What could i get for 4K

[Travis Mcgee]

I may buy an E36 for weekends and stuff, what do you guys reckon i could pick up for approx 4K. Also, are there any specialist insurance companies that insure group 20 cars like the M3
Thanks

[evenflow]

328 Sport Coupe for that money

[ASBO]

4k will net you a reasonable 3.0l M3 if you're lucky. Will likely require a huge amount of maintenance though.

[paul0843]

if ken gets away with his £25 cc charge come october,a year old london based m6

[E36GUY]

paul0843 said:

if ken gets away with his £25 cc charge come october,a year old london based m6

Lol.

You'll get a good 328 sport or a tatty M3 for £4k. But the 28 will cost you 1/4 of the ££s to insure than the M so factor that.

Elephant.co.uk seem to be the cheapest by a mile for insurance on the M. For me at least anyway

[chris7676]

If 328, then why not just a cheap good 328 and renew or update it's supsension ? Looks like £4000 for 328 is too much nowadays compared how cheaply you can get a non-sport.

[dan101smith]

My 328i and a set of intrax coilovers would get you an awesome car at that price!

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[E36GUY]

chris7676 said:

If 328, then why not just a cheap good 328 and renew or update it's supsension ? Looks like £4000 for 328 is too much nowadays compared how cheaply you can get a non-sport.

Sport already has the upgraded suspension as well as an LSD (if it was fitted as an option) and the sports interior so it's a better car to start off with.

[dan101smith]

E36GUY said:

Sport already has the upgraded suspension as well as an LSD (if it was fitted as an option) and the sports interior so it's a better car to start off with.

Sport suspension still isn't great though. If it were me I'd guy for a standard 328i, fit the LSD (if it isn't already fitted) and some coilovers. Total cost still under £4k, plus much reduced running costs over a cheap M3, which is a contradiction in terms.

Edited by dan101smith on Wednesday 19th March 12:29

[Travis Mcgee]

Thanks for all your thoughts on this. I dont want to come across as a cheap skate, just dont want to spend a fortune on a car that will get limited use, 400 miles a week at £5.00 per gallon is scary stuff indeed.
have seen a nice 94 model 66K miles Dakar Yellow, asking £6 ONO, price seems about right for the condition, thought about offering £5500

[Pugsey]

Travis - write some more books and you'll be able to afford a more expensive car mate. Have you still got the Rolls pickup?

[E36GUY]

Travis Mcgee said:

Thanks for all your thoughts on this. I dont want to come across as a cheap skate, just dont want to spend a fortune on a car that will get limited use, 400 miles a week at £5.00 per gallon is scary stuff indeed.
have seen a nice 94 model 66K miles Dakar Yellow, asking £6 ONO, price seems about right for the condition, thought about offering £5500

An M3 I presume?

[Travis Mcgee]

Pugsey said:

Travis - write some more books and you'll be able to afford a more expensive car mate. Have you still got the Rolls pickup?

Someone who knows the works of Mr MacDonald, a rare find indeed. Yes Miss Agnes was getting a little long in the tooth, so have decided on M3 instead

[Travis Mcgee]

E36GUY said:

Travis Mcgee said:

Thanks for all your thoughts on this. I dont want to come across as a cheap skate, just dont want to spend a fortune on a car that will get limited use, 400 miles a week at £5.00 per gallon is scary stuff indeed.
have seen a nice 94 model 66K miles Dakar Yellow, asking £6 ONO, price seems about right for the condition, thought about offering £5500

An M3 I presume?

Absoloutely!