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Boyracer 
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Joined: 27-July-2003
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 Posted: 24-November-2003 at 20:14 |
Thats very useful information guys... I dont really mind what colour the car or age or even mileage, so long as this vanos unit isnt gonna blow & its got a full main dealer service history. Scotthalls in Southampton have quoted me £300.00 for the parts & 20 hours labour @ £75.00 if it goes wrong - and id rather a main dealer did something as important as that... somehow, knowing a tin pot side garage did the work would not give me peace of mind! Will keep looking but a 3L over an evo I think is gonna be my best bet.. Does anyone know whats wrong with the Munich legends web site or is it my computer!?
Iain.
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senny
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Posted: 24-November-2003 at 20:33 |
whats the web site mate ill take a look 
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 25-November-2003 at 13:51 |
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Just a thought but have you tried checking the AUC section on the BMW website and doing a full dealer search. I know one of my local dealers sold a 95 3L M3 for approx £12,500 and that was on there.
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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TOPCAT
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Posted: 25-November-2003 at 13:58 |
A mate has just informed me that he has had an 3L and an EVO and says they are quite different although they look the same.
He said the EVO is a quicker car hence the extra BHP, tighter on handling and better braking, but this could be all at a cost, its the risk you take. But then he had more problems with his 3L then his EVO. All depends on where and who has owned the car. Probably because it happened to be an early 3L? I don't know. 
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98' M3 EVO Coupé - 321 Bhp
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 25-November-2003 at 18:02 |
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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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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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senny
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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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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 25-November-2003 at 19:23 |
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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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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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senny
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Posted: 25-November-2003 at 19:28 |
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ok mate good luck!
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TOPCAT
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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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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 26-November-2003 at 19:21 |
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Or get July 2002 Total BMW-complete M power issue. Buying guide, costings etc
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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Boyracer
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Joined: 27-July-2003
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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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senny
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Posted: 26-November-2003 at 21:35 |
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boy racer whats the munich legands web site address?
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TOPCAT
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Posted: 26-November-2003 at 23:35 |
 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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98' M3 EVO Coupé - 321 Bhp
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 08:32 |
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Might be on the website or just buy recent copy and order through there.
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 28-November-2003 at 21:04 |
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Guys
Just PM'd you about mine
John
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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Boyracer
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Posted: 11-December-2003 at 15:05 |
BOUGHT ONE THIS MORNING!!! PICTURES & DESCRIPTION TO FOLLOW!!!
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senny
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Posted: 11-December-2003 at 15:40 |
congrats m8
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Boyracer
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Posted: 12-December-2003 at 17:00 |
THANKYOU
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Boyracer
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Posted: 15-December-2003 at 18:10 |
How do I get to put a picture of the car on this message?
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Stone-IslandV8
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Posted: 16-December-2003 at 08:46 |
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You need to get it hosted at a website then link across to it. You can email it to me and I'll set it up if you want.
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Gentlemen I may not have a brain but I do have an idea
Past; E39 540T/E46 328CI/ E39 535/ E39 520/ E36 M3/ E36 318iS jet black Mtech/ E46 320d/ E36 318iS diamond black/ E36 318iS blue Mtech kit
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