stick to a manual smgs rip theboot floor, if its over 10 yrs old it aintcoverd with bmw warranty, the rip the rear subframe, at diff mounting points, i had a 54 plate manual, wouldnt go past them mate, they are great cars, try get a full spec one though,dvd etc more desirable if u gonna sell it again, had mine 3 yrs and never had 1 problem with it at all

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...3/bmwm3018.jpg

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...3/bmwm3016.jpg

http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/...3/bmwm3002.jpg

some pics of the beast

also join m3 cutters mate, they will help you , good bunch of lads