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  • jp5Touring
    Noobie
    • Jun 2026
    • 5

    #1

    My first E30

    Just purchased a 1990 M3 a couple months back. Thrilled to say the least. The M3 forums are pretty slow so I hope it's okay with this.
    Longtime BMW guy with a 2001 e39 Touring and a 1973 2002 also.

    The M3

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  • MrBurgundy
    R3V Degenerate
    • Mar 2012
    • 5503

    #2
    brother

    listen here

    pls

    u cant post an m3 with what seems to be actual center locks and not talk about that

    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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    • 2mAn
      Señior Mod
      • Aug 2010
      • 20639

      #3
      Originally posted by MrBurgundy
      brother

      listen here

      pls

      u cant post an m3 with what seems to be actual center locks and not talk about that
      TSW Hockenheim R... freakin newbie
      Simon
      Current Cars:
      -1966 Lotus Elan
      -1986 German Car
      -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

      Make R3V Great Again -2020

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      • jp5Touring
        Noobie
        • Jun 2026
        • 5

        #4
        Originally posted by 2mAn

        TSW Hockenheim R... freakin newbie
        Yeah,, this.
        I'm surprised how many people think their real. I think because their so old people don't know.
        They have grown on me a bit, at first wasn't a fan. Most likely TE-37's or BBS LM's.
        I have only owned it for about ten weeks so still pretty new and figuring stuff out.
        I did a complete suspension refresh with Koni adjustable and all, every fluid changed.
        I then drove it 1600 miles round trip to Maggie Valley for The Vintage. It's been a joy so far I have always wanted a M3.

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        • 82eye
          R3VLimited
          • Jan 2009
          • 2000

          #5
          looks like loads of fun

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          • patrick88m3
            Noobie
            • Nov 2025
            • 37

            #6
            Very nice

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            • Panici
              Moderator
              • Dec 2009
              • 2411

              #7
              Looking good!
              What all needs to be done to the M3?

              And do you still have that 2002?

              '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

              '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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              • jp5Touring
                Noobie
                • Jun 2026
                • 5

                #8
                Originally posted by Panici
                Looking good!
                What all needs to be done to the M3?

                And do you still have that 2002?
                Yes, still have the 2002.
                The M3 doesn't need much I have an oil leak either the timing chain tensioner or the distributer, I have the parts for both just have to find some time.
                Otherwise small stuff reverse lights don't work and just a couple things. The suspension was pretty well gone so that was the only big thing.

                My 73 2002 I've had since 2017. I had a tii back in the 90's for a short time.

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                My 2001 Touring I've had almost 15 years or more

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                • jp5Touring
                  Noobie
                  • Jun 2026
                  • 5

                  #9
                  Dooh, still trying to figure out how to post pics

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                  • Panici
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 2411

                    #10
                    Going to need some more pics of the beautiful 2002. Maybe a new thread?

                    '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo

                    '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                    • MrBurgundy
                      R3V Degenerate
                      • Mar 2012
                      • 5503

                      #11
                      Originally posted by 2mAn

                      TSW Hockenheim R... freakin newbie
                      hard to tell w the 2 mp pic lol

                      I saw the clip and was like
                      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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                      • 2mAn
                        Señior Mod
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 20639

                        #12
                        Originally posted by MrBurgundy

                        hard to tell w the 2 mp pic lol

                        I saw the clip and was like
                        you know you can click on it?
                        Simon
                        Current Cars:
                        -1966 Lotus Elan
                        -1986 German Car
                        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                        • MrBurgundy
                          R3V Degenerate
                          • Mar 2012
                          • 5503

                          #13
                          Originally posted by 2man

                          you know you can click on it?
                          o rly ?
                          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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