BMW E46 M3

[twincam nc]

Howsit gents

Im in the pipeline now for buying a other car
WHat i would like to know is what is your guys views on this car
Bad good pro's con's

Input would be highly appreciated
Thanks

 

[ClassicB]

Selling the twincam? :fencelook:

 

[v1p3r]

Howsit gents

Im in the pipeline now for buying a other car
WHat i would like to know is what is your guys views on this car
Bad good pro's con's

Input would be highly appreciated
Thanks

Howzit man, great car you're looking into

There are plenty of "buying an E46 M3" or "what to look out for" threads around

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

you will get great advice here, all the best with the purchase bro

 

[Dippies]

all the best with the purchase. good luck :thumbs:

 

[wikk3d88]

at minimum, if it has no motorplan left (highly likely), you will need 15 -20k per year for maintenance.

 

[Crash_Nemesis]

Run the codes. If the car is running lean. Walk away... I just paid massive cash to fix the problems from an e46 M3 that was running lean. Damaged Valves and exhaust cam which destroyed a piston.

Check if any service was done to Vanos and other Engine work.

These S54 motors need constant maintenance because of the brutal thrashing they take. If properly maintained, they are awesome machines and will last. But you never know if the previous owner has done the correct maintenance. Putting in the wrong oil can damage valves and rockers too. Do the research.

 

[twincam nc]

Selling the twincam? :fencelook:

No not yet:rollsmile:

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Looks like i will have to be carefull for this one
But really liking it more and more
Will start with my research asap
Dont want to waste unnecessary money on a car that was not properly maintained

Thanks for heads up

 

[Rayzor]

Good luck with the purchase, they awesome cars if taken care off. I wouldn't suggest everyday usage :=):

 

[eurotech]

hi there

i have one and the nice thing abt them is that

yes brakes clutch etc are pricey to replace but they last long

if cared for properly.They are well built cars and maintained

through its life span will go a long way

Make sure the car has been serviced regular by a reputable person

make sure km's are correct

check brakes and disks,clutch etc

the one you get all depends on the budget dont compromise for like a 50k

difference between a clean one and one that needs work becuase you

will easily spend that money on repairing one thats not clean

good luck with finding a clean one,u more than welcome to come have a

look at mines so you no what to look out for

 

[panose30]

check for rear subframe failure,its common fail on e46 m3,if the year model is 2001-2003 check if the car makes the recall about the rod bearings.service history,regular oil change with 10-60 oil,also if its smg take care about fail smg pump(will cost 2000 euro to fix).