No, The Garage isn’t turning into a place to flog used up cars, but this gem is just too good to be ignored. Friend of The Garage Kaz, has decided it’s time to part ways with his absolutely mint 1988 BMW M3. Now Kaz will tell you the car isn’t perfect. This doesn’t fit, that little thing isn’t right. He’s being modest. This is one of the nicest E30 M3’s we’ve seen in a long time. For those who don’t remember, this is the original M3, the car that redefined sports sedan. A truly track worthy production car that owes more to it’s racing cousins than it’s road going counterparts. With a harsh ride and a lumpy idle, there is no mistaking that these cars were bred to go fast. For the collector, this car is a prime example of BMW’s Eighties track dog.
If you are interested, you can reach Kaz at 88.bmw.m3@gmail.com and talk turkey.
BMW’s M3 has become somewhat of an icon over the years and body styles. Classy and cool, it is as happy doing time in civil duties as it is kicking butt at lapping days. With over 400 hp on tap, the current model is fast like nobody’s business. Nobody’s business that is unless we’re talking about the ultra rare, ultra expensive Bugatti Veyron.
In this video, we see an M3 driver heat things up with a bit of smoky drifting before lining up beside the Veyron. The M3 gets a head start. The Bug does to the M3, what the M3 would do to a Pinto. It’s almost shocking.
The guys & girls at the Florida Car Club have posted their list of the top 10 cars a teen would want. The list is as follows:
10th - Dodge SRT-4
9th - Pontiac GTO
8th - Volkswagen GTI
7th - Mitsubishi EVO
6th - Acura RSX
5th - Scion TC
4th - Subaru WRX STI
3rd - Nissan 350Z
2nd - Ford Mustang.
1st - BMW M3
This is a pretty lofty list, I hope these guys come from well off families! Not that I disagree with the cars, but I think the expectations of many young people are way off in left field. When we were in high school (I know, I’m going to sound old here) the special cars were the ones that cost more than about three grand. The rest of us scraped together enough to pick up something that was half that. I was very proud of the big green 69 Plymouth that I inherited when my grandfather stopped driving.
With 2 guys who had “real” jobs in our circle, we built 4 VW Rabbits over a couple of years. The original built Rabbits were sold to finance the new GTI when it made its’ debut in 1982. That car sold for something like seven grand. You could throw a few bits on the car and have a truly fun car that could be driven reliably. Many of us even got our first taste of autocrossing behind the wheel of a GTI.
While the FCC guys have the GTI on their list, it is now a thirty thousand dollar car. Gone is the cheap little pocket rocket. Number one on the list is an M3 of all things. A wonderful ride, no question. But how much money does a kid have that a car of this magnitude is even on his radar?
Perhaps this list should be the Teenagers top ten cars to dream about list.
