1998 E36 323i SE

[croyde]

I've always wondered why my E36 323i SE always looks so much better than all the other E36s but after looking at various M3 pics posted on this site, I realise that it is my colour, Avus Blue.

I have not seen any other non-M Avus Blues, was it a M only colour?

I bought mine when it was 9 months old but still going strong 9 years later.

I have looked at newer Beemers but then I think if mine is still going strong why change. Could be sorted on the handling front as it is completely bog standard, ie: 170 hp 2.5L engine, 15" wheels and OEM shocks and bushes changed at a MOT about 3 years back.

Any suggestions.