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A C O M P L E T E 1 8 0 W I T H A U S - S P E C E 3 6 M 3
■ (Above) Hiking Traces Trail provided a nice break from twists, turns, and overlooks. A must-take family photo at the tail end of our Skyline Drive adventure.
the engine. The later Euro-spec
M3s received a six-speed-manual
transmission while the US was still
stuck with a five speed, and the
Euro-spec Ms had stronger rear
differentials to handle the higher
power output. US-spec M3s didn't
come with the floating brake rotors,
glass headlights, or an oil temperature
gauge that was seen in the Euro
versions, just to name a few more
shortcomings.
Having said all of that, does it
really matter? The US-spec M3 is
an excellent performer in its own
right and it's more motorsportfocused
than a standard 3 Series.
And, quite frankly, we didn't have a
choice in the matter-it's what we
got. The E36 3 Series combines a
nice balance of classic rawness and
modern comfort, which has been
diluted with each generation M3
after it. Driving one is both an
engaging and exhilarating experience.
I'd venture to say the US-spec
M3 is not only more dependable,
but is cheaper to maintain than the
Euro-spec version, and we see
plenty of high-mileage examples
■ (Below) Another stop for photos of scenery and classic BMW hardware.
still on the road today, with some
cars seeing over 500,000 miles on
their odometers.
As we pulled into our garage
late that afternoon, our M3 cooled
down from a full day of activities
while we geared up for a fun evening
of celebrating our nation's
Independence Day with friends.
Our reverse-route 180-mile road trip
to Shenandoah National Park further
justified my previous change of
heart about the US-spec E36 M3. It
performs admirably with true
M-car spirit, it wears high mileage
like a badge of honor, and it puts
a smile on your face. What more
could you ask for in a car? Well,
aside from individual throttle
bodies, continuously variable
VANOS, floating brake rotors, glass
headlights, and an oil temperature
gauge...
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