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    • louisboscoL
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      ^ i've been so tempted to get an m135 hatch (non LCI) 2011-13 recently. the prices for them are decent. and there's are whole world out there. i've seen a couple of guys in the uk tuning them to about 400-600hp range, including meth injected..

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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      • Clint_DC
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        Those 135’s are great!  I was tempted by a few 135is but finding one with a 6 speed manual is tough and they’ve held their value incredibly well. The N54 engine with twin turbos has tons of tuning potential!

        ATX IH Hoarder

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        • AppfaffA
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          Yeah, that was the problem. People with a coupe, manual with no wrecks and no tune know what they have. Great autocross car tho, and the engine is amazing

          Sadly, my dreams of a third car are probably crushed as we are about to go sell our souls to the devil in about 45 minutes lol [emoji23]

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          • Clint_DC
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            Uh oh, what are you buying Adam???

            ATX IH Hoarder

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            • Clint_DC
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              A close friend and I knocked out this project last week.  His wife was in a minor wreck so we took the opportunity to make  a few upgrades.  He's getting a lift, tires and roof rack for it in the coming weeks.  He's in the bottom pic wearing some IH9634's I hooked him up with.

              ATX IH Hoarder

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              • AppfaffA
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                Damn that looks sick!! No more Fender benders for her!  I love pre-runner style GXs - and the headlights and new grille look awesome

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                • louisboscoL
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                  one of my good mates just traded in his a45 for the c63 amg 'green machine' edition. his wagon is one of 3 worldwide. i can't wait to see it in person and get some pictures…

                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                    Gave the M3 some tlc earlier.
                    Probably should've wiped the greasy camera lens on my phone while I was at it.

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                    • AppfaffA
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                      Sexy…

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                      • Clint_DC
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                        Damn, that is a beauty!  I shopped around for an E90 and E92 extensively before I bought my F22 2er.  6 speed or SMG?

                        @louisbosco I look forward to seeing those pics, wish we got the potent C Class estates stateside…

                        ATX IH Hoarder

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                        • S
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                          Thanks chaps.

                          It's a DCT; my first car that isn't your traditional manual. It's a great gearbox attached to a phenomenal engine.

                          I've always hankered after an M3 and with our second child due last November, my better half suggested I also get a car that would take a child seat. That was all the excuse I needed and I bought it last September.
                          Heartbrakingly, five days after I picked it up our number one son was diagnosed with cancer. He's only two. We've basically been living at Great Ormand St Hospital since then, neither of us have worked in five months and I've not even had a chance to sell the car it was supposed to replace.
                          The M3 has kinda become my 'happy place' at the moment and I escape in it or just give it a therapeutic clean when I get a rare break.
                          I'm very much hoping I get to keep it, but if I don't manage to get back to work sometime soon, it might be up for sale.

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                          • louisboscoL
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                            oh. that's one of the best M3 ever made. still my one true love. but i have to say, for the record, E90 over E92. and i think i'm the only one that feels that, quite the unpop..  😘 😘 😘

                            @Clint_D i'm surprised that they don't have the estate/wagon in the US. is that just the C class in general or merc as a whole? the E63 amg wagon is such a beast just on paper, definitely my dream.. just ask @Giles how it was…

                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                            • Clint_DC
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                              I hate to hear that about your son's health issues @Streetwise Hercules.  I am glad that the M3 brings you some joy through such troubling times…

                              I agree about the E90!  It seems that they've been growing in popularity in the US.  In fact, this car dealer has been snatching up most all they can find as they suspect it will be a future classic and they are already charging prices to reflect that.  These guys were instrumental in driving up prices for the E30 M3's, E46 M3's and M Coupes:

                              http://enthusiastauto.com/

                              We do get the E63 wagons here but they're incredibly rare.  I've only ever seen a handful.

                              ATX IH Hoarder

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                              • louisboscoL
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                                i'm guessing it'll be a classic one day as well.

                                though the prices here in australia do not reflect that yet.. but that s65 engine is such an over engineered piece of art derived from the v10 version in the E60, another stellar car. it's almost impossible to find your above mentioned M's in australia for a decent price. 30s 46s. and the M coupe? you might as well forget it.

                                However, the most common of the trinity around is the c63 amg, w204 version. that's one car that has been hugely popular compared to the 4 door M version of the E90. and the c63 prices are quite decent given the amount that you can find for sale..

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                • SeulS
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                                  Streetwise Hercules - that's some shit news mate… Hang in there...

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                                  • S
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                                    Thanks fellas. One day at a time.

                                    Yeah, the E90 has a bit of a cult following and I do see why. To me, it can look like it's been rear-ended from some angles and I just had to have that carbon fibre roof.

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                                    • AppfaffA
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                                      Thoughts and prayers sent your family’s way Hercules.

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                                      • rocketR
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                                        Sending lots of positive vibes Hercules

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                                        It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                        R.I.P. Geo

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                                        • AnesthetistA
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                                          Thoughts and prayers man.

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                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Ditto…...

                                            Very best of luck.....

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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