Whats everyones opinion on the E36 m3?

[kish]

Hi:wave:, i am new on the forums, but am in the process of purchasing a 1999 e36 m3- 4door. i just wanted to know what everyone thinks of this car and is it reliable? it would be great to get some insight from people who have experienced the e36 m3 themselves. What are the common problems or issues i should look at when buying one

i would note want to buy one which gives me lots of problems

:thumbsup:

 

[Jandre]

I love it, I want one.

 

[Pravesh]

Fantastic car make sure the Vanos is in good working order and the rear suspension is in good nick rem no traction contol and other driver aids beside abs..need to be on your toes bud

 

[calypso]

I daily drive a 3.0, its a nice car, I like it.

 

[STREETRACER]

DONT BUY M3 WITH OUT DIAGNOSTICS TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
friend of mine bought one 2 weeks ago! foet stoots, as is! car cuts out, ignition key barrel fckt, exhaust vanos not working, airflow meter shot.. diff bussings gone.. R100k gone and car is going to cost him loads of cash! i bought mine in mint so there are nice ones out there!! buy Kobus325i one, is saw the car and it seems to bee in show room condition!
best car ive owned! My ///M is NOT for sale even if the price is right! imp:

 

[msm]

buy Kobus325i one, is saw the car and it seems to bee in show room condition!

+1

 

[kabal]

Fantastic car make sure the Vanos is in good working order and the rear suspension is in good nick rem no traction contol and other driver aids beside abs..need to be on your toes bud

3.2 has TC does it not? didnt all the 98+ 6cyls come with it??

 

[STREETRACER]

Fantastic car make sure the Vanos is in good working order and the rear suspension is in good nick rem no traction contol and other driver aids beside abs..need to be on your toes bud

3.2 has TC does it not? didnt all the 98+ 6cyls come with it??

nope it doesnt.. TC is your right foot.. lol mine 98model no tc

 

[MPloyer]

Also get a printout from BMW of its Motorplan history and get them to explain what the codes are . You'll be able to see if the car has repeat problems or major repairs.

 

[///M_POW]

Awesome cars..

How much u got....

STREETRACER - why didn't ur buddie make me a offer :mmm:

 

[msm]

How much u got....

STREETRACER - why didn't ur buddie make me a offer :mmm:

And now ....

 

[WyKiD]

Absolutely luv the e36 3.2 M3, it is such an awesome machine. Been wanting one for a while now. I'm just very wary of the reported high maintenance costs and reliability issues now that they are getting on in years and you never sure what previous owners have subjected the cars to. Perhaps the M3 owners can shed some light?

 

[STREETRACER]

Awesome cars..

How much u got....

STREETRACER - why didn't ur buddie make me a offer :mmm:

What am i missing here???

 

[///M_POW]

Depending on what i get for the Car i'll let it go and get a auto car.... maybe a ballies cars 530i auto or 330i lol

 

[Theo D]

A Legendary BMW ! I really dont enjoy watching guys repeatedly spinning the sh!t out of these cars till the tires burst :bawling:

 

[fullboost]

No prob with that, they are build for it good CAR'S I'f turbo and super charged one no prob's.

 

[STREETRACER]

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soz bro was just getting moneys worth before got new tires!!!

 

[WyKiD]

How inconsiderate of you, I can imagine the pain Theo D is experiencing.....

Super wicked burnout....:thumbsup:

 

[STREETRACER]

:slap: atleast my tires didnt burst on the vid! but they did in front of Tiger wheel and tire! had almost a whole bussines center standing outside taking vids and phone photos like someone just bumped a ferrari or something!
What els was i surposed to do if your connection at your tire place says there is still some thread left why change the tires :excited:

 

[Theo D]

Nice burn out :thumbsup: @ Wykid you miss understood me I feel no pain for this car as I can see the owner takes care of it.

A friend of mine was busy stripping down a E46 M3. Motor blown(150K), broken diff carrier and the list goes on endlessly(Thats what I'm referring to). We couldn't believe how someone could ruin such a boss car.

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Awesome cars, Watch the tail in the wet...