Also looking for an E36 M3
Discussion
I've had a couple of EVOs. My favourite was the saloon. Understated, and every bit as quick as the coupe. Some say they handle better. On average they tend to be in better condition, cheaper and rarer. I think the EVO is probably worth paying that bit extra for with its 6 speed box, sharper steering, better brakes, etc. I tend not to worry to much about the much publicised Vanos issues. Keep some money to one side in case it goes wrong, but it probably won't. All in all I don't think you can buy a more practical performance car for the money.
It must be a bit of a heart wrench selling the Tuscan though!
It must be a bit of a heart wrench selling the Tuscan though!
Not really. I just viewed it as a emporary state of affairs really.
I need something quick and practical so the M3 fits the bill. Not as scarily fast as the TVR however a bit more civilised and comfortable on a long trip, with the added capacity for 4 people. Pros and cons really.
If work goes well, I wil keep the M3 and re-purchase someting silly as a second car.
Going to try and see some cars this week and buy one on the weekend, all things going to plan...
I need something quick and practical so the M3 fits the bill. Not as scarily fast as the TVR however a bit more civilised and comfortable on a long trip, with the added capacity for 4 people. Pros and cons really.
If work goes well, I wil keep the M3 and re-purchase someting silly as a second car.
Going to try and see some cars this week and buy one on the weekend, all things going to plan...
cactussed said:
Any opinions as to whether I should go for coupe of 4 door?
At the risk of getting flamed - I wanted only the 4-dr as it's more of a Q-car than the coupe - also have three children so the extra doors are obviously useful. Unfortunately there are very few saloons compared to coupes - nice if you want to feel exclusive, but restrictive if you're in the market for one.
I now have a superb 3.0 saloon in Daytona - so quite a low key colour, unfortunately as the youngest is growing fast I'll be selling to move up to an M5 once he's out of the baby seat (unless i can get a row of child sized harnesses fitted into the back...).
Hahahahaha.
A bank of 5 point Sabelt harnesses in the back is what you need!
Also thinking the 4 door is the way to go really given extra practicality...
Just getting insurance squared away now, proving ridiculously pricey compared to TVR.
Who the hell pays 2,700 on a 5,000 car???? I paid less than a grand on the TVR. Honestly.
Hope to be in a car soon, maybe even this weekend.
A bank of 5 point Sabelt harnesses in the back is what you need!
Also thinking the 4 door is the way to go really given extra practicality...
Just getting insurance squared away now, proving ridiculously pricey compared to TVR.
Who the hell pays 2,700 on a 5,000 car???? I paid less than a grand on the TVR. Honestly.
Hope to be in a car soon, maybe even this weekend.
Have had my 3.0 M3 for two years now, great car, never let me down once, only thing I have noticed is it dosnt like getting close to the service 2 inspection when its cold. a part from that a cracking car! I paid £5500 for my saloon in cosmos black with 97,000 on the clock. Its been garaged all its life and has fbmwsh so its got all the things you would want. Mind you the services are a little pricey but dont mind paying that for the reliability! Most are OK cars, but you will pay a little more for a good one, I paid about the right amount for a good one and to be honest, it was a bargin.
You wont find another car, with this power, reliabilty and style for the money. Might get a older Sierra cossy with engine upgrades to match the M3 but it wont be as reliable.
Stick with German, they got it right
You wont find another car, with this power, reliabilty and style for the money. Might get a older Sierra cossy with engine upgrades to match the M3 but it wont be as reliable.
Stick with German, they got it right
Well chaps, bought my car.
98 Black E36 Coupe, SMG, split seats, leather, s'roof.
Its in lovely condition, albeit too low at the rear (ACS suspension setup which is going soon).
Took it round to M3John for an appraisal and received the thumbs up.
Incidentally, also tried a caly bar and have promptly ordered 2 of them. Amazing stuff!
98 Black E36 Coupe, SMG, split seats, leather, s'roof.
Its in lovely condition, albeit too low at the rear (ACS suspension setup which is going soon).
Took it round to M3John for an appraisal and received the thumbs up.
Incidentally, also tried a caly bar and have promptly ordered 2 of them. Amazing stuff!
Put it this way, I drove down to Richmond over the weekend, in some simply horrendous traffic. The SMG was simply brilliant. In some ways, I miss changing gears, but in terms of city driving its superb.
The gear change is not quite as smooth as a regular slush box I grant when in auto mode, however its certainly not clunky/jerk/neck snap, far from it. As I said, for traffic its great. Manual mode is also impressive. When driving sedately, the change is also sedate (maybe a second) but you're giving it some berries (not that I do, officer), it changes quicker than I can move my hand from the stick to the wheel.
For me, its fabulous.
I think I paid a fair price for the car (only has 69k with FSH) and in generally good nick, albeit needs rear tyres and had a hole in the cat. It was under 7 grand.
Drew
The gear change is not quite as smooth as a regular slush box I grant when in auto mode, however its certainly not clunky/jerk/neck snap, far from it. As I said, for traffic its great. Manual mode is also impressive. When driving sedately, the change is also sedate (maybe a second) but you're giving it some berries (not that I do, officer), it changes quicker than I can move my hand from the stick to the wheel.
For me, its fabulous.
I think I paid a fair price for the car (only has 69k with FSH) and in generally good nick, albeit needs rear tyres and had a hole in the cat. It was under 7 grand.
Drew
a fine car you have found your self there mate and a complete bargin if i'm honest with you.
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