Goodby 996-continuity
10-20-2010, 06:47 PM
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Goodby 996-continuity
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Next to the last day, before the 911 came home, the '96 M3, 3.2L ruled for6yrs and 75k miles, on original brakes/clutch. c.2002
A great car!
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Interior didn't fare too well. c.2002
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Here's day 1 for the 996, with M3 in background in trade, c.2002
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996 interior on day one. c.2002
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Interior, last inside pic before trade with 997, it fared so much better after 8 yrs and 118k miles. c.2010
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So did the exterior. c.2010
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New one (997), next to old one. May you have a good owner. Wish I kept all 3
Next to the last day, before the 911 came home, the '96 M3, 3.2L ruled for6yrs and 75k miles, on original brakes/clutch. c.2002
A great car!
Attachment 482525
Interior didn't fare too well. c.2002
Attachment 482526
Here's day 1 for the 996, with M3 in background in trade, c.2002
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996 interior on day one. c.2002
Attachment 482528
Interior, last inside pic before trade with 997, it fared so much better after 8 yrs and 118k miles. c.2010
Attachment 482527
So did the exterior. c.2010
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New one (997), next to old one. May you have a good owner. Wish I kept all 3
Last edited by chago996; 05-16-2013 at 12:15 PM.
10-20-2010, 08:50 PM
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2002.... the good ol days, I like looking at the background of the photos to see those old cars back there.... 
Happy motoring in the 997. (I figured out what you were talking about)
Happy motoring in the 997. (I figured out what you were talking about)
10-20-2010, 09:08 PM
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I think I've got.
"Wished I kept all three" makes it seem like he doesn't have any of them anymore.
But, upon further review, it would appear that the OP has indeed kept one (the 997), and yet still wishes he had kept all three. - - elementary, my dear Watson, elementary!
"Wished I kept all three" makes it seem like he doesn't have any of them anymore.
But, upon further review, it would appear that the OP has indeed kept one (the 997), and yet still wishes he had kept all three. - - elementary, my dear Watson, elementary!
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10-21-2010, 01:08 AM
#9
Nope, it was 1996, came out in 1996 1/2, with the 3.2l engine, different wheels and newer trim. Same 240 hp but more torque I believe. Great handling and very reliable. Needed a six gear.
10-21-2010, 01:37 AM
#10
Either way, it looks like you've really made good use of each of the cars you've owned. Congrats
10-21-2010, 12:37 PM
#11
The front kidney grill was new in '97, only the '96 had the original grill, but did have the newer side skirts and wheels. Never in an accident. Only rash. forgot the name of the color, maybe basal black?
10-21-2010, 01:23 PM
#13
ah, you are corect. it's been awhile since I've had my e36 m3. '95-96 models shared the same front grills.
10-21-2010, 03:40 PM
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I've had 4 e36 M3s, I could've sworn the front end/side marker lights changed over in 96. I never looked at coupes so I was limited to the 97-98, pardon my ignorance.
Enjoy the new car, it looks pretty.
Enjoy the new car, it looks pretty.