E36 all the way.
So many 160-200k mile cars and still strong pulling and reliable.
My s52 has a clutch that doesn't slip and its original and holds 13psi, original brakes too, 82k miles.
My stock head gasket held 13psi for 10k miles an never went pop.
Just stay on top of the basics and upgrade the plastic fantastic cooling system and you're golden.
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Originally Posted by SickFinga
e36 m3
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Originally Posted by thomas88162
+1 Seriously, get an S52. Most reliable M  |
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Originally Posted by gilly22
^ what he said.
E36 M3's are very reliable in my experience. Had mine for over 8yrs and aside from a starter going out, I never had an issue. Another plus is that the e36 models are more user friendly to maintain and less expensive when it comes to maintenance.
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Originally Posted by Motorsport.Nick
E36 M3 or M Roadster. No doubt about it.
Mostly in part with what @ezmaass said except in an opposite sense because that the S52 motor represents the simplest M motor to date and is a breeze to maintain.
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