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      03-06-2022, 09:43 AM   #44
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Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT
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2006 BMW 330i  [8.21]
2009 BMW 328i Touri ...  [7.90]
2013 BMW X5 35i  [7.63]
2011 BMW 528i  [8.75]
2006 Mazda3  [5.50]
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Originally Posted by tankertoad View Post
I know this is heresy, but, if you can get past the fact that it's not an M car, an e82 128i with the usual mods has been said to have similar size, feel, and performance to a U.S. e36 M3 (with better interior).

Maybe Obioban can chime in with regard to this comparison.
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Originally Posted by mfarrzhp View Post
I say this as a loyal prior owner of 2 E82 135i's. It was a great car to drive. It's not nearly as good looking as the E36.

The E82 is Definitely a better value proposition in regards to starting price for a low mile car, but the E36 will only go up from here.

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Originally Posted by chris82 View Post
I so envy how much of a bargain that sounds like!

I got my 128i down to 3070lbs without me in it after putting in a cage and race seats (mostly a track car). It's so tossable at this point, ive been in the E36 M3 a handful of times and get the same feeling
This is exactly the way I'm heading for my next vehicle... the E82 just seems like a great vehicle and closest to an E30 or E36 as you can get. Probably a N52 version if I'm honest with myself. Problem is, they are just plain out few and far between here in The States. Then add in MT, then add in sport package, then add in heated seats... not holding my breath for one!