Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Should I get 1???
Probably a coupe, seen a few I like or is a scooby better car for money????
Only down side is insurance, M3's more than an STi
What about running costs, looking at a N reg M3 
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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GET ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn you and tell me your insurance secrets!B
Cheapest ive found is £4k! 
Thats 21 4yrs ncb!
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sxi boy
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
Location: north east Drives: clio 182
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get an M3 convertible, be a proper pimp 
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Insurance secrets Mine aint that cheap
I really would like a soft top M3 but prices start around £11k and I already got a Tbar and only had the top off about 3 times
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Phil321
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Registered: 10th Mar 01
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Totally different car to the Scoob, more refined, more toys, less frantic. Not keen on the shape of the E36 myself but the E30 is lush
Just out of interest, what you looking to spend?
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Yeah, im kind of split cos Ive never owned a turbo and kind of want 1 - But then an M3
Phil - looking to spend around £10/12k
[Edited on 03-05-2004 by Colin J]
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Totally different car to the Scoob, more refined, more toys, less frantic. Not keen on the shape of the E36 myself but the E30 is lush
Just out of interest, what you looking to spend?
I got an E30 325 just now and its just too old
I need some toys + PS
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
Location: Liverpool
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M3....more class...
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Phil321
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Registered: 10th Mar 01
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Save up a little and get one of these. More subtle, much rarer and don't have the same image/stigma attched. Merc C43 AMG, pick one up for £13-15k
1999 T Reg Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 Auto (4.3V8 306BHP)
Xenon headlamps. 18" polished alloys, ABS, Carbon-fibre effect trim pack, CD-player, Centre armrests, Climate-control, Cruise-control, Electric heated orthopaedic seats, Electric windows, ESP (stability-control), Factory immobiliser, Front fog lights, Interior lighting pack, Leather trimmed sports s.wheel, Multi-airbags, PAS, Remote locking and alarm, Top-tint windscreen. Blue/Black metallic with black leather trim, Full service history, Ultimate C-Class costing circa £48000 new, Awesome performance (and noise !) from AMG tweaked 306BHP V8, Excellent and original condition throughout and priced to sell, No deposit finance arranged (12-60 month terms), P/ex up or down welcome, Visit our website at www.djsargent.ik.com, Open 7 days,CALL 07770 784970 ANYTIME £12,995.
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Jambo
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but c class mercs are pish.
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Jambo
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There si a reason you dont see many and see loads of M3's
Tottally diffrent cars.
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Phil321
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Registered: 10th Mar 01
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Not really, just look at the spec.
Having said that I've never driven a C43 AMG so can't comment conclusively on them.
What are they like to drive Jambo?
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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or
Both same miles/price, coupe 2 years newer
[Edited on 03-05-2004 by Colin J]
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Jambo
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Not driven one myself my dad has both M3 and C43. And M3 SMG.
He hated the merc. His comments "not a proper drivers car" More about motorway cruising in comfort and pace me thinks.
Oh and dont touch M3 SMGs with a very long barge pole. Shit to drive awkwardsly made, and they have bad re-sale 
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DAYZEE
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Registered: 13th Nov 00
Location: Stevenage, MR2 Turbo, 328i Coupe, CBR600F
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I'm planning on an M3 Evo next year, was thinking Supra but I can't be arsed spending so much money on a Jap Turbo all over again. My 328 is really nice, the M3 should be more of the same just much faster. Perfect.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Colin the convertibles make me do a sex wee.
Coupes look more dated IMO
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M4tt
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Registered: 18th Apr 03
Location: Potters Bar
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E36's a beautiful as M3s
im after a 325 coupe with the M3 kit cause I can't afford the insurance on a M£
I got the same detail as Jambo for insurance (21yrs, 4NCB) and got a quote for 1200 Fully comp with tesco.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Me mum just sold her E36 328i convertible with m3 kit. Was such a nice car.
Got a quote on that for £1k. But i would rather an M3 theres something about them hmmmm maybe its 321bhp?
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DAYZEE
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Registered: 13th Nov 00
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I paid £1500 on my 328 Coupe when I was 21 with Tesco so thats not a bad price.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Hmmm decisions
Saw one at the weekend when I was in London - Blue M3 Convertible - was minted
Should get around 8k from selling my MR2 and 325i and then another 3/4k maybe to add to it, or is a scooby/Evo a better car????
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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You cant really say one is "better" Scoobies and evos are fast as fook but are liek sitting in an escort inside
Depends what your after! I liek scoobies and evo's, but id go with the M3 cos i like em more. Plus roof down in the summer is class
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DAYZEE
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Registered: 13th Nov 00
Location: Stevenage, MR2 Turbo, 328i Coupe, CBR600F
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I decided not to get a Scooby because I would drive everywhere flat out and lose my licence pretty quick!!!
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James1
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Registered: 23rd Feb 04
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Depends really ull get a Scooby or evo in alot better condition then u wud an M3 for the money ur looking at
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by DAYZEE
I decided not to get a Scooby because I would drive everywhere flat out and lose my licence pretty quick!!!
HeHe, Ive done ok so far, think the next car may test my licence tho
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nickyboy01
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
Location: Oxford-ish
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M3's are very nice cars, cant really comapre to Scooby etc as one is a luxury sports cruiser and the other is a tuned up road going rally car.
Personally i'd have an Evo or a WRX over an M3 but thats just my opinion as to me most BMW drivers = Wankers, thats just the image they get from the majority
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