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I have heard that this model easily gets rusted with age, is that true?

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If the rear fenders are affected, that is rather bad, as welding has to be done for a proper repair. It's time-consuming. If there is rust on the front fenders and the tailgate, that's no problem. You can get used spare parts, already painted in the right color, on ebay. The installation is done in 2 hours for a fender.

If your specimen is rust-free - spray the inside of the wheel arches with cavity spray or preservation wax. The cause of the rust is rotten sealant, where water then enters the seam. It is therefore advisable to re-seal if necessary, Rust should then no longer be an issue.

Otherwise, the sheet metal of the E36 is very resistant. Even with rust spots, these can stay the same for years without causing a hole.
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The E36 has to struggle with rust in general, but not more than other cars of this age. There are still a lot of well-maintained and rust-free models on the market. Typical rust spots on the E36 are the front fenders, hood and tailgate / Luggage compartment lid under the license plate. So all no load-bearing parts. Otherwise, the E36 is a very reliable car. Especially the 320i is known for very high mileage.
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My mother-in-law has the E36 as a convertible, built in 1989. It's a garage car, but not only in top condition, but also optically tip top. No rust, not even rust film. At BMW we keep hearing from the salespeople and service foremen: "Really a piece of jewelry, proof of higher workmanship back then." Maybe that will help you.

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