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Thread: E39 540i or e46 330ci/330i

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    10-08-2012 03:42 PM #36
    Quote Originally Posted by CAH8 View Post
    Do you have any specific reasons or just that it probably will have alot of problems
    Exactly. An engine swap involves thousands of variables in terms of how the work was done.

    Also the M3 had a lot of "hidden" upgrades beyond just the obvious engine, trans, suspension tuning. Lots of stiffer/sturdier chassis parts.
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    10-08-2012 03:45 PM #37
    Ok I see what your saying. Thanks
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    10-08-2012 03:53 PM #38
    Can an E36 m3 take a beating, an old car just worries me.
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    10-08-2012 04:07 PM #39
    Quote Originally Posted by CAH8 View Post
    Can an E36 m3 take a beating, an old car just worries me.
    I gotta be honest, once again. It sounds like you might be in over your head here.
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    10-08-2012 04:10 PM #40
    Quote Originally Posted by CAH8 View Post
    Can an E36 m3 take a beating, an old car just worries me.
    Yes it can, if you can pay to replace the parts you break when you beat on it.
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    10-08-2012 04:25 PM #41
    This is not a poll, wtf. E39, it is less of a bellybutton car.
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    10-08-2012 04:37 PM #42
    Quote Originally Posted by TheGreenspanator View Post
    This is not a poll, wtf. E39, it is less of a bellybutton car.
    Yes, because it's more important to be unique than to be good.
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    10-08-2012 07:34 PM #43
    Quote Originally Posted by PhilHVW View Post
    Yes, because it's more important to be unique than to be good.
    Glad someone else has seen the light.

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