when buying a used e36 m3 i should...

[m3f_vuch]

make sure...

everything is stock

the water pump has been replaced

the radiator neck isnt cracked

no clicking in the engine





mainly im just looking for things that are typical m3 problems like those listed above. does anyone else have any tips for me? plus i think the m3 i want is a 96 or 97 because those are the ones with 3.2 liter engines, 11 lbft more of torque, and the lux edition(im a fan of wood grain). and does anyone know if the lux edition comes in coupes? btw this forum is pretty pimp

[m3f_orijinal_p_92d6bcd8a9]

search........... you'll find everything you need to know & more crap than you'd like to

[m3f_97BLKM3COU_0f375e15e2]

Check out the FAQ area.

[m3f_badgtho_2cb87af10e]

hey bud,



a 96 is not a 3.2. 97-99, and all can have lux package.

[m3f_zunaid]

just out of curiosity, why not the clicking sound, what does that sound mean if an M3 has that?







make sure...

everything is stock

the water pump has been replaced

the radiator neck isnt cracked

no clicking in the engine





mainly im just looking for things that are typical m3 problems like those listed above. does anyone else have any tips for me? plus i think the m3 i want is a 96 or 97 because those are the ones with 3.2 liter engines, 11 lbft more of torque, and the lux edition(im a fan of wood grain). and does anyone know if the lux edition comes in coupes? btw this forum is pretty pimp

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

a 96 is not a 3.2. 97-99, and all can have lux package.



Any non-95 (in US) means it has the 3.2, and the lux option was discontinued in 98.



Agreed re FAQ, it's all there under a thread with title something like "what to look for when buying used"

[m3f_orijinal_p_92d6bcd8a9]

hey bud,



a 96 is not a 3.2. 97-99, and all can have lux package.

hey bud,



a 95 is the only year with 3.0. 96-99 all had 3.2's :wave: