Thoughts on this E36 M3

Thoughts on this E36 M3

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PGNCerbera

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2,926 posts

165 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Hi all.

Some guidance/help please.

I don't know much, if anything, about the earlier M3's but have always loved the E36 shape in M guise which incidentally was the first M car I was ever driven in. Thought it was terrifyingly quick !

What are your thoughts on this car?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Does it look original?
Is it too much? About right?
Any known faults/weaknesses?
Are they the original alloys?
Anybody else thinking of selling?
And lastly, anywhere else I should be looking?

Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance.

S3_Graham

12,830 posts

198 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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That was discussed, general thoughts were that it was a good car. You were too late though, it sold a few weeks back for around £8000.

Another good place to look would be M3cutters.com

Also look at the thread on here, there are 2 threads running one for coupes one for cabrios.

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Thanks Graham.

3k uplift in 2 weeks huh. Punchy.

Will look at M3 Cutters too.

jbaddeley

829 posts

204 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Nice car. Check what chassis work, vanos, arp rod bolts and shells has been done before considering it at that price etc.

This is my 3.0.



They do seem to be going up in value.

Schermerhorn

4,342 posts

188 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Mine may be on sale soon too if I dont fall in love with it too much.

Following mechanical work will have been done to it by sale time to freshen it up and bring it up to spec.

Oil and filter change
Front and rear brake discs and pads
Lambda sensors x 2 changed
Gearbox linkage and fluid change
Power steering fluid change
Propshaft bush replaced

It is a convertible in Estoril blue with white/silver leather interior.

Check my project thread.

Good cars are becoming harder to find. I have been trying to find another one but to no avail. I think owners are becoming aware of price increases and holding on to them.

PGNCerbera

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2,926 posts

165 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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Hi. Yep, seen your thread and car. Best colour for an E36.

Why sell so soon?? Looks like you're getting to grips with everything now. Still got the M6?

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Saturday 4th April 2015
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jbaddeley said:
Nice car. Check what chassis work, vanos, arp rod bolts and shells has been done before considering it at that price etc.

This is my 3.0.



They do seem to be going up in value.
You thinking of selling ? Or just teasing !!

Lovely looking car there

jonah35

3,940 posts

156 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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PGNCerbera said:
Thanks Graham.

3k uplift in 2 weeks huh. Punchy.

Will look at M3 Cutters too.
I think it's nice

What are you buying for?

Investment? To drive or what?

Schermerhorn

4,342 posts

188 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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PGNCerbera said:
Hi. Yep, seen your thread and car. Best colour for an E36.

Why sell so soon?? Looks like you're getting to grips with everything now. Still got the M6?
I bought the M3 as an investment. Everyone was getting on the bandwagon and I didnt want to miss an opportunity. It is a 13 owner car but that didnt put me off as I am in the trade and had the time and money to put it right. Put it this way, I have seen 2-3 owner cars in even worse condition. Mine on the other hand will be mint once finished.

I still have the M6. Once clutch and flywheel are done I may end up falling in love again but really I need to sell it to fund some business projects I currently have going on.

Oh, I also have a 600bhp Supra too which is a complete monster of a car. Fast and Furious 7 has just been released. I may end up selling that too biggrin

Edited by Schermerhorn on Sunday 5th April 02:12

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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jonah35 said:
I think it's nice

What are you buying for?

Investment? To drive or what?
A lot of polishing, a bit of driving around and plenty of track days.






S3_Graham

12,830 posts

198 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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PGNCerbera said:
A lot of polishing, a bit of driving around and plenty of track days.
If your main aim is track days.... Would you not be better off with a 328 sport? Ok you loose 100hp but a 328 can be had for 1000-2000 so nearly £10,000 in your pocket for mods!!!

PGNCerbera

Original Poster:

2,926 posts

165 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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That would be the smarter route for sure but............I'd much rather have the M3

duff

976 posts

198 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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A manual 328i sport is rarer than an M3 and a very different car. If you're looking for a car for plenty of track use I'd be looking for a cheaper, higher mileage example - I don't think there's any point paying a premium for a low owner/mileage car.

I think it's a good £1k over priced but something like this: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=...

Jim1556

1,771 posts

155 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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I had an E36 328i Coupe... Great car! Great chassis! Great engine! smile

It was mildly modified (suspension, polybushed, brakes, M50 manifold, remap, exhaust, buckets) and at 228bhp, not much less than a 3.0 M3, bearing in mind they're 150kgs heavier...

Brilliant car to learn RWD in, the steering was very communicative and in my humble hands did an 8m54s lap of the Ring (BTG):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9aM75kNtsI

The best bit was not worrying about value, it was bought for £1800, spent about that again to make it a perfect track day/weekend blast tool!

And it spat flames!

#

It could have done with the LSD from the Sport - get one if you can! wink

PGNCerbera

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2,926 posts

165 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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Blimey, that's a quick lap! Strong driving there Jim.

If you don't mind me asking what do you think you have spent to get the car where it's at now?

Jim1556

1,771 posts

155 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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Thanks! smile

As I said, great car! Lots of confidence once the handling is tightened up. Good tyres helped too...

Eibach Pro Street S £800
Custom stainless exhaust £450
M50 manifold & remap £450 ish
EBC discs n Yellowstuff pads £250 ish
Polybush kit n fitting £400 ish
Federal RS-R £400.

Probably a few other bits n pieces, got rid now as I've bought an E46 M3...

Should be chucking the exhaust & suspension on ebay when I get back from Holland.

mboon

955 posts

201 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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If you want an M3, get one. They are cracking cars (owned three, 3.0 saloon, Evo convertible and Evo GTII)

I would go for the Evo if it was me, but would not go for anything too mint if you are going track days etc. have a look around, a couple up for sale already track prepped.

Jim1556

1,771 posts

155 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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A pre prepped one will save you money too!

Just make sure you buy a good one! ;-)

jbaddeley

829 posts

204 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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Not selling mine mate. It owes me too much and after a runout in Wales with an RS4 and two TVRs itoday I was reminded why it's a keeper. You'll find one. The hunt is all part of the fun. There's a nice 3.0 for sale on m3 cutters.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=122...

jbaddeley

829 posts

204 months

Sunday 5th April 2015
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Not selling mine mate. It owes me too much and after a runout in Wales with an RS4 and two TVRs itoday I was reminded why it's a keeper. You'll find one. The hunt is all part of the fun. There's a nice 3.0 for sale on m3 cutters.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=122...