This is kind of last second, but I thought I would ask for some different perspectives.
Tomorrow I am going to meet up with a guy who has a E36 m3 and might be willing to trade with me.
Here is the link to the m3:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4790104833.html Cons:
-Salvage title - apparently got a bump up front that damaged nose panel - nothing underneath was damaged.
-Auto. I think I can live with this... I have never owned a car that was auto, but the positive part is that it has the 3.38LSD diff then so when I swap to a 5spd (Which will happen), the diff should help its acceleration.
-Hardly any maintenance history, so I would have to do a detailed check of the car when I look at it.
- ~21mpg ? ?
Pros:
-M3 - from what I understand its got everything I want (larger brakes, higher hp engine, lsd, subframe reinforced, factory aero that looks cool etc), all I gotta do is maintain it and drive it - no real brake/engine etc swap needed.
-Sedan - four door practicality FTW!
Another good thing is that I will be going back to mostly stock suspension, so the aftermarket stuff I got (koni bav auto etc) can be sold and that money can be put to replacing the basic maintenance parts so that it should be pretty solid.
Its weighs like 400lbs more though....
So start shooting some ideas at me, yes? no? anyone have experience between the two?