thinking about selling my e36 M for an e30 M...im serious!

[BKLYNM3]

i've been autocrossing lately, and i've come to appreciate the e30 m3 on and off the track. It has so much more presige, history and rarity than the e36 and a better track car, more importantly "its cheaper". so i was thinkin of gettin an e30M and something to just get around with. i wish i could have both but the stockmkrt is taking a beatin.

suggestions, advise
please,
leo

[qwickm3]

I had those thoughts too, but then I decided I wanted one of each. I haven't acomplished this yet bt I plan too.

[SlickM3]

I've had similar thoughts, and likely will one day get a 2nd bimmer. But regarding the E30 M3, you might want to check out the letter entitled, "Wonderful Yes, Reliable No", on page 6 of the Feb 2001 Roundel.

[derek]

I owned an 1988 E30 M3 for over six years and logged 185,000+ miles on the original engine and drivetrain. Reliability was very good and I only experienced a few minor mishaps during my long engagement with the car. Heater core, radiator, two sets of wheel bearings and the electronic brain for the service lights were the only major repairs I had to take care of.

Transmission was solid; engine was tight and did not leak a spot of oil; interior did not have any rips or tears. The auto-x events and daily hard corning was the reason I went through two sets of wheel bearings and lots of tires.

The expensive piece of the equation is the cost of ///M parts. The E30 M3 was a limited production car and the cost of parts, compared to non-Motorsport parts, is quite high. Would I do it all over again? Very much so!

Wish I could fit both the 1st and 2nd generation M3's in the garage :^(

[Bob ///M3]

The E30 M3 is a most desireable "M" car. I have a friend who has an E30 M3 that has a stroked engine, re-worked suspension, racing seat, etc., etc. It's a daily driver for him and is quite a car!

The smaller (and lighter) E30 M3 smakes for a great handling car and the looks are sweet indeed!

Like Derek mentioned, purchasing parts will be more expensive and since it's an older car many regular type parts will have to be replaced simply due to the car's age and/or mileage.

My guess is that the E30 M3 won't be as trouble-free as the newer models simply because of technological advancements; i.e. ignition system, etc. but it sure would be a fun, fun car!

Bob <font color="1E90FF">/</font><font color="7D26CD">/</font><font color="red">/</font><b><font color="gray">M3</font></b>

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