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Thread: E36 M3, or E34 540im

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    Default E36 M3, or E34 540im

    Im looking for a new bimmer in the 10k-15k range. I am looking at a few 540im and a few e36 M3s, both the 3.0 and the 3.2. I am young and im not too worried about ride qaulity, but mileage is a little bit of a concern, but considering iv been driving a ram 1500 and a caravan that isnt maintaned, anything will be an improvement. Im leaning more towards the M3 as I have a 325is that im building a track car out of and i like the coupe body alot, and a straight six will be easier to work on and im familiar with it. Any good reasons why I shouldnt, or any good sources of these cars would be appreciated, thanks.

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    If you already have a 3-series that you're building as a track car, there's no need for an M3.

    Drive a 540i/6, then you will know why you want it. Also don't expect good mileage in city driving.
    1990 Islandgrun 535iM Sedan

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    I was in the same boat for awhile, decided that since I was only 22 and not married that the insurance made it unrealistic to get my M3, at least now. I'll get one eventually, but I can't justify paying a ridiculous premium like that now. Might be something to think about.
    93 525i / 01 330Ci / 98 Camry / 91 Volvo 240 / 99 Jeep GC

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    Quote Originally Posted by bjl4776
    Im looking for a new bimmer in the 10k-15k range. I am looking at a few 540im and a few e36 M3s, both the 3.0 and the 3.2. I am young and im not too worried about ride qaulity, but mileage is a little bit of a concern, but considering iv been driving a ram 1500 and a caravan that isnt maintaned, anything will be an improvement. Im leaning more towards the M3 as I have a 325is that im building a track car out of and i like the coupe body alot, and a straight six will be easier to work on and im familiar with it. Any good reasons why I shouldnt, or any good sources of these cars would be appreciated, thanks.
    540i/6 without a doubt.
    -Trevor Ely

    '88 535is
    '95 M Sport 540i (1 of 200)
    '91 M5

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    540/6. I think we're biased tho as you're asking on a 5-series forum.

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    get the m5 thats for sale a few posts up or down, it looks sick, and because i live in MI, (smae place as the m5) il deliver it for you for the price of a southwest (cheap) plane ticket home (stole the idea)



    kyle

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