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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bird Catcher" data-source="post: 14631" data-attributes="member: 15577"><p>Hi everyone,First of all, let me establish that I know almost next to nothing about cars.:stupid:I need your advice as I have just gotten my hands on an E36 which is in pretty excellent condition (1 owner; lady;serviced regularly; accident free). The problem is.... its in its basic original condition..... ori basic rims, casette player, needs a paint job..... and I would like to give it a face lift. I have a budget of a bout RM 30k...... where do I start? 1. The engine is in decent condition..... bit it seems a bit lifeless (no power).    What can I do to liven up the engine without changing it?2. I hae been told that I need to change the suspension - shock, bushing etc.3. is a top overhaul necessary? what does it do?4. For the exterior I want to:-add basic fibre (front and rear)-change the lamps (front and rear)- respray ...... would gunmetal grey look good?  - rims..... could anyone recommend what typ of rims wld go well .... size / colour /  where to get it ?5. Interior:-Sound system-clean the leather-tintI would really appreciate it if you could recommend where I could get the above done.Thanks a lot in advance.:top:</p></blockquote><p></p>