Thoughts on the e36 m3

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  • RedReplicant
    Wrencher
    • Oct 2009
    • 270

    #16
    I keep debating selling off my E30 and going this route.
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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9446

      #17
      I think it's a good buy upto $7-8k...beyond that I would seriously consider the leap to the E46 M3 which can be had in the 10-14k range. I wouldn't expect much appreciation from the least favorable US spec E36 M3.
      "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

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      • phreshkid
        R3V Elite
        • May 2009
        • 4655

        #18
        I have one. A 97 m3/4/5. It's not terribly fast, but it is fun in stock form.

        Mine is completely stock save for the vader seats and lightweight wheels (didn't come standard on sedans).

        It is a fun dd/commuter with the occasional canyon day. I've put almost 30k miles on it in the last 16 months, and she's stronger than ever.

        I will look into a good set of springs and Bilstein Sports pretty soon though.


        I like it a lot. I wouldn't have purchased a coupe; never really liked them. I like 4 doors. They are just so wonderful. And besides, I'm a good looking guy so there are always girls in my car.

        I save the 2002s and other cars for my bro friends. They get top treatment.
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        • ebox86
          E30 Addict
          • Sep 2012
          • 528

          #19
          Originally posted by reelizmpro
          I think it's a good buy upto $7-8k...beyond that I would seriously consider the leap to the E46 M3 which can be had in the 10-14k range. I wouldn't expect much appreciation from the least favorable US spec E36 M3.
          Are you saying that because its a 98 or the options it has? Why is it the least favorable?
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          '91 e30 325i - sold
          '89 e30 M3 - fun car
          '09 e91 328i - sold
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          '08 impreza - new rally car
          '01 996 tt - more fun car
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          • reelizmpro
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9446

            #20
            I was speaking about e36's in general.
            "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

            85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
            88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
            89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
            91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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            • itskingsteelo
              E30 Fanatic
              • Jul 2013
              • 1340

              #21
              my girl has a 98 M3/2/5 its fun to drive, the drive is a bit more comfortable. if you its not an E30 then go with the E36
              Originally posted by dvck
              I'm going to say this nicely; go fuck yourself.

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              • ebox86
                E30 Addict
                • Sep 2012
                • 528

                #22
                Originally posted by reelizmpro
                I was speaking about e36's in general.
                Ah, yea true. I will say the fit and finish on the e36's is higher than that of the e30, but one would expect that with being a newer platform and being made of newer materials. I think the primary draw is that its an 'm' car, has potential to appreciate, is a well taken care of example, needs little to no work in the next year/2, and has a superior ride quality to that of his wrx
                '99 e46 323i - wrecked
                '87 e30 325iS - sold
                '91 e30 325i - sold
                '89 e30 M3 - fun car
                '09 e91 328i - sold
                '97 impreza - rally car - flipped
                '08 impreza - new rally car
                '01 996 tt - more fun car
                '82 Ford f350 - work truck

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                • flyboyx
                  R3V OG
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 8371

                  #23
                  i just can't see spending 11k on an e36 sedan when you can step up to an e46 m3 for pretty much the same money. the later car is just so much better of a vehicle in every way and the same price to boot.

                  here is one local to me that is a much better deal:
                  Last edited by flyboyx; 02-04-2015, 07:22 PM.
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                  • ebox86
                    E30 Addict
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 528

                    #24
                    Originally posted by flyboyx
                    i just can't see spending 11k on an e36 sedan when you can step up to an e46 m3 for pretty much the same money. the later car is just so much better of a vehicle in every way and the same price to boot.

                    here is one local to me that is a much better deal:
                    http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4876201663.html
                    That's not compatible at all, auto trans wth a rebuilt title? That kills it's value
                    '99 e46 323i - wrecked
                    '87 e30 325iS - sold
                    '91 e30 325i - sold
                    '89 e30 M3 - fun car
                    '09 e91 328i - sold
                    '97 impreza - rally car - flipped
                    '08 impreza - new rally car
                    '01 996 tt - more fun car
                    '82 Ford f350 - work truck

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                    • Kevinl
                      E30 Modder
                      • Oct 2012
                      • 897

                      #25
                      A 11k e46 m3 would be a nightmare

                      I really love e36 m3's especially sedans
                      I still think about getting one but dont know why I need three BMW's

                      Subarus are very MEH to me I used to own a 04 STi They feel quick because of the gearing but don't really make much power even modded the handling is terrible in stock form with the engine sitting way out front like an audi and brakes on a regular wrx are nothing to write home about an Evo is 10 times the car a sti is

                      My dad owns a 11' wrx and it feels like a turd compared to my 335i in handling braking and acceleration

                      E36 M3's are decently quick with 0-60 in 5.5 and 1/4 in 14.0
                      Last edited by Kevinl; 02-04-2015, 07:37 PM.
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                      • ebox86
                        E30 Addict
                        • Sep 2012
                        • 528

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Kevinl
                        A 11k e46 m3 would be a nightmare
                        totally agree with this
                        '99 e46 323i - wrecked
                        '87 e30 325iS - sold
                        '91 e30 325i - sold
                        '89 e30 M3 - fun car
                        '09 e91 328i - sold
                        '97 impreza - rally car - flipped
                        '08 impreza - new rally car
                        '01 996 tt - more fun car
                        '82 Ford f350 - work truck

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                        • BobombETA
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 1575

                          #27
                          I have a 99' M3 Coupe. M50 manifold swap, intake, catback, coilovers. It's a fun car to drive. Very comfortable distance cruiser as well. I think they are a lot of car for the money.

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