M3 Stablemates: What else do you have in the garage?

[heinzboehmer]

I might be open to it if you have $25k and can help me source 996 alien buckets in Perlon lol.

The prices on these parts are nuts. Have been casually looking for 997 folding buckets, but the cheapest I've seen is ~$14k.

Congrats on the car man!

[SQ13]

Dibs on those seats if you ever swap them out for something else

I might be open to it if you have $25k and can help me source 996 alien buckets in Perlon lol.

[heinzboehmer]

Coming home sometime this week!

Dibs on those seats if you ever swap them out for something else

[SQ13]

Coming home sometime this week!

[PSUEng]

Maybe a little off topic here, but looking for advice. I'm looking to replace my 2016 GX460 that my wife drives with something new. She wants a GLE450, I like the X5 xDrive40i, optioned with the M-bits and tech stuff; maybe go for some Individual paint too. The big draw for me on the X5 is, the engine also has port FI, whereas the Merc is straight GDI; may get some more life out of the B58, all things considered. And, to me, the Merc is "old lady" in a way. Any thoughts/considerations are appreciated!

To keep on topic, my DD is a Tacoma SR, with various mods to include Trail wheels/grille, Rigid fogs (factory wiring), OTT tune, lighted vanity visors from upper trim models; next is suspension.

[SQ13]

Love a 997.1 with Aerokit!

[6spd_flo]

My new to me M3 and its roommate.. 997.1 911 C4S

[Chas3n]

S2000 and e55 are gone.

Zhp is pending sale

C55 is the new daily




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[racee78]

I jumped on the e90 bandwagon

Nice and same here. Makes for a pretty nice daily I must admit.


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[Keith_MN]

Can you talk about this one a bit? I've recently fell in love with FJ60's and they're available in abundance out here in California with no rust. But with them being 40 years old they all need work unless you buy a restored one for all the money, and I've heard they're kind of a dog to drive

I will always talk Toyota trucks.

Mine is an '87 with 176k. Mechanically stock other than OME leafs & shocks.
Rust is the killer on these. Frame, roof gutters, windshield surround, wheel arches, door seams, etc. Mostly the usual places but the gutters can be a tough repair if needed.

They are definitely a dog but to me, that's part of the charm. It's not the vehicle I choose if I'm in a hurry. It's perfect for a scenic drive or running errands around town.
Manual choke, leafs & drums on all four corners, manual accessories, 4spd, 4k redline on the 2F. It's a tractor in SUV clothing.
Also, smaller than it looks. It's currently parked where my 4dr 6' bed Taco usually is and you could ballroom dance in the extra space.

A common upgrade is using the H55 5spd transmission which gives you a 5th gear and makes highway speeds more doable, but the 4spd also does the job just fine for casual use.
Lots of engine swaps with Cummins or Chev V8s being the usuals.
Still good parts availability which is helped out by these vehicles being so simple.

Like most enthusiast vehicles, pricing has come down the past 6 months. Good time to buy! What's your end goal with usage?

[Gearhead55]

The X3M really is amazing. Yours is beautiful.

It is interesting—albeit, sad—that more and more of the “best” cars these days are actually SUVs. Load em up and haul ass. When 6000lbs behaves like 3000lbs, you have to smile.

Thanks man. The X3M is *only* 4500 ish lbs too.

[MTiz]

This one's time is coming soon, but I'm in no rush to move on. Was my attainable dream vehicle for many years.

Can you talk about this one a bit? I've recently fell in love with FJ60's and they're available in abundance out here in California with no rust. But with them being 40 years old they all need work unless you buy a restored one for all the money, and I've heard they're kind of a dog to drive

[9kracing]

Is the interior size difference between the two substantial? What about overall comfort when driving?

As I mentioned, my biggest concern about the f85 X5M is the reliability and absurdly high repair costs that I read about.

How is rear passenger space and comfort?

Interior size is similar, although the X3 is a tiny bit smaller, and you can feel it when going camping or something like that, the X5 definitely fits more in the back with the rear seats folded down.

Rear passenger seats are fine, although again, smaller than the X5. I would have no issues throwing 2 adults in the back of the X5 for a road trip, but IDK that I'd do that in the X3. Two kids maybe.



I don't think I've ever posted a pic of mine. 2023 British Racing green. Competition. Moonroof delete. Lowered on KWs. Dinan intake, Dinan exhaust, Dinan PCU.

It's a fun car.

[BlueBimmers]

This looks great. This is on my list of future M collection cars for sure. It is either this or an e92 m3 as my next long term M car purchase.

Thanks. That choice is a popular one. Haven't driven the E92 but told driving experience very different, M5 gives a lot more torque, unusual for a M car of the period.

[LSB4Me]

The R33 has a special place in my heart. I feel like they are seriously slept on. Yours looks like a clean example.

You’re welcome to come drive it, if/when you’re up for a little RHD JDM action. That car is a trip.