Hagerty says this generation M3 has already appreciated in value by an average of 34%. 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution ($50,000 - $70,000) Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution The BMW E36 M3 was the first M3 to feature a straight-six engine. The Euro-spec model was powered by the S50 engine, while the one that debuted in the North American market came with a lower-performance iteration called the S50B30US. It was replaced by the S52 engine, based on the standard BMW M52 engine, in 1996. FWIW, Consumer Reports has the 3-series/4-series rated as 4/5 for reliability which is really, really good. I didn't see any variation for the different years. They don't have data for M cars so this obviously has to be taken with a large grain of salt. I *really* want to get the M4 as my next ride. The BMW E60 M5 was ideal for any gearhead seeking ultimate engine bragging rights. It boasted a motorsport-derived 5.0-liter V10 under the hood. This blessed it with 500hp and 384lb/ft of torque. Acceleration was brutal. It could hammer to 60mph in a mere 4.2 seconds. BMW M3 models range from insurance group 43 to 45, meaning the car insurance will be on the expensive side. However, the costs may vary slightly between different BMW M3 models, based on the different factors related to the vehicle. As an example, a 30-year-old driver in an average postcode could pay around £1,080 for cover on a BMW M3 Coupe Munich. 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of a motoring icon, one which revolutionised the mid-size sports car segment when its production started in 1986. The very first BMW M3 set a new standard by which other carmakers would be measured – and, five model generations later, are still judged today. BMW Motorsport Division, the precursor to BMW Even more potent is the new 2021 BMW M3 sedan, which is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 with 473 horsepower mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. new last year, proves that BMW It was followed in 2010 by the BMW M3 Competition, with revised EDC and DSC settings, and later the same year by the BMW M3 GTS, powered by a 4.4-litre V8 with 444bhp. That car sold out pmFH9.