Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC: Fun with Jeff and Tom

[Ken Rentiers (rentiers]

On Nov 26, 2006, at 7:42 AM, Rick Lindsay wrote:

> A few years ago, Jeff told me that an E30 M3 will cost $16k -  
> whether you pay it up front or in sizable chunks.  He was exactly  
> right.  An E30 M3 is not a cheap car to own - but neither is a  
> Ferrari.  It is however, a VERY rewarding car to drive.
>
>   rick

I had an E30 M3. One of the few cars I really miss after so many  
years and so many cars. But why you would put an E36 M3 engine in  
there I don't know. Cheaper, more reliable, more powerful- all true.  
But pulling that wonderful hand-built 4 cylinder mill is kinda like  
putting a short block Chevy in a Ferrari, imho anyway. Long on good  
common sense, but way short on raw lust.

Watch out Tom, no rev limiter. A missed shift could set you back  
$9.000.00. Never happened to me,but I sure know of others.

ken