(E36) If you had to buy your M3 again.....

M3AN · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 04:44:25 AM

CMT>

I'm oozing over your pics man... post some in your gallery...

Sammyzuko>

I think I actually got an M3 that's close to perfect for me:

- No traction
- No cruise
- No sunroof

Things I would change:

- I'd drop the leather and get Alcantera (sp?), no two ways about it.
- I'd drop the electric seats and get manual ones, over the top IMO.
- I'd get electric rear vents. The manual ones are useless. I'm going to retro-fit electrics.

I think that's about it...

CMT · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 05:24:43 AM

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Originally posted by M3AN
CMT>

I'm oozing over your pics man... post some in your gallery...

Well sir, let me assure you the sentiment is 100% returned. Simply for the fact of your wonderfully unattainable engine.

Seriously - I have been in E36 M3s with everything from 400-600 crank HP, but I have never had the pleasure of riding in a true Euro. Someday.

I also agree with the anti-Dove Grey vader sentiment. Mine were so bad that I covered them with Wet Okole seat covers, which were supposed to be a temporary solution, but now I have no idea what to do. Right now I think my only option is a re-dye.

astan100 · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 06:15:00 AM

I bought an aftermarket warranty for my M3...but if you buy a warranty on a car older than 4 years...it gets stupid expensive...and not worth it I dont' think.

Most CPO's are almost out of warranty even on 97-98's...so warranty isn't going to be an option for you probably. If you can find a CPO that is almost up, it is a good bet because that person probably had anything serious taken care of already.

**Dan I Am** · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 02:19:30 PM

If I had to buy again......

-I would probably have bought an "M3" specific color (Estoril or Dakar)

-I would not have got the luxury package. I wish I had vaders and I never move my seats so who cares if they are power.

-I think I would like the cold weather package for driving in the winter.

Other than that, my car is perfect!!!!

BubbaJudge · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 02:59:23 PM

wouldnt change a thing.

low miles.

completely stock.

sport package 95 obd1 dakar 5 spd.

complete maintenance records.

clean title and accident history.

I waited 2 years for the right car to come up for sale.

tamum3 · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 03:01:54 PM

I agree with others when they say take your time finding one. I almost ended up with a Fern Green/Magma coupe (looked great), but didnt get the money together in time! Of course a week or two later I came across a Estoril/Dove Grey which was the color combo I really wanted. Only thing I occasionally think would be nice is a rear spoiler, but thats no biggie. New tires would have been nice also!

98technovlt · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 03:18:54 PM

Would have waited for an Avis (sorry to counter all these Estoril folks - but that is my second choice) Techno is a real PITA, but looks like a jewel when spotless!

Edgy · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 04:47:33 PM

Sammy:

The big stuff already mentioned -- patience, know what you want, etc. I'm going through the same thing now, looking to replace my green/magma coupe.

Props to whoever mentioned that beautiful combo on this thread.

My two things:

1. I would have educated myself PRIOR to purchase -- I learned most of what I know after I bought. Seems like you got that one covered.

2. If I was doing it again, I would have negotiated keyless entry into my negotiations with the dealer. Important to me on a car this beautiful.

Edgy

Drifter · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 06:45:11 PM

I would have tried for a better price off this Dakar car. but i love the color and I wish it had less miles. but its running great.

Fishey · Mon, Oct-27-2003, 07:08:42 PM

Don't Think I will ever buy an M3.
I just find other car's that I seem to like alittle bit better.
So if I bought my m3 again I wouldnt do it again and I would end up with the 944 again

I think if I was thinking practical on a cost/proformance/comfort world I would buy a volvo 240. It simply cannot be beaten for all round usage and cost of modification.

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 04:44:25 AM	#11
M3AN mmm... lovely! Join Date: Apr 2003 Age: 41 Posts: 2,118 Reputation: 0 Location: Auckland, NZ	CMT> I'm oozing over your pics man... post some in your gallery... Sammyzuko> I think I actually got an M3 that's close to perfect for me: - No traction - No cruise - No sunroof Things I would change: - I'd drop the leather and get Alcantera (sp?), no two ways about it. - I'd drop the electric seats and get manual ones, over the top IMO. - I'd get electric rear vents. The manual ones are useless. I'm going to retro-fit electrics. I think that's about it... __________________ [Dyno Chart] [Larger version of my Avatar]

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 06:15:00 AM	#13
astan100 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 3,189 Reputation: 0 Location: Hoboken, NJ	I bought an aftermarket warranty for my M3...but if you buy a warranty on a car older than 4 years...it gets stupid expensive...and not worth it I dont' think. Most CPO's are almost out of warranty even on 97-98's...so warranty isn't going to be an option for you probably. If you can find a CPO that is almost up, it is a good bet because that person probably had anything serious taken care of already. __________________ 99 Cosmos M3 with Modena Interior. Mods: Carbonio CAI,Bilstein Struts/Shocks,SS Brake Lines,K-mac Camber Plates, Stellar Alarm In the Market for: Ellipsoids + HIDs (R.I.P- Bosch Housings with 4300k HID's.), a ZKW fog light bracket...not sure which side yet. Recently installed: New set of Rear Bilsteins with RE RSMs To be installed: UUC Red TME's, Alpine Head Unit/Sirius Current annoying M3 problems: wind noise from badly aligned windows

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 02:19:30 PM	#14
Dan I Am Steep and Deep Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 20,640 In the garage: '07 AUDI S4 Reputation: 578 Location: 5,280	If I had to buy again...... -I would probably have bought an "M3" specific color (Estoril or Dakar) -I would not have got the luxury package. I wish I had vaders and I never move my seats so who cares if they are power. -I think I would like the cold weather package for driving in the winter. Other than that, my car is perfect!!!! __________________ Tie your shoes. Drive your car. Love your girl.

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 03:01:54 PM	#16
tamum3 Now Accepting $$$ Donations Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 75 Reputation: 0 Location: College Station, Texas	I agree with others when they say take your time finding one. I almost ended up with a Fern Green/Magma coupe (looked great), but didnt get the money together in time! Of course a week or two later I came across a Estoril/Dove Grey which was the color combo I really wanted. Only thing I occasionally think would be nice is a rear spoiler, but thats no biggie. New tires would have been nice also! __________________ '98 ///M3 Estoril Blue/Dove Grey

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 03:18:54 PM	#17
98technovlt emineminem Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 428 Reputation: 0 Location: Savannah	Would have waited for an Avis (sorry to counter all these Estoril folks - but that is my second choice) Techno is a real PITA, but looks like a jewel when spotless! __________________

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 02:59:23 PM	#15
BubbaJudge '95 Dakar Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 114 Reputation: 0 Location: Colorado	wouldnt change a thing. low miles. completely stock. sport package 95 obd1 dakar 5 spd. complete maintenance records. clean title and accident history. I waited 2 years for the right car to come up for sale.

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 04:47:33 PM	#18
Edgy Constantly Learning M3 and M5 Owner Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,679 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern Virginia	Sammy: The big stuff already mentioned -- patience, know what you want, etc. I'm going through the same thing now, looking to replace my green/magma coupe. Props to whoever mentioned that beautiful combo on this thread. My two things: 1. I would have educated myself PRIOR to purchase -- I learned most of what I know after I bought. Seems like you got that one covered. 2. If I was doing it again, I would have negotiated keyless entry into my negotiations with the dealer. Important to me on a car this beautiful. Edgy __________________ I LIKE OLDER BMWS, PLEASE HELP ME: Fern Green 99 M3, Conforti Shark Software, Conforti CAI, Dinan Exhaust. Stamped LTWs, OE Hellas, ///M Pedal Kit, OEM Keyless/Alarm, Blacked Out Grill, Clear Corners, OE Spoiler, BSW midrange replacement, G2'd Calipers, Eclipse One-Touch Roof Close switch, CD43 head unit swap. MRegistry listing here Le Mans 2002 M5, Black/Titanium, Rogue SSK, Dinan exhaust, PSS9 coilovers, a few other nice items. MRegistry listing here

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 06:45:11 PM	#19
Drifter Lets talk ;) Join Date: May 2003 Age: 26 Posts: 4,445 Reputation: 0 Location: In a place with Trees....	I would have tried for a better price off this Dakar car. but i love the color and I wish it had less miles. but its running great. __________________

Mon, Oct-27-2003, 07:08:42 PM	#20
Fishey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 192 Reputation: 0	Don't Think I will ever buy an M3. I just find other car's that I seem to like alittle bit better. So if I bought my m3 again I wouldnt do it again and I would end up with the 944 again I think if I was thinking practical on a cost/proformance/comfort world I would buy a volvo 240. It simply cannot be beaten for all round usage and cost of modification. __________________ Volvo 850 T5-R Last edited by Fishey; Mon, Oct-27-2003 at 07:14:09 PM.

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