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.

 

depends on how cheap it is

if its been serviced when it should have been then yes no problem; these engines are bullet proof

use the mileage as a bargaining tool; remember its a buyers market and there are loads of m3's for sale - pick and choose

 

It's just over 10k and has FSH.

 

if its just over 10k theres no problem lol

 

Very good advice

 

what year is it? whats the spec? and how much is it?

i'll tell you if its a good deal or not

if your serious about buying it; maybe speak to Maria or Carlo off here; they will be able to tell you whats been done with regards to servicing and recalls etc

 

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

 

if its any help i have got a m3 e36 vert and its got 103 and its all ok

 

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

 

As long as it's been serviced regular then no worrys. My 318iS has 127k and doesn't burn oil. Doesn't even rattle first thing in the morning.

 

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.

 

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

 

get it bought!

 

bargain for 10K.

 

seems cheap for what it is

 

Will the new tax law affect these?

 

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...............

wish i was rich! and have everything

 

its going to be my next car

 

It will drive like a new car, 100k is nothing.

My beemer is on 130k and it sounds alot better/quieter than any ford ive had with half that mileage

 

Milage is not that important really. 100k is nothing on a car these days.

As long as it has a strong service history, specifically a dealer one then u can't normally go far wrong

 

just make sure it had its running in service @ 1200 miles & if its an early plate, check it had the rod bolts/bearings changed as the bottom ends had a recall for this,

bought my e46 m3 about 2 months ago and absolutely love it

 

Only having 2 owners is another plus. Looks a good buy at the price providing its been looked after.

 

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.

Chris

 

Thanks guys. You are all telling me exactly what I want to hear!

 

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

 

100K doesnt seem to be an issue for any of these sort of engines, but that said, id sooner pay a grand or two extra for one with less miles given the choice.

Its not like they are hard to find.

 

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

 

Unless I am mistaken, there is no "100k service"

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

 

i have a bmw only a 316 it has 175 k and it runs spot on i cant fault it

 

If you can streach ur budget buy the one with sat nav, they book Ł2K less in glasses guide with no sat nav

 

also my opinion. i prefer to buy low mileage and put the miles on myself

 

if i had the money ad buy that white m3 cab i like it never seen a white one