e36 M3

tom333 · 03-08-2007, 10:08 PM

Anyone have an e36 M3? I'm thinking about buying a 96' but read that the steering feel is vague.

How does is compare to the e92/e90 steering feel?

010101 · 03-08-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tom333

Anyone have an e36 M3? I'm thinking about buying a 96' but read that the steering feel is vague.

How does is compare to the e92/e90 steering feel?

10x better. The e36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made. It is one of the best handling practical cars ever made. It's just underpowered compared to today's sports cars. If it had a 335i drivetrain I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

010101 · 03-08-2007, 10:15 PM

BTW.. where did you read that? The steering feel is anything but vague.

viobruin · 03-08-2007, 10:26 PM

I'm currently driving an e36 m3. My 335 comes in 2 weeks. I can't really compare the two since my 335 isn't here yet, but the steering in the m3 is definitely not vague.

alpine318 · 03-08-2007, 10:56 PM

It will probably be less vague than your 335i

Vinobien · 03-08-2007, 11:00 PM

how can you compare an e36 to a 335i. No power with sloppy steering response.

alpine318 · 03-08-2007, 11:02 PM

Go drive a E36 M3 and tell me that again.

ElCapitan · 03-08-2007, 11:02 PM

I love that image.

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Originally Posted by alpine318

It will probably be less vague than your 335i

SP330 · 03-08-2007, 11:21 PM

Vinobien has officially been shafted by the E9x

010101 please tell me how the E36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made?

When in fact it has the chintziest materials and (subjectively) repulsive aging looks.

The E30 M3 is the icon car, made just so BMW could participate in racing events. A race car with license plates if you well.

Many can also agree the E30 has aged extremely well.

I suggest to the OP to look for a pristine E30 M3.

astra · 03-08-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine318

Go drive a E36 M3 and tell me that again.

ElCapitan · 03-08-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SP330

Vinobien has officially been shafted by the E9x

010101 please tell me how the E36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made?

When in fact it has the chintziest materials and (subjectively) repulsive aging looks.

The E30 M3 is the icon car, made just so BMW could participate in racing events. A race car with license plates if you well.

Many can also agree the E30 has aged extremely well.

I suggest to the OP to look for a pristine E30 M3.

The only problem with the E30 M3 is the engine longevity. It needs to be rebuild every so often. You need to be able to do a lot work yourself or a very good friend that know how or a lot of money or a engine swap which sort of change the heart of the car.

shragon · 03-08-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 010101

The e36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made.

ok, if you say so.

010101 · 03-08-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SP330

Vinobien has officially been shafted by the E9x

010101 please tell me how the E36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made?

When in fact it has the chintziest materials and (subjectively) repulsive aging looks.

I do agree with your comment to Vino. As for the e36....

"Chintzy" materials mean nothing to me. I have driven the e30, e36, e46, e90 and e92. To me the E36 was just the perfect blend of size, handling, practicality, and reliability(other than 3.2 liter vanos systems). I personally think the e36 is one of the best looking cars they ever made too. Obviously "the best car" is very subject and our opinions differ. If you want nice materials get a 7 series. Not a car I would ever want, but a nice interior none the less.

tom333 · 03-08-2007, 11:41 PM

Thanks guys!

by the way I read that in EVO magazine from britain. the guy that worte it admitted to owning 2 e36 m3s though.

b622r · 03-08-2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tom333

Anyone have an e36 M3? I'm thinking about buying a 96' but read that the steering feel is vague.

How does is compare to the e92/e90 steering feel?

The steering is lighter - more assisted in the 335. The E36 steering is heavier but gets really nice at 40 +...The 335 is a little too sensitive at higher speeds - the E36 steering is more even from mid to high speeds. I would say neither are vague...but if you want to use that word the 335 is more vague especially with run flats. The e36 is a great car - it feels quite a bit lighter than the 335 and the performance is almost exact. The M does 0-60 in 5.3 - I haven't put the 335 through its paces yet - still breaking it in. The M3 is for sale...

http://www.diwpa.com/1997m3.htm

F30Toad · 03-08-2007, 11:48 PM

The real difference is in ride quality. I had a 98 M3/4 and now have an E90 335i. I would have to say the steering feels tighter on the new car, but probably because it is new. My M3 had 90k when I sold it so it is impossible to say what I would think if they were both new.

The ride is much quieter and smooth in the E90. Really different power band, M3 was all about revs, 335 pulls from down low.

Both really good, but I do like my 335 better overall.

b622r · 03-08-2007, 11:55 PM

No doubt - they are different cars in many ways...the 335 is a much quiter comfortable car ...much more jekyll and hyde when you get on it...the M3 felt more like a racer even if you were just cruising...

x5love · 03-09-2007, 12:30 AM

Take a look at my sig

She's my beauty, my baby. And although the E90 is faster in a straightline, it can't take corners and feel the road the way my E36 does.

ALPINE6SPD · 03-09-2007, 06:12 PM

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Take a look at my sig

She's my beauty, my baby. And although the E90 is faster in a straightline, it can't take corners and feel the road the way my E36 does.

Estirol is an amazing color on an e36. Best of luck with the sale.

0700700 · 03-09-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 010101

10x better. The e36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made. It is one of the best handling practical cars ever made. It's just underpowered compared to today's sports cars. If it had a 335i drivetrain I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

e36 m3 is the "worst" of all 3 series M3s... the e30 is an icon , and the e46 is also in a class of its own... the e36 m3 never impressed like the other two

herbz · 03-10-2007, 12:37 AM

the e30 is the best car BMW ever made.... cuz i own one..... and cuz they are badass, esp with tints, rims, drop, breaks, and an s52 swap with twin turbo's.

SpecC · 03-10-2007, 04:14 AM

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10x better. The e36 M3 is the best car BMW has ever made. It is one of the best handling practical cars ever made. It's just underpowered compared to today's sports cars. If it had a 335i drivetrain I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

the E36 M3 is not hte best car BMW made,
my E90 330i is because it's mine!

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tom333 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 335i coupe--black + saddle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! by the way I read that in EVO magazine from britain. the guy that worte it admitted to owning 2 e36 m3s though. __________________ The Ultimate... Machine.
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F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	The real difference is in ride quality. I had a 98 M3/4 and now have an E90 335i. I would have to say the steering feels tighter on the new car, but probably because it is new. My M3 had 90k when I sold it so it is impossible to say what I would think if they were both new. The ride is much quieter and smooth in the E90. Really different power band, M3 was all about revs, 335 pulls from down low. Both really good, but I do like my 335 better overall.
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b622r Enlisted Member 8 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	No doubt - they are different cars in many ways...the 335 is a much quiter comfortable car ...much more jekyll and hyde when you get on it...the M3 felt more like a racer even if you were just cruising...
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