Advantages: Fast, reliable, good handeling, comfortable, looks evil, solid build, smile factor Disadvantages: expensive to maintain and run, steering wheel is a bit big, long gear throw
Bmw E36 M3 evo saloon
I love my M3 evo, 90k on the clock so far FSH and still on the same healthy sounding vanos unit. Ive always had quick cars but this thing is awesome. There are a few updated items on the 3.2 E36 M3
including bigger brakes from the M5 6, speed box and bigger 3.2 twin vanos engine giving a massive 321bhp.
Beware though this car cant be run on a shoe string budget. my spends so far
1) new suspension and bushes standard boge set up £1000
2)gear box selector seal £150
3) inspection 2 service £850 which has highlighted that the vavles will need re-set in about 20-30k at a cost of £400
4) Its going in in two weeks to get the vanos serviced ,new mesh oil filter, solinoides cleaned and longer BMW bolts fitted to the front plate at a cost of £150
And if that troublesome vanos unit goes im looking a £1500 ...
reidtastic 11.07.2008 (07.07.2008)
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Advantages: Good motorsport feel Disadvantages: Pricey, can get stiff neck, driving at speed
At first glance there doesn't seem anything special about it, but I have to admit it does look better than the average BMW. That's when I noticed the lower front spoiler, the wider wheel arches that hide the wider axle. Believe, I couldn't go wrong with 20 18 inch rims,...can I ? Then there's that little hump on the bonnet to make sure there's enough room for the bigger engine. At closer inspection I noticed the M3 nostrils on the front fenders...and the emblem on the back on the car that says EMMMM 3 !...but the most distinct characteristic I like lies below the emblem...it's the beautiful 4-pipe organ ( twin exhaust ) which plays the most wonderful sounds known to BMW kind !...no not the church organ...but this one vroom-VROOM !! (get it ?!) Once inside I noticed the usual BMW leather upholstery, a little chrome polish here and there ...
joeyhey2007 22.10.2008
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Advantages: reliable fast and fantastic value for money to purches one Disadvantages: high running cost
As owning a M3 myself i have found the advantages and disadvantages of owning one. firstly they have a straight 6 24 valve twin cam engine which is pushing 286 bhp at standard they are restricted to 155mph and the braking is excellent. now as you could imagine the running costs are high.
the one most comon fault is the twin valos unit which basically controls the timing these can go wrong up to every 2 years if you are unlucky, and they can cost £700 to fix. I have had enging mount problems but the car is very reliable for day to day use. i have never broke down and the engines are good for around 170,000 miles
As for the inside theres not too much to play with,, power windows , mirrors, and the tilt and slide sun roof .
all in all they are a hard car to beat if you are thinking of buying one. i 100% recormend one but full history is ...
tel418x 05.02.2007
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The flagship mid-size irons are contemporary cavity backs that feature a 2-piece, hollow-core head in a transition design that carefully positions the centre of gravity for the optimum performance throughout the set.The longer irons enjoy extra sole weighting that promotes a high trajectory and soft landing as well as large cavities whose forgiving perimeter weighting, which allow longer straighter shots even on off centre hits.The Mid irons combine a medium CG with a slightly thinner sole and reconfigure the cavity weighting for a more penetrating, boring trajectory.Completing the transition, the short irons sport the thinnest sole with more weight positioned higher in the cavity for a solid more consistent strike with plenty of scope for shot-making workability.Meanwhile, modified U-Grooves are especially designed for the most efficient spin ratio for each loft in the set.The stylish package is completed by a smart chrome-polished finish, a satisfyingly
