budget M3?

[MattNM3E36]

Agree wholeheartedly,

but that wouldn't stop me buying another (so long as it had the SH and no fluffy dice, neon, "kev and trac" sun strips,etc ;-)

I must admit though, my experience of BM servicing was not a pleasant one, and I would reccomend anyone with an older BM (say N plate or older) finding themselves a reliable, honest, independent.

[pdavison]

I agree, I use a specialist on my 328i convertible and not only do you save money, but I also believe you get a far better service !

I suppose the only upside is that if the E36 values fall it can't be too long before the E46 prices follow the same route !

[raceboy]

How about Alpina's, last week I had to take my old mans B3 to work due to the air being stolen from one of the Chimaera's tyres
It made the drive to the office quite plesent, but when the road opened and I switched on the Switchtronic box it really flyed, it actually felt as quick as the TVR but with less wind noise
A lot less common than an M3, faster (no limiter), auto option, but a pain to try and insure

[M3EVO]

Does the B3 come in right hand drive or am I thnking about the D10 (stupidly quick diesel Alpina 5-series)?

[NDT]

good thinking..... Alpina.....

[raceboy]

I think all E36 3 Series Alpinas are available right hand drive except the nutty B8 V8

www.alpina.de/english/automobiles/index_e.htm

The D10 5 Series is left hand drive only, as is some of the new 4x4 3 Series touring stuff