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Old 10-30-2007, 06:22 AM
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Default I might be going to the dark side.

Since we all know that silver is fastest...it's time to go even faster.

I'm looking at this M3, so that my A4 becomes a daily driver only ...because the A4 is just not the track car that I want it to be. So, if anyone wants my CF trunk

This M3 meets all IP/SCCA specs for club racing, but I plan to run whatever track car I buy in DEs for at least a year or two before trying a race. I think it just makes financial sense to buy a car that is already ready for racing and the E36 M3 is a great platform with lots of parts out there and cars are relatively priced.

It's currently having a new engine being built (needs cams added, if I buy it) that would come with a 1yr/12mi warranty (big plus, imo). It could use a better suspension, but that can wait until later. The cage was also built to keep the dash, which includes a/c and radio. Again, something that can be taken out, should I get to that level. But, the current owner has raced it as it sits.

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Old 10-30-2007, 06:28 AM
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Default IMO...that's freakin' sweet =)

It absolutely makes sense to get a track-only car and the M3s have ridiculous potential. Don't get down if people razz you for it, either. Besides, I'd rather see the A4 out on the street instead of that Beamer ; )
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looks race ready, but I can't acess the pictures . . Forbidden
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Cant get pics to work.
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good call... if I were to do it all over I'd keep the A4 as a DD and get an E30 M3 for track duty.
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Looks ready to roll! I've always liked the M3. Do you mind me asking what he is asking for it?
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Default I think an E36 M3 coupe will be my next car too. I will be keeping the A4 too.

I could never justify all the more I could get out of it after all the time, effort &amp; money I have put into it.
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I made some edits. the full size pics won't link to from AW. can you see them if you cut&amp;paste?
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Default It depends on what comes with the car. but, figure ~$15k-20k for good ones. E30s out there too.

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