A 6-speed manual was available in later (96 - 99) M3 versions. The BMW E36 was made in 4 door saloon, coupe, 2 door convertible, 5 door estate, & 3 door hatchback version.

While many BMW M performance cars are now withing the average enthusiast's reach, this one is by far the cheapest.

The BMW M3 namepalte is revered for its perfomrance standards across its six generations. Here's how they stack up against ...