Bought my first car: DID I MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE??Help me out..

[rThor432]

The cool thing about that car is that you can trade it to me for my '97 M3. That means... profit for you! :)

[Unearth078]

if you dont know much about maintenance, this car isnt the right car to learn. if you want to preserve it, it needs to be maintained correctly the first time... you may not be able to afford to do it twice.

[wolfgangstbd]

first car a m3? dumb everybody fucks up their first car. i know because i have my first car it hasnt got any better yet.

[bimmerboy08]

^ eh I dunno dude i still have my first car and I think it's pretty nice. Granted I did some mods to it that if I had to do over again I would do differently, but i wouldn't consider it messed up.

[M-technik-3]

I semi DD one, It's a car guys. While low mileage is nice I would rather have a car that gets exercise than one that sits. Mechanic things devolop issues if they are not used.

[blunttech]

When it comes to the M3 you're best bet for the majority of information is to look at S14.net which is the e30m3 site. but the engine is very close to the same m42 in the late model 318's that there should be plenty of good information for you here. Since your not a mechanically inclined person, a lot of people on here are going to hate on you for buying that car. If you want to take care of it, find a mechanic in your area that has experience with the car and has a good reputation for older bmw's. These cars are not like newer bmw's in anyway and if you are going to have someone else do the work on your car then make sure they know exactly what they are doing and have done it before.

As for easy upgrades for you, definitely get rid of those wheels and floor mats, BavAuto has nice floor mats that I like alot, also replace those wheels with OEM bmw's like style 5s or get Alpina style wheels. that's my preference at least.

8500 is an absolute steal! That car from what I see would normally be between 10-15k. Congrats and your gonna love that car, be responsible with it because if you get in an accident we're all gonna come after you!

Enjoy!

yeah the s14 is almost identical to an m42 because they are both internal combustion engines

[rThor432]

^^Well, they are both 4-cylinders, so yeah. :)

^ eh I dunno dude i still have my first car and I think it's pretty nice.

Yeah I had my first car for about 4 years in all and sold it without ever hurting it. Not everybody messes up their first car.

[ACMF74]

you are in for a rude awakening

[iamsam]

so why does it have hubcaps again?

I though the only steelies w/ hubcaps that look like that are 4 lug.

[Asbradley21]

those are e36 steelies.

[stumble_t]

How bout a photo shoot? interior, engine bay, undercar, trunk?
I'd love to see some detailed shots of this gem!

[Unearth078]

I semi DD one, It's a car guys. While low mileage is nice I would rather have a car that gets exercise than one that sits. Mechanic things devolop issues if they are not used.

^^^ this

[iamsam]

those are e36 steelies.

ah, i see.

[e30maniac]

man do this to me :blowup: i shoulda just saved all my money from birth to buy an e30 m3, all fathers teach your kids right! fuck good luck with car man! DD the hell out of it man its meant for it, all cars are i hate cars being garaged its sad:(

[Scotaku]

Good money on a great car...

But being a new driver and this being a first car, the next purchase should be some driver training. Highschool drivers ed is not nearly enough for an M3. Find the local BMW club chapter and start there. The mechanical knowledge will come, but knowing how to keep that kind of potential under control is critical for this pairing.