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Close friend had a 95 E36 M3 (OBD I). They went to OBD II in 96 or 97 and also went from 3 liters to 3.2 then IIRC. He sold it last year with 200K miles on the clock. Car was flawless performing and drove like it was new. Did not burn/leak oil. Original clutch. The only repaisr I recall was new struts at 120K miles (DIY $400), full brakes (pads & new rotors...,$300 diy) at 150K, and shifter linkage bushings (DIY $30). He sold it for $6500 to a guy who has used it for DE's the past 8-9 months (it was a rare non sunroof coupe). It still is running flawlessly. Buddy wishes he still had it.
For $8K you should be able to pick up a pretty pristine E36 M3 with under 100k. I wouldn't hesitate. I've purchased 3 BMW's (318ti, 2 525's) at 100K miles that have been trouble free (save for stepdtrs blunder). Got 270K trouble free out of one of the 5's. Expect struts at around 100k and brakes around that point.
Probably not going to get a decent E46 in that price range.
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Jim
1987 Carrera
2002 BMW 525ti
1997 Buell Cyclone cafe project
1998 Buell S1W: "Angriest motorcycle I've ever ridden."
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