if its a 1998 3,2 evo model should it be either a 6 speed manual or the smg box.

just been on about an r reg one owner 3.2 with 40k on it and the guy recons its only 5 speed-he is a trader and is 100% but he recons he has driven it to the mot testing station this morning and cant remember it having 6 gears-

he does sound quite old though he said its just an m3,not an evo model-doesnt sound right to me.its defo a 3.2 model as he has just looked on the v5

cant see it till later today so just curious now

 

Only the 3.0 litre is five speed, all Evo (3.2 litre) models are either 6-speed or SMG V1.

 

unless, and i know of at least one, where they cheapskate fuckers have blown the 6speeder and slung a 5speeder in...

 

haven't you got one of those guides that most traders have?? that gives you info and prices about literally every car going?

might save asking about every car you buy or are thinking of buying

 

Or it's a ringer 98 is deffo Evo, they stopped making the 3.0 in 96.

 

What he said.

Some SMG's got converted to manual (at great expence) I guess someone could have put the 5 speed in.

If it was an SMG car the washer bottle filler will be in the rad cover, manuals had it on the inner wing

 

Defo 6 speed

 

to be honest in the real world(non big forecourt/main dealer)the auto trader gives a better more realistic idea of current prices.

whats wrong with me asking a question about any car?i dont claim to know everything.

i was already 99% certain that all evo's were either smg or 6 speed,but you never know-maybe there was somewhere along the line a 5 speed one that someone knew of.it sounds a real genuine car-just looks like the seller isnt sure what he has.

 

as per everyone else. it its a 98 then its an evo, and it came witha 6speed manual/smg box.

if it has a 5 speeder, it's had the gearbox changed at some point, ot it's a REEEEEEEEEEEEEEALY late regisered 3.0

 

i think its safe to say it probably is a 6 speed one.i spoke to the old guy about it earlier and he normally deals in mercs,but got this as a p/x from a merc dealer.when i asked if it was 6 speed or smg he went quiet and then said "i think its a 5 speed-i took it to the garage earlier for an mot and service,but cant remember seeing a 6th speed!"

may be going to see it in a bit as its a 1 owner 40k miles one-but its boston green!!!it just caught my eye this morning in the auto trader.

 

Boston green in good condition on a sunny day looks stunning

 

Mates got a Boston green, it looks very old manish with the beige leather though

 

I like the boston green ones with that interior we look after one in here & its nice