Is a BMW E36 really a money pit?

Ever since I was young, I've dreamed of buying a BMW as my first car. I loved seeing the E36 on my way to school, making it one of my top choices!

I live in Europe and don't mind handling maintenance myself. Plus, I have a brother who's spent a lot of time in mechanics, so I know I can turn to him with any questions, no matter how silly they might seem 😅

But here's my question: I don't want an E36 for sport or performance reasons (I would love a sedan); I'm drawn to it purely because of its design and the memories it evokes. So, would "any" E36 end up being quite the money pit? (In my area, you can find an E36 for around 5000€ on average, with less than 160,000 km on the odometer)

(Sorry if this post sounds vague, English isn't my first language )