E36 M3 & 2005 Motor Tax Rates ?

ondafly · 14-12-2004 9:05pm #1

Hi Folks,

I'm possibly going to buy a 94 E36 M3 coupe, and was wondering does anyone have an experience with them, they could share with me ? possible things to look out for on one, what is your experience with its MPG, any quirks it has etc.

Also, does anyone know what the Motor Tax Rates for 2005 are going to be ? specificially on a 2990cc car

, I think at present its 1050 or thereabouts.

unkel · 14-12-2004 10:25pm

You're in luck, it's €1109 per annum. Had it just 10cc more, it would have set you back €1343

I only know too well

Seth Brundle · 14-12-2004 10:31pm

www.motortax.ie for taxation (possibly also on www.ripoffireland.org

).
Early M3s had 286bhp (until 1994) from the S50 engine. There are more significant problems with the later models from vanos I believe.
Anyway, buy the best car you can! Don't skimp on these as they can be costly if you buy a dud. Also don't go near anything without a full main dealer service history.
Personally I would spend my money on an E30 M3 - lot more car for the money!
Anyway, ask for proper advice on www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/m
I put two links below for you also but neither are for the motor you want but they are interesting reading!
E36 M3 Evo Buying Guide E30 M3 Buying Guide

ondafly · 16-12-2004 8:52am

Thanks lads.

@Kbannon - thanks for the links, but kdevitt pointed me to them awhile back. Excellent reading though, and their other guides are very useful.

I guess I'm looking for peoples experience with using the m3 as a daily driver, and did they require a fuel tanker driving behind them

E36 M3 & 2005 Motor Tax Rates ?

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