Do you drive a BMW 3-series built from 1992-1999? If so, you have what’s known as an E36 car, and there’s a good chance that your vehicle is sounding a little louder these days than when it was new. The BMW E36 muffler, like all mufflers, has a tendency to deteriorate from the inside out due to water vapor in the exhaust condensing on the interior. How do you know if your BMW E36 muffler is shot? Well, aside from the increase in exhaust noise, a good way is to take your knuckles or a small hammer and tap on the outer shell of your BMW E36 muffler. If you hear metal particles bouncing around inside—or if the hammer goes right through the shell—there’s a good chance your BMW E36 muffler has rusted away to dirt on the inside. When it comes to new BMW E36 mufflers, you have a few options. One is to choose an OEM BMW E36 muffler, which you can get at a great discount price right here. An even better option, however, is to move up to a performance BMW E36 muffler. Usually made from aluminized or stainless steel, a high-flow BMW E36 muffler will not only sound better and improve your car’s performance, but the materials will give you far longer BMW E36 muffler life than the stock mild steel will. Improvements in throttle response and even engine cooling can also result due to the reduced backpressure caused by a performance BMW E36 muffler. Of course, your choice depends upon your parts budget and the length of time you intend to keep your car. But if it makes sense for your situation, a high performance BMW E36 muffler in stainless steel will make your Beemer a lot more entertaining to drive.