The e36 is a way better car in every metric than the e30, other than just nostalgia, (arguably) looks and all out fun at the limit. The e30 has more feedback, but really needs to be wrung out for everything.

As for the e36 US vs. Euro debate. Literally everything is the same except the euro has 81 more HP and an extra gear.
The s52 (US spec) is more reliable for the most part compared to the Euro s50, but marginally. You just need to adjust valves and do the vanos slightly more often on the euro. If you drive each 100k over 20 years the euro might cost you 10% more in maintenance as long as you actually follow the maintenance.

The 330i zhp (zam) does a great job at being a fun and more reliable daily than the m3, had no problem keeping up with my brother who had an e46 m3 coupe in (most) of the twistys. The m3 looks are just too good though, every time I got in the zhp I wished it was an m3.

Oh yikes. I take back my endorsement of the black M3. Had no idea it was just a flip of a flip.

Also rod bearings being done in January 2005 means the replaced bearings easily have over 160k km's on them now so new buyer will have to do them again so that's not as much of a selling point anymore :lol

E90? They are pretty much same price as e46s

how's the zhp compared to 135i? or 128i more comparable?

Low km often means most things are stock - including the big 3 maintenance items. Sure low km sounds appealing but many parts need to be replaced due to the age of the plastic/rubber in them. So $35-40k still has maybe 5-15k on top lol

I'd rather have it done myself so I know exactly which parts are on the car.

low km or high km, the plastic/rubber items probably need to be replaced anyways.
low km = not changed and worn due to age
high km = neglected items because they aren't part of regular oil changes

I almost wouldn’t even compare them. E46 is very balanced and easy to have fun near the limit without being out of control. LSD would help it even more, but it’s a great amount of power (235) for daily use and enough torque to make it enjoyable. If I had to compare one I’d say closer to 128.

I’ve never owned a 135 or 128 but I’ve driven both, the 135 is really quick, little twitchy when you’re getting after it but I think the 128 is one of the most fun (and underrated) little cars you can own, such a good balance of nimbleness and (enough) power.

My problem with the 128i is that it's tiny but it weighs frickin 3300lbs... obscene amount of weight for the size of the car.

The 128 is really really good, especially due to the improved suspension vs the e46 ect.

I hate myself for not buying the one I raced with lowside.

Rich

That’s considered light in the modern day automotive world.

When do you get that same kind of consideration?

In Atlanta I’m slim. I’m an Atlanta 8 and a Vancouver 4
Twerk twerk twerk !!!

the 6cyl uses the same block as the 8 so there's no weight difference or efficiency gained

apparently still sounds very good, i just wish they gave the v8 another pedal

Unicorn car, im waiting the day i see a convertible manual for sale, theres one a few that were ordered from factory until they got rid of manual option completely

There's one in Ontario with donk. written all over it...

Down for a cross country drive?

People talk about how engaging and tossable the e36 and e46 m3 and they are like 3-4% less weight wise. Light cars haven't been made since 91 and you'll die instantly when some retard in a rivian or cybertruck hits you, so it's not all that bad.

Sweet mother of yeezus, where was this before i bought the c7.... I was looking but none for sale.
I think that car will never drop in value being so rare

didn't know these existed. would be very sweet...w a warranty

Can anyone help me find when we were discussing a previous ad for this 94 Celica? Apparently a friend of a friend is interested in it but I can't find when it was posted here or in the fails thread before: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...77262946956124

https://scontent.fyyc3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...Uw&oe=659C707E

The world is healing, at last! This is a new 2024 C8 at below MSRP. It's a base 1LT in a basic paint finish and 0 options but MSRP on the configurator for this car is $90,823. I wouldn't want to be the person who bought a C8 in the last couple of years anticipating a flip for profit. I think there are enough C8's in the market now, with Z06's, ERay's and ZR1's coming out that the days of driving and flipping a C8 are over. Now that the prices have come down to earth I'm thinking about selling my 996 C4S for a C8 (but not this one.)


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...type=top_picks

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...bg&oe=659C784A

2024 Chevrolet corvette
$90,099
Listed 23 hours ago in Burnaby, BC
About This Vehicle
Driven 300 km
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black
Fuel type: Gasoline
Excellent condition
Clean title
This vehicle has no significant damage or problems.

Seller's Description
Please contact me at [hidden information]
Carter Gm Burnaby
D5505 doc 495

VIN: 1G1YA2D41R5104014
Kilometres: 15
Condition: New
Body Style: Coupe
Engine: 6.2L DI V8 ENGINE
Stock #: K4-40140
Exterior Colour: Black
Transmission: 8 Speed Automatic
Fuel Type: Gas
Interior Colour: Black

Sometimes when a car comes out, I hate it... and then I slowly start to like it as time goes on.

Other times (like this car) I liked it when it came out... but very quickly that has turned to mild dislike/major dislike. It's just not a good looking car and I'm not sure what would even help it at this point.

I foresee a Toyota Crown in your fleet some day.

Extra emphasis on the sometimes in that case