E36 M3 cab . . . . . . . . any good ?
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There are a number of E36 M3 cabs around for 3.5k - 5k both 3.0 and 3.2.
Are they any good ? (discounting the over hyped vanos issues)
It looks like a good prospect for a weekend car.
RWD, enough power, LSD, elec hood and enough comfort.
Just checked insurance and seems really cheap too.
So any good ? or to wobbly ?
Are they any good ? (discounting the over hyped vanos issues)
It looks like a good prospect for a weekend car.
RWD, enough power, LSD, elec hood and enough comfort.
Just checked insurance and seems really cheap too.
So any good ? or to wobbly ?
I had a 3 litre model for a year or so and if you are after a comfy cruiser that is also pretty quick in a straight line then definitely a good prospect for 3-5K. Also the 5 speed box on the 3.0 is super smooth.
Roof down in summer with a nice induction noise (dave-f) and supersprint exhaust, I tended to forget about the scuttle shake and enjoyed the open top experience.
Roof down in summer with a nice induction noise (dave-f) and supersprint exhaust, I tended to forget about the scuttle shake and enjoyed the open top experience.
Nice enough cars. Still look good and can go some but as said before it's no B road weapon.
Before you commit to buying one, think very carefully as the majority of these are dogs and have been thrashed to death over the last 15 years(especially at that price) and at the end of the day they are "M" cars and have the associated running/repairs cost.
Personally i'd look into that before setting your heart on one.
Before you commit to buying one, think very carefully as the majority of these are dogs and have been thrashed to death over the last 15 years(especially at that price) and at the end of the day they are "M" cars and have the associated running/repairs cost.
Personally i'd look into that before setting your heart on one.
drivin_me_nuts said:
Great Pretender said:
wobbly as a jelly with parkinsons.
Define good?
perhaps I can suggest...Define good?
reasonably quick, goes around corners in a predictable manner, easy and cheapish to look after.
... drama free 'M'otoring without the testicle eviscerating agonies of an E34 M5?
Depends what you want from the car.
I love mine and would not part with it now. It is hibernating at the moment but i am ticking down to when the salt has gone and the sun comes out!!
Only regret i have is at Trackdays when i lust for a coupe........
As has already been stated you will forgive it for its scuttle shake.
As my previous convertible was a Triumph Spitfire i do not find it bad at all
ETA : Insurance try Peter James. He is an ex partner of Footman James. My insurance was £290 fully comp based on 3k a year but you can increase. This is also on an agreed valuation policy.
I love mine and would not part with it now. It is hibernating at the moment but i am ticking down to when the salt has gone and the sun comes out!!
Only regret i have is at Trackdays when i lust for a coupe........
As has already been stated you will forgive it for its scuttle shake.
As my previous convertible was a Triumph Spitfire i do not find it bad at all
ETA : Insurance try Peter James. He is an ex partner of Footman James. My insurance was £290 fully comp based on 3k a year but you can increase. This is also on an agreed valuation policy.
Edited by M3333 on Friday 29th January 20:50
Ok, I own up... ;P I have one. (Evo) I wasn't really looking for one, but it was March / April 08 and it was a lovely day and loads of the others I had seen in my area were fairly poor. This one had an AC Shnitzer exhaust and mint paintwork and checked out well with an inspection from CPC. I was looking for a 944 Turbo / S2 at about 6k, but these looked great value in the end.
So... whats it like? Well yeah there is some scuttle shake on piss poor British roads, but the hardtop I got later on in its life really makes it feel like a normal car now for the winter. If I wanted a track car I would just got and get a Seven-a-like and get it in its truest form I think.
I feel my car is great for what I need ( a bit of an all rounder ). I took me and 3 mates to the South coast twice in the summer and they are all > 6ft ( not me though ) and fit in with all their bags in the boot. Hood down once off the m-way and it was all good! I have done 2 Euro tours and I really would rather sacrifice some stiffness of the chassis to be able to have the hood down through the alpine passes, round the lakes of Italy and the forests of Bavaria! 2 weeks of luggage for 2 people go in the boot along with camera kit etc ( if you are ok at tetris! ) It has (ahem) close to 320bhp and when I was having a gentle play with a few (boggo) 911's (which I assume would be more than twice the cost) on some dual carriageways into and out of Switzerland I didn't find myself wanting for power in comparison. Or for extra handling / brakes on the twisties on the Simplon / Furka / Stelvio but I did have the roof down to enjoy the view and the noise off the rock!
On a normal road, without losing your license I don't think I lose out that much. I even went round the Nordschleife (sp?) twice on the way back from the lakes and it was fine. It sat at 120mph on the autobahn and many leptons in Italy and France all day and was comfortable and refined and I didn't feel that tired or achy when I got out. Love it.
So... whats it like? Well yeah there is some scuttle shake on piss poor British roads, but the hardtop I got later on in its life really makes it feel like a normal car now for the winter. If I wanted a track car I would just got and get a Seven-a-like and get it in its truest form I think.
I feel my car is great for what I need ( a bit of an all rounder ). I took me and 3 mates to the South coast twice in the summer and they are all > 6ft ( not me though ) and fit in with all their bags in the boot. Hood down once off the m-way and it was all good! I have done 2 Euro tours and I really would rather sacrifice some stiffness of the chassis to be able to have the hood down through the alpine passes, round the lakes of Italy and the forests of Bavaria! 2 weeks of luggage for 2 people go in the boot along with camera kit etc ( if you are ok at tetris! ) It has (ahem) close to 320bhp and when I was having a gentle play with a few (boggo) 911's (which I assume would be more than twice the cost) on some dual carriageways into and out of Switzerland I didn't find myself wanting for power in comparison. Or for extra handling / brakes on the twisties on the Simplon / Furka / Stelvio but I did have the roof down to enjoy the view and the noise off the rock!
On a normal road, without losing your license I don't think I lose out that much. I even went round the Nordschleife (sp?) twice on the way back from the lakes and it was fine. It sat at 120mph on the autobahn and many leptons in Italy and France all day and was comfortable and refined and I didn't feel that tired or achy when I got out. Love it.
Edited by BluePurpleRed on Monday 1st February 13:21
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