E36 M3

[theshrew]

My work situation has changed where im going to have to travel a fair few miles each day. That means my low 20mpg daily is probably going to go.

At first i was thinking about getting a smoker - nothing takes my fancy. So now im thinking about getting myself a weekend motor and just buying a cheap 1L type stter to plod up the motorway to work, get left in a very busy car park to get banged and scratched etc

I want something that wont get to much use and im not going to loose any money on. After looking at the price of these over the last few years on and off, i think the E36 M3 probably fits the bill very nicely.

Ive never driven one or any E36, what are they like as a car ?

Presumably pretty bullet proof and well made. A lot you see for sale are high miles and dont fancy big repair bills for something i wont use much. Im handy with the spanners but im not sure of the cost of parts for things like this.

How are they for rust ? I suppose they are getting to that age when this could become a problem.

Any other things to be aware of when looking ?

[theshrew]

Thanks thats a great reply.

Were the cars you had high mileage or do these problems crop up at any time ? particualy the vanos and box issues.

[theshrew]

VinceFox said:

Tell you what i have noticed, theyre becoming a lot more respected in the last few years. Can't see them getting any cheaper.

I agree, ive been keeping a eye on the price of them for a few years now and id say they were on the up. Which i one big reason why im looking at these. I dont see the point on buying something to use at weekends thats going to loose a load of value.

From what ive seen pretty hard to find a nice one unless you want to pay silly money. Although tbh im pretty picky when it comes to buying cars and bikes.