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Old 09-01-2012, 02:45 AM   #1
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Anyone here have/had an E36 M3?

Hey everyone, my ETA for delivery is still unknown only 1800 cars were allocated to Australia this year and it sold like hot cakes and despite me ordering after launch I could be on the 8-18month wait list...

Now considering an E36 M3, little background here first.

Cars in Aus cost a lot more (tiny market, protected local industry) so the 86 starts from $34k driveaway to $39k for the top GTS spec which I ordered in silver.

E46 m3 2003 onwards = $45-50+K unmolested, 2001 + high milage = 35ish k

E36 m3 1996 etc around 26k for a good running car.

Highly tempted to just get the best E36 M3 I can find and save the money away.

Things I don't like about going the E36 route

-old car
-expensive to run/insurance/parts
-probably on the 3rd owner no new car magic

Things I do like about it

-sounds great!
-small
-half the price of an 86 GTS
-doesn't attract the attention like an 86

So any owners here? Thanks
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