you know you drive an e36 when......

[Ideotique]

Originally Posted by danny522

when you pay over 10 grand on a 14 year old car(m3, not 318 of course).

Welcome to Oz. Just payed 10 grand for my 318is and that was around 2.5k below the average price for a 94/95 model.

[TheNorthWaves]

the immunology exam sucked. The AIDS genome/proteins part was easy, but the real killer was the CD4+ T-cell Th1/Th2 responses, the cytokines directing them, etc etc... It's not as rough as human physiology and comparative endocrinology. Glad to be graduating in May... woot woot

[NSM]

When you switch to a newer BMW and miss the simplicities of your e36.. even if she gave you problems now and again..

[TheNorthWaves]

i know its semi OT, but i pretty much would turn down purchasing any new BMW, except the Mz4 roadster.... no active steering, no active suspension, the M-gruppe said no to pretty much all the pointless sh*t that BMW has been putting on their cars. No SMG either. Only transmission option is a 6-spd stick. Thank god. If you can't drive the car, then dont buy it
Too bad I can't stand the nose on the Z4. I may have to learn to love it.

[BeArs]

Originally Posted by NSM

When you switch to a newer BMW and miss the simplicities of your e36.. even if she gave you problems now and again..

is the e90 being a pain in the ass?

[NSM]

The new m5 is amazing... I just don't like some of the over the top accessories offered. My new e90 is a blast, just not as raw as my e36. That was a track car that was still street legal. But luckily fo rme I just bought an e30 and I'm in the process of stripping it.. I'll have a thread about it soon..

[NSM]

Originally Posted by BeArs

is the e90 being a pain in the ass?

No thats the thing... the e90 is a dream. It drives flawlessly and is relatively fast and fun... But, I miss the simplicities of the e36... It was fun to work on and there was always something I could be doing on it... I'm just happy i got the 6 spd because with out it i'd be FUCKIN bored!!!

[danny522]

Originally Posted by Ideotique

Welcome to Oz. Just payed 10 grand for my 318is and that was around 2.5k below the average price for a 94/95 model.

well you over paid. i paid 4650 for my 92 318is and i think i paid too much.

[Ideotique]

Originally Posted by danny522

well you over paid. i paid 4650 for my 92 318is and i think i paid too much.

Aus second hand car market is a joke. A 97 M3 goes for around 40-50k to give you an idea. A 93/94 318i is around 8-11k

[danny522]

ooooooh my bad lol i didnt notice u was from aus. now i get the oz comment lol i thought u was saying i was living in oz thinkin that you could get a m3 at 10g's im an idiot sorry.

[thatsamguy]

when you hit 55 mph on the local high school track complex
when you hit 150mph on the freeway
when you roll your loud ass friend and his wrx, 350 z, h22 swapped civic hatch...
when you spend the whole day detailing your car
when you look in the garage and smile
when your tires go bald as soon as you buy them
when you look forward to driving on the weekend instead of getting drunk
when you think your car has feelings
when the vaders fit like a broken in baseball glove
when the car you drive feels like an extension of yourself

[328iPower]

Originally Posted by thatsamguy

when you hit 55 mph on the local high school track complex

I've always wanted to do that.

[deep throat]

Originally Posted by NSM

No thats the thing... the e90 is a dream. It drives flawlessly and is relatively fast and fun... But, I miss the simplicities of the e36... It was fun to work on and there was always something I could be doing on it... I'm just happy i got the 6 spd because with out it i'd be FUCKIN bored!!!

I must've missed out the thread about ur e90! Well, congrats!

Did you learn to like its looks? And kudos for choosing the manual, it ain't a BMW without a stick. 325? 330?...And Amen to the E36 simplicities bro!!

[BeArs]

Originally Posted by NSM

No thats the thing... the e90 is a dream. It drives flawlessly and is relatively fast and fun... But, I miss the simplicities of the e36... It was fun to work on and there was always something I could be doing on it... I'm just happy i got the 6 spd because with out it i'd be FUCKIN bored!!!

I have yet to drive an e90.. they've really grown on me. I want to ride in one sooooo bad. I'm glad you're enjoying your car, any new mods?

[NSM]

Originally Posted by BeArs

I have yet to drive an e90.. they've really grown on me. I want to ride in one sooooo bad. I'm glad you're enjoying your car, any new mods?

New mods, mostly asthetic. ACS body kit. I have HRE's on the way. SSK, and as soon as the afe CAI is available that i'll be on there. H&R sport springs as well. If you ever around Providence, shoot me a PM, I'll take you for a blast.

Originally Posted by Deep Throat

I must've missed out the thread about ur e90! Well, congrats!

Did you learn to like its looks? And kudos for choosing the manual, it ain't a BMW without a stick. 325? 330?...And Amen to the E36 simplicities bro!!

I liked the looks of the car from the beginning. The only form of auto I will ever drive will be SMG but even at that I'd rather have a manual. I miss my e36 but I will have another one soon. e36's are still the best track car around so, my next one with be a high mileage m3 that will be built specifically for the track. Right now I have an e30 that I'm doing the same to. I'll post some pictures of the e90 once my wheels are in.