E30 M3 for me my dad has one love it alot.

From what i've read E30 handles much better and has better thrills. E36 may have more power but it is quite a bit heavier there for decent power to weight ratio.

And fuzzy the E36 would not come close to handling aswell with out suspension work.

Dovboy could you tell me where he got the BBS LMS from my dad is looking for a set at the moment.

Stuff what the purists say its your decision.