smudger 8 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I recently took the plunge and bought a low mileage (25k miles) E36 convertible. I know plenty of members here don't like the verts but its great here in Marlborough and the kids love it (as do i of course). It's kind of a replacement for my old Mk2 Jag that had to go a few years ago but uses a bit less oil and hopefully has lower running costs ! Its in excellent condition having only had 3 private owners before me and been very well looked after. Posting a few pics from the dealer i sourced it from as the weather hasn't been too kind to get new ones lately. Edited June 11, 2014 by smudger 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 So rad dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Its a pretty famous car seen these exact photos on this forun before too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 8 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Hopefully that's famous rather than infamous ..... and why ? It was at an Auckland dealer off and on for the past 6 months or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Nice, congrats on the purchase. Love the colour! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Looks awesome!! What do you mean dont like verts? Only reason I got an e36 touring is cause it came up for sale before a decent vert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 8 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 And it is awesome and i love the colour too.....i have two mates with M3s, an E30 and an E46 and only one of them has made the hairdressers car comment so far. When i posted a little while back for feedback on this vs an E46 there was some suggestion to go with a hardtop instead. But for us ( and me even more so ) this is perfect ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 8 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Have had to clear the garage out though as the birds seemed to find it irresistible for target practice in the carport ! Not fans of violet i guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 nice buy , are sure those are not the brouchure photo's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
328bema 18 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Stunning example, i remember this on trademe, very clean, great score....i prefer hard-top but definetly admire a well kept ver!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 8 Report post Posted June 11, 2014 Stunning example, i remember this on trademe, very clean, great score....i prefer hard-top but definetly admire a well kept ver!! Yes, i was surprised it didnt sell when it was on TradeMe. Assume it was a combo of maybe the initial price, the colour and a vert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 Looks awesome man! Seems like e36 m3s are more common than 318's on here now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted June 12, 2014 That was just along the beach from me, very nice colour! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 8 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Went for a drive down to Kaikoura last week, here's a couple of IPhone pics 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted June 30, 2014 Never been a big fan of E36s but they do look great as verts. Nice score! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Beaut. The e36's square angles on the raked body form will make for a modern classic in colour/engine combos as yours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Best BMW colour too. Not much a fan of the breakaway more 'modern' shapes but that looks bloody good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Not much a fan of the breakaway more 'modern' shapes but that looks bloody good! E36s are 'modern'? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 More modern than a commodore at least! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Great car. They look so cooooool with the top down. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Never been a big fan of E36s but they do look great as verts. Nice score! As me, the 4 doors do nothing for me. Coupes & better - the vert look great IMO. That colour too is one of the best Well done! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 8 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 Yes its a great car, love the colour and it had to be a convertible. As for a great score, it was for sale by the dealer for around 6 months, listed on TRadeMe repeatedly, looked at by several members of this board but just didnt sell. I bought it as soon as the money became available, and the price dropped a bit, so lucky really, which made a very nice change ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted July 1, 2014 E36s are 'modern'? Just the way the headlights merged, or moved away from the individual two spots. Probably the same as e21/e24/e28 'ers say about chopping the slant/shark nose off etc. That colour would look good on any car though. Quite unique in that it's a rare shade from any brand to see on the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
