on the lookout for an e30 m3!

rr_ww wrote: Rags Nice WWW in your sig! Bet your going to b*st*rdise any M3. Big stick on Subaru spoiler. 20" rims, neons.... I was only taking the Michael. The problem, as I see it, is that clearly the M3 is the fastest car you've been in, so naturally you want one. I was pointing out that there are other cars, which are faster, and around the same money. For the price of a E30 you can pick up a 3.0 Litre E36 M3 which will be RHD and more modern looking. For 8K you can get a G reg Nissan Skyline GTR, with around 45K miles and 450-500BHP is only another £1500 on top of that!GTR ad As you're probably becoming aware, a lot of M3's are overpriced. eBay Caris a prime example. As is (IMHO) Robs cars above. Red car on AT is roughly the sort of money you need to start at to get a nice one nowadays. Many were thrashed/smashed or just not looked after. Munich LegendsReckon for a good car expect to pay £10-12K. Which is optimistic, but a Low (50Kish) 215 car with history will be this amount! Heres some of the cars currently for sale. 215 Red car Silver 89 car And to make my point White 58K FSH or White 48K 215 90% of the cars you'll find at under £7K will be early cars, with over 100K on the clock. Its not really a dig, I was just trying to make you aware that you'll need to be committed if you are after a good car. And have a fair amount of money to spend. Not just on buying and insuring (have you had a quote yet?) but also the spares. Mate get his from he dealers, and a) they are expensive but b) its frustrating the amount of stuff, that is "special back order" An M3 isnt for everyone. Not trying to be elitist, cos if you can afford to get one,then do. But dont become so blinkered as to what else is availiable for the same money.

Evening,

It seems to me that many assumptions have been made on your part!

With regards to your comment about the e30 m3 being the fastest car that i have driven/been in, well thats total cobblers. Did I state that anywhere above? Doesnt look like it from where I am sitting. I have been around cars all my life and currently, on the weekends, drive about in my dads XJR and his soon to be departed 996 carrera.

Anyway, The reason the e30 M3 is next on my list of cars, is due to the fact that it is the ultimate car with regards to what i want. I am not after pure power and lightening acceleration. If i wanted that, i would buy an Integra Type R or a Toyota supra or the previously mentioned Skylines. But i am not looking for silly power or power after 5k rpm.

Currently I drive 2 cars, an e36 compact and a mk1 golf cabrio(track/fun car!)

The Golf has a 2litre 8v on Lumpy Schrick 285 deg cams, heavily ported and gas flowed head, 4 branch manifold which is good for between 160-170 bhp depending upon the rollers. It also handles like a dream with eibach ARB's and koni adj. damping suspension.

I feel that the e30 m3 will suit me down to the ground.

As for insurance, best quotes are between 900fc and 1200 fc which is pretty good.

One thing that does seem strange is your reluctance to encourage me to purchase an M3.

Cheers everyone that managed to contribute some useful and relevant advice , keep it coming.