95 M3's

[///M3Ryder NY]

I'm looking at a 95 M3 for sale and also a 98. I'll leave clors out of this so as not to sway anyone. They both have 58K miles on them, same interiors, both in good shape from the outside. Asking prices ar in the sae range. Is this a no-brainer, go with the newer model? Or is there a clear advanage of getting a 95 for modding purposes?

Can a 95 be supercharged?

Thx...

[Spencer]

Ask your self one question, are you going to be doing engine work? If yes, 95, if not, 96+. I personally think it is easy as that.

[icemann633]

They both have the same miles, they both are around the same price. One is a 95 the other is a 98....Personally i think the low mileage 95 is a better deal than a high mileage 98. Not that that is high mileage but from a comparison stand point it is. The 95 is a more tuneable engine as well. With the 98 you will have the different grill and the updated interior. I would say definitely the 95....but it would come down to colors and condition, and the rims, and if one had all the records or not.

[scansp7]

i find it hard to believe that these two cars are in the same condition if the prices reflect their condition. the 95 is probably in better shape than the 98 since it is worth less than a 98. so that makes me think that a 98 m3 and a 95 m3 with the same miles and same price equals a very good conditioned over priced 95 or a cheap poor conditioned 98, so in a situation like this i would go with the 95.

[///M3Ryder NY]

Originally posted by scansp7
i find it hard to believe that these two cars are in the same condition if the prices reflect their condition. the 95 is probably in better shape than the 98 since it is worth less than a 98. so that makes me think that a 98 m3 and a 95 m3 with the same miles and same price equals a very good conditioned over priced 95 or a cheap poor conditioned 98, so in a situation like this i would go with the 95.

One of the main differences is that the 95 is from a dealer and the 98 is from a private party. The 95 is probably a little overpriced, while the 98 is "priced to sell" b/c the guy is taking delivery of an SUV soon and just wants to move the M3 before winter really rolls in.

[Scho]

Personally, I had the same dilemna. I chose the 97 because it was newer and I liked the look of the updated A/C Controls and color of mine. Leaving color out of it, unless you are planning on doing serious engine work, I would go with the 98. My thoughts only. You can supercharge 95's or turbo them, but you actually achieve more power from a 96+ because of the larger displacement.

95 AA turbo - 360 hp
96+ AA turbo - 398 hp.

I believe this is correct. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[Scho]

Oh yeah, Best of luck! A new car closes a chapter of having your other ride stolen! Are you still considering the 540i too?

[Brekyrself]

Well, as stated before depends on what you are going to do with it. If you are going to mod it get the 95. Oh yea and about the turbo...

1995 M3 - STAGE 2

Power: 430 BHP @ 6850 rpm
Torque: 425 ft/lbs @ 4100 rpm
0 - 60 mph 4.2sec
Top speed 170+ mph
1/4 mile 12.2 sec
Turbo Boost 11psi

And thats only $500.00 more than the OBDII 96+ M3 turbos.

[r6e36]

If they are both in the same condition, it's a no brainer, get the '98! Both can be modded with forced induction!

[///M3Ryder NY]

Originally posted by Scho
Oh yeah, Best of luck! A new car closes a chapter of having your other ride stolen! Are you still considering the 540i too?

Hey man, thanks alot, much appreciated. I'm moving on hopefully to something better, it's just a long process... The 540 is out, I opted for what I considered to be the more fun, less practical vehicle at this point. I can get a fast sedan later on in life. And for the same money, I'll have my M3 blown at that point...

Thanks again, and for all the useful advice...

[DOO]

whatever happened to your stolen ride?
btw, 95's is the shizzy!!