Got a view comments about whether BMW E36s could actually be used as daily drivers in 2020. Here is my answer:
based on driveability, reliability, practical use, and fuel consumption, I believe that E36s still make pretty good daily drivers.
An E36 in this day and age certainly does not make THE BEST daily driver. These vehicles are getting old, maintenance is always an issue when you are buying one. 
But overall these vehicles have a solid track record for being excellent on the road, and solid for daily use.