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Some people dream big, others even bigger, but ultimately I am what you would call a realist. For myself, my dream cars are always ones that I feel that I could realistically own at some point in my life. Is that to say that I don’t dream or fantasize about owning a warehouse full of cars? No, but unless I win the lotto or come up with the next big internet thing my mind always reverts back to the cars I could fit into a standard two-car garage and can be attained within my own personal budget.
What does this have to do with my favorite BMW? Well as much as I would love to say my favorite BMW is the M1 with the 10,000 angels that emanate from the exhaust as it tears through winding roads, I cannot. My favorite BMW is the E30 M3. With its boxy flares, incredible intake noise, and the grip of dreams, the E30 M3 is the ultimate realistic driving machine. While prices have shot up in the past two years it is still obtainable and one that I hope to find parked in my garage one day.
What is your favorite BMW?
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One of the cars I own is a 1998 BMW E36 318i Auto Saloon, and I have to say its one of my favourite cars, let alone BMW’s, is this car! Sure its not a performance car, but what is its is a beautifully made, elegant, super reliable and economical vehicle I’ve experienced! For me the E36 range is generally undervalued in comparison to cars like the earlier E30, or a Mercedes-Benz 190E, however, I think that will change.
If you ever find yourself in Germany, look up Wolf Ganssauge! I’ve attached a photo of his 850i. http://www.wokke.de/
Or make a post on the E31 section on Bimmerforums. They’re a great community and I’m sure you’ll have more than a few offers willing to oblige you.
There are so very many.. M1, 507, M3 CSL, 3.0 CSL etc. etc. but at this point in life, I’m afraid I find those completely unavailable. I’d like to think that a BMW M3 E30 would be an option, but you’ll have to shell out 40 grand for one of those in good nick over here and by the time I’ve accumulated that kind of money for a “toy”, they’ll be even more out of reach. I guess that a more realistic dream would be E36 M3, E34 M5 or E9 3.0 CS(i). At this particular time, I’d say out of the three I’m leaning more toward the M3, but I’m changing my mind on a regular basis.
e28 535is. Its M30 Big Six engine has to be one of the best power plants of all time, and the styling keeps getting better with age. With that enormous air dam countered by the subtle trunk mounted spoiler, one has the impression that this flavor is the one the designers had in mind from the beginning. Much more purposeful appearance and presence than the e30. Because of its relative commonality at time of sale and now comparatively scarce numbers, one even has the basis of an argument as to its greater exclusivity than an M5.
My wife thinks I’m nuts but I’ve got 6 cars, 3 of which are BMW’s and hopefully more. My daily is a 2003 E39 540i touring and I never thought I would say this but I’ve come to love these wagons. My previous E39 was a ’00 M5 but for some strange reason my 540it feels faster and stronger. My dream family mover would be a E61 M5 wagon! While I’m still dreaming I’ll take a M1 or 507 as well!
As for my other BMWs, I still have my first BMW that my dad handed down to me during high school, a 1981 320i. It may not be the prettiest or fastest but it’s been in my family since new. It has a special place in my heart and I have a hard time parting ways with it.
Lastly, my pride and joy is my 1971 E9 2800csa. I was very fortunate to find this beauty from a friend of mine who grew tired of it. I don’t know how anyone can grow tired of the beautiful lines of an E9. It’s heart has been transplanted with a Euro 3.0csi with a 4-speed manual but everything else is still original except for the paint. Every time I turn the ignition, it puts a nice big smile on my face. As you can see, it’s kinda hard to just pick one.
Here’s my baby.
My old ’95 E36 M3. I bought it for a dedicated autocross car and successfully ran it in street prepared for 3 seasons. It is still the benchmark for what I feel is the perfect handling vehicle. I felt like I was one with that car and have never driven or owned anything since that made me feel as connected with a car as it did.
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E28 M5. Hand-built, subtle yet aggressive design, and a beautiful sounding straight-6 all come together in a 4-door sedan with supercar-level performance for the era. The rarity factor is a kind of cool too, with only about 1200 brought to the US. I don’t see many come for sale, but when they do they aren’t nearly as expensive as a similar condition E30 M3.
I started collecting BMW’s just last year, and let’s just say “self-control” has been locked in a cage and tossed to the bottom of the lake. Hands down, if I had the means, I’d trade my girlfriend for an E9, but since we aren’t day dreaming, my E34 M5 has a living soul. Next to it, the e36/7 M Roadster sounds like a sissy little girl.
The e30 chassis in all its various forms is a future classic in the same vein as the Alfa 105/155 coupe or Datsun 510 (less the rust). I could see owning several: a convertible for that pseudo-Pagoda experience, a hot-rod coupe for track days, and an Alpina with a big 6 for exclusivity and go go go.
Although I’m a huge fan of the E30s and the M-coupe, I gotta go with the E39 M5. I was in university when this car came out, and I remember thinking “WOW 400 hp!!!!” And the thing handles. The M5s keep getting more and more powerful and advanced, but for me it’ll always be the E39.
Beautifully designed, and with THAT motor. The car already looks classic, IMO.
We own an e39 540 wagon, and I’ve heard from others that the V8 cars are most of the performance you’d get from an M5 in a much cheaper package. It’s a great car. But it’s also a big, heavy car, so performance is not 2002-sharp. I would expect the M5 to be more and better, but MB AMG more and better, not Porsche GT* more an better.
Which is not to besmirch the 5er. As a daily driver, I prefer it to the 3ers we had before. Far more comfortable and accommodating, and a great highway cruiser. The extra power, while not needed for daily cruising (bad enough gas mileage already), is nice when wanted or needed. The main thrust of the 540 vs M5 debate probably comes down to low-down torque vs high-end HP. And probably far easier to find a manual transmission in an M5.
Yours truly, former 5 series hater, converted by experience.
I’m sure I’ll catch some flak for the relatively lowbrow choice, but my favorite is the 1991 e30 318is. Not exactly sure why, but perhaps it has something to do with the fact that it is relatively lowbrow, as well as light and nimble, with enough power (if only barely) to have fun on everyday roads. 1987 e28 535is also really appeals, pretty much for the same reasons.
I would have to say the E46 M3. For me, it was truly the pinnacle of design (both exterior and interior) for BMW. It was also the first series to house an engine which met the performance of the chassis. I know that some will argue that you always want the chassis to out-perform the engine, but for day-to-day driving, I still love being able to put my foot down to capitalize on an opening ahead.
It truly is my dream car, and I feel extremely privileged to be able to keep one in the stable.