E36 BMW M3 3.0
Discussion
Hello all,
I have read this forum with interest, and find it fascinating reading about readers cars ranging from a Rover 25 to an Audi R8. Everyone has their story to tell, about searching for their car, that first drive and then plans for the future!!
On to me and my new car!
Firstly, its probably worth while reading the below thread for a idea of what cars I have had and what has brought me to buy this car!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=196&t=1313135&mid=66148&nmt=New+to+Dubai+-+Saying+Hi
If you can't be bothered to read my long winded posts, then I will say it in a nutshell!
December 2012 - Moved to Dubai
Bought a Cayman S (Loved it)
Sold Cayman S (Couldnt be enjoyed on the large straight roads)
Bought Golf GTI (Not bad, comfy cruiser)
Sold Golf GTI (Boring, not special enough)
Test drove more special cars that could be enjoyed on long straight roads and occasional twisties (B7 RS4, S4, 335i, M5)
Decided that I need seek thrills on the track rather than the road
Split my car budget up for 2 cars, Road & Track (70/30 approx)
Bought M3 for track car!
So the M3 is going to be the track car, but it will be used as a daily drive for now (has good working aircon).
The car is a Black 1994 3.0 M3 with 61,000KM on the clock and is largely perfect.
Its an import from Japan, and as a result the bodywork and under body is in very good condition.
19 years is going to take its toll, and on this one its show on the window seals, door handles and some aspects of the interior.
I'm still a track day novice, so my plans are to get the car in a good fit state (as standard) and then hit some tracks.
Following this, I will then see what improvements I need to make (both to me and the car!)
Aside from these changes, I have already fitted a new stereo (not a biggy for a TD car, but it'll be a DD for a few weeks so its something I wanted to do). I will also look at getting it de-tango'd and get the window seals replaced.
Anyway, onto some pics!
Apologies for the woeful quality. I will update with some proper camera pics soon.
Many thanks
Matt
I have read this forum with interest, and find it fascinating reading about readers cars ranging from a Rover 25 to an Audi R8. Everyone has their story to tell, about searching for their car, that first drive and then plans for the future!!
On to me and my new car!
Firstly, its probably worth while reading the below thread for a idea of what cars I have had and what has brought me to buy this car!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=196&t=1313135&mid=66148&nmt=New+to+Dubai+-+Saying+Hi
If you can't be bothered to read my long winded posts, then I will say it in a nutshell!
December 2012 - Moved to Dubai
Bought a Cayman S (Loved it)
Sold Cayman S (Couldnt be enjoyed on the large straight roads)
Bought Golf GTI (Not bad, comfy cruiser)
Sold Golf GTI (Boring, not special enough)
Test drove more special cars that could be enjoyed on long straight roads and occasional twisties (B7 RS4, S4, 335i, M5)
Decided that I need seek thrills on the track rather than the road
Split my car budget up for 2 cars, Road & Track (70/30 approx)
Bought M3 for track car!
So the M3 is going to be the track car, but it will be used as a daily drive for now (has good working aircon).
The car is a Black 1994 3.0 M3 with 61,000KM on the clock and is largely perfect.
Its an import from Japan, and as a result the bodywork and under body is in very good condition.
19 years is going to take its toll, and on this one its show on the window seals, door handles and some aspects of the interior.
I'm still a track day novice, so my plans are to get the car in a good fit state (as standard) and then hit some tracks.
Following this, I will then see what improvements I need to make (both to me and the car!)
Aside from these changes, I have already fitted a new stereo (not a biggy for a TD car, but it'll be a DD for a few weeks so its something I wanted to do). I will also look at getting it de-tango'd and get the window seals replaced.
Anyway, onto some pics!
Apologies for the woeful quality. I will update with some proper camera pics soon.
Many thanks
Matt
Edited by matt_knowles on Monday 12th August 19:43
Edited by matt_knowles on Monday 12th August 19:47
jbaddeley said:
Good call Mat. I've recently bought one of these as a fun car. quite a long thread on here somewhere. Enjoy it and join bmw owner forum for lots of good reads.enjoy!
I must admit, the thought did cross my mind!I probably wont strip it out to begin with, it just depends on how I get on with the car on track.
Thanks for the nice comments
El Capitano said:
Nice. How long have you had it, I saw an identical e on (if not this one?) passing the mall of the emirates the other day.
Nice to see a tidy e36 here
Thanks!Nice to see a tidy e36 here
I collected the car on Sunday, so still new to me!
I'm the first Dubai owner of the car.......its only been in the country a couple of weeks.
I drove past MOE on Sunday evening around 10pm, then again yesterday around 6pm
aspirated said:
Saw this parked up last week, had a nosey around! 
At the car garage? If so, was it covered in dust?It was quite possibly the worst presented car I have ever been to view! Hahaha, it was caked in dust from renovation work that was going on.
After a quick wash I was able to inspect closer.
Bit of an update.
Car is going well, and still being used as my daily drive.
I thought I would have ran into trouble by now in the 45c+ heat but things are ok (touch wood), although the aircon could be cooler!
I have managed to source and fit clear/newer spec lights to the car (see below), which help freshen her up, no end (all in for approximately 80 notes).
I have also fitted some new speakers as the old rears had turned to dust. I know, its a TD car but things like this really wind me up......especially when running as a DD.
Next on my list is the interior(door cards and rear panels, headlining). They look like they could do with a refresh, with areas coming unstuck or looking saggy.
I have also sourced some rubber seals for the door handles, as they have crumbled away.
If I go any further this is just going to turn into a restoration rather than a track day toy........but then with only 38500 miles on the clock, who knows what I should do!
Car is going well, and still being used as my daily drive.
I thought I would have ran into trouble by now in the 45c+ heat but things are ok (touch wood), although the aircon could be cooler!
I have managed to source and fit clear/newer spec lights to the car (see below), which help freshen her up, no end (all in for approximately 80 notes).
I have also fitted some new speakers as the old rears had turned to dust. I know, its a TD car but things like this really wind me up......especially when running as a DD.
Next on my list is the interior(door cards and rear panels, headlining). They look like they could do with a refresh, with areas coming unstuck or looking saggy.
I have also sourced some rubber seals for the door handles, as they have crumbled away.
If I go any further this is just going to turn into a restoration rather than a track day toy........but then with only 38500 miles on the clock, who knows what I should do!
Thanks guys,
I was kind of liking the retro look with the orange lights, but i'm glad I've changed it now....looks loads better. I'm still keeping the old lights in case I want to go back.
The paint is amazing on this car for the age, but maybe that's down to being in Japan all its life.
I need to give it a good clay, polish and wax (weekend job).
I'll get some proper pics up once its clean.
In Dubai - I work in IT (yawn) but quickly considering getting into the car business (I have few ideas that could work well here!)
Cheers
I was kind of liking the retro look with the orange lights, but i'm glad I've changed it now....looks loads better. I'm still keeping the old lights in case I want to go back.
The paint is amazing on this car for the age, but maybe that's down to being in Japan all its life.
I need to give it a good clay, polish and wax (weekend job).
I'll get some proper pics up once its clean.
In Dubai - I work in IT (yawn) but quickly considering getting into the car business (I have few ideas that could work well here!)
Cheers
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