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Sooty
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Going to view an E36 M3 Evo this weekend, anything to look out for? Used to have a 328 coupe which was quick enough at 200bhp ...
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the dual vanos is the main thing to watch for on the evos as if it goes wrong it your looking at around 2k if it fails on you. as long as its got full history and been serviced when it should be then it will run forever
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full history yeah... my 328 was like a rock... although i didnt keep it long, one im going to see is Daytona Violet with 82k
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82k is a nice milage for the evo engine, chances are the vanos system has been replaced and the engine would have loosen'd up alot and will go like stink! alot of the evo engines when new felt tight and werent making the 320bhp they should of been.
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you a former owner?
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no, but i know someone who was and a few of my mates love their bmws/ work for bmw and know more than enough about them.
its also worth heading over to www.e36coupe.com
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guy i know binned his evo at the nurburgring, hope this information helps
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nice one mate
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
guy i know binned his evo at the nurburgring, hope this information helps


binned as in wrapped it... or sold it?
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twatted the barrier. 320bhp, rain and no TC.



[Edited on 12-09-2006 by Adam_B]
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''Ausfahrt''

Sorry, always makes me chuckle.
Sooty
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oh dear... to be honest id never really take out big power RWD on a track.... i know what its like
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My mates got one

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/Euan_B/M3/DSC01851.jpg

Just make sure its been well service, watch for cooked 6-speed box on the Evo's aswell, we went to look at a Daytona Violet & the gearbox was gubbed, the bloke told us its meant to be like that

Gear changes will feel vastly different to your 328...so my mate said, total different car to drive!!
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JadeM, yes as commented that m3 is porn... grey leather

how so on the gear changes.. the 328 was very smooth, unlike french shit
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The 1st one we went to see had a bit of resistance changing up & my mate fluffed the change a few times *ccccccccccccrrrunch!!!* The bloke told my mate some pish about the clutch pulls & you have to change just right (he was pulling really slow changes) my guess was the synchromesh was on its way & would cost a fortune to repair!!?

I think its a heavier clutch & box needs more effort than the 328 if that makes any sense He says hes used to it now & it feels normal.
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I aint drove one yet.... i just find the idea of another 120+ on top of a 328 mental... that was quick enough, not exactly a small car either
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Sooty
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Thats not bad... recaro's?
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They are really quick....even in 5th 6th it pulls really well!!!

My mate tells me he gets similar mpg to his 328 also
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quote:
Originally posted by Sooty
Thats not bad... recaro's?


AC Schnitzer factory upgrade....same with the wheels
Sooty
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I have a stiffy
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Sooty
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that optional trim or ned gear?
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Optional trim & not cheap either!!

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