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selvannair

1998 E36 M3

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Hi All.

What are your thoughts (price, model, condition, etc) on this M3? I'm just concerned about the SMG though...as I would definately prefer a clutch!

Anyways, I checked it out today and it is in better condition than described in the ad. Also - does anyone know this vehicle?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...384876010"]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=384876010

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Been for sale a long time. Ad is flawed. Car shoud be 5 or 6 speed manual 3.2 lt six cyl. K's are good and looks in good nick. Rare colour. Top $ though. Worth a look.

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Looks like it's a SMG gearbox

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Been for sale a long time. Ad is flawed. Car shoud be 5 or 6 speed manual 3.2 lt six cyl. K's are good and looks in good nick. Rare colour. Top $ though. Worth a look.

Hi Wayney. Thanks for your reply.

Its definately a SMG with no bloody clutch. Thats the only down side to this vehicle - well for me. I feel that the joy of driving this car is really determined/limited by the SMG settings whereas the manual...you could do as you please. The ride was bloody awesome though. Really smooth changing of gears as well.

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Bump, yeah sorry mistake, was thrown by four cylinder engine claim. Didn't this trans have issues?

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Apparently so. But I'm hoping that having low mileage that the thing aint gonna cause any trouble soon. But still nerve wrecking though.

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Hi Selvan, not to clued on them, but members here will know! Looks a nice car must say. Your not related to Nick are you?

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I'd seen that and marvelled at the km too. My opinion - it would be a good price if the low km mean its in well above avg condition ... but the SMG reduces value significantly so I'm not surprised it hasn't sold (ie I think its a touch high for an SMG).

You could always convert to 3 pedals - I've got a getrag 6spd with everything (I think) you'd need except the trim around the stick, the gear knob and master cylinder (ie, I have the box, mount, prop shaft, linkages / shift cradle, slave cylinder and hard line, pedals). Would sell for $1750.

I also have a '96 M3 sedan in Byzanz Metallic (<140k km, NZ new, 6 spd, I've replaced/upgraded a lot of parts) which I should sell as I've bought a new car, so if you're feeling like a sedan... send me a PM.

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HallBM could convert this to manual for you as is .. no second gearbox needed.

Would just need a recode to elminate the SMG control unit.

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Interesting - I didn't know that could be done. Are many bits needed?

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Hi Selvan, not to clued on them, but members here will know! Looks a nice car must say. Your not related to Nick are you?

No - not related to any Nick. Is he a member here?

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I'd seen that and marvelled at the km too. My opinion - it would be a good price if the low km mean its in well above avg condition ... but the SMG reduces value significantly so I'm not surprised it hasn't sold (ie I think its a touch high for an SMG).

You could always convert to 3 pedals - I've got a getrag 6spd with everything (I think) you'd need except the trim around the stick, the gear knob and master cylinder (ie, I have the box, mount, prop shaft, linkages / shift cradle, slave cylinder and hard line, pedals). Would sell for $1750.

I also have a '96 M3 sedan in Byzanz Metallic (<140k km, NZ new, 6 spd, I've replaced/upgraded a lot of parts) which I should sell as I've bought a new car, so if you're feeling like a sedan... send me a PM.

Will give it a thought. Thank you.

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Make sure you look at the the front right hand guard im sure this car use to be in Christchurch and was sold as $1 reserve as it had a smash one the front right [the guard is a fully yellow] Just a heads up

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Make sure you look at the the front right hand guard im sure this car use to be in Christchurch and was sold as $1 reserve as it had a smash one the front right [the guard is a fully yellow] Just a heads up

This car is from Whangarei and has had a lady driver since imported - the SMG box has had recent work as well so should be good to go. It is a good car and has been well looked after.

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This car is from Whangarei and has had a lady driver since imported - the SMG box has had recent work as well so should be good to go. It is a good car and has been well looked after.

Not to be rude but I always find it hard to believe a lady drove this?

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Not to be rude but I always find it hard to believe a lady drove this?

We bought our M3 primarily for my wife to drive. She would probably think you were being rude . . . . :rolleyes:

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Thanks to everyone that has commented! Much appreciated! After much deliberation - I have decided against taking this vehicle for the simple reason I am not keen on the SMG. I think it would be really dumb forking out that kind of money for a toy that I hope to get used to!!! No offence to those who drive the original SMG but I feel anything with an M badge should have a clutch.

I am not sure about any damages to this vehicle. I believe that I have thoroughly checked the vehicle and if it was damaged then whoever did the repair needs a medal of some sort! Secondly, the drive this vehicle gave did reflect one which you would expect from an example with such mileage. This would be a good buy for an enthusiast who battles the Auckland traffic on a daily basis or a pressie for the wife which you could borrow on those track days!

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Out of interest (you other e36 M3 owners out there can help) is it normal for the oil sediment indicator to stay on when the ignition is on. I think thats what that light is in the photo with the service indicator.

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I work with the owner of this car at Air NZ engineering. Maintained to perfection!

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I work with the owner of this car at Air NZ engineering. Maintained to perfection!

Haha, do you happen to know Allan Foote?

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O.o whats wrong with that M3?

wouldnt know , looks mint !!!

just that guy with bartercard point asks alot of ppl on trademe over and over again

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