Looking for comments from the E30 M3 mafia :-)

jkekeisen · Post by **jkekeisen** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:50 pm

What do you guys think of this M3 that's going on Ebay?http://www.theeurodepot.com/1989M3.html

Post by **Mick** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 5:12 pm

Looks like a nice one.

What are your plans for it? Turning a bone stock E30 M3 into a track car is an expensive proposition. Ask me how I know

There are few well prepped track cars on the market right now if that's what you're after

If you're seriously considering buying it I highly suggest getting it checked out by Mario Langsten at VSR. He's in Bow NH. http://www.vsr1.com/
No matter how much you know about cars, E30 M3's (just like any limited production model) have particularities that you have to watch out for. Ask me how I know

Haha.

If you want more information take some time to go through the archives on s14.net. http://www.s14.net/forums/

Jimmy Pet · Post by **Jimmy Pet** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:18 pm

I'm with Mick.
If you are looking for a nice stock example to own, this may indeed be a very nice one. Have Mario take a look at it, buy it and enjoy it.
They are getting rarer and rarer in this condition (non modified).

If you are looking to go tracking / Time Trialing / Racing this may not be a great car to start with as its BONE stock.

You could possibly double your initial purchase getting it "really" track ready. I''d look at some other cars if that is your end goal.

If I had the space,,, I'd look at it myself, and mothball it.
Bone stockers like this are really becoming rare cars.

HTH
jimmy p.
3 x E30 M3s,,, and always "looking"...

kfoote · Post by **kfoote** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:47 am

If you have your heart set on racing an E30 M3, I think one of my coworkers has an E30 M3 BMWCCA J Stock car that he's selling with a bunch of spares, including an engine. If you're interested, I can find out if its still available.

If you're not dead set on an E30 M3, it's a bit more money up front but less expensive in the long run to run an E36 M3. In general, the parts are less expensive, the car itself is more reliable, and it's easier to find replacement parts if something does break.

Post by **WillM** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:18 pm

I guess E30 M3 fever is in the air! I have always really liked those cars and have just started poking around to see what is out there. I came across that same car on Ebay and posted a fellow COM guy about it before I saw this thread. Thanks all for the input and advice. Personally, I'd be looking for a non-track car. Strictly interested in around-town fun.

This one seems nice, but probably more than I want to spend right now.

dreeves · Post by **dreeves** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:48 pm

for just around town, I'd actually go for the E30 325is instead. Lots more torque and less finicky.

The E30 M3 shines when you can keep it between 4500 and 7000rpm. And when you polish it :-p

It's loads of fun on the track, or on a winding road... but around town, there are better choices.

Kevin, who is selling their j-stock car?

xstar · Post by **xstar** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:37 pm

I think I saw that particular white J-stock car at Mike's Autobody in Malden yesterday...

Post by **WillM** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:37 pm

dreeves wrote:for just around town, I'd actually go for the E30 325is instead. Lots more torque and less finicky.

The E30 M3 shines when you can keep it between 4500 and 7000rpm. And when you polish it :-p

It's loads of fun on the track, or on a winding road... but around town, there are better choices.

By around town, I guess I was talking about twisty back roads and short cuts. I have a Miata daily-driver that gets used in warmer months. It would be great to have a winter car that is as inspiring to drive.

That said, any thoughts on the E30 325ix?

DanB · Post by **DanB** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:48 pm

Want a car that's exciting to drive in the Winter?

Buy my '95 Z28 convertible!

Oh, I see you said "inspiring", nevermind...

dreeves · Post by **dreeves** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:03 pm

WillM wrote:
That said, any thoughts on the E30 325ix?

I don't think they're worth it. I have an E30 325is as my year-round car, and with good snow tires it's safe and tons of fun in the snow. good balance and a limited slip diff do the trick.

The 325iX is better in the snow, but not as much fun the rest of the time.

offcamber09 · Post by **offcamber09** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:08 pm

WillM wrote:[

That said, any thoughts on the E30 325ix?

Isn't Dan G. selling his 325ix ?

timmmy · Post by **timmmy** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:12 pm

IMHO even if the M3 is a bear to live with, a pain in town, expensive to repair and prep....its still one of the hardest looking cars ever made and I want one

(one day ill have one with any luck, parked between my 911RS and my 69 Comaro, and within sight of my Elise and my 7)

timmmy · Post by **timmmy** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:18 pm

And to add fuel to the purchasing fire, in case youre not convinced yet that you want one...you might want to right click on this link and download it...

http://www.rennslalomcup.de/store/videos/000142.wmv

offcamber09 · Post by **offcamber09** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:08 pm

timmmy wrote:And to add fuel to the purchasing fire, in case youre not convinced yet that you want one...you might want to right click on this link and download it...

http://www.rennslalomcup.de/store/videos/000142.wmv

Man where do you find these videos ? That's another keeper...and it makes me feel sooooo sloooowww.

Post by **WillM** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:55 am

timmmy wrote:IMHO even if the M3 is a bear to live with, a pain in town, expensive to repair and prep....its still one of the hardest looking cars ever made and I want one

(one day ill have one with any luck, parked between my 911RS and my 69 Comaro, and within sight of my Elise and my 7)

Nice. That video, everything I've read, and just about every E30 M3 I've seen have led me to the same conclusion...except mine will be parked between my 959 and Arial Atom.

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