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Originally Posted by MicahPA

Hi all,

I thought this question might generate some fun discussion. I currently have an LCI M2. One of my neighbors has a 98 or 99 E36 M3 convertible. His car is absolutely beautiful. Always garage kept and well cared for. The gentleman is 87 years old and one of the coolest guys I've ever met. I've made it a point to let him know he better not ever sell the car without letting me know first.

So…. Given the chance, would you ever consider swapping your M2 for an E36 M3? I'm fully aware they are completely different breeds (or at least vastly evolved in many aspects) and, if given the opportunity, I would likely hold onto my M2 and purchase the E36 as an additional vehicle. Just something I think about at times. What do you all think? Any love for a well kept E36?

I've got both and they are very different cars to each other. If I could only pick one, the M2 stays. What I found surprising is that the E36 is still quite a bit more compact than the M2 and has a ton of character. This is definitely one of those cars that is much more than a sum of its part, which in a way, also reminds me of the M2.

Do I think they compliment each other well? Debatable. For example, I think my Z4M Roadster and M2 are a better pair than E36 and M2 just because those are so much more different in what they do.

I've gone back and forth recently about selling my E36, but everytime I've gotten close to pulling the trigger, I drive it and back off.