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I am looking at buying an E46 M3, I want to try and get the best one I can for my budget (£20k), I have done a lot of research on them on what to look out for etc, but one thing that I dont know is when did they stop recalling them for the engine problems?
I know all the early ones suffered with it but on what year did they sort it out? I think it 2002/2003 but cant be sure
any help or other things to look for would be great!
I know all the early ones suffered with it but on what year did they sort it out? I think it 2002/2003 but cant be sure
any help or other things to look for would be great!
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Be sure you can afford the running costs... 20k to buy it now is cheap, the running costs are still that of a 40k car...
Eg..
SMG gearbox, rear diff and two wheel bearings.... 10.5K!!!!!!!!!
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SMG gearbox, rear diff and two wheel bearings.... 10.5K!!!!!!!!!
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Not sure if you have been on this site but its not bad with some interesting topics, worth a read .
http://www.bm3w.co.uk/index.php
If I go for the M3 over the Evo 9 I'd be tempted to wait for the prices to drop due to the new M3. Depends how much of a rush your in.
http://www.bm3w.co.uk/index.php
If I go for the M3 over the Evo 9 I'd be tempted to wait for the prices to drop due to the new M3. Depends how much of a rush your in.
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Originally Posted by cozzymatt
I am looking at buying an E46 M3, I want to try and get the best one I can for my budget (£20k), I have done a lot of research on them on what to look out for etc, but one thing that I dont know is when did they stop recalling them for the engine problems?
I know all the early ones suffered with it but on what year did they sort it out? I think it 2002/2003 but cant be sure
any help or other things to look for would be great!
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I know all the early ones suffered with it but on what year did they sort it out? I think it 2002/2003 but cant be sure
any help or other things to look for would be great!
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Try and get one with BMW Warranty, and make sure it has had its 1200 mile running in service, as this will invalidate the warrenty if it has not been done.
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i bought mine last month. 2002, 43kmiles fbmwsh with extras valueing about 6k, wheels, exhaust, cube trim inserts coilovers etc etc. i paid a lot less than £20k for it
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Originally Posted by S3an
i bought mine last month. 2002, 43kmiles fbmwsh with extras valueing about 6k, wheels, exhaust, cube trim inserts coilovers etc etc. i paid a lot less than £20k for it
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Was this on pistonheads about 6 weeks ago? maybe a little bit longer? I phoned up about it so many times and there was never any answer
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yes it was on pistonheads, guy was a real fanatic and spent a fortune on it. he was buying a gt3 thats why he was selling it. its a fantasic car the only thing it hasnt got is the sat nav screen but i aint bothered as most of them were tape players on this age car and even the cd ones arent mp3 which in this day and age is a necessity.
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cozzymatt firstly GOOD CHOICE BUD
expensive to service, unless you go to a independant specialist
400 quid for an oil service and rear brake pads and sensors i had to pay two days ago
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cozzymatt firstly GOOD CHOICE BUD
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expensive to service, unless you go to a independant specialist
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400 quid for an oil service and rear brake pads and sensors i had to pay two days ago
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pleasure comes with pain as some say.. I have looked at these for a long time and realise the costs of running one... it helps when your cousin works for sytners though
... just a shame they make such a mark up on their cars...
gonna really try and get rid of my 320 this week... if it goes through I will hopefully be giving Mr Ripley a call!
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Are you selling your wheels because there is a set on egay with a pic of your car! didn't know wether it was you or someone stole a pic... awesome rims though..
If anyone wants a nice 320 see the cars for sale (this is not a for sale post)
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/241704.htm
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gonna really try and get rid of my 320 this week... if it goes through I will hopefully be giving Mr Ripley a call!
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Are you selling your wheels because there is a set on egay with a pic of your car! didn't know wether it was you or someone stole a pic... awesome rims though..
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If anyone wants a nice 320 see the cars for sale (this is not a for sale post)
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/241704.htm
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Originally Posted by cozzymatt
S3an
Are you selling your wheels because there is a set on egay with a pic of your car! didn't know wether it was you or someone stole a pic... awesome rims though..
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is there not a problem with the tiptronic gearbox on the earlier ones?
other than that, no much. odd wheel bearing and wishbone (love sellin wishbones-good for the sales figures) cos theyre fcukin expensive
other than that, no much. odd wheel bearing and wishbone (love sellin wishbones-good for the sales figures) cos theyre fcukin expensive
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