The e36 looks more expensive, but its heavier, same engine in both e30 and e36... the e30 will spank the e36 anytime... handling and acc. a variety of performance parts available for both - the only problem i had was finding a cheap exhaust for my e30... one small adv. of the e36 is that it is 5 lug, many rims are available in this format ('specially from other BMWs)