Used M3
Honkey
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,728
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Don't get an auto. You'll get better at driving a stick. It just takes practice. BTW, the 95's are 3.0 liters. They increased the displacement in the 97 models, but never produced a 96. I'd try and find a 97.
-Aaron
-Aaron
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Midwest
If you want to get the biggest performance gains, and would like to do more mods, go with the 95. If you are going to leave it mostly stock you may want to go with a newer model.
I have owned several BMW's and I currently own a 95 manual that I have for sale. I would never think of driving a BMW that was an automatic. You will learn to shift with practice, so if you do go with an M3 make it a manual for sure.
Someone else posted a similar question a few weeks ago. If you want to know more about the M3 E-36, post some more questions.
In my experience from driving both cars, my CL S is a better daily driver, and surely better in the winter.
I have owned several BMW's and I currently own a 95 manual that I have for sale. I would never think of driving a BMW that was an automatic. You will learn to shift with practice, so if you do go with an M3 make it a manual for sure.
Someone else posted a similar question a few weeks ago. If you want to know more about the M3 E-36, post some more questions.
In my experience from driving both cars, my CL S is a better daily driver, and surely better in the winter.
Banned
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 238
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles
Trust me. Don't get 95-97 E36 M3. Way too much problems. You'll spend more moeny and time fixing it than driving it. 98-99 E36 M3s are the slowest. They add like side air bags, head rest for back seat and all the crap that you don' t need.
If your budget is around $20k, get a used NSX, VR4 or WRX.
If your budget is around $20k, get a used NSX, VR4 or WRX.
Senior Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 34,937
Likes: 638
From: Chicago Burbs
Originally posted by topdaytrader
Trust me. Don't get 95-97 E36 M3. Way too much problems. You'll spend more moeny and time fixing it than driving it. 98-99 E36 M3s are the slowest. They add like side air bags, head rest for back seat and all the crap that you don' t need.
If your budget is around $20k, get a used NSX, VR4 or WRX.
Trust me. Don't get 95-97 E36 M3. Way too much problems. You'll spend more moeny and time fixing it than driving it. 98-99 E36 M3s are the slowest. They add like side air bags, head rest for back seat and all the crap that you don' t need.
If your budget is around $20k, get a used NSX, VR4 or WRX.
werid, i know a bunch of guys who have 95-97 m3s with minor problems. Where do you get your info from?
Trending Topics
Unregistered Member
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 3,472
Likes: 45
From: New York
Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
werid, i know a bunch of guys who have 95-97 m3s with minor problems. Where do you get your info from?
werid, i know a bunch of guys who have 95-97 m3s with minor problems. Where do you get your info from?
Everybody knows that the 99 M3 was the quickest of the second generation M3. And I'm not just saying that because I owned one
Side airbags were optional, not required equipment.
And the rear headrests don't weigh shit.
Banned
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 9,151
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere between here and there, yet neither.
Originally posted by topdaytrader
lol, then can you explain why 99 M3 is faster? Hmmm...Probably that sticker on your car gives you extra 25hp.
lol, then can you explain why 99 M3 is faster? Hmmm...Probably that sticker on your car gives you extra 25hp.
Unregistered Member
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 3,472
Likes: 45
From: New York
Originally posted by topdaytrader
lol, then can you explain why 99 M3 is faster? Hmmm...Probably that sticker on your car gives you extra 25hp.
lol, then can you explain why 99 M3 is faster? Hmmm...Probably that sticker on your car gives you extra 25hp.
The hair says it all
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 7,566
Likes: 0
From: Manhattan, NYC
topdaytrader is unreliable info from everything ive read.
While i dont personally own a bmw, my dad does and i lived with it for a while. It had its fair share of problems, but it was a great car and was very well thought out and put together. auto would be totally gay. so gay it could suck a golf ball through a garden hose (great movie). our bmw's gearbox is awsome, drive great!
While i dont personally own a bmw, my dad does and i lived with it for a while. It had its fair share of problems, but it was a great car and was very well thought out and put together. auto would be totally gay. so gay it could suck a golf ball through a garden hose (great movie). our bmw's gearbox is awsome, drive great!
