RE: BMW M3 Evolution (E36): PH Carpool

[Neil_M]

scrappycoco1 said:

Whilst on the subject of e36's, here my 328CI I-Sport

Love it, cool colour

[g3org3y]

Lovely stuff.

Like.

Want.

Promised myself an Evo (coupe or cabrio) if/when I pass my last exam last this year.

Performance bargain that can only appreciate imo. Finding a god one is difficult though. Plenty of unloved (undermaintained) examples out there.

[VinceFox]

g3org3y said:

Lovely stuff.

Like.

Want.

Promised myself an Evo (coupe or cabrio) if/when I pass my last exam last this year.

Performance bargain that can only appreciate imo. Finding a god one is difficult though. Plenty of unloved (undermaintained) examples out there.

Do your homework and be prepared for bullst and disappointment. I looked at double figures before i found mine.

[NelsonR32]

It would be rude for me not to post pictures of my 1998 Techno Violet M3 saloon





Spent £4000 since buying her in June, blanketing such things as vanos/gear replacement and new downpipes etc. I don't find the parts prices that bad and at least you can still get them. Audi would have made the parts obsolete long ago on the same car!

Like the coupe the rack is a little slow at commuting speeds but feels great in its element on B roads etc. Sounds incredible on full chat.

They can be a bargain if you are lucky. But if you even have the slightest hint of OCD you can easily spend allot of money very quickly. You'll end up with an interesting and still very capable performance car that at the moment seems to be increasing in value by the month. For the decent unmolested ones that is.

Currently locked away for the winter but coming out around May for a European road trip and return to its birthplace. Absolutely adore her and not for sale

Edited by NelsonR32 on Monday 6th January 19:29

[blade7]

rossi1 said:

blade7 said:

rossi1 said:

While we are on the e36 subject here is my 328i sport (With spoiler )
Love the E36 !

Great cars, I loved my E36 328 Coupe. The uprated inlet manifold I fitted made it a 200+ bhp car too.

I have one in the shed with a mapped ECU to match so hopefully that will be on for the summer

I had a Simota carbon fibre induction kit fitted too, the engine revved so much better with those parts fitted. 220 bhp was more like it

[jbaddeley]

Where's Melvster?

Mine below with acs rear spoiler.

[deltashad]

Gotta love those wheels.

[aka_kerrly]

NelsonR32 said:

It would be rude for me not to post pictures of my 1998 Techno Violet M3 saloon





Spent £4000 since buying her in June, blanketing such things as vanos/gear replacement and new downpipes etc. I don't find the parts prices that bad and at least you can still get them. Audi would have made the parts obsolete long ago on the same car!

Like the coupe the rack is a little slow at commuting speeds but feels great in its element on B roads etc. Sounds incredible on full chat.

They can be a bargain if you are lucky. But if you even have the slightest hint of OCD you can easily spend allot of money very quickly. You'll end up with an interesting and still very capable performance car that at the moment seems to be increasing in value by the month. For the decent unmolested ones that is.

Currently locked away for the winter but coming out around May for a European road trip and return to its birthplace. Absolutely adore her and not for sale

Edited by NelsonR32 on Monday 6th January 19:29

now that is fabulous, clearly a keeper!

A friend of mine had a early 3.0 m3 which had been in his family for a good number of years and to be honest I had far more problems with my 318I. He had the back arches repainted as they were showing signs of age but mechanically as far as I know it only ever had service items and being a early one does that make it a simpler engine?? less Vanos issues as far as i'm aware.

[rossi1]

blade7 said:

rossi1 said:

blade7 said:

rossi1 said:

While we are on the e36 subject here is my 328i sport (With spoiler )
Love the E36 !

Great cars, I loved my E36 328 Coupe. The uprated inlet manifold I fitted made it a 200+ bhp car too.

I have one in the shed with a mapped ECU to match so hopefully that will be on for the summer

I had a Simota carbon fibre induction kit fitted too, the engine revved so much better with those parts fitted. 220 bhp was more like it

I'm already running the Simota, sounds superb, believe or not I'm running over 200bhp. Told I have a strong one runs a map already but unsure who it was by as was before I had it.




Not sure if I will ever sell, these are rear now days, most end up in the hands of the drift scene.

It's sitting on coil overs, unsure of the drop but I have given it a little bit of rake, I think it suits the e36.

[Neil_M]

g3org3y said:

Lovely stuff.

Like.

Want.

Promised myself an Evo (coupe or cabrio) if/when I pass my last exam last this year.

Performance bargain that can only appreciate imo. Finding a god one is difficult though. Plenty of unloved (undermaintained) examples out there.

Thank you... You are quite right, buy with your eyes open. There are stacks of guides and info out there to make an informed decision though.

NelsonR32 said:

It would be rude for me not to post pictures of my 1998 Techno Violet M3 saloon

Spent £4000 since buying her in June, blanketing such things as vanos/gear replacement and new downpipes etc. I don't find the parts prices that bad and at least you can still get them. Audi would have made the parts obsolete long ago on the same car!

Like the coupe the rack is a little slow at commuting speeds but feels great in its element on B roads etc. Sounds incredible on full chat.

They can be a bargain if you are lucky. But if you even have the slightest hint of OCD you can easily spend allot of money very quickly. You'll end up with an interesting and still very capable performance car that at the moment seems to be increasing in value by the month. For the decent unmolested ones that is.

Currently locked away for the winter but coming out around May for a European road trip and return to its birthplace. Absolutely adore her and not for sale

Flip me mate, wow! That truly is a clinker of a car. I love the techno violet too .

Did you get the head unit sorted?

[melvster]

One of my fave cars on PH, absolutely stunning condition and it is a Saloon. Perfect.

[MGR]

rossi1 said:

While we are on the e36 subject here is my 328i sport (With spoiler )
Love the E36 !

OP - Great car. Love the 4 door, but went for the coupe myself. The clean look of the rear without the spoiler is really nice.

rossi1 - love the colour and the wheels.

[2thumbs]

I love the e36. Have owned a number of them over the years and now have this evo.





It took me a while to fall in love with the way the m3 drives but I love it now and could never part with it. I have just had new tyres fitted costing a small fortune, and It is due a suspension refresh this year as the front shocks are feeling a bit tired to say the least. The steering rack also needs replacing as it has some play in it, so I plan to upgrade it with an e46 item as I believe they improve the feel.
I am one of the 'buy it but can't afford to run it' brigade so I just put it away for a while & save up if it throws me a bill. I do my own spannering so this saves me a small fortune.

Edited by 2thumbs on Monday 6th January 22:01

Edited by 2thumbs on Monday 6th January 22:05

[161BMW]

Lovely looking M3 OP.
I remember seeing these brand new in 1997-1999 in Loughton, Essex.
I really got a soft spot for E36 M3 Evolutions now esp the Imola Edition GT2.

Best buy and find decent well cared for E36 M3 Evolutions now before there are none left in 5 years time

[I WISH]

Acid Green with red or burgundy leather looks stunning.

I could also lust after one in Barbados Green.

Awesome to drive. They are just so planted.

[jimbop1]

Where would be the best place to find one of these? There isn't many on PH classifieds.
Really should not have looked at this thread, I want one now as a keeper. Would use it solely for weekend blasts and to practice my polishing on.

[VinceFox]

I bought my estoril coupe four years ago for 3500. I had no idea they're such strong money now.

[RedBull]

I have a cabrio E36 M3. I was supposed to sell it when I bought my Corvette but just couldn't bring myself to part with it. It's in near mint condition and just clocked up 43K miles. It's also a rare colour, violet blue, which is a love it or hate it colour, naturally I love it
I just know that if I had sold it I would really struggle to find such a nice low mileage example again. I accept that most prefer the coupe but for me the convertible adds an extra level of enjoyment when the sun is out.

[Leins]

Lovely E36 OP, like that a lot! The Contours are such a good wheel on these too

Edited by Leins on Tuesday 7th January 00:30

[Ag51bye]

I have had me Daytona violet 3.0 for 5 months now.

Other than having the worst private plate I have ever seen (my anal) it hasn't put a foot wrong.
For the money I can't think if anything that comes close.
The previous owner had it 16 years, in that time it never gave them a large bill. Can't see myself being so lucky!