Introduction and a few questions

[R4][N_M4l{3R]

I'm only 17 but cars are my life. I currently drive a 1966 Chevy II Nova (engine swap, hurst wide handle shift, custom exaust, gauges, lowered, susp, the whole 9 yards, getting about 300whp, no power steering ) But I really would love a European sportscar. I have looked at Audi S4's but I am really looking into the E36 BMW M3 as a serious purchase for a summer project. So far the only one I have looked at was a 1995 with just under 80k for 12,000 US Dollars. I came here hoping to get help and insight along the way, and I'm really just looking to expand my knowledge base because I know nothing about euro cars. What should I know before I purchase one?

[Jay Arno]

Welcome and thats a good price for that low of miles on a 95! I want it where is it? J/K, I not a BMW connoisseur, but these guys will help you. Also S4 is a very good option...just chip it exhaust, and maybe K04 turbines and your set.

I'm saving up a 03-04 E55!!!!

[dunesforyou]

Jay i thought you wanted a m3 and then a m5?!

Here are a couple of things you should know/ look for.

I assume your a big car buff, so what should look for is a OBD I m3. OBDI is a type of engine management, and with OBDI cars 96< they are a lot easier to tune and get higher numbers. You should also be aware that the electronics are kinda shittyon bimmers. Also you should change the radiator fan since it is plastic. ill post most later but im on the phone and can only type w/ 1 hand!

[R4][N_M4l{3R]

Thanks for the replys, are all 1995 M3s OBDI or only some? How do I tell?

[Dado]

all 95's are obd1. You could also tell by the oil cap and the intake manifold.

Oil cap on obd2 would be up front.
http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car...2/DSC_1614.jpg

oil cap on obd1 is in the back
http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car...2/DSC_0044.jpg

intake manifold is different as well.
obd1
http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car...2/DSC_0044.jpg

obd2 has a curve to it.
http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car...2/DSC_1614.jpg

[R4][N_M4l{3R]

Thanks so much!