looking 4 m3 evo
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Topic: looking 4 m3 evo
Posted By: yungbuk
Subject: looking 4 m3 evo
Date Posted: 17-February-2005 at 15:17
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sold old e30 325i sport and im looking to buy used e36 m3 evo ,id like some help with what to look 4 n what to walk away from .i know this is a large subject but just the basics will do. cheers lads n lasses ------------- oops another 3 points! |
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Posted By: yungbuk
Date Posted: 17-February-2005 at 15:57
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like noises power delivery what 2 expect , havent driven one b4 so im blind as such ------------- oops another 3 points! |
Posted By: Stone-IslandV8
Date Posted: 17-February-2005 at 17:03
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Do a search on vanos.
That'd be a good starting point. ------------- Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit |
Posted By: yungbuk
Date Posted: 17-February-2005 at 17:11
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thnx still finding my feet with the forum ------------- oops another 3 points! |
Posted By: Stone-IslandV8
Date Posted: 17-February-2005 at 17:57
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No probs.
How much are you looking at going to,cash-wise if you don't mind me asking? Coupe,cab or saloon? Best advice I got when looking for mine was drive as many as you can and get a feel for them. Not that easy cos most sellers don't want test pilots. Even between the 3L and the evo the power delivery is different even if the extra ponies aren't, on the real road. E36s are fairly tough up to about 80k miles and Ms are pretty much inline with that. Watch rear bushes and top suspension mounts plus brakes & tyres on the Ms. Cats are meant to last 80-100k miles but stress can cause probs at circa 60-70k miles and is big bucks to replace unless you de-cat. Buy the best car you can afford, don't jump at the first one and remember these are highly tuned cars-they are great at everyday use but the engine'll need circa 10 miles to properly warm up before starting to really use the loud pedal. Also is very easy to do silly speeds and not realise how fast you're going. John ------------- Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit |
Posted By: Evostick
Date Posted: 18-February-2005 at 03:46
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1st of all, good choice!. they are pretty much bullet proff apart from normal E36 bits that wear out and the vanos but don't let it put you off. In the last 12 months I've replaced the RTA bushes, top mounts, oil pressure valve. They are fantastic cars and I could recommed one highly enough. Just don't try to run one on a budget. Look for plenty of receipts and every service stamp. You can call BMW with the reg no when you've found the one you want and ask them questions about the service history and find out if the vanos was changed at some point in the cars history. Hope you find a good one ------------- M = Money 3 = 3 x as much.... |
Posted By: SundayJumper
Date Posted: 18-February-2005 at 05:03
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Seconded. I'd only had mine a fortnight before having a nice chat with a Policeman - he seemed to think 104mph wasn't appropriate for an A-road Steve. ------------- Sundayjumper - now with added 328 Sport |
Stone-IslandM3 wrote:
Posted By: David321
Date Posted: 18-February-2005 at 05:41
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I'd echo the comments about the rear suspension - have a good listen for clonks and rattles. It's not a mega expensive job to renew those parts (maybe £250 for RTA bushes and top joints supplied/fitted and wheel alignment). Tyres are at pretty much £250 a pair for decent rubber, maybe more. Cosmetically, wheels can lose their lacquer in spots without being kerbed, rear window seals can go a bit green and mouldy. Stone chips on the front are par for the course, check side skirts and front spoiler haven't been cracked and badly repaired. Otherwise, enjoy looking - you'll certainly enjoy driving! ------------- E36 M3 Evo - Techno Violet Previous & current rides... 
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Posted By: Stone-IslandV8
Date Posted: 18-February-2005 at 13:06
Steve-did you tell him you still had 2 gears left!!!  ------------- Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit |
Posted By: bigbird76
Date Posted: 18-February-2005 at 14:32
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Nice choice of car Window Seals on a coupe anyone have some rough prices for these myne look a little shabby and could be on my things to do list ??? leigh
------------- Leigh 
1996 M3 3.2 Evolution Coupe./// http://leighm3wales.tripod.com/m3 
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Posted By: yungbuk
Date Posted: 23-February-2005 at 05:35
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cheers 4 all advice lads much app
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