FozzyGSI
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Really tempted to buy one of these beasts BMW E36 M3's.
The thing is i dont know alot about them. Can anybody shed any light on them?
Are there any major problems that will cost ££££ in the future?
PS link to the ideal one
Clicky
[Edited on 18-01-2006 by FozzyGSI]
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Paul H
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save your money mate there not that good.we have them in at work all the time with silly problems.not cheap to fix either
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FozzyGSI
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What kind of problems?
What alternative car at similar prices with the same tricks can possibly be this good 
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Ian
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Good car, looks well in black, I would personally have an Estoril Blue one but as already suggested, not the cheapest thing to run.
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deanmcreynolds26
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mates old one! really nice car..
2 slow though! 
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Paul H
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steering racks,rear bushs.engines arn't very good after 40k either start to get very tappy and loose alot of power.
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Stu
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Worst car I ever had matey!!! I fuckin hated mine!!! Clutch went, manifold cracked, bushes worn, heavy on tyres and brakes and the most boring drive ever!
Worst M3 ever made!
Heres my old car, 1996 M3 Evo........
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FozzyGSI
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quote:
Originally posted by deanmcreynolds26
mates old one! really nice car..
2 slow though!
Too slow 290bhp or 320bhp that aint gonna be slow unless your mates is a lookie likie?
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Paul H
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E46 is the one to have.it's just such a better car to drive.have you driven the E36 yet Fozzy
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Stu
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321bhp but they are fookin heavy!
They arent slow, they just feel slow!
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FozzyGSI
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
Worst car I ever had matey!!! I fuckin hated mine!!! Clutch went, manifold cracked, bushes worn, heavy on tyres and brakes and the most boring drive ever!
Worst M3 ever made!
Heres my old car, 1996 M3 Evo........
Thats me well and truly put off now..............was quite excited at the thought of owning one
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Stu
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Yep.........E30 or the E46 is the way forward!
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whitter45
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Look very dated
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FozzyGSI
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Not driven any BMW yet chewy, i just need to something a little more manly than i little old corsa (awaits slating).
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whitter45
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I wouldn't buy a BMW - i think they are very overated
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Paul H
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best thing is to drive mate.you may like it but i reckon you will think it feels slow.deffo stay away from the smg model as these are just awful.
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FozzyGSI
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what sort of prices are the E46's anyhow?
Surley their alot more cos they are newer ?
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Stu
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quote:
Originally posted by FozzyGSI
quote:
Originally posted by Stu
Worst car I ever had matey!!! I fuckin hated mine!!! Clutch went, manifold cracked, bushes worn, heavy on tyres and brakes and the most boring drive ever!
Worst M3 ever made!
Heres my old car, 1996 M3 Evo........
Thats me well and truly put off now..............was quite excited at the thought of owning one
Sorry dude!!! It does really depend on what you want in a car. If you want a fast, reliable, comfy cruiser then the M3 is ok. I just didnt think it was much of a drivers car, much prefer my loud, dangerous, raw, light cars like my P1 and my old 200sx.
Take one for a test drive, you might love it!!!
Remember, it just my opinion.........theres no right or wrong!!!
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Paul H
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your looking at around 18k upwards for the e46
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FozzyGSI
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M3's off the list for now then.
Just a few to look at now;
Toyota supra n/a (penis extension)
Toyota celica gt4
Nissan 200sx/300zx
Any others to consider then? Comfort is deffinately second to speed
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Paul H
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what sort of budget have you got ??
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Stu
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Originally posted by marcusplowman
Im not one to be picky but why did your M3 coupe not have M3 coupe seats???
[Edited on 18-01-2006 by marcusplowman]
One thing I did forget to mention was that my old car was a high miler.........it had 95k on it and 135k when I sold it. The whole front end of the car was resprayed along with the side skirts and the rear bumper so it was a little rough when I bought it! The other thing it needed was a £1100 retrim so it did ride round with a 328i interior for a little while. Think its got the coupe seats in it when the pic was taken tho
Stu
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FozzyGSI
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Would have pushed for 8k for an m3 but ideally 6k is about what i need to realistically spend...............not 18k+ for new types cars just yet.
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FozzyGSI
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
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Originally posted by marcusplowman
Im not one to be picky but why did your M3 coupe not have M3 coupe seats???
[Edited on 18-01-2006 by marcusplowman]
One thing I did forget to mention was that my old car was a high miler.........it had 95k on it and 135k when I sold it. The whole front end of the car was resprayed along with the side skirts and the rear bumper so it was a little rough when I bought it! The other thing it needed was a £1100 retrim so it did ride round with a 328i interior for a little while. Think its got the coupe seats in it when the pic was taken tho
Stu
Fook most of them are 100k on the clock anyway i thought this was ok for such a (supposibly) strong engine?
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Stu
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Yeah, it is............but you cant compare a high miler to a low miler. A low mileage M3 may be a different car, all the lard it carries just takes its toll I guess! 
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