So, as I mentioned when I introduced myself, I "hinted" I was going to look at a BMW, well I did.
First hurdle was to seek permission from "the war office / her indoors / handbrake" on the possiblity of getting another car. Agreement was reached after hard and prolonged negotiations, :hug:, but with a limit on budget
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Now I had heard through a member on here that there was a particular BMW that may be up for sale, so after getting the details, I contacted the current owner and agreed to meet.
The car I went to see, as the title says, was the E36 M3 Evo II, a 1997 model (why I keep looking at "old ladies" I have no idea why :cursing:, but I just love old school). They are nostalgic, great to drive, but boy do they break down often.
So, my question is, just how good, bad or indifferent are these cars? How reliable are they (I know it depends on the previous owners driving standards and servicing regime), but generally?
The current owner was a great bloke, knew his stuff, obviously a Petrolhead and looks after his cars whilst enjoying driving them. In fact he is such a top bloke that he has allowed me to have the car for the day on Saturday before I drop it off with Ayham at DAS for him to do the full Condition Report on Sunday.
So, I will report back on Saturday evening with my thoughts, opinions and maybe some pics (if the owner will allow).
So again, what are your thoughts on this piece of motoring history?
ETA: I have spoken to the BMW guru's Ayhem and Bruno about the M3 - so my mind is resting a bit easier.
First hurdle was to seek permission from "the war office / her indoors / handbrake" on the possiblity of getting another car. Agreement was reached after hard and prolonged negotiations, :hug:, but with a limit on budget
. Now I had heard through a member on here that there was a particular BMW that may be up for sale, so after getting the details, I contacted the current owner and agreed to meet.
The car I went to see, as the title says, was the E36 M3 Evo II, a 1997 model (why I keep looking at "old ladies" I have no idea why :cursing:, but I just love old school). They are nostalgic, great to drive, but boy do they break down often.
So, my question is, just how good, bad or indifferent are these cars? How reliable are they (I know it depends on the previous owners driving standards and servicing regime), but generally?
The current owner was a great bloke, knew his stuff, obviously a Petrolhead and looks after his cars whilst enjoying driving them. In fact he is such a top bloke that he has allowed me to have the car for the day on Saturday before I drop it off with Ayham at DAS for him to do the full Condition Report on Sunday.
So, I will report back on Saturday evening with my thoughts, opinions and maybe some pics (if the owner will allow).
So again, what are your thoughts on this piece of motoring history?
ETA: I have spoken to the BMW guru's Ayhem and Bruno about the M3 - so my mind is resting a bit easier.
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