Talk me down! Any previous E36 M3 owners here?

[markseven]

Bored, I checked searched AutoTrader for E36 M3's. There are some very low mileage cars (<75K) available...

Any previous E36 M3 owners here? Anybody feel the E30 325is > E36 M3?

[e34john]

i like the m3 sedans, but i wouldn't get rid of my e30 for one, unless i can have a ltw.

[uofom3]

Didn't really like it... brakes kick ass though. Just wasn't my thing.

[Brinkley]

E36 M3 > E30 325is

[Raxe]

Handles better, goes faster, stops faster, is more convenient, but isn't as neat as an E30.

[UCBeau]

i've been liking the E36 M3"s more and more lately. something about them..makes me want to turbo one and have it be a sleeper

[markseven]

The E36 M3 is obviously a very capable machine, but does it have the nimble, light, solid feel of an E30? The intangibles? On paper, the E36 M3 > E30 325is, but...

I saw a Titan Silber with low miles on AutoTrader - Dove interior, totally stock with Contours, no wing ;) But, I just took a drive in my car down Carbon Canyon and back, and I doubt the M3 can deliver the same satisfaction. Or can it?

The M3 would rock the straights at BWRP and WSIR...

[ivo316]

I've driven one, the traction control can kill you, and without it it's a bit "tail happy".

But it is a great vehicle, I like the E30's shape more though.

[Brinkley]

I've driven my e46, my buddy's e36 m3, and my buddys e30 325is. the e36 m3 had the best solid, stable, handle beautifully. when I drove it, i said to myself
'this is how a car should handle'

[Waynegro]

I often ask myself why I own a E30 when E36 M3's can be had for a very reasonable price these days. Like mentioned, the E36M3 is 'better' in every department than the E30 and parts are not that expensive either. But I still dont own one and love my E30 everytime I hammer it around a corner.

I have a bad feeling one day I won't be able to resist a E36 M.

[Mtriple]

I've had 2 E36 M3's, the second of which was a Dinan supercharged car making 321rwhp. I'm not going to lie, they are great cars no doubt. Personally, I think the E30 offers greater feedback for the driver and is ultimately more fun to drive.

With the E36 M3 prices where they're at now it is certainly tempting. I think if I was looking to spend 10 to 15k, I would opt for a nice E30 M3.

[einstein57]

i would not mind a 95 e36 m3 as my second BMW. But i would not get rid of my car for it. I might get rid of my bike for it though.

[e30e]

E36 does not have the go-cart feeling to it and most likely need things replaced but its not anything different from buying an 7-12 year old m3 and a 15-22 e30. They are both going to need the necessary maintenance. I've owned two e36's (currently a 96 m3) and one e30, I still love my e30 for be an e30. I love my e36's for being great cars but they lack that "it" factor the e30's have, even a e36 m3. But if you can get one at a great price, you are getting an amazing handling car and a pretty fast car.

[Jean]

e30 simple, cheaper.
e36 faster, better as a daily out of the box.

it's a preference, but I wouldn't mind e36m3 as a daily and turn e30 more into a track/autox only type of car.

[smonkbmw]

id really like a 95. but im worried as to the places i see them for sale. usually on autotrader. very rarely a "english as a first language" car lot, or the car has all clear ebay lights. which to me is a sign as to who has owned it. still a strong possible though. although i hope they hold together better than my 93 325 did (headliner, door panels fell apart).

edit: most mods are ALOT cheaper!