| lowside67 | 05-06-2016 06:21 PM |
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Originally Posted by westopher
(Post 8753215)
Gotta disagree with the e36 m3 one though. Until about a year ago, they were probably the most underpriced of all of the cars that had that sort of following. You can still get the absolute best ones under 20k.
yet the nicest e36s are still 10k+ less than the nicest type R's.
| I believe the reason that the E36 M3 is likely to go down in history as the least collectible M3 ever, is all about differentiation. The E30 M3 was a widebody with a high revving motor totally unlike anything in the non M cars. The E46 M3 has distinctive flares with a motor that revs to 8000rpm. On the other hand, the E36 M3 is basically indistinguishable from a base E36 coupe unless you know what to look for, the motor is identical to a 328i save an extra 40hp and a few ft-lbs of torque, and the suspension is virtually identical.
As to the E36 vs the ITR values... that's an easy one, simple supply and demand. USDM ITR production I believe is around 3800. On the other hand, there were almost 20,000 E36 M3 coupes alone sold plus a probably another 13,000 sedans and convertibles.
I love the E36, I think it's an incredible chassis for the time and a very rewarding car to drive, but I don't think it's ever going to have the rarity that some of the other M cars do. But that's just my opinion.
Mark | 