1988 M3 Hennarot Red

[mph]

I might end up buying this car. Its a 1988 M3, hennarot red(!!!!!). It has the M5 wheels on it now and about $1k damage in the front fender and door hinge area.

Price hasn't been decided yet, but I'm debating this car over a 1997 M3 for $13k (74k miles).

[bimmerphile]

you're on an E30 forum, of course the E30 M3 poll will win.

E36 M3 = weakness to the max

[KenC]

I don't really dig the styling of any E36. If you take the badge off, most people probably wouldn't be able to identify it as a BMW.

[mph]

I dunno about that. I've driven the e36 M3, pulls hard as hell and really grips the corners. e30 M3 is a higher rev to get decent pull.

e36 M3 74k
e30 M3 136k, but hennarot red (confirmed through dealer by VIN)

http://www.bimmers.com/m3/hennarot/

[cramer]

of course the E36 is going to pull harder 240hp via a 6 cylinder ;)

Based on your initial reactions, I say the E36 M3 is for you. I think you're missing the point of the E30 M3.

[nando]

I like both, but the E30 M3 is infinitely cooler and far more rare. I see E36 M3s all the time, I've only seen one E30 M3 in town, like two years ago.

[bimmerphile]

Well, I can tell you this. I've driven E36 M3's and become bored behind the wheel.

Never once have I been bored behind the wheel of an E30 M3. You can't truly appreciate that car until you drive it. I mean drive it. When postmaster got his, I was the first one to drive it. We took it up the road to the local ski resort. 16 miles of heaven. It was the best driving experience in my life.

If you know me, then you know I have driven enough nice/fast cars for that to carry some weight.

Based on your initial reactions, I say the E36 M3 is for you. I think you're missing the point of the E30 M3.

Zing.

[mph]

I just don't know about resale value. There are a lot of M3's in my area. I've seen quite a few e30 M3's in the Cleveland area and the car I'm looking at also has at least $1k in damage to it.







The car was hit up against a garage wall. The door closes, but not well. The top of the door sits open. The lines match up perfect every where else. The hood hasn't been damaged and the fender didn't move toward the hood. Also, the fender weld by the top of the unibody is intact.

I dunno, just seems like it might be more than I want to put in it. I could probably get it for $10k -$12k, then have to put at least $1k-3k in getting it mint again.

Thats why I'm debating the e36.

[LikeCDoos]

e30 for sure...they are sexier lighter and sexier....plus e36 feel real heavy when you drive them, but they are pretty damn fast

[rscheiring]

I've owned a red E36 M3 (88 4 door). It either had it all, or nothing, depending on your view. It was a nice size (3 in back seat), had nice power, was a comfortable daily driver, had a nice sport look. On the other hand, it was no street racer, nor was it a luxury sedan. sometimes I felt like a bit of a wanna be in it.

Never owned the E30 m3, can't say, but I will say my M6 really fills in the gaps - very classy, very fast. Young and old ask about it. Lots of red ones out there too (not mine though)!

[Rob]

I definately would rather have a 74k E36 m3 than THAT e30 m3

[Jonathan M3]

Both cars have their pluses and minuses, the e30 is much more fun to drive through the corners and can even have decent straightline speed with some mods, but will still need to be revved high to get the speed going.
The e36 isn't a bad car by any means, it just serves a different purpose. If this will be your daily commuter car, then the e36 is a very appealing choice for the better lowend tq and is more comfortable when just putt putting around town. You really can't appreciate the e30's qualities unless you're driving it hard.

Personally I think both cars look good, and I'm actually in the process of getting an e36 325is to get me to work and school so I won't have to keep putting the miles on my e30. The e30 m3 is not the most fun car to drive when you're always in stop and go traffic and can't enjoy its qualities.

[Bokes]

I definately would rather have a 74k E36 m3 than THAT e30 m3

yea.

[bimmer8604]

ouch, thats a pretty popular spot to get hit, my friends eta just got hit there, some freshman pulled into the packing spot and wham, pretty expensive to get it fixed too, havent heard the estimates, but he said they were pretty high.

I would choose the e30, just because im biased to the e30 and love the way the look.

The e36 would seem to be more of a reliable daily driver, but who said you cant drive an e30 every day?

Go with the e30 if the price is right and you get it fixed correctly!

kyle

[Bhadole]

e30 for sure...they are sexier lighter and sexier....

and sexier...