One possible advantage of going to an evening event during light rain? You might get lucky and receive some good light for sunset photos.
As we arrived at Ace Cafe Orlando last night, so did the rain. Just a light drizzle.
Should we stay or should we go?
Well, we already had an hour invested in the trip–plus the time …
That silver e36 wagon is super cool!
dyintorace said:That silver e36 wagon is super cool!
It was way cool and, yes, I've been eying them.
Is an E36 wagon cooler than an E46 M3? Oddly, last night there were two E36 wagons and just one E46 M3 coupe....
David S. Wallens said:Is an E36 wagon cooler than an E46 M3? Oddly, last night there were two E36 wagons and just one E46 M3 coupe....
Different kind of cool. E36 wagon probably better C&C car, but I'd take the E46 M3 on the track.
How about an E36 wagon with an S54 swap?
codrus (Forum Supporter) said:David S. Wallens said:Is an E36 wagon cooler than an E46 M3? Oddly, last night there were two E36 wagons and just one E46 M3 coupe....
Different kind of cool. E36 wagon probably better C&C car, but I'd take the E46 M3 on the track.
How about an E36 wagon with an S54 swap?
What I really, really want is an e46 wagon with an S54. I've had two e46 wagons and really miss my silver one!
Ha, I knew someone would bring up a swap. :)
I had a chance to buy the perfect E46 wagon several years ago and didn't. I know, bad move, but I think we had just bought something (also cool).
Just up the road from you. Says trades welcomed...
In reply to dyintorace :
I know, I know. Right color, too....
My parents have had both E36 and E46 BMWs. My dad raised a good point: The E46 interior is nicer.
David S. Wallens said:My parents have had both E36 and E46 BMWs. My dad raised a good point: The E46 interior is nicer.
Agreed. It's also a much more modern car - in a good way. The e36 is neat but looks very dated to me now.
In reply to dyintorace :
And that's part of the conundrum, too. The E46 interior is pretty perfect.
I have a bit of stick time in an E36. When the E46 came out, it did raise the bar.
David, will you be at the Import Legends meet on the 27th? I will be there in my Miata with the GRM bumper sticker on it. Would bring the former Q45 Challenge car but unsure if I can get the Master cylinder properly finished in time (worse case I could just feed it more brake fluid)
BMW wagons are always cool. The e36 wagon has the advantage of never being imported so they will be more unique but if you have to go gray market may as well get an e30 touring. Most European gray market tourings will be 4 cylinders so you will want to do an engine & axle swap either way.
The e46 is bigger with a nicer interior that holds up much better than an e36. They were available in the us, but manual transmission car prices are skyrocketing.
Don't forget about the e91 wagons as well, they are even harder to find with a manual & most were x drive. But the n52 is a nice upgrade over the 2.5 m54 in the e46. You can even bolt in a n54/55 for some turbo fun.
In reply to dyintorace :
yeah I'm drooling over that one...wish I could find one just like it. Preferably with a manual but sequential shift would work too. That maybe the best looking station wagon ever built.
I like the meatier sidewall on your M3 . . . it makes me think I should play around a bit when I replace the 255/35/18s on my M2 and get something slightly taller.
If I could find a nice e46 wagon 6 speed I would likely raid my retirement fund and buy it...without so much as a second thought.
ExcessKuma said:David, will you be at the Import Legends meet on the 27th? I will be there in my Miata with the GRM bumper sticker on it. Would bring the former Q45 Challenge car but unsure if I can get the Master cylinder properly finished in time (worse case I could just feed it more brake fluid)
I might make it this week. Let me see how things go.
ZOO (Forum Supporter) said:I like the meatier sidewall on your M3 . . . it makes me think I should play around a bit when I replace the 255/35/18s on my M2 and get something slightly taller.
Thanks and, yeah, I'm much happier with the chunky tires that I thought I'd be.
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