Audi, BMW etc.
I have a 2.4 and a 3ltr 2nd gen parked outside, both with Manual gearboxes, the 3ltr is a vastly different vehicle, and I am sure that wifey would agree with me, more fun to drive.
Best of luck with your hunting!
GTdog



I have far more fun in the Surf and I personally think it has far more charisma than a go-fast car. We've all done it but you get to the stage where speed isn't everything! (I'm only 30!) A nice cruising car that has real road presence is the ultimate. You can also modify surfs as much as you want. It's great fun continually changing the look. My advice, definitely get a Surf A.S.A.P!!!!!!!!!
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