I keep debating selling off my E30 and going this route.
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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
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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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.world renown Harry Potter expert
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Originally posted by reelizmpro View PostI 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.'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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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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Originally posted by reelizmpro View PostI was speaking about e36's in general.'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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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:
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88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black
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Originally posted by flyboyx View Posti 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'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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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 14.0Last edited by Kevinl; 02-04-2015, 08:37 PM.1989 BMW 325is Lachsilber metallic 5 speed
2007 BMW 335i KARMESINROT 6 Speed manual
2011 BMW X5 35I
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Originally posted by Kevinl View PostA 11k e46 m3 would be a nightmare'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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