View Full Version : My New To Me E36 M3
ThipN 02-16-2007, 02:46 AM I bought a 1997 E36 M3 with 38k a 3 weeks ago. The car is mostly stock accept for Dinan Chip and CAI. Here's the first picture.
http://www.tkomotorwerks.com/images/e36M3b.jpg
Ignore the dork behind the wheel.
Parts waiting to be installed:
http://www.tkomotorwerks.com/images/forums/ThipsE36BilsteinCoils.jpg
http://www.tkomotorwerks.com/images/forums/ThipsE36Supersprint2.jpg
Also got Ellipsoid headlights, smoked tails, corners and side markers today. It's christmas all over again.
///M3Vader4dr 02-16-2007, 02:48 AM 38K miles :eyecrazy...nice pick-up!
ThipN 02-16-2007, 03:21 AM Thanks. I was really looking for a clean E30 M3, but had to have this car when I saw the mileage and how clean it is.
turbodefrost 02-16-2007, 04:21 AM how much you get it for if you don't mind me asking? those are some LOW miles
abbot555 02-16-2007, 06:49 AM how much you get it for if you don't mind me asking? those are some LOW miles
+1
Nice find, Congrats :redspot
Formula E 02-16-2007, 06:55 AM V e r y C l e a n! AND THOSE MILES! DAMN!
drsides 02-16-2007, 10:07 AM Congrats! Now I'm not feeling so low mileage (44K on a 98 m3/4/5).
and Welcome!
where is Auburn?
rdpower 02-16-2007, 10:53 AM Auburn is a little south of seattle. Pretty much just east of Federal way.
dem3n 02-16-2007, 04:47 PM How much did you pick that up for?
SneakyMike 02-16-2007, 05:43 PM Very nice find
Veedubbvr6 02-16-2007, 05:56 PM Awesome find!!!
:alright
ThipN 02-16-2007, 08:55 PM Not sure if I want to disclose the purchase price. You guys will hate me if I do.
Alpine 318is 02-16-2007, 09:13 PM Please!!!
Looks like you got supersprint race headers, midpipe and muffler.
also some PSS9's
now please tell us the price.
///M ride 02-17-2007, 03:13 PM Very nice find
i saw you driving the other day on I-5 south in the morning nice car :buttrock
Alpine 318is 02-17-2007, 05:17 PM are you sure it was him? hes pretty sneaky
cbouchez 02-18-2007, 03:57 PM Congrats man! It looks great.
stevesbmw 02-18-2007, 06:16 PM Good purchase! Enjoy it!
dem3n 02-18-2007, 06:59 PM Price to high? Or too low? Why would we hate you?
Price to high? Or too low? Why would we hate you?
it has too be really low maybe in the teens :devillook i hope to see that clean example out at a meet sometimes :alright
BlackChrome 02-19-2007, 01:05 AM Nice find! Welcome to BFC.
dem3n 02-19-2007, 01:16 AM Those are some sick parts!
krnz3 02-19-2007, 05:10 PM nice car!!! wow @ the miles geeze.
heiman5 02-19-2007, 07:16 PM price or ban :shifty
ThipN 02-20-2007, 01:14 AM Alright... I paid $16,500 for it. The car has 41k now. I love driving this thing. I will definately go out to some of the meets.
coldblooded 328 02-20-2007, 01:25 AM nice price. i was just looking through craigslist and i thought i came across your car, but then i checked back here. its close, same price too
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/280088206.html
JohnnyWash1 02-20-2007, 01:54 AM nice price. i was just looking through craigslist and i thought i came across your car, but then i checked back here. its close, same price too
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/280088206.html
I like the part where it was involved in a "small accident", but is totaled.
coldblooded 328 02-20-2007, 02:20 AM I like the part where it was involved in a "small accident", but is totaled.
haha, yeh. i thought to myself that this car was too good, until i reached that part
ThipN 02-21-2007, 02:28 AM nice price. i was just looking through craigslist and i thought i came across your car, but then i checked back here. its close, same price too
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/280088206.html
Nope. That's not my car.
ThipN 03-09-2007, 04:37 PM I finally have time to install the PSS9. Wow! This is a good set up. The ride is just as comfortable as stock at the softest setting. The left to right sways, dips and dives during braking and accelerating is gone. I also installed front and rear strut braces. I'm going to try to install the exhaust this weekend.
Veedubbvr6 03-09-2007, 05:04 PM Give us a pic of what she looks like now...:buttrock
///Montizzle 03-09-2007, 05:17 PM DAMN!!! your car is CLEAN. And the miles :eyecrazy you have found yourself one of the best deals ive ever seen...16k...congrats man, looks like you are already modding the right way :buttrock welcome to the family
ThipN 03-15-2007, 02:22 AM Thanks for the compliments. I'll take some pics when the weather is nicer.
I got it dyno'd on a Mustang dyno the other night. 216whp and 211ft-tq. Is that a good # for an M3 with Dinan chip & CAI? I'll dyno it again after the Supersprint exhaust system is installed.
ThipN 03-15-2007, 02:41 AM I don't have more recent pics, but here are some we took an hour after picking it up in San Diego.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esugarbutt/m8.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esugarbutt/m14.jpg
JohnnyWash1 03-15-2007, 02:43 AM San Diego is beautiful.
ThipN 03-15-2007, 02:47 AM San Diego is beautiful.
Yes it is. I will have to bring the wife next time.
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