Picked up a classic. 95 BMW M3 (E36)

[rjd598]

man you got this thing for a STEAL. take it from me i've been looking at the market for the past year. so what's the deal with those paint thing? what is the real paint color? why don't you just look under the hood and read off what it says

[Turb0Surge]

Originally Posted by rjd598

man you got this thing for a STEAL. take it from me i've been looking at the market for the past year. so what's the deal with those paint thing? what is the real paint color? why don't you just look under the hood and read off what it says

That's the thing- under the hood it says dakar yellow. But the shade is off. Apparently the previous owner painted it a darker shade of yellow.

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

That's the thing- under the hood it says dakar yellow. But the shade is off. Apparently the previous owner painted it a darker shade of yellow.

you should try to track down the history of the car. you never know what kind of damage it might have been in

[TeKNiC3]

Bought my 95 M3 with 51K Miles on it 3 years ago, has about 66K now:

[Turb0Surge]

Originally Posted by rjd598

you should try to track down the history of the car. you never know what kind of damage it might have been in

No damage. It was stolen once and resprayed apparently. I looked the car over for frame/ bodywork when I bought it. Can't believe I missed the respray, but In my defense it was dark outside.

[Turb0Surge]

Originally Posted by TeKNiC3

Bought my 95 M3 with 51K Miles on it 3 years ago, has about 66K now:

Wow that's clean What's the specs on the wheels?

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

No damage. It was stolen once and resprayed apparently. I looked the car over for frame/ bodywork when I bought it. Can't believe I missed the respray, but In my defense it was dark outside.

Ohhh ok that makes alot more sense why you got the car for such a low price. Regardless enjoy it in good health

[Turb0Surge]

Originally Posted by rjd598

Ohhh ok that makes alot more sense why you got the car for such a low price. Regardless enjoy it in good health

I already am. I took it on some back roads last night. Almost as much fun as riding a bike.

[tigermack]

That red M is cleannn!

[kalscheu]

love the Dakar yellow

[TeKNiC3]

Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

Wow that's clean What's the specs on the wheels?

Thanks!

BBS RS-GT in 18x8.5 +30 front and 18x9.5 +35 rear.

Thought about selling it, but when it came time to post the ad, I couldn't get myself to do it. Every time I drive it, it amazes me that a car built in 1995 (17 years ago) drives this well.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by JoosyJoos

E36 M3's are a slippery slope... 7.5k to start, 17k later its almost done.

Build thread/specs?

I just bought a 2013 328i and I love it but what it really made me realize is that I STILL want an E36 M3. Even $17k is reasonable considering how fun the car is to drive.

[JoosyJoos]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Build thread/specs?

I just bought a 2013 328i and I love it but what it really made me realize is that I STILL want an E36 M3. Even $17k is reasonable considering how fun the car is to drive.

Let me see what I can recite from memory.

Engine:
Rebuilt S50 w/ Supertech valvesprings, otherwise stock (internally)
24lb injectors
VAC oil pan baffle
Welded oil pump nut
AFE cold air intake
Custom built oil catch can
Mishimoto radiator
Bimmerworld radiator hoses
Stewart waterpump
TRM tune (needs a new baseline)

Suspension:
Stock (5k miles) dampers/shocks (upgrading to Motion Control Singles in March)
DGD enclosed RTABS
Bimmerworld Rear Control Arms
AKG RTAB pocket reinforcements
AKG Poly Subframe bushings
AKG Subframe reinforcement kit
UUC Sway bars + endlinks
JT Rear Shock mounts
Treehouse Racing Front Control Arm bushings
Bimmerworld (upgraded) Control Arms
Hawk HT-10 brake pads (F/R)
Vorshlag poly transmission mounts
Vorshlag poly engine mounts
Vorshlag 75mm studs
Stainless steel brake lines

Interior:
Schroth Profi 2 6 point belts
OMP WRC seats (driver's has halo)
Momo type 253 suede wheel
VAC floor mounts
VAC side mounts (driver)/OMP side mount (passenger)
VAC anti-submarine belt mount
Kirk roll-bar
AKG stainless steel pedals
ZHP shift knob (5spd)

Rims:
Stock DS1's w/ 235/40/17 square Dunlop Z1 Starspecs
Apex Arc-8's 17x9 square -- waiting on tires for next season


That's all I can remember at the moment. It can hang with a lot of expensive cars on the track. It'll run 1:43's around Road Atlanta even with stock suspension and a mediocre driver (Intermediate).

[Alpine F31]

You have a great memory!

Seriously, very nice set up. In the pictures the car looks more "stock" than your list of upgrades would suggest. ( I like that ).

Thanks for posting and OP, thank you too!

[tsa1]

NICE congrats!

[chrisko]

Congrats on the buy and that red E36 is super clean!

Man, I wish I never sold my '99 M3.

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Very nice !

[Snig]

Originally Posted by rjd598

man you got this thing for a STEAL. take it from me i've been looking at the market for the past year. so what's the deal with those paint thing? what is the real paint color? why don't you just look under the hood and read off what it says

This pic tells you everything you need to know. Originally factory painted Dakar, but resprayed in Speed Yellow or Atacama Yellow on the outside. If the mechanicals are good, I would go ahead and respray this thing to its original glory. I can't imagine what the door sills look like on the car. That should be indicator #1.

[E46M54325Ci]

I agree, definitely not Dakar

[izzyM3]

who cares if its original paint or not, he paid 5k not 12k. it might not be a steal but it's an M3. Congrats! I surely miss mine.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by izzyM3

who cares if its original paint or not, he paid 5k not 12k. it might not be a steal but it's an M3.

Agreed!

I love your old car.

[whats77inaname]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....since there are some people looking....not my car, but figured I'd post it....

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3527203016.html