Would you buy an E46 M3 with 100k???
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Would you buy an E46 M3 with 100k???
I fancy buying an E46 M3 and the one I have seen has covered 100k. Would this put you off buying or are they good for big miles?
Is there anything I should look out for?
Any feedback is appreciated.
Is there anything I should look out for?
Any feedback is appreciated.
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Wouldnt bother me imho... My e36 m3 had 60k on it now has 100k and still as sweet, doesnt use any oil and no mileage related probs!
And the e46 m3 has a much better engine
And the e46 m3 has a much better engine
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Bought my e46 with 39k on it - now at 80k. I don't expect any issues whatsoever by 100k.
Of course parts wear out, brakes, rear trailing arm bushes, the seats might look a little worn compared to brand new, however when u get in it and drive it, it should be mint.
Mine does high speed motorway mileage everyday (about to head to Edinburgh in an hour or so, speeds will be high as the roads will be quiet) and it doesn't use any oil and loves every second of it.
Good luck
RW
Of course parts wear out, brakes, rear trailing arm bushes, the seats might look a little worn compared to brand new, however when u get in it and drive it, it should be mint.
Mine does high speed motorway mileage everyday (about to head to Edinburgh in an hour or so, speeds will be high as the roads will be quiet) and it doesn't use any oil and loves every second of it.
Good luck
RW
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Cheers guys. Here is the link to the Pistonheads ad - Does anybody know the car, long shot I know.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/753768.htm
I have always fancied one and was recently made redundant so the money is burning a hole in my pocket. Still haven't sold my Type R but who cares.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/753768.htm
I have always fancied one and was recently made redundant so the money is burning a hole in my pocket. Still haven't sold my Type R but who cares.
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no experience with e46's but had a couple of e36's with mileage, and couple with low miles and to be honest dont think they drive any differant with 20k or 120k,
just remember that the rest of the car has done the mileage to so expect worn suspension and brakes etc, but to be honest they're well built and that mileage is barely run in
just remember that the rest of the car has done the mileage to so expect worn suspension and brakes etc, but to be honest they're well built and that mileage is barely run in
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i keep thinking about selling my m3 track car and my impreza type r and buying an e46 m3.but i keep passing e46 m3's out on track...............
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My mate works for BMW in bracknell, and they had one in with 250k on and was still sweet as a nut, Bit of interior wear though but to be expected. As above though make shore its been well serviced as i think the 100k one is fairly expensive.
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this looks a decent one aswell and looks very well specced and only a little dearer.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/784215.htm
not normall a convertible fanbut this is lovely.just noticed its a cat d tho
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/733707.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/784215.htm
not normall a convertible fanbut this is lovely.just noticed its a cat d tho
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/733707.htm
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my 325I m sport was on 152k when i sold it and had no problems at all as long as you service them the will run ok one of my m8's got a m3 with 175k and uses it every day it got a full service history it drives spot on
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It just rotates like this
1200 mile running in service (v important, and major reducer in value if missed)
oil service after around 14-15k miles
Inspection 1 (14-15k miles)
Oil service after another 14-15k miles
Inspection 2 (14-15k miles)
Oil service (14-15k miles)
Inspection 1 (14-15k miles)
Oil service after another 14-15k miles
Inspection 2 (14-15k miles)
Oil service (14-15k miles)
Inspection 1 (14-15k miles)
Oil service after another 14-15k miles
Inspection 2 (14-15k miles)
Oil service (14-15k miles)
I am sure u can see the pattern
As said, early ones needed rods and shell recalls, check that has been done. Interestingly, BMW dealers can tell you all the services done to the car, so u can check that the book is accurate.
Personally I know someone is going to get a steal when they buy mine one day. It is a 54 place so is a facelift model, has the engine made properly from the factory (no shell recall required) and will have high high motorway mileage, always get warmed up to total perfection too. So the value will be low due to miles but it will have had everything fixed if ever required and all motorway miles really.
100k no probs
RW
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this looks a decent one aswell and looks very well specced and only a little dearer.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/784215.htm
not normall a convertible fanbut this is lovely.just noticed its a cat d tho
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/733707.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/784215.htm
not normall a convertible fanbut this is lovely.just noticed its a cat d tho
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/733707.htm
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