The Definitive "Find Philip an M3" Thread

[Philip]

Ok gang,
As you probably know I have been searching long and hard for a clean E36 M3 coupe to replace my late 325IS, Dr. Coupenstein.
Many of you have been helping me out by finding leads and scouring AutoTrader and Craiglist for me, and I could not be more grateful for that! This has left my PM inbox full and there are threads and posts ands leads scattered all over the forum so I decided to make a thread dedicated to keeping all of that info organized to make sure I get soo all of it. Also, I now have a place to post updates for those of you who have been following my search since the beginning.

Anyway, here are the basic features that I'm looking for in an M3...
-1995-1999
-Manual tranny
-Coupe
-Non luxury package
-Prefereably under 100K miles
-Prefereably 100% stock
-Colors: Cosmos, Avus, Estoril, Hellrot, Titanium Silver
-Preferably ///M Contour wheels

Edit: Price range: $8,000-$12,500

And here is the car that I'm currently looking at...

[88e28]

Don't know of any for sale I'll keep a eye out. Hows it going with the Blue one?

[Dan_UnitedBMW]

Whaaaat? No Alpine White? :) I'll keep on the look-out for ya.

[Philip]

I suppose I'd go for alpine white, but it's not one of my favprites.
Do you guys ever get any E36's in your inventory? I've worked at Global for about 4 months and that Estoril coupe is only the second one I've seen.

[swollix]

You forgot to list a price range buddy. :)

[Mitch]

I'd like to find Phil an Avus Blue car, but they are quite rare. Alpine white M3 with black BBS wheels is absolutely dreamy. However, that Estoril car I saw this week was out of this world gorgeous. Damn I love M3s.

[BMRSEB]

Check Bf.c's Classified section, seen a few listed. I didn't check for your specific reqs, but you can do that.. :) If I do come across anything I'll post here..

[Philip]

Thanks everybody, I'm very thankful for all the help!

[Jdudley13]

Good idea man. Hopefully something will pop up, would be a great X-mas present to yourself

[Justin]

Good idea man. Hopefully something will pop up, would be a great X-mas present to yourself


LOL yeah it would

Well you know i am looking did the call about that one i sent you last night?

[Philip]

LOL yeah it would

Well you know i am looking did the call about that one i sent you last night?

See my AllState thread.

[blackstig]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/491235198.html - Silver
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/467178001.html - Silver ^_^
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/458979043.html - Avus and DAMN SEXY


That's all I could find :(

-Stig

[Justin]

He wants one with under 100k on it and it has to be a coupe:) fyi

[blackstig]

He wants one with under 100k on it and it has to be a coupe:) fyi

Well now we're just splitting hairs!!

Buy my 540i . . .3 grand and will wipe the smile off any E36 M3 owner stock for stock anyday! ^_^

-Stig

[Justin]

i hear alot of talk but no action i will run you! Next meet

[blackstig]

i hear alot of talk but no action i will run you! Next meet

Umm, IIRC, there was talk and there WAS action, but . . .for reasons that we cannot discuss on this forum openly . . . no one wanted to help me put my money where my mouth is . . .

Actually I see a Z3 and an M3 here on CL from a dealer that might actually warrant a trade in ^_^


-Stig

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Phillip, this looks like a decent intro to the E30.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/493611245.html

[BMRSEB]

Phillip, this looks like a decent intro to the E30.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/493611245.html

Nice one!! I second getting an E30, cheaper and has the "classic" factor.. :) You'll have plenty of cash left over for mods, some DE's, etc.. :)

[Justin]

Umm, IIRC, there was talk and there WAS action, but . . .for reasons that we cannot discuss on this forum openly . . . no one wanted to help me put my money where my mouth is . . .

Actually I see a Z3 and an M3 here on CL from a dealer that might actually warrant a trade in ^_^


-Stig

LOL i was just messing with you just so you know! But yeah you should def get am m man!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

I have 3 and I am not kidding when I say this...I love these cars! Mine are not perfect in any way and need work but there is something about them and the way they look. I just stare at these cars all the time and smile like a dummy. There are things I like about my E36 but it is totally different with my E30's. There maybe something wrong with me but I doubt it.

[Justin]

I have 3 and I am not kidding when I say this...I love these cars! Mine are not perfect in any way and need work but there is something about them and the way they look. I just stare at these cars all the time and smile like a dummy. There are things I like about my E36 but it is totally different with my E30's. There maybe something wrong with me but I doubt it.

Yeah i love e30's i am about to sell my 240sx and get one!!!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Yeah i love e30's i am about to sell my 240sx and get one!!!

No kidding Justin. Leave the rice to Stig(:)) and treat yourself right.

[Justin]

LOL poor Stig..... i do want to turbo the m20 tho what do you think about that? A lot of places sell kit but i think i am going to make my own!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

LOL poor Stig..... i do want to turbo the m20 tho what do you think about that? A lot of places sell kit but i think i am going to make my own!

Yeah I wanna try that too! Thought about buying a kit but I need to do my home work first. I will have the facility to do real work after 3pm tomorrow when I close on my house. Just bought a new Hobart mig yesterday and a 60 gal compressor last week. Can't wait to get in my new house!

[mistertripps]

So when is the house warming party????

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

So when is the house warming party????

Not sure. We'll see how much progress I make here in the next couple weeks. I have a lot to do esp. with Xmas coming but if it is not ready for Jan. meet it will definitely be on for February!

[mistertripps]

Hey - I'm pretty handy around the house if you need any help with anything. I've also got a Wagner power-sprayer and brush chipper if anyone ever needs to borrow such things....

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Hey - I'm pretty handy around the house if you need any help with anything. I've also got a Wagner power-sprayer and brush chipper if anyone ever needs to borrow such things....

Thanks, Tim!

[Justin]

Yeah me too let us know i am willing to help!

[Philip]

Phillip, this looks like a decent intro to the E30.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/493611245.html

Oh hell yes! Nice find. I am definitely calling this guy. I wonder what the mileage is.

[Justin]

Oh hell yes! Nice find. I am definitely calling this guy. I wonder what the mileage is.

dude you put some sick wheels on that and that car will be sick!

[Mitch]

I have got to get myself a E30. They are sooo darn cool.

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

I have got to get myself a E30. They are sooo darn cool.

Quit talking Mitch and do it! :icon18:

[Justin]

LOL yeah!

[Philip]

Bizzump, biatches.

[Philip]

I have 3 and I am not kidding when I say this...I love these cars! Mine are not perfect in any way and need work but there is something about them and the way they look. I just stare at these cars all the time and smile like a dummy. There are things I like about my E36 but it is totally different with my E30's. There maybe something wrong with me but I doubt it.

HaHa! No need to question yourself, brougham. I totally concour. I just thought it was me. Last Sunday, I let Philip drive the hell out of my 98 M3 and my pokey ass e30s.

He talked about the M3 for 30 minutes or so. Then I see him searching Craigslist for e30s.

Just somthing about those e30's ... Addictive little bastards, aren't they? Even My lowly 84 318i put a smile on his face.

e30s are selling like mad. For some crazy prices. Just like I predicted. The e30 is the new 2002. Harder to find, worth their weight in gold.

[Philip]

Jon, I must be still signed on on your computer because you're posting under my login!^^^ lol

[Catmint]

Jon, I must be still signed on on your computer because you're posting under my login!^^^ lol

Huh, I wondered why you were talking to yourself about yourself. Then again, I don't really know you that well yet so for all I knew it was SOP for you.


(LOL, j/k Philip!)

[Justin]

Jon, I must be still signed on on your computer because you're posting under my login!^^^ lol

LOL thats was funny, I was like has Philip lost it?

[Philip]

LOL! It does read pretty ridiculously if you don't know whats going on. I logged on at Jon's house a few days ago, looks like I forgot to log out.
And for the record- Jon's 318 gave me a case of PermaGrin that still hasn't gone away. It really is a fantastic little car.

[Hoss]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/car/504857510.html

[blackstig]

Yeah . . . . he's wanting UNDER 100k on the odo :(

I tride that one as well :(


-Stig