So I need (read WANT) a new commuter daily driver

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And since I drive 40 miles each way on mostly winding 2 lane roads, I have decided I NEED a BMW M3 E36.

So, not "new" in the traditional sense, but new to me.

Anyone ever own one? I have friends who have a number of BMW's but newer, and they swear by them (and know how to operate the turn signals:wink:) and from what I have read, they were one of the best balanced cars ever built. I'm open to equally affordable and well handling alternatives if anyone has particular suggestions. A 80's 911 would be nice too.

For comparison:

E36 I want
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E36 I can probably afford

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I have 328i that shares the chassis and engine with the early M3...... :baimun:

My wheels are slightly different, but same dark, almost black, color.

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Prages said:
How about a used Miata?

Should be good on gas and great on fun.
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Good suggestion, though my wife would be convinced I have a girlfriend on the side.

Actually, I prefer just a little more mass around me when I am on mountain roads....just in case.
 
Alternatives really depend on your budget but I'll tell ya, it's hard to beat a miata for dollars per smile. C5s are plenty and fairly reasonable. AP1 S200s show up at a reasonable price here and there.
 
Hwy 17?

Miatas are very well balanced cars (some say the best) though I personally would not get one because I'm not keen on convertibles. If you like convertibles I'd say a Miata or maybe an S2000. M3 are nice but not worth the $$ to me but they are nice though I think a regular 3 series would be good enough actually and likely a lot cheaper to buy/drive/insure.
 
nuke_diver said:
Hwy 17?

Miatas are very well balanced cars (some say the best) though I personally would not get one because I'm not keen on convertibles. If you like convertibles I'd say a Miata or maybe an S2000. M3 are nice but not worth the $$ to me but they are nice though I think a regular 3 series would be good enough actually and likely a lot cheaper to buy/drive/insure.
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Hwy 9 to redwood gulch/stevens canyon road.

I used to do Bear Creek to 17, but the hell with that.
 
nuke_diver said:
Interesting way to go....I'll have to make sure I'm not riding up while you are coming down....just in case :Wave:
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It's relaxing, and 5 minutes quicker than 85/17/bear creek. If you draw a line from Mountain View to Boulder Creek, it only makes sense.

I deal with riders on a daily basis. No problems so far. It's only the weekend peloton gangs that cause problems.
If you see a white S-10 scream by, wave with more than one finger so I know it's you:wink:
 
dougk said:
The one upside to e36 m3s is is the last m3 you dont look like a douche bag driving. :wink:
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It is certainly less pretentious than most I see. It's really a track car in civilian trim, not a luxury wanabe. Though I must say my friends E46 is pretty fucking awesome.
 
2112 said:
This. Not many outside of the racing world were aware of how good these cars were. I would love to have one that is modded for "race".

Beautiful and understated IMO.
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They could give an original Z a run for the money. Best autocrosser ever.
 
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