atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Hi, I have been looking for a genuine non import E36 M3 for quite a while now. There are a couple around but they are wanting silly money (20k) and I know these have been going for 12-15 lately. I am an enthusiast who is wanting to pick one up now, clean it up and then keep it. My ideal be the Evo light blue with cream or black leather. FYI - I am also selling my 2003 E39 530i Motorsport done 98k. Immaculate cond. 13k Please help and if you know anyone who has an M3, ask if they are interested in selling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 If i was you id be looking into this, It is so clean! and has all the goodies you could want in an m3. and the colour is just superb close up. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-661446360.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 maybe i should sell my one ? nz new 93 m3 . 2 owners 130k's tecno violet (well whats left of the paint) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 If i was you id be looking into this, It is so clean! and has all the goodies you could want in an m3. and the colour is just superb close up. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-661446360.htm IMO - that's not what I'd personally call a M3..............................Brent's one sounds far more interesting already, bigtime.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 IMO - that's not what I'd personally call a M3..............................Brent's one sounds far more interesting already, bigtime.............. Can you elaborate?? Looks like a good M3, price is getting up there but could be worth it if it all checks out.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 For me that one would be a non starter. As IMO negatives include: colour, engine swap, pre-facelift, that hideous wheel, those hideous wheels. But that's my personal taste.... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Can you elaborate?? Looks like a good M3, price is getting up there but could be worth it if it all checks out.. Basically, much like Nick says - its been ba$tardised ....... I'm intrigued with the idea that we're gonna find what the OP wants though for 12-15k, (basically what he wants for his 530 is gonna turn into a NZ new M3......)???I'd have thought that's fairly ambitious probably........... Edited November 17, 2013 by Blue-540i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
328bema 18 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 I would be patient my friend, there are a few Estoril Blue Evo M3's out there, just hold out. Don't settle for something you have to convince yourself that's what you want, personally, get the car you really want 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 another one low k's like my one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-641201060.htm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) That one I do like - nice!! Given that's at retail on a 'performance' yard in primo condition, makes that blue one look over-priced a fair bit IMO......this silver one has been for sale for a while....... Edited November 18, 2013 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 If i was you id be looking into this, It is so clean! and has all the goodies you could want in an m3. and the colour is just superb close up. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-661446360.htm That shut line on the bonnet looks funny. Personally I don't think 20k would be un-realistic for a mint NZ new E36 M3 Evo in Avus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
///MPROVD 131 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/m3/auction-659177227.htm heres another far from original but still a nice car. tims avus blues m3 is a big plus one from me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 I personally would go for Brent's one if he wants to sell it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Yeah I looked at that but its far from genuine.... If i was you id be looking into this, It is so clean! and has all the goodies you could want in an m3. and the colour is just superb close up. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-661446360.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 That's where your wrong. They are there! I have had the chance but missed the opportunity! I will spend what I need to for the right one . But 20k is more than they are worth. You can buy an E46 for 25k Basically, much like Nick says - its been ba$tardised ....... I'm intrigued with the idea that we're gonna find what the OP wants though for 12-15k, (basically what he wants for his 530 is gonna turn into a NZ new M3......)???I'd have thought that's fairly ambitious probably........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Yeah I have looked at this one. But it's avg cond and they want top money. I have been told they traded it for 10k!!! another one low k's like my one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-641201060.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted November 18, 2013 Evo, agree you could be right but not pre facelift ... That shut line on the bonnet looks funny. Personally I don't think 20k would be un-realistic for a mint NZ new E36 M3 Evo in Avus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted November 19, 2013 that yellow 1 is by far the most fun at hampton downs... trust me 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Surely there's some reasonably priced M3's floating around that someone is ready to sell?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Gotta rhetorical question for ya. If you had a low km NZ new blue M3 with leather interior, would you sell it for 12-15k?? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 580 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Soon-to-be appreciating classic I'd say. I also can't see them coming much further down in price - I've been watching them closely for 2+ years now. I would've gone for pretty much exactly what you're after if mine didn't show up at the time I was looking! Don't forget - just because you think they're overpriced at $20k+ doesn't mean they won't sell. Like everything, the only real indication is what the market will pay... and if they're actually selling at $20k it's a reasonable yardstick. Best of luck finding what you're after - if you manage to, you'll be laughing your way to the bank in a few years! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Exactly........^^^^^^^ Its not as if we're talking white Toyota Corollas here........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 That's my beast. Was at hamptons downs yesterday. What a fun car to have. Thrash it, then drive it home. Very reliable and a lot of fun. Hopefully somebody will enjoy it this summer. Cheers Nigel Aston 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 That's my beast. Was at hamptons downs yesterday. What a fun car to have. Thrash it, then drive it home. Very reliable and a lot of fun. Hopefully somebody will enjoy it this summer. Cheers Nigel Aston You'd have to be really glad its not blue................it'd only be worth half that............. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Time will tell. Nigel Aston Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites