What do e36 M3 enthusiasts drive as winter/offroad cars?

salty · Fri, Jul-03-2009, 09:34:55 PM

In original acquisition mode

In Normal winter mode

After Spring Detail and removing rust protection

WRXEATR · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 01:15:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CodyLtr

WRX Wagon, also serves as a excellent sleeper

only till about 55 MPH

JT3 · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 02:57:00 AM

2003 Land Rover Discovery, they can be had cheap. Everything was updated in 03.

Good for dogs and hauling stuff, and ski trips. Excellent in snow.

Knock on wood, 2.5 years of trouble free ownership.

Aavi · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 03:01:14 AM

I drive my E36 M3.

Daily drive it or you can not afford it.

BleedsBlue · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 03:24:20 AM

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Originally Posted by salty

In original acquisition mode

In Normal winter mode

After Spring Detail and removing rust protection

I am an enormous Corrado ho. Gorgeous

I drove my M3 two winters ago throughout a heavy Boulder winter, on summer tires. Would never do it again, but I survived without any damage save for curbed rims (never hit a curb, but getting stuck in snow/ice took finish off). If I have to drive it in snow again, I'll get some snow tires and be set. Hoping I won't need to drive it in snow again however, just to keep wear off of it.

mtpktz. · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 03:45:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Aavi

Daily drive it or you can not afford it.

what?

Edgy · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 03:51:58 AM

Drive the 530 with a set of snows. Haven't had a bad winter in DC area last couple of years.

If it ever was really bad would take my wife's FX35 AWD -- very fun SUV to drive.

salty · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 05:28:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Aavi

I drive my E36 M3.

Daily drive it or you can not afford it.

It is not a question of being able to afford it. I like some variety. I love em both like my children, but one is better at the winter. I have no doubt which one is more confidence inspiring when hitting a slush puddle at 80 MPH. It's a Canadian thing. I seek bad winter weather from December till the Gods bring us warmth....right about now. My other winter beast is the Family MDX on 4 Pirelli Scorpions. The best winter vehicles I have ever had were 95 and 05 Subaru Legacy's on Good Winter Rubber. So much more capable than any truck or SUV in bad weather. My M3 is virgin when it comes to salt exposure .

M3cosmos95 · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 06:27:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aavi

I drive my E36 M3.

Daily drive it or you can not afford it.

thanks...i needed that

slickfast · Sat, Jul-04-2009, 02:22:15 PM

Wouldn't having another car for the winter actually be more expensive than just having the e36...?

Anyway, I'm currently looking at winter beater/haulers for ski trips and NH weather. I'm thinking a subaru outback wagon would fit the bill nicely. AWD, tons of room, little efficient engine, alot of them are MT, and I can pick one up for the price of a set of bavauto snow tire/wheels!

Fri, Jul-03-2009, 09:34:55 PM	#21
salty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,319 Reputation: 0 Location: Toronto,Ontario	In original acquisition mode In Normal winter mode After Spring Detail and removing rust protection __________________ Bob S 98 M3/4/5 Cosmos, 2003 325 IT, 1999 10AE Miata, 1971, 2800 CS (In the Garage getting refreshed) 1966 Corvair 500/140, 1972 BMW 2002 Malaga. Last edited by salty; Fri, Jul-03-2009 at 10:05:29 PM.

Sat, Jul-04-2009, 02:57:00 AM	#23
JT3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 89 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin TX	2003 Land Rover Discovery, they can be had cheap. Everything was updated in 03. Good for dogs and hauling stuff, and ski trips. Excellent in snow. Knock on wood, 2.5 years of trouble free ownership. __________________ 97 M3 Boston Green/Modena Bilstein PSS9 coilovers - X-Brace - Redline Leathers - ZHP Knob - Depo Lights - ECS 10mm spacers - TMS rotors and Stainless lines - LTW rims

Sat, Jul-04-2009, 03:01:14 AM	#24
Aavi License Revoked Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,644 Reputation: 0 Location: Piscataway	I drive my E36 M3. Daily drive it or you can not afford it. __________________ FS Threads: E36 M3 Front Caliper set

Sat, Jul-04-2009, 03:51:58 AM	#27
Edgy Constantly Learning M3 and M5 Owner Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,676 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern Virginia	Drive the 530 with a set of snows. Haven't had a bad winter in DC area last couple of years. If it ever was really bad would take my wife's FX35 AWD -- very fun SUV to drive. __________________ I LIKE OLDER BMWS, PLEASE HELP ME: Fern Green 99 M3, Conforti Shark Software, Conforti CAI, Dinan Exhaust. Stamped LTWs, OE Hellas, ///M Pedal Kit, OEM Keyless/Alarm, Blacked Out Grill, Clear Corners, OE Spoiler, BSW midrange replacement, G2'd Calipers, Eclipse One-Touch Roof Close switch, CD43 head unit swap. MRegistry listing here Le Mans 2002 M5, Black/Titanium, Rogue SSK, Dinan exhaust, PSS9 coilovers, a few other nice items. MRegistry listing here

Sat, Jul-04-2009, 02:22:15 PM	#30
slickfast Ginger engineer. Gingineer. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,379 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: suburbia	Wouldn't having another car for the winter actually be more expensive than just having the e36...? Anyway, I'm currently looking at winter beater/haulers for ski trips and NH weather. I'm thinking a subaru outback wagon would fit the bill nicely. AWD, tons of room, little efficient engine, alot of them are MT, and I can pick one up for the price of a set of bavauto snow tire/wheels! __________________ SOLD. -Moe- 1999 M3 Coupe - Techno Violet / Dove - 77k miles - Summer Machine. DIY Guides: Door Handle Trim Replacement [Tumblog] [Twitter]

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