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Buying a Used 3-Series

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Re: ///M > 330ci [div2] by fdg07
Aug 11, 2006 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: div2 (Aug 11, 2006 5:53 pm)

Umm Quatroporte12, s4, i was once a fan of it, but then i researched audis a and they unreliable, alot more then bmw. Wats more is the s4 doesnt look anywhere near as good as an E36 M3, lol. "a good indie BMW tech can install an OEM quality clutch" what is an indie BMW tech? do they have those in chicago? Sounds good if a clutch will take you over a 100 miles! How much is a new? Is it hard to learn to drive stick with an E36 M3? Is there anyone here that ones an E36 M3? Id like to ask you whoever owns an E36 M3 to give somewhat a review of their car if you may, I would really appreciate it!!! Thank you very much for all your replies, keep the advice and facts coming!!
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Reviews... by quattroporte12
Aug 11, 2006 (6:33 pm)
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Yea s4 is kinda boring...no, dont own a m3, but here are 3 reviews of e36 m3 i found on cars.com....
 
http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=reviews&crpPage=reviews.jsp- &makeid=5&modelid=47&year=1995&myid=&acode=USA50BMC111A0&mode=&aff=mcall
 
http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?revid=27941&indcriteria=ASSET_TYPE-- Affiliate+Review%2CBuying+Guide%2CVehicle+Profile%7CM-_5_%7CD-_47_%7CY-_1995_%7C- resultStructure-combined&makeid=5&modelid=47&year=1995&myid=&revlogtype=19&secti- on=reviews&mode=&aff=mcall
 
http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?revid=30528&indcriteria=ASSET_TYPE-- Affiliate+Review%2CBuying+Guide%2CVehicle+Profile%7CM-_5_%7CD-_47_%7CY-_1995_%7C- resultStructure-combined&makeid=5&modelid=47&year=1995&myid=&revlogtype=19&secti- on=reviews&mode=&aff=mcall
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///M vs. 330ci by fdg07
Aug 12, 2006 (12:44 pm)
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Hey thanks alot guys, well I would love to know how to drive stick and i would but i fear that I might ruin the clutch of the M3 because it will be my first manuel car to drive since no else in my family has a manuel car, let me know your opinions, thanks!!! Keep em coming!!
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Re: ///M vs. 330ci [fdg07] by fdg07
Aug 14, 2006 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: fdg07 (Aug 12, 2006 12:44 pm)

Would a 2005 or 2004 GTI Be a better option? Performance is my strong point, after looks and maintanance follows...thanks!!
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Re: What is a better buy: 1999 BMW M3 or 2001 330ci (same mileage each) [fdg07] by dave330i
Aug 14, 2006 (6:20 pm)
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Replying to: fdg07 (Aug 08, 2006 2:17 pm)

I used to own a 2001 330i, 5 sp, with sport & premium package (basically 330ci with 2 extra doors). At the end of 2004, I traded it for 1999 E36/8 M Coupe (basically, M36 M3 in a modified Z3 Coupe body).
 
If you're looking for performace, go with M3. If you're looking for more luxury, go with 330ci.
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Re: ///M > 330ci [dsurti] by dave330i
Aug 14, 2006 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: dsurti (Aug 11, 2006 11:22 am)

-does NOT have the CDV like the 330(clutch delay valve.. also garbage)
 
Hate to burst your bubble, but E36 M3 does have a CDV.
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Re: ///M vs. 330ci [fdg07] by quattroporte12
Aug 14, 2006 (11:35 pm)
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Replying to: fdg07 (Aug 14, 2006 9:21 am)

If performance is what you want most, an M roadster is much faster than the m3. But it wil not seat four, if you need a car that can...
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Re: ///M vs. 330ci [quattroporte12] by fdg07
Aug 15, 2006 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Aug 14, 2006 11:35 pm)

Yeah i really do need five passengers. Um is the "CDV" a bad thing? is it really a pain? Does anyone here know if maintaining and repairing a E36 M3(1999) is more expensive than a 330Ci???????
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Re: ///M vs. 330ci [fdg07] by dave330i
Aug 15, 2006 (8:24 pm)
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Replying to: fdg07 (Aug 15, 2006 5:09 pm)

Um is the "CDV" a bad thing? is it really a pain?
 
Yes. It's in all modern BMW with manual transmission. It makes it easier for novice to shift, but makes "spirited" shifting more difficult. It's a pretty easy thing to eliminate though.
 
Does anyone here know if maintaining and repairing a E36 M3(1999) is more expensive than a 330Ci
 
They are going to be about the same. If things break, then it's not the part, but labor that's going to be expensive.
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Re: ///M vs. 330ci [quattroporte12] by dave330i
Aug 15, 2006 (8:29 pm)
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Aug 14, 2006 11:35 pm)

If performance is what you want most, an M roadster is much faster than the m3. But it wil not seat four, if you need a car that can...
 
Unless you get a '01-02 M roadster (S54 engine), it's not going to be much faster than M3. Also, unless you replace the differential on the '01-02 M roadster, it's not going to be that much faster than 99 M3 in 0-60. The roaster will pull away at higher speed though.

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