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just a guy · 07-17-2009, 12:43 PM

im going to buy one and i just want to know if any of u guys have advice

HyperTek · 07-17-2009, 12:53 PM

what gen you lookin at? my friend had a 98. For a while i wanted one but went another route. Might get borring unless theres a good size bmw community around you to hang out/talk to besides internet forums.

just a guy · 07-17-2009, 01:00 PM

im getting an e46 2002m3 and up

touge monster · 07-17-2009, 01:06 PM

No more s12 for you?

BALLINNNNNNN haha. Try checking some of the bmw forums and researching the common problems that model/year might have. Hit me up if you need anything!

just a guy · 07-17-2009, 01:08 PM

no im keepin the s12
its just time to get something better

skylove · 07-17-2009, 02:29 PM

Friend has a 04 M3 he wants to sell interested? Its that phonix gold or some shit.

ramman434 · 07-17-2009, 02:35 PM

One of my friends has owned a '05 6spd. for 3 years now. He absolutely loves it. He and I have had no problems installing exhaust, coilovers, wheels, etc. I know more about working on an E46 than a 240 because of it lol. He's always been able to get a hold of parts before me.

*ronmcdon* · 07-17-2009, 02:36 PM

Have you tried Bimmer-forums?
Seemed pretty informative last I checked (when i was contemplating a E36 m3)

Here's their E46 M3 sub-forum link.

2001 - 2006 M3 (E46) - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

Thanks for renewing my interest.

TheWolf · 07-17-2009, 03:16 PM

If you find a car with a 13 second quarter mile... 3400+lbs.. and a tapped out engine out of the box.. attractive then go for it...

I've never understood the lure of $1300 camshafts that add 15hp. I'd rather get a C5 vette. dollar for dollar it's a better car.

kensreliableb18b · 07-17-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolf

If you find a car with a 13 second quarter mile... 3400+lbs.. and a tapped out engine out of the box.. attractive then go for it...

I've never understood the lure of $1300 camshafts that add 15hp. I'd rather get a C5 vette. dollar for dollar it's a better car.

LOL don't hate man. M3's are cool; I like 'em.

OP, what's your budget? Going for a lower mileage one?

usdm180sx · 07-17-2009, 03:30 PM

E36 and E46 have thin sheetmetal anchoring the subframes. If the car is drifted or tracked it could stress and tear the metal and the subframe can actually be ripped off the car. There was a factory recall about it from what I read. Check out bimmerforums or something like that.

Zerolift Autolab · 07-17-2009, 03:42 PM

I have done alot with the Euro cars - Specifically BMW
Please call me if i can help with anything.
Thanks,
Robert

As for the above issue with E36/46
The 95 and earlier ( OBD1 ) vehicles had this issue - 96+ it was corrected
with factory reinforcements. However Turner Motorsport makes additional DIY plates
that you can install.

TheWolf · 07-17-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensreliableb18b

LOL don't hate man. M3's are cool; I like 'em.

I like bmw's.. My 1969 BMW 2002 alpina makes m3's looks stupid.. after 30 years of BMW engineering and they added 1500lbs.. and 150HP.. It's not really any faster.. kinda like that cute teenage hottie that the highschool jock married... after 40 years she's now a walking 300lb chain smoking ad for budlight. You would die if you put on as much weight as BMW has in 40 years.

Pound for pound history of the M3
75 3.0CSL 2300lbs
87 e30m3 2550lbs
93 e36m3 3200/3400lbs (options)
98 e36m34dr 3600lbs
2000 E46m3 3400lbs
2009 E90M3 3750lbs (stripped) 4100lbs (Convertable)

BustedS13 · 07-17-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just a guy

no im keepin the s12
its just time to get something better

rofl
pick up a geo metro or a suzuki samurai or something if you're just trying to take a step up

FRpilot · 07-17-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolf

Pound for pound history of the M3
75 3.0CSL 2300lbs
87 e30m3 2550lbs
93 e36m3 3200/3400lbs (options)
98 e36m34dr 3600lbs
2000 E46m3 3400lbs
2009 E90M3 3750lbs (stripped) 4100lbs (Convertable)

didn't know the new e90 m3s are THAT heavy.

*OptionZero* · 07-17-2009, 09:07 PM

why is the 93 and 98 so different while both being e36 chassis? Did they change materials or something? 400 lbs, damn

tricky_ab · 07-17-2009, 10:22 PM

My good friend owns a 04" and he loves it to bits. I love the seat time that I've had in it as well. I've heard of a few problems though that you should check out on a few of the Bimmer forums.

The only thing that I don't like is you have to drop BIG dollars in order to go fast.

beeracing s14 · 07-18-2009, 12:56 AM

if you buy one, you make sure you have the bmw warranty still running or purchase a new warranty. if not, expect about 2k maintenance cost each time they open the hood for you. that engine is so tight that it requires a lot of labor just to get a faulty part that costs about 60 bux.

LB.Motoring · 07-18-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

why is the 93 and 98 so different while both being e36 chassis? Did they change materials or something? 400 lbs, damn

2 door and 4 door

HyperTek · 07-18-2009, 01:55 AM

and the later one had more hp *i think bigger displacement?*

*ixfxi* · 07-18-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolf

I like bmw's.. My 1969 BMW 2002 alpina makes m3's looks stupid.. after 30 years of BMW engineering and they added 1500lbs.. and 150HP.. It's not really any faster.. kinda like that cute teenage hottie that the highschool jock married... after 40 years she's now a walking 300lb chain smoking ad for budlight. You would die if you put on as much weight as BMW has in 40 years.

Pound for pound history of the M3
75 3.0CSL 2300lbs
87 e30m3 2550lbs
93 e36m3 3200/3400lbs (options)
98 e36m34dr 3600lbs
2000 E46m3 3400lbs
2009 E90M3 3750lbs (stripped) 4100lbs (Convertable)

too bad those things called safety standards keep getting more and more strict, light weight cars are very difficult, if not impossible to create legally nowadays. miata, mini cooper, they all add weight to keepup with the safety requirements.

basically, if you want to sell a car thats safe and compliant.. build it out of lead with perforated crumple zone in the front... there ya go.

just a guy · 07-18-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylove

Friend has a 04 M3 he wants to sell interested? Its that phonix gold or some shit.

ya i am...how much and what state is he in

just a guy · 07-18-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

rofl
pick up a geo metro or a suzuki samurai or something if you're just trying to take a step up

yo why are you always talking shit....piss off you SNIP..

FRpilot · 07-18-2009, 03:01 PM

you're gonna get pinked or banned now....

rps13drift · 07-18-2009, 03:21 PM

I personaly think the 07-08 350z with the new HR engines are very comparible to the performance of the e46. Plus for the price of a used m3 you could buy an almost new Z and keep it nissan

skylove · 07-18-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just a guy

ya i am...how much and what state is he in

CA-Temple City 91780. PM me for his number so you can talk to him personally.

A&M Boy · 07-18-2009, 06:38 PM

I am in a car club with an ever expanding group of bimmer owners. One of which has a black 95 m3, a black 97 m3, a black 325i, and an 07 735i. He has a black bmw problem. From my exposure to e36's the main things i have noticed about e36's are sub frame bushing are giving out around this time, and engine cooling problems (a lack of cooling), and just expensive repairs in general. Everytime the bimmer kids drive them someone breaks. They are good performing cars, when they work.

like someone else mentioned, for the money, i'd rather get a z06, be faster, with cheaper parts from napa, no worries about my vanos going out etc.

07-17-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
just a guy Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cerritos Age: 23 Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0)	does anyone own a m3 im going to buy one and i just want to know if any of u guys have advice

07-17-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 10,629 Trader Rating: (0)	what gen you lookin at? my friend had a 98. For a while i wanted one but went another route. Might get borring unless theres a good size bmw community around you to hang out/talk to besides internet forums. __________________ relax its just cars

07-17-2009, 01:06 PM	#4
touge monster Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 562, CA Age: 20 Posts: 762 Trader Rating: (0)	No more s12 for you? BALLINNNNNNN haha. Try checking some of the bmw forums and researching the common problems that model/year might have. Hit me up if you need anything! __________________ -Nathan

07-17-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
skylove Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Socal(626) Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (14)	Friend has a 04 M3 he wants to sell interested? Its that phonix gold or some shit. __________________

07-17-2009, 03:16 PM	#9
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,011 Trader Rating: (0)	If you find a car with a 13 second quarter mile... 3400+lbs.. and a tapped out engine out of the box.. attractive then go for it... I've never understood the lure of $1300 camshafts that add 15hp. I'd rather get a C5 vette. dollar for dollar it's a better car. __________________ BustedS13 got me a free pizza... he's awesome!

07-17-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
just a guy Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cerritos Age: 23 Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0)	im getting an e46 2002m3 and up

07-17-2009, 01:08 PM	#5
just a guy Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cerritos Age: 23 Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0)	no im keepin the s12 its just time to get something better

07-17-2009, 02:35 PM	#7
ramman434 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville/Knoxville,Tn Posts: 106 Trader Rating: (1)	One of my friends has owned a '05 6spd. for 3 years now. He absolutely loves it. He and I have had no problems installing exhaust, coilovers, wheels, etc. I know more about working on an E46 than a 240 because of it lol. He's always been able to get a hold of parts before me.

07-17-2009, 02:36 PM	#8
ronmcdon misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 74 Posts: 2,257 Trader Rating: (3)	Have you tried Bimmer-forums? Seemed pretty informative last I checked (when i was contemplating a E36 m3) Here's their E46 M3 sub-forum link. 2001 - 2006 M3 (E46) - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum Thanks for renewing my interest.

07-17-2009, 03:30 PM	#11
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562/310/626/323/213/818 Posts: 3,516 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx	E36 and E46 have thin sheetmetal anchoring the subframes. If the car is drifted or tracked it could stress and tear the metal and the subframe can actually be ripped off the car. There was a factory recall about it from what I read. Check out bimmerforums or something like that. __________________ -Norm! http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2.../koukisig2.jpg

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Zerolift Autolab Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fairfield, OH 45014 Age: 27 Posts: 823 Trader Rating: (0)	I have done alot with the Euro cars - Specifically BMW Please call me if i can help with anything. Thanks, Robert As for the above issue with E36/46 The 95 and earlier ( OBD1 ) vehicles had this issue - 96+ it was corrected with factory reinforcements. However Turner Motorsport makes additional DIY plates that you can install. __________________ http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g.../topbanner.jpg DIRECT DEALER with SSR Wheels !!! Contact if Interested !!! www.ssr-wheels.com Price Matching ! If you find a better price, Let me know, I will do everything i can to match or Beat it ! Contact: AIM - ZLR0bert or Robert@zeroliftautolab.com

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OptionZero Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF, CA Age: 26 Posts: 6,068 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero	why is the 93 and 98 so different while both being e36 chassis? Did they change materials or something? 400 lbs, damn __________________

07-17-2009, 10:22 PM	#17
tricky_ab Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada eh?! Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (4)	My good friend owns a 04" and he loves it to bits. I love the seat time that I've had in it as well. I've heard of a few problems though that you should check out on a few of the Bimmer forums. The only thing that I don't like is you have to drop BIG dollars in order to go fast.

07-18-2009, 12:56 AM	#18
beeracing s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san marino,CA Posts: 590 Trader Rating: (1)	if you buy one, you make sure you have the bmw warranty still running or purchase a new warranty. if not, expect about 2k maintenance cost each time they open the hood for you. that engine is so tight that it requires a lot of labor just to get a faulty part that costs about 60 bux.

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HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 10,629 Trader Rating: (0)	and the later one had more hp i think bigger displacement? __________________ relax its just cars

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FRpilot Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,095 Trader Rating: (3)	you're gonna get pinked or banned now.... __________________ i wanna be real chinese again

07-18-2009, 03:21 PM	#25
rps13drift Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ BRO!!!! Age: 23 Posts: 917 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: rps13drift	I personaly think the 07-08 350z with the new HR engines are very comparible to the performance of the e46. Plus for the price of a used m3 you could buy an almost new Z and keep it nissan __________________

07-18-2009, 06:38 PM	#27
A&M Boy Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College Station,TX Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0)	I am in a car club with an ever expanding group of bimmer owners. One of which has a black 95 m3, a black 97 m3, a black 325i, and an 07 735i. He has a black bmw problem. From my exposure to e36's the main things i have noticed about e36's are sub frame bushing are giving out around this time, and engine cooling problems (a lack of cooling), and just expensive repairs in general. Everytime the bimmer kids drive them someone breaks. They are good performing cars, when they work. like someone else mentioned, for the money, i'd rather get a z06, be faster, with cheaper parts from napa, no worries about my vanos going out etc. __________________ tamscc.org

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