BMW M3 E36 EVO Convertible 1997 3.2 M Power
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- In this video we take a look at a BMW M3 E36 in Estoril blue that we have been offered and are considering buying as our next little project. We also take a trip to a company called 'Bridgend Recycling ' a huge BMW Dismantler and Spares specialist.
We hope you enjoy this video and let us know what you think about the M3 and its potential value. Check out our many other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Accident damage, non runner, barn finds, will it run, quick flips, auction bargains, classic cars, restorations and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop.
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far too expensive asking price with the work that's needing done, no brainer walk away
I’d sleep on it too, Rob. The difficulty I have is with the asking price for the vehicle.
Using your saying.... "you make your profit when you buy the car". I think you'd need to knock 1k off the price to stay in the safe zone. Looks like quite a bit of work needs doing underneath.
Mate around £1k to £1.5k too dear on this one . I could be wrong but think it's a little high . Good luck boys
I’m a BMW man. And I would say that you won’t make much out of that. Beautiful cars but expensive and people expect concourse condition for scrap money.
Would make great content though.
Leave it well alone Rob BMW senior tech 30 years
I take it would be a money put Nigel? Are they worth touching these M3s or leave well alone?
Don’t miss the salvage videos yet to be honest, loving the classics you’ve got going through!
Cold start was lovely!😎
Back in the day this was the ultimate PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) cruiser in SoCal!
Had many a e36 in my youth, never an m3. This will be a brill series, 🤞🏻 you buy it 😍
I love your videos I know nothing about repairing cars but it’s so interesting to see you do your stuff
I love the E36 BMWs! I had a 328i and it was fantastic to drive but was ropey to look as but it was a very cheap car for how mechanically sorted it was so I drove it around and loved every minute of it. If you can then you should buy this M3 no doubt but it does need a fair bit of work to bring it back how it should be.
I’ll be glued to this project 😄
Best m3 made imho. Had 3 of them in the past. I can't believe they haven't shot up in money yet, it will happen. Sold my last one a few years ago. Gutted I sold. Definitely buy one lads
Now you are talking my language, amazing car and colour choice. Brings back soooo many messages. Wish I could justify having a weekend car.
I would walk away rob there’s too much to be done and the dampness in the boot you don’t know what damage it has done to the floor keep up the great work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care
Great content, as usual. Thanks
Great video, i purchased a 96 evo, estoril cab in 2010 for 5k. I still have the car, love it. Thanks for sharing.
Yes Rob the content variety on this channel just keeps getting better and better mate.
Thank you
I’ve got a Monimoto, a little bit more money but a cracking unit!
Massive bmw fan love to see it done you know what your doing
Nice looking classic, a must have
The consistency of people saying don’t buy it is amazing! But no worries Rob, this was a great video and shows the work you have to put in sometimes before making a decision. It is interesting content even if you don’t buy it.
I say walk, the coupes are more sought after than the convertibles, at the price you’re being offered it plus your breakdown of works required and materials you’re already getting up towards the 10k mark.
Without the surprises you’ll find along the way as you delve deeper into the project.
Best of luck whatever you decide guys- keep up the good work 👍
Stunning machine
Rob,i remember this place from the last time you were there,thanks for doing another walk round 😊👍
Used to own one of these. Loved it.
Mine had the vadar seats in it adds value and look much nicer. Looks like the comfort seats in that.
It doesn’t sound that profitable but if anyone can do it, you two can! 💪
Notification received - straight to the video 😁😁👍
Missed there being a Monday upload so was re watching your old videos 😁
love these M3's
ive genuine just bought a BMW Series 3 so having that BMW spares shop in my contacts is pretty handy!
9k : you'll make that on adverts 😂🤣😂
Good show as always .
It’s a nice looking motor and I’d love to see it turned around. That said, I’m no motor mechanic. You’ll make the right decision either way. Loving the channel and content. Cheers 👍🏽
Rob you've answered your own question by not buying it when you went to see it. Your head is telling you to walk away and your heart is saying buy it!
Keep up the good work 👍
It does need a fair bit doing to it but it's still a great car ,with the contacts you have and you
And chris,s know how,I'm sure you can get that car proper sorted !👍😀
I had one of these was a brilliant car
Nearly spat my tea out when you said 7.5k
Hahahah brilliant
Loll ikr
Way to much for this example
WONDERFUL CAR !!
I always wanted an M3, but the running costs were too much, so I had to settle for a 328is coupe in boston green, with the M50 manifold conversion, simota carbon fibre induction kit, remap.
This is a stunner mate, love it.
Unlike some, I don't think it's over priced either. About 5 years ago, really mint ones were fetching 7 to 8 grand, but now they are 12 to 15 for a minter.
My thoughts Rob are keep looking. It does look ropey underneath and when you clean that off who knows how bad the rust could be.....and the weather at the moment and time of year by the time it's finished are not going to be favourable for a top money sale.. Good luck whatever you decide.
Cheers, Bob
Rob, I was always taught that you sometimes need to loose the battle to win the war!
I know supply is a bit dry at the moment but I’d hold my nerve and invest else where.
Classic BMW enthusiasts can be as exacting as their cars
Love the vids dude keep up the good work
I had a silver one same year fantastic car but mine rusted around rear crossmember but what a drive 👍
Lovely car Rob, the numbers are very tight on this one unless you have someone on it plus we haven't got that much summer left this year and convertibles take a bit of a nosedive for the colder months so definitely sleep on it unless you can flip it as is for some wages👍
Rob, I worked for a B.M.W main dealer for some years, brings back memories. You know a B.M.W breaker, they would be a big help. Needs saving.
Buy it Rob, it is worth bringing back to life!
I like it these and are gaining value pretty fast too with this being pretty original still its a good candidate for a light restoration
Wheeler Dealers (I know!) did one years ago. Edd had to strip the seats (motorised/heated?) to make a quality pair. I think their gearbox needed swapping too. You missed tyres from your costing. PH forum will tell you about boot drain fixes. Track days beckon, coupe more favoured for that?
I do like these cars Rob, you know what you're doing anyways. Do what you feels the best thing to do
Hi Rob I'm not a car expert by any means .... but a very good friend of mine once told me always go with your gut feeling .. my gut feeling whaching the video is .... give it a miss mate ... love the videos ..thank you so much
Regards mark
There’s a salvage / MOT failure page on Facebook which has a few little steals & classics on it now and again, definitely worth a look
its up to you on this one i dont no what to say rob
I’m a mega E36 fan so can’t wait to watch this and hopefully see it get put back to beaut!
Run for the hills!
Love this bmw
It is lovely
I so wanted one of these as a teenager, funny how dated they look now... love your channel lads, keep up the good work.
Looks like an M3 Evo. I had the front bumper from one of these on my E36 318ti Compact back in 2004. I was only 18!
Another beautiful car 😍, Looking forward to seeing this on the channel, Great vid as usual Rob 👌My mates got a 2004 330d with 180k miles and it’s still going strong
Nicest colour I’ve ever seen on any BMW.
Aww lovely Staffy, sure do miss my Staffy, you ever get a guard dog at Chris place get one of them they are so loyal and loving.
I think it's the seat back panel that's been replaced, and check the double Vanos, that was a weak point. Best colour, Estoril Blue and the original wheels. They were an option on E36 Coupe & Saloon. Epic cars, still quick now & the first true 100 bhp per litre engine for a n/a road car. I recon it's worth every penny as everything else has been messed about with and ruined. Good luck
Great car & beautiful colour. I had a steel blue 328i Coupe M Sport & it is easily the best car I’ve ever owned. I think you’d get a lot of people wanting to see it on your channel & I recon you’d make a killing once you go to sell it, especially in Estrol Blue ❤️❤️
Well done spotting that seat, I would’ve missed that I think.
I think that seat will be the last of his worries.
Rob your cars are always top notch, I'm sure you'll get near the top estimate price once you have done your magic on it. So it will turn out a decent profit you I'm sure. Keep up the great work.
Awesome car!! Smashing it Rob
Definitely walk away lads ...💯
Head before heart Rob, 👍👍
This is a beautiful looking car, I do very much like the colour, it’s a gorgeous shade of blue.
I had a techno violet saloon evo. It was awesome. Wish I’d never got rid.
I would go for it mate looks decent
Id avoid that one . 👍
Always pays to check where the diff mounts to the body underneath as they tend to split there.
That is great finally a bmw breakers not miles away i'll go to that breakers i need a roof lining and door seals off that coupe you was in if it has any
I'm late to the party everybody's saying leave it, I'd agree looking at the video of underneath. My bet is there are quite a few lines including that fuel line need replacing or soon will. There's probably going to be some rubber bushings/shocks and brake components getting old that are past it or will need changing very soon after a new owner puts it on the road to. Thanks for the video, Take care guys.
This was nothing but great content on showing us WHAT NOT TO BUY!!
Hi Rob n Chris,nice car & colour,a lot to do, but if you can keep cost down to minimal,go for it.
Hi guys hope both safe and sound nice two see a German car great motor and good luck
It may be me but I would say just be careful with this one, could end up being expensive.
Especially the dampness in the boot!
Agreed I flogged my S reg Evo for 4k, you need the proper parts on these no pattern bits and it gets very expensive. I even chucked the hardtop in! The guys who bought it used the engine and rear axel with a straight cut box in a time trial E36 so that makes me happy to know she lives on!
Selling price needs to be around the 5k mark
How rob and Chris another brilliant video and hope you are staying safe and well
What a beautiful car - be careful with the repair costs though :)
Ideally check the Vanos and pressure test the cylinders just make sure the power is still there
Give it a miss 😅
I wish you were around back in 2009 when i wrecked my 1995 M3 as i literally smashed it sideways into a lamp post thats what happens when a 19 year old buys an M3 lol , the car i reckon was salvageable so whoever at the scrap yard saw it must have saved it , i hope.
Loving the bmw, about time too, lol . I'd love to see you guys do this as long as the number add up.
I'm on the fence with this one guys 👌
Love the M3 E36 Rob,would sleep on the decision too :D
I often 7 grand think then would make better deal for you and Chris we love to see nice car like that back on road nice 4 someone this summer thank you both for doing these videos
I love all the videos, always have and I've been hooked since day one! But I wish you would finish what you started.
Believe BMW still do that colour it's that popular. Very collectable now. Sure Chris n you can work your magic as long as there is £ in it.
Classic car
You and Chris could turn that around in a few weeks and i would love to see that roof done
Run Forest RUN!
Estoril blue definitely one of the best colours to sell. I would offer no more than 5.5 k and just walk away. He who dares Rodders!!!!!
Risky to buy, a can of worms, but great content Rob !!!!!
I agree with your comments, at the end of the day you are a business and not a charity. Whilst it would be nice to see you working on it, the decision is yours and yours only.
Personally i would avoid that and put the money in 3 door cossie instead
problem is its all about buying and making money and to make money you have to spend money if he puts it into the cossie then he is not making money lol its 50 50 you have your profits and the money you use to buy stuff to sell im sure he as is own funds for the cossie set aside but in the mean time he needs to buy cars to sell on to make more money
@@AdamSNook. yeah fair enough never looked at it that way
Yes a Cosworth you can’t go wrong and their so in demand. You’ll sell one whatever conditions their in.
Run like the wind !!
Lovely motor and in an ideal world it would be great to save it but from a business point of view I think there’s not enough prospects of a good enough profit in it for you both given the work that will require completing first. But.... you two are masters of the game so whatever way you go, I’m sure it’ll be the right decision 💎💎
The flashing Oil light indicates that oil LEVEL (not pressure) sensor is knackered. Not a major issue if you check oil level by the dipstick, but easy to spot and worry a potential buyer. The sensor is easy to replace but costs more than £100.
Soon as you said 7.5k I thought that’s gonna be a struggle... so yeah touch and go. Good luck if you decide to go ahead though
Normally I'd say walk away but it is a classic M3 after all and will always be worth good money
80/20 split. Would you make enough? . You are a business after all. It’s a tough call bud. And convertibles sell well in good weather, would need a quick turnaround on it .... winters coming.... don’t want to be stuck with it.
But with your experience, you’ll do the right thing.
Loving the channel guys. Top job 👍👍
Known issues with the VANOS too!
Rob, owned three of these. Currently own an Imola individual one of 50 made (see my channel for a video)
Drive the Evo and make sure it picks up at 2500 rpm and 5500rpm. If it doesn't the vanos is shot.
Oil leak on the back of the engine is usually a cheap fix and common.
Seats are from a sport E36. So any of them in a coupe or convertible should work.
Look for rust under the side skirts and around the jacking mounts.
Loft the boot rubber near the boot latch and look for rust.
Let it warm right up and check it goes in gear ok. These are known to drag on the clutch. If yours is doing this change the clutch hose for a braided type.
The hood will release from a cable under the rear seat. This disengaged the motors, once pulled, you need to go in the boot and push the motors back into slot.
The brake discs are not cheap, they have vented discs and around £150 a corner for genuine parts.
That's also, too much money IMO. Convertibles are the hardest to sell as everyone wants a coupe. In really nice condition with no faults, full history would be tops £10,000 absolute tops. Great cars