Christopher@BRM Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 OK, lots of LOLing going-on while I read this thread. As far as M3s go, why not? The 95 is well-liked because it is OBDI. 96 and up are OBDII. Modding the OBDI engine is easier. However, one can retrofit OBDI on an OBDII car. Additionally, the 96+ engines were 3.2L, where the 95s were 3.0L. These cars aren't new any more. Parts aren't cheap, but they really aren't very expensive either. They are fairly easy to work on, particularly the suspension/brakes. As with any 10+ year old car, maintenance is key. You will pay a little more for a car with documented service history, but you will likely spend less bringing her up to snuff. Reliability is directly related to service/maintenance. You will spend a lot of money on a neglected car (regardless of manufacture). As far as performance, my 98 V70 T5m is just as fast in a straight line (rolling) as a stock E36 M3. However, the E36 chassis handles very well - from the factory. Just some springs/shocks/strut inserts/sways will make a world of a difference. 235s all around on 8" wheels fit without drama. The after market is rather abundant, and everything has been tried by fellow enthusiasts - so there's little guesswork when mod time comes. On the highway, they are rather efficient (for a sports car). Figure ~28mpg highway, 19-21 around town. I was going to get an E36 M3 sedan (5 speed, of course), but decided to go with a wagon instead. If the US had imported E36 wagons, I'd likely have a 328 touring instead of the V70. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 holy stuff this whole place goes OT quick. every thread i've been in created in seriousness has ended in OT ranting. wtf...get a grip ppl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aequitas_Veritas Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 VS dosnt like being confined to the subject of the topic, especially once the answer has been covered, so the only thing left to do it go off on crazy tangents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s70turbo1998 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 holy stuff this whole place goes OT quick. every thread i've been in created in seriousness has ended in OT ranting. wtf...get a grip ppl.Every thread you post in you make a point to say you haven't gone off-topic :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Man we have had some epic threads lately. Thank god my girlfriend is coming for the weekend so I can take a break from reading all of this Nobdy is making you log in to this site This thread is awesome in so many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownTurboBrick Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Every thread you post in you make a point to say you haven't gone off-topic lol i was wondering when someone was gonna catch on :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 How many kids with ADD does it take to screw in a light bulb?LET'S RIDE BIKES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 How many kids with ADD does it take to screw in a light bulb?LET'S RIDE BIKES!Bikes with baskets, bells and fake plastic flowers?If so I am so down with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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