My 1st E36 M3

[HuGo]

If all goes well...I'll soon be the owner of this Techno Violet M3 by this week. It's a 1995. I saw this at work and my mouth dropped! It comes with a few AC Schnitzer goodies like rear view mirrors and 2 spoilers (not sure what they're called. One goes on back window and trunk). This car is very clean! The odometer reads 146k miles but on autocheck it shows that the car has 154k miles which my job offered the customer less money for the car. IDK exactly what that means? But you cant beat the price. Total cost would be $2,600...No BS.

What do you guys say...go for it? I was thinking of buying and re-sale like most of the cars I have gotten but I'm thinking of keeping this one

Does anyone know how much those 3 AC Shnitzer stuff cost?

Pics:

[HuGo]

AC Shnitzer Goodies:












Sorry for crappy pics. Pics were taken with my phone. Ill take better pics when I buy it..next to the 332ti

[HuGo]

It has dove leather vaders with seat warmers. The owner said the governor has been removed. Everything else is stock. It has spare motorsport wheel and not just a normal donut which was kool to see

My only fear is ill start fixing this car up too and drop loads of money lol. By next year I plan on owning an Alpine White E46 M3 so I don't want to start dropping money on the car when I rather save it for an E46. I have always wanted an E36 M3 cuz they're sexy but I always figured instead of spending $7k on one...just save it for an E46. But for $2,600 I can't see why I shouldn't keep it.

The exhaust on this car looks stock but it sure doesn't sound like it. Sounds beefy as f*ck! The car also had a full front leather bra on that looked retarded. I took it off to take a better look at the paint lol.

[rikdee]

This is a wide question to answer. I owned and wrenched a 1995 M3 for several years selling it in 2006 with 42,000 miles on the clock. I'd suggest:

> research common problems with E36 M3. Remember, 1995 was the only OBDI car, 96- on were OBDII. Early build 95's had suspect valve retainers and depending on build date, had a ridiculous under-hood fuel filter placement that was later changed.
> decide if you want to keep the car long term or flip before you get out the checkbook. This will definitely affect what you will to do to the car. At 150,000 miles, its likely the car needs a lot. Plus, it depends on how nice you want it to be.
> I would never buy a car like this that doesn't have a well documented maintenance history. Mechanical and electrical problems can be endless.
> All body panel VIN number stickers in tact?

These are just a few suggestions to consider. They are fun to drive but are more complex than the Ti. Not a car to own if you're not a DIY'er.

_Rick

[b.u.ti-ful]

I'd say its a good deal for something to drive, but that color would make it a little harder to re-sell. Much easier to sell silver, or black.

[Xenocide]

Ill give you 3 grand for it right now if you want to make a quick few hundred bucks

[Will'sBimmer]

Buy It!!! I say go for it. For that price you can't beat it. I would get and keep it if you like after driving it around for a few weeks. If you don't you can always sell it and make a profit.

[HuGo]

My dad is a mechanic so no worries there.

Carmax inspected and there was no frame damage or accidents. I checked out the titles and it was cleaned. I talked to the owner and he said he has put money and has been keeping it in good condition. He did tell me they tend to break down but I know this already. He told me nothing was wrong with it. He has had it for 9 years. My friend checked it out and he said it runs good. When I go to work right now they should already have my safety inspection done. So ill talk to the mechanic and see what problems he found. Other than that car checks out fine. I'm excited I cant wait. I might even get this tonight or tomorrow for sure if safety goes well.

Anyone know how much those ACS parts cost?

[Maverix]

Wow dude, buy it! I'm sure things in cali are a lot more expensive compared to the other state. The cheapest m3 here in the atx goes for $6,500, and that's without mods.

If you do plan to resell it, i'd be glad to buy it off of you for the right price for both of us

[Mallard]

what engine does it have specificly is it euro or U.s ?

the mirrors are very expensive, around 2-300 euros complete.. mabey more

the 3 peice rear spoiler is very rare if its an orig. and the rear window spoiler is also rare , but not as rare as the other 2 items.. in any case, a NICE car with some quality features

[jonas]

buy it then sell me the mirrors

seems like an awesome pickup though, def with all the ACS stuff.

[roadblkx]

It looks like a great deal! Do it. Just make sure you check it real close for that price to make sure nothing big is broken.

[budget76]

Hugo, If you don't buy that I'll be calling you an idiot. I'd DRIVE to CA and back for that M3 at that price I figure the ACS stuff was $500+, taking a guess. that's an amazing price

[amancuso]

The car looks amazing, you can bet it should sell for at least 6K

[adamud]

Buy it!! I am about to buy the exact same car, minus the ACS stuff... Thats a hell of a lot cheaper than the one I'm looking at.
The only difference is that the one I'm looking at is from my best family friend who has owned it since day one. And has replaced almost everything and rebuilt the engine.