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1998 BMW M3 Sedan 4dr Sedan
Eight years old and we can't let go
 This car is great fun to own and although we've strongly considered the purchase of a newer E46 or E90 3 Series, we couldn't do it, this car is too good.  Our E36 M3 is an automatic (so wife could drive comfortably, too), would've preferred manual, but no danger of the expensive missed shift that many seem to report with the stick.  Automatics seem less likely to have been flogged, as well.  Our's was in excellent shape when purchased with 50K on the clock and remains so with 64K.  Extreme fun in the twisties and very efficient on the freeway.  If you've got one, keep it.