I'm going to have a look at an e46 m3 convertible for a mate, anyone got any tips on what to look out for, any common faults etc.

Cheers

 

Usual FSH, Running in service before 1400mile
Tyres and brakes, Rear tyres are £500 for good ones.
Check to see how long before the next service...And when it comes up on the screen, if there is a little clock above it....its due a brake fluid change......£60 at a BMW dealer
If its over 10 years old see if its been in for the rear subframe check.....if it has did it pass, If it hasnt then it could be a 4k bill waiting to happen. If its NEWER than 10 years old it can be checked and replace FREE by BMW.......
Check EVERYTHING works.
Even tyre wear

 

Ask a friendly bmw dealer to do a check to see if the history tallies up with the car. If its been into a main dealer they will know and tell you what for

 

please dont take this the wrong way

but your going to look at a car for a friend but dont really know what your looking at/for your self

 

Who said I didn't Know what I was doing?

I asked what common faults these cars have, having never owned an m3 or ever driven 1 myself. I know there's a few owners on here and though it would ask there opinion.

I've heard horror stories about rear sub frames etc so was looking to see what problems people have experienced with these cars

Oh, and the reason I'm helping my mate out is because he's away Working for 3 weeks and can't do it himself

 

thats all good mate
hence why i said dont take this the wrong way