Bmw E30 M3. Schnell List

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2 Introduction The E30 M3, a racing homologation model and perhaps one of the best road going track cars you can still somewhat afford can be yours if you have 30 grand burning a hole in your Khakis. Prices have skyrocketed faster than Spain plummeting for soccer dominance. If you want the OG M car than look no further than the E30 M3 and take a glance at our Buyers Guide to help start your adventure. Engine The first-generation M3 was famously created to satisfy a motorsports requirement for European touring-car racing. It was a motorsport weapon first and a sales exercise second. In reality, though, the E30 M3 isn t so much a sports car as a livable sedan with a trunk and back seat one that happened to know its way around the Nürburgring long before it was de rigueur. The car s strengths lie in its astounding balance, impossibly forgiving suspension, and rock-solid reliability. AS for the engine, the E30 M3 came standard with a 16-valve 2.3-liter normally aspirated four cylinder producing around 192 hp, and the subsequent special-edition "Evolution" models (not available in the US, of course) produced up to 238hp (in the 2.5-liter M3 Sport Evolution). The 2.3-liter four is often derided as a finicky and temperamental powerplant, Engine life depends on how the car has been driven, but well-treated ones should see 150,000 to 200,000 miles with no problem. Interior - Exterior Model-year updates and options in this country were all but nonexistent, which means your choices effectively come down to exterior color (red, white, silver, dark gray) and whether or not you want a driver-side airbag ( ). Because the E30 M3's shape had to be specific for racing, all exterior body panels except the hood are unique to this model. The fenders are flared. The front and rear fascia s contain unique 2.5-mph bumpers. The rear window is re-angled and the glass, both front and rear, is bonded. The trunk lid sits over 1.5-inches higher than the normal E30 3 Series, has a wing-type rear spoiler and is met by an extended cap over the C-pillar, all of which lower the Cd to 0.33 from There is a roof-mounted radio antenna at the front. All window trim is of the blacked-out "Shadowline" variety. M3 badges appear on the grille and decklid. 2

Transmission Two different Getrag 265 five-speed manual gearboxes were used in the E30 M3; a closeratio version with a direct top gear and a dogleg shift pattern for European-spec cars, and an

3 Transmission Two different Getrag 265 five-speed manual gearboxes were used in the E30 M3; a closeratio version with a direct top gear and a dogleg shift pattern for European-spec cars, and an overdrive unit (shared with the E30 325i) with a standard H pattern for North America and Japan. Maintenace ce A general rule of thumb is that everything that breaks, goes wrong, needs replacement is three times that of a normal E30. Another rule of thumb when BUYING an E30 M3 is that the amount you spend to keep it up and fix it is based on how much you spend on it in the first place. Keeping the car up is really determined by how well it was maintained previously. The cheapest route to take is fixing all the known problems before they go wrong. The car is 20+ years old, and a pre-purchase inspection is a MUST to determine if there are any problems. A compression check is in the works as well before you buy. Modifications usually mean the car was driven fairly hard, but let me tell you that its hard to come across one that hasn't been driven hard. A lot of guys look for an untracked E30, that hasn't ever been driven, but to me thats the issue with most E30's, they aren't driven hard enough. Anyways, to be proactive save an extra couple of hundred dollars each month for any unexpected problems. 3

4 Market Value Just over 19,000 E30 M3s were built between 1988 and 1991, and 5300 of those came to our shores starting in 1987 as 1988 models. All of that adds up to one thing. Buying an E30 means buying a surrounding mythology that's been touted among automotive journalists in all corners of the globe as a high-water mark for driver's cars. It has leagues of online fans who insist they'd give various body parts to own one. Great fun for sellers, kind of a bitch for buyers. With prices having risen 27% in the previous year, Sports Car Market gives the E30 M3 the collector mag's highest rating of five stars, meaning it has the potential to increase another 25 percent in the next 12 months. Market Value Here is an average price guide for an E30 M3: Unicorn: Low miles, meticulously maintained, pervious owner extremely detailed - $50,000 Enthusiast owned: Miles between 80, ,000, actually driven and repaired - $35,000 Several owners: Higher miles 140,000+, driven hard (Tracked) but repaired - $25,000 Rust Bucket: If you find one, please for the Love of God restore it to its former glory! - $15,000 4

Problems The E30 is widely considered to be the most durable and long-lived 3-series, and the M3 is no exception. The 2.3-liter four is often derided as a finicky, and temperamental powerplant.

5 Problems The E30 is widely considered to be the most durable and long-lived 3-series, and the M3 is no exception. The 2.3-liter four is often derided as a finicky, and temperamental powerplant. Engine life depends on how the car has been driven, but well-treated ones should see 150,000 to 200,000 miles with no problem. Check to see that regular valve adjustments have been performed (the factory specs a 30,000-mile interval), that engine and gearbox mounts are healthy (high cornering loads and a tall, buzzy engine increase wear), and that timing-chain noise isn t excessive. Cars that have been heavily tracked or otherwise abused suffer from connecting-rod-bearing wear, front subframe cracks, and body cracks or dimples. Having a mechanic inspect a prospective purchase before you buy is cheap insurance. Track-focused modifications are common, so do your homework, and if in doubt, err on the side of stock. Aftermarket engine-management chips often make a noticeable difference in output and offer few drawbacks. Rust can show up anywhere on Snowbelt cars, but common locations include the base of the windshield, above the license-plate lights, and near the rocker panels. 5

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