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Originally Posted by blackbeast535
Thanks guys for the input. I think I'll just track my e90 this season and do some brake upgrades. At this point I have a hard time justifying another car that sits parked 90% the time. I could use that extra money for more m3 mods and track time.
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The E9x M3 is a fantastic car to start tracking with. 16 days with your car really shouldn't be a problem. I know a few guys who put 25+ days on their pretty much stock M3, and they've got no issues whatsoever. I recommend starting with some good brake fluid (Motul RBF600 or Castrol SRF) and a set of track pads like the Pagid RS19. Invest in a good helmet and possibly a HANS before you start doing other mods (it's amazing how much a heavy helmet can affect your driving).
On a similar note, horsepower doesn't always equal fun. We track an E30 325i in Chumpcar, and it's an absolute riot. It's got nice balance, handles well and easy to throw around. The car is about 20 seconds a lap slower than my old M3 at Watkins Glen, but I always get out of the car with a grin just as wide! The car is super fun to drive, and equally fun to wrench on.
gottagofast13 has some really good advice as well. If you do a dedicated track car, think about the series you may want to run in, and just because the cost of the car may be low, as you get into it, you'll find racing costs can add up really fast.