The E36 M3 hit the United States shores in 1995 car enthusiasts viewed the car as a softened version of its European brother thanks to a detuned engine that made 40hp less. However, when you put its handling to the test it could hang with the best of its time including the Ferrari F355, Porsche Carrera S and Acura NSX. Today the car is growing its own cult following thanks to relatively affordable pricing when compared to its E30 and E46 cousins, its capable handling and epic exhaust note.

Sean purchased his E36 M3 after daily driving a Corolla for some time thanks to an unfortunate accident that totaled his E36 325is that he put multiple years into modifying to make it his own. He came across the car sitting in the driveway of a friend's house and instantly knew he had to have it. Not only is his car a way to get out and escape the realities of daily life and share experiences with friends, it helped him find his girlfriend Samantha who drives a 1M and happens to be a racecar driver.

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Owner's Instagram: @skrinix