My friend you need to get educated. Driving a 3.0 vs. 3.2 there is a difference. I have a 98 3.2 and the power band is smoother and stronger than a 95. A friend of mine has a 95 and he even noticed/mentioned several times that the 3.2 engine pulls better.
There is a "real" performance difference. I will take on any stock 95 M3 in a stock 98...and I will be ahead of you in any test...The 98 has also stiffer springs than the 95 and the torque
the main difference between both engines.
In the other areas you are right, 95 are prefered cars when it comes to modifying due to OBD I.
Happy driving'B3.2

95s are the cheapest and some say they are the ones to have because the computer is less intrusive which makes them easier to modify. In 96 they put a 3.2 instead of the 3.0L without any real performance difference. 96 also got one inch wider wheels, digital climate control, adn traction control. 98 got rear headrests and side air bags. 95s go for 22 and 99s go 32. Good luck
i am going to buy a e36 m3 this year, i want to know which year is the best whioch year to avoid if any, what differences occured between the years if any, and price differences, and what should i be expecting to pay for this car.
thanks alot