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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25-November-2003 at 18:02
I think how your car runs and handles is down to the car and the driver and the history-there are reports eveywhere saying the 3L is a better car or the Evos a better car or the E30 is the better option but its going to boil down to what you want-I test drove both and couldn't see a difference but hey thats my opinion based on test drives.I've been told by dealers that the Evo has a kudos that the 3L hasn't, another dealer reckoned the 3L had a stronger engine and gearbox than the Evo.

They are both great cars, find the one you like the look of and like the drive of. In the instances of marginal less-than-a-second difference between the two, driver ability will play a part. Bear in mind that autocar tests got the 0-60 quicker on the 3L.

Also worth noting will be the increased insurance and servicing costs of the evo.

Individual preference based on the money you've got to spend. It may take ages but GET THE CAR YOU ARE 100% HAPPY WITH.If you want a test in a 3L and are around MK I'll be happy to take you for a blast. Just my opinion-am more than happy to have a race with an evo though LOL!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25-November-2003 at 18:22

Here here

I had a long chat with the guys at munich legands and they said the same thing. The 3.0lt all round is built stronger. With the evo they used lighter parts there for not as strong. The gear box's on 3.0lts are stronger too.

Stone-Island hows the m3 gt search going?

darren

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25-November-2003 at 19:23
Darren

Given up on GT-struggling to find one and not convinced about the colour!

Have though got a couple of tests on E30s lined up so will keep you updated.

John
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25-November-2003 at 19:28
ok mate good luck!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-November-2003 at 12:15
Have a look at this month TOPGEAR Magazine it has a small report on all the different M-POWER cars that BM have done. They have all the E36 models from 3L, Convertible and EVO.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-November-2003 at 19:21
Or get July 2002 Total BMW-complete M power issue. Buying guide, costings etc
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-November-2003 at 21:31
Thanks for all the help and advice - this web service is more useful than any sales rep or mechanics advice
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-November-2003 at 21:35
boy racer whats the munich legands web site address?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26-November-2003 at 23:35
Originally posted by Stone-IslandM3 Stone-IslandM3 wrote:

Or get July 2002 Total BMW-complete M power issue. Buying guide, costings etc


John, how can I get a copy of that issue? Do I go to their website for back issues?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27-November-2003 at 08:32
Might be on the website or just buy recent copy and order through there.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28-November-2003 at 21:04
Guys

Just PM'd you about mine

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-December-2003 at 15:05

BOUGHT ONE THIS MORNING!!! PICTURES & DESCRIPTION TO FOLLOW!!!

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