A question I often get asked (including today) is what the plans are for my M3. And it's a question I can never really answer.
I've had it seven years now but never felt the same interest in it as I did with my 318is which I have almost twelve years now.
I often forget I actually own it except for the annual reminder from the tax office to declare it off the road.
But I don't think I could ever bring myself to part with it purely because I know i'd never have the chance to have another one.
And while it does need work and will never be the ideal low mileage, low owner M3 it will always have the ability to put a smile on my face and I think that's why I've loved E36s so much for so long now.