Is the E36 M3 a Bargain? | Market Analysis

The BMW E36 M3 is often overshadowed by its E30 and E46 brothers, but the second generation of BMW's M3 has a lot of performance to offer for a reasonable price, comparatively. Although the E36 M3 is over 2 decades old with model years ranging from 1995-1999 for the US market, it's still a popular chassis for track builds which further proves that it deserves the M badge. These cars were built with the intention of delivering a comfortable performance car and it's clear that BMW fully achieved this goal, but how much is the E36 M3 selling in TODAY's market? Well, this video is intended to analyze the factors that have influenced recent, published sale history on the automotive auction site Bring a Trailer. I also leverage Hagerty's valuation tool since they have the expertise when insuring these cars (link below). E46 M3 Market Analysis:    • How Much is the E46 M3 ACTUALLY Worth? | M...   My E46 M3 Review:    • Everything You NEED to Know about the E46 ...   To summarize, on average Coupes are more expensive than Sedans and Convertibles, and the M3s fitted with the 5-speed Manual transmission sold for more than their Automatic counterparts. The exterior/interior color combo also has a significant influence on the price of the car, and the data suggests that M3s fitted with the Luxury package are worth substantially less than the standard M3. The 1994, Euro-spec model year had the highest value due to its rarity, however Hagerty's valuation tool suggests that the later model M3s should round out the top of the price range. Overall mileage and condition also have a lot to say with the final sale price, which makes sense because these cars are more than 20 years old. There's no telling where values for the E36 M3 will go when considering the appreciation that both the E30 and E46 have both seen recently, but this generation currently offers the most attractive admission fee into the M3 lineup. With that said, these cars certainly aren't without their faults. Some high level issues to be aware of include failing rear shock mounts, problems with the Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTABs) and the pocket that these mount it, as well as the cooling system needing an overhaul if it hasn't been done already. As such, you absolutely need to do your homework before looking at these M3s and SHOULD NOT skip the pre-purchase inspection. As is the case with most older BMWs, the less you pay to actually purchase the car usually indicates that more maintenance will be required in short order. The E36 is a DIY friendly platform if you have the space and tools to work on your own car, especially when considering the wealth of knowledge that exists within the community. There are dealers around the country that specialize in selling like new E36 M3s. If this is the type of car that you're after, check out Enthusiast Auto Group's inventory at the link below. Don't forget to like and SUBSCRIBE so you can help us grow the channel! Thanks for watching! Bring a Trailer: https://bringatrailer.com/bmw/e36-m3/ Hagerty: https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuatio... Enthusiast Auto Group: http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?fo...