lazy_arse_pie Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 as title seriousley considersng a E36 M3 the one am thinking of has the smg gearbox talk to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 the one am thinking of has the smg gearbox Walk away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ive never driven one, been in a couple though, fast, very fast. I would love an E39 one, the E36 still looks classy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ive never driven one, been in a couple though, fast, very fast. I would love an E39 one, the E36 still looks classy There's no such thing as an E39 M3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy_arse_pie Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 E46 you mean trig , walk away mike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ive never driven one, been in a couple though, fast, very fast. I would love an E39 one, the E36 still looks classy There's no such thing as an E39 M3...I cant remember the model number, the ones around 52 plate, like cannings mum has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 E46 you mean trig , walk away mike ? I wouldn't touch any E36/E46 with an SMG after things I've read and also after trying one. The latter being down to personally preference, but I've heard too many horror stories get one with a manual 'box IMO Ive never driven one, been in a couple though, fast, very fast. I would love an E39 one, the E36 still looks classy There's no such thing as an E39 M3...I cant remember the model number, the ones around 52 plate, like cannings mum has. That's an E46, the E39 is a 5-Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy_arse_pie Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 thanks for the info mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 The E36 M3 3.0 is a great car athough a bit dated now.There is also an Evolution model of the E36 which is 3.2 and 6 speed, this tends to have a 'Vanos' issue which will be pricey to replace (£1500 ish).The later E46 M3 early ones had 'bore' problems which most have been fixed under warranty.I know E36 SMG units can be problematic and very expensive to repair.I'd buy an E36 3.0 manual if i was on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCanning Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 i thought about gettin an m3 after seeing the power of my mums. however insurance laughed at me pretty much due to my age. talk to pete on here as he used to own one but i dont think he had many problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 The SMG boxes are simply awful... E36 chassis is a bit snappy, so be careful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Just to add, the E36 M3 Evo 3.2 is supposed to be around 321BHP, it rarely reaches 300 BHP!! The 3.0 is around 286BHP and is sometimes nearer 300BHP!! better gearbox too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy_arse_pie Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 thanks for the advise guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ive never driven one, been in a couple though, fast, very fast. I would love an E39 one, the E36 still looks classy i've driven Ralph's.........nippy, yes, but not fast by todays standards. does the SMG have a fully auto mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Ive never driven one, been in a couple though, fast, very fast. I would love an E39 one, the E36 still looks classy i've driven Ralph's.........nippy, yes, but not fast by todays standards. Maybe, but compare it to the escort that he is driving now. its not even a 2 litre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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