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John V · 10-11-2021, 06:57 AM

4-door E36 M3s make me sad.

JST · 10-11-2021, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

4-door E36 M3s make me sad.

I mean, why have a back seat if you can't access it?

SCA · 10-11-2021, 11:35 AM

The E36 sedan non M or M had a considerable bit more body flex than the coupe if I recall correctly. I owned a ‘93 325i 5 speed from 95-98 and always regretted not getting the coupe. I was in mid 20s and had been in a serious relationship for years and we did not really utilize the rear seats. OT, she had a Volkswagen Cabriolet, what a POS.

John V · 10-11-2021, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

I mean, why have a back seat if you can't access it?

They were very easily accessible

and the sedan looks frumpy.

wdc330i · 10-11-2021, 04:21 PM

I am against coupes. Why do they no longer make four-door convertibles? I’ve been stuck with coupe bodies because that’s all I can get in a sporty convertible.

*clyde* · 10-11-2021, 04:25 PM

These are interesting cars:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...amaro-z-28-55/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...t-camaro-z-28/

From an interesting seller

https://bringatrailer.com/member/reggiejackson44/

JST · 10-11-2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The E36 sedan non M or M had a considerable bit more body flex than the coupe if I recall correctly. I owned a ‘93 325i 5 speed from 95-98 and always regretted not getting the coupe. I was in mid 20s and had been in a serious relationship for years and we did not really utilize the rear seats. OT, she had a Volkswagen Cabriolet, what a POS.

I always thought that the reverse was true, since the 4 door had smaller door openings, but maybe I'm misremembering.

robg · 10-11-2021, 06:56 PM

I’m neutral on e36 sedans vs coupes. I do think the current 3 series (and competitors) look ridiculous as coupes since they are so big. Pointlessly huge doors make me sad.

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wdc330i · 10-11-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

I always thought that the reverse was true, since the 4 door had smaller door openings, but maybe I'm misremembering.

Ditto. Also, more rigidity because of B pillar.

John V · 10-11-2021, 09:03 PM

Every 4 door e36 I've driven had felt creaky. But small sample size.

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