Pretty cool editorial on the E30 M3 in the latest Sport Compact Car Mag

[Jean]

Funny! I used to subscribe to it many years ago and I think I still have older issues, but then stopped when they had the switch and never looked at it ever again. I just get GRM, Bimmer and EVO nowdays.

I'll have to check this issue out though, does it have a good pictorial ?

[sticksdaman]

i need that article

[Mystikal]

It was just one editorial, with a single pic at the footer. It's the BMW PR one with the front 3/4 of a red M3, with its highbeams on, wheels spinning, and a CGI-like background. It was sold as a poster on here, common photo.

-Jay

[cobraken]

This is the best thread EVER!

[//MPower]

We had two 88' M3s in my family. They're a blast to drive, and still one of the best handling cars i've encountered. I disagree with the article though. They do not require constant maintanace. Actually, the cars never failed to start or get to their destination, ever. One day, i'm going to buy one and give it a turbo.

[StereoInstaller1]

As much as I would love to have an M3, it is just never gonna happen.

I am too cheap to spring for one, unless I find a thrashed shell, then do S5* or whatever, but then it won't really be an M3, will it?

Still one of the best cars ever made.

Luke

[Victell]

That entire editorial was a back-handed compliment.

[CleanAzzE30z]

:)


Mariano

[cobraken]

:)


Mariano

Hey man, I dont know you, but do you really have a BMW with 231 HP??

No way! What mods is it? Tell me about your engine!

I want details. Thats double my 325e!

[PiercedE30]

mariano has a VERY well sorted M3.

[CleanAzzE30z]

there used to be a mod list thread... fuck. Ill have to dig it up. I posted a thread about it and a dyno sheet. Thanks. :)


Mariano

[Old'n'Slow]

Because the fender flares and rear window high decklid/spoiler look like cheap boy racer add ons. A 20 year old car that a kid is trying to make look "cool" We may not think so because our distorted perception see's it as form following function.

Gawd, ain't that the truth! I've had my M3 for 3 whole months and have had to listen to more than a few "nice body kit" comments and the like. It was nice, though, the other day driving up from Atlanta, I was stopped for gas behind a nicely modded Jetta. One of the younger (more like half my age) guys says "holy shit! A fuckin' real live M3!" Grabs his friend and explained the history to him right there in front of me. I felt like a proud papa.

I love pointing to the builder's sticker where it says Made by BMW Motorsport. The Ms haven't said that since 1991 or so....

[RedStar240]

i always crave an m3 but im thinking 2002 s14 is where ill be.

[///M0F01SD]

Not something you see every day, SCC is the only sport compact based magazine I will read (I'm a subscriber) and there was an editorial on the E30 M3, titled "Ode to the Warthog". I enjoyed it, hopefully you guys will too :)



Pretty much the perfect way to address the "Maybe the E30 M3 isn't really worth the money.." thread.

Sex.

Nice find, THANKS for posting. I'm gonna check this mag out.

Rey

[Shangsta]

SCC was one of the best car magazines period back in the day. Josh Coleman made that magazine the greatness it was.