deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Friend of mine is after something V8 & european, or aleast something quick for the money. He has a company car already so it will be purely a weekend driver so practicality isn't an issue. HELP!!!! M3, M5 or perhaps X5??? Or atleast M's ? Edited August 12, 2008 by Deeveus525i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 I dont think you'll be getting any of those three at that price will you ? There is a lovely looking 740i msport on TM at the moment, has everything and if I could sell the touring I would be in there like a flash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Your probably right, I'll edit that post to include M's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 E30/E36 M3's FTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Apart from the price difference, can anyone actually tell me what the difference between a 328i coupe E36 & a BMW M3 E36??? I'm sure this question has been asked before but could someone just clarify??? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 about 100hp! but seriously, completely different cars. m3 has bigger brakes, different interior, different suspension, and completely different engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-170316018.htm What is that car worth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 E30 M3 FTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-170316018.htm What is that car worth? Whatever you are willing to pay for it I guess, but has been for sale for a while. I drove this car about two years ago. Went very well then. BUT - if you are after a second car / toy. Check out this well priced Z3 M, same engine as E36 M3 Evo. Edited August 12, 2008 by Crockett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Whatever you are willing to pay for it I guess, but has been for sale for a while. I drove this car about two years ago. Went very well then. BUT - if you are after a second car / toy. Check out this well priced Z3 M, same engine as E36 M3 Evo. Toy is what we are after Nice rare car but they are an odd looking unit those Z3's 1900cc version or not lol. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 M3 has another 1000rpm ... and its all more powa! That silver car looks pretty nice. In my opinion thw seller would need to accept a grand or two less than $20k, with towards $20k justified by relatively low km, good condition and NZ new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 M3 has another 1000rpm ... and its all more powa! That silver car looks pretty nice. In my opinion thw seller would need to accept a grand or two less than $20k, with towards $20k justified by relatively low km, good condition and NZ new. So if we got that silver M3 for 15k we'd be winning? Do they have twin airbags or is that an option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 So if we got that silver M3 for 15k we'd be winning? Do they have twin airbags or is that an option? Certainly, but I reckon you don't have much chance unless they're desperate. I dunno if it has two airbags. Mine does, but it looks like that doesn't have a passenger airbag - I can't really see in the pic. Check out www.bmwmregistry.com for heaps of info on them - it's a Euro spec: http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 you might get an e34 M5 for that..if the red one is is still in chch they would prolly take 25 by now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 you might get an e34 M5 for that..if the red one is is still in chch they would prolly take 25 by now Are you talking about the same red one that was at Paul Kelly? I've seen that car, excellent condition, he had over 30k on it when we were there. Had a nice Ferrari not sure which model as I'm not up with the play on them, there aswell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Theres a red e36 m3 on Anderson Bay Road for sale, at a car yard thing. Worth a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Are you talking about the same red one that was at Paul Kelly? I've seen that car, excellent condition, he had over 30k on it when we were there. Had a nice Ferrari not sure which model as I'm not up with the play on them, there aswell.not sure i think it was for sale privately for a while but yes i think its at a dealer now...prolly cant be described as a 'nice" car but they were a pretty serious 4 door in their day and relatively rare too.Wether that translates to better resale???? Edited August 12, 2008 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Theres a red e36 m3 on Anderson Bay Road for sale, at a car yard thing. Worth a look. Hi Anthony... Could you tell me which car sales & what price your talking, I know where theres a convertible M3 E36 but its way overpriced in blue.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 64 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Certainly, but I reckon you don't have much chance unless they're desperate. You should be able to buy that silver car for close to $15k. Has been for sale for a very long time. That mint red one which was discussed here recently was (from memory) about $17k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 You should be able to buy that silver car for close to $15k. Has been for sale for a very long time. That mint red one which was discussed here recently was (from memory) about $17k. Do you have a TM link to the red one? It's not the one with 225km? Wouldn't be interested with those k's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 If I was looking for a weekend car and had 25k to spend I would go for a mint 3.2 E36 M3 EVO Manual. Or one of these they really are a fantastic drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 if you really want a v8 20 to 25 puts you well into e 39 540 territiory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) If I was looking for a weekend car and had 25k to spend I would go for a mint 3.2 E36 M3 EVO Manual. Or one of these they really are a fantastic drive. Had a Porsche Boxster & I was hassled by friends that it was too much of a hair dressers car lol! A handfull of M3's around Sick of looking at cars that say they are an M3, but when you get into the listing on TM it has 320i, 325i e.t.c.!!!! Edited August 12, 2008 by Deeveus525i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 We've bought a E46 BMW M3, however we havn't got round to payment yet, so was just wondering if there was anything to look for on the car. Its an 2003 done 70km, SMG transmission, , work history involves a new alternator, front discs, pads e.t.c. Can anyone in the know give me a heads up of what to look for with the vehicle? Friend of mine is after something V8 & european, or aleast something quick for the money. He has a company car already so it will be purely a weekend driver so practicality isn't an issue. HELP!!!! M3, M5 or perhaps X5??? Or atleast M's ? Assumed it was for a friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Assumed it was for a friend. I've got an E46 coming from Auckland as we speak. Friend of mine has the money to spend on a E36 M3 or similar caliber vehicle. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
