The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would

[bren]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Maybe Carmudgeons needs to put a cash pool together to buy a fleet of cars that we all share. This can be the first additon to the fleet. That thing is so perfect.

All in favor?

Are you talking about the green station wagon?

[John V]

Originally Posted by blee

Oof, that's very nice. I would rank the E36 M3 in third place among the first three M3s, but it really is a fantastic car. I would gladly own one again.

I guess it depends on what I'd want to do with it, but for me it's:

E36 > E46 > E30. I suspect your list is the opposite.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by Theo

Oh my!

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-m5-2/

JST?

wow that thing is epic

[ff]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

wow that thing is epic

No kidding.

[Alan]

I remember driving one of those in the sedan version back in the 90's if memory serves me right that clutch is heavy as sh*t

[Jeff_DML]

Bren...

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-bmw-m3-6/

I think you like SMG, I probably would want to do a 6MT but actually sort of interested in trying SMG-II. Slushy would be swapped for sure.

Edit: They charged $1k for alcantara, I thought it was a no cost option. What if you order nothing?

[blee]

Originally Posted by John V

I guess it depends on what I'd want to do with it, but for me it's:

E36 > E46 > E30. I suspect your list is the opposite.

Yep, exactly the opposite. How'd you guess?!

I rank the E36 lower more for what it isn't, than for what it is. Particularly in U.S. market trim, it was not daring enough, not different enough from the regular 3-series. On the other hand, it's the easiest of the three to live with, a superb all-around car (arguably more so than either the E46 and E30), still the best E36 you can buy, and probably the best value among the first three generations of M3 today, if you can find a nice example.

I mean, I spent more to purchase my '99 than my '03 and '88 combined. (Try doing that today...) I still don't regret it.

[blee]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

Bren...

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-bmw-m3-6/

I think you like SMG, I probably would want to do a 6MT but actually sort of interested in trying SMG-II. Slushy would be swapped for sure.

Edit: They charged $1k for alcantara, I thought it was a no cost option. What if you order nothing?

Interesting choice for an Individual color. It probably needs to be seen in person, but it doesn't seem different enough from the silvers that were available.

I always thought the Competition Package was kind of a cop-out here in the U.S. It amounts to a cosmetic package more than anything else, and while the wheels are very nice, and the optional Interlagos Blue is also very nice, the rest of it is...okay. I wouldn't pay a big premium for one.

[Theo]

Originally Posted by blee

I always thought the Competition Package was kind of a cop-out here in the U.S. It amounts to a cosmetic package more than anything else, and while the wheels are very nice, and the optional Interlagos Blue is also very nice, the rest of it is...okay. I wouldn't pay a big premium for one.

Ditto and the removal of all the steering wheel buttons. I didn't really like the suspension either. It had a lot of body roll instock form

Looks wise it was a bad ass car. Driving wise I liked my E36 way more.

[Jeff_DML]

seems worth it to me, guessing the reduced ratio steering is worth it. MDM is nice for the street. E90 comp package was even more of a cop out.

-Cross-drilled brake rotors (enlarged to 13.7 inches in front) with two-piece compound rotors (aluminum hat and outer portion connected by steel pins)
-Steering ratio reduced to 14.5:1
-M Track Mode setting for Dynamic Stability Control (raises—but does not eliminate—the threshold at which the DSC intervenes)
-19-inch cross-spoke alloy wheels (8x19-inch front, 9.5x19-inch rear)
-Alcantara-wrapped M three-spoke steering wheel with M Track Mode activation button (audio and cruise control buttons deleted)
-Specific aluminum interior trim with milled effect
-Exclusive Interlagos Blue metallic (A30) paint option"