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Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 1973 Porsche 914 // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon X
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Long post as usual incoming.
I get the list. Probably similar-ish for me, with some caveats.
Yeah, it depends on how you would use it, and if you had unlimited/enough funds to make it how you want it. I'd want something I could enjoy pretty much at any time, not keep it cooped up in the garage/showroom.
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- E30 M3 looks wise and with a swapped engine (S54 perhaps) is pretty close to peak for me, or something lighter with enough hrsprs for fun and reliableness. Oh and it has to have incredible AC.
- E36 M3 with something swapped in with all the things follows that pretty close, S54 is the easy pick, but others can fit.
- E46 M3 is great... but as a good friend -- Holland --- would attest, as a daily it doesn't shine. The engine is amazing but in stock even modded form, it can become a bit tiresome to daily. Right? Don't wanna put words in your mouth.
- E90 with a good exhaust and a set of wheels and tires, maybe suspension is one hell of a DD/other car. V8 sounds with the right exhaust, it's no wonder why this has become a fave to so many.
- Not enough seat time/experience with G?? or F?? cars, but styling/looks wise G80 is dead last. I don't care how fast it is. Old man noises, get off my rock lawn.
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If there was one car to do it all, and I could only have one M3 over the rest to own... it's hard to deny the E30 M3 - but it is more an E30 M3 shell in my eyes. I respect them stock, but if it was mine...
Thing is, a BRG E36 M3 Sedan with something spicey would check many boxes for me too.
Emotion still plays a huge part for me.
Last edited by DEV0 E30; 07-04-2026, 06:05 PM.Comment
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1M should be an option
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Ok, if we get gobacks, can I have just one e90 M3?
And maybe a spare, so that when I wreck it, I can put its drivetrain into an E34 wagon?
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moar powah!now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george gravesComment
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1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]Comment
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For the NA market:
E46
E36
E30
E92
F80
Factor in cost and reliability then I think e36 would be #1 for sure, but overall the e46 is just more special. When it comes to the e30 I think I'd rather just have a 325is. The e92 and f80 look like they grew in size too much. If I had the resources to mod each one how I wanted I think the e46 would still be on top but the e30 a much closer 2nd.Comment
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Peak M3:
-E36 Chassis.
-400bhp S54 + 6-speed.
-[insert preference here] Flares.
-M-rain Interior
Simon
Current Cars:
-1966 Lotus Elan
-1986 German Car
-2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
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Yes.
Would.
Honestly a 6 speed 128i with some simple mods would be really nice as a do many thing car.
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