[Kevinl]

I have been looking at E90/E92 M3 as well I used to own a E90 335i the prices are certainly up on those and I need to figure rod Bearing into the cost unless they can provide documentation for it being done.

I have looked at E46 M3's as well which I have never felt a connection with not sure why but the S54 is certainly a more exciting engine than a S52

I have looked into Z3M Roadsters as well but not sure if id like it as much even though it has the M3 drivetrain

I think getting a E36 M3 is just something I need to get off my bucketlist even if the car might not justify the price.

[tracer bullet]

M539 Restorations has a 2-part series on one, "Project Valencia". The first one is short and about the car and how he gets it. The 2nd is him reworking every issue he knows of. I'd probably call that a "must watch" video. It could tell you a lot about what to look for and help you negotiate a price if you find one you're interested in. And be a great guide for repairs as well if you DIY.

[FC4]

E36 M3s are so fuckin cool. That is all.

[Hagasan41]

Originally Posted by FC4

E36 M3s are so fuckin cool. That is all.

Yes they are!

[wizardofOz]

The E36 design stands out to let everyone know its a BMW, no question. Your M3 in red looks fabulous there.

If I had spare cash, even if not to drive it, personally I would buy one as a collector.

[phteven]

Yes. /thread

[B58 parts]

Alpine white 2 door for sale looks pretty good

I thought you would like this Used 1997 BMW M3 for $13500 on Autotrader http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/2B30BA66

Some miles on it but that's about what they're going for. All in all it looks like a pretty decent example. I should probably just get that instead of all the work to strip and clean this one up.

Trying to put the timing cover on with the head and oil pan still in place was a bad idea. Didn't work for me. I loosened the oil pan as much as I could but when I put the timing cover back on the next day noticed a part of the head gasket sticking out funny inside of the engine. It's not really easy to do that without damaging it especially if the gasket is all brittle 30 years old..

So the manifolds are off and the head's about to come off, great. All that stuff under the intake manifold needed to be replaced anyway, so not so bad.

[pbonsalb]

250k mile E36 M3 for $13.5k — wow!

[mtpktz]

I've been considering selling mine - I've owned it for 15+ years but I just don't drive it anymore.

It's an Estoril coupe with ~135k miles - I'll be giving it some love this winter and may formally list it come Spring.