E46 M3

[F8AW8Z]

Hi guys

Im a newbie on the forum,
and First of all i like to say its an awesome forum you guys have here!!!!

I would appreciate some help from you guys. im in the market for an E46 BMW M3:inlove:!!!! Would really appreciate if you guys could give me some answers to my questions, all comments are welcome.

Whats the insurance costs to own one? im 22, but will probably put it on my dads name.
Is the maintenance hectic?
Im planning to get after market warranty, whos the best company for me to go to?
AND LAST Q Guys:ty:

What mods will i be able to carry out?

Will really appreciate any help you can offer me!!
Thanks gents!!!!

 

[msm]

Just out of curiosity, is this your first car?

 

[Ephraimramodike]

Welcome to the forum bud! Hope you find it. :thumbs:

 

[F8AW8Z]

Just out of curiosity, is this your first car?

No bro, I own a runx rsi.
Time to swop the japs for the germans.

just realized i posted in wrong section:rollsmile:

 

[frikkieh]

Welcome - hope you find one that the TOP gear Jeremy Clarkson did NOT own :joy:

I would call up a couple of shops like Midas / Autozone and enquire about a M3 cluth for such a car. Then call up the stealers and compare.
Sometimes finding aftermarket parts for special cars are close to non-existent.

 

[F8AW8Z]

Hi guys

I posted this thread in the wrong section,sorry im new. I copied and pasted it below.

Hi guys

Im a newbie on the forum,
and First of all i like to say its an awesome forum you guys have here!!!!

I would appreciate some help from you guys. im in the market for an E46 BMW M3!!!! Would really appreciate if you guys could give me some answers to my questions, all comments are welcome.

Whats the insurance costs to own one? im 22, but will probably put it on my dads name.
Is the maintenance hectic?
Im planning to get after market warranty, whos the best company for me to go to?
AND LAST Q Guys

What mods will i be able to carry out?

Will really appreciate any help you can offer me!!
Thanks gents!!!!

 

[Coisman]

imp:
Thread merged with the old one. :thumbsup:

 

[AdiS]

OK. It sounds to me like you have decided to do this in your own mind before actually researching it.

First things first. Research the maintenance of these cars. While it is most definitely possible to own one of these cars out of motorplan, the trick is to do your homework, and do preventative maintenance. My advice is to go to M3Forum.net and read all of the stickies there. The Americans are very fanatical and there is a crazy amount of information there.
From what I hear about these after market warranties, they aren't really the answer. I don't think i've ever heard a good thing about them, but I could be wrong. The apparent consensus around here is that its better to save the money for maintenance you do yourself.

I'm not sure whos planning to pay for what, but keep in mind that fuel and tires are going to be more than your RunX. Also, the prices for M parts are always more than other BMWs. So above the purchase price, the ownership cost is not something to ignore. My research suggests that regular oil changes combined with preventative maintenance sees these cars staying very reliable. Having said that, however, you should research and be able to afford the preventative maintenance.

Good luck with the search, and remember - research, research, research!

 

[Fordkoppie]

Expect to pay > R2500/month on insurance at your age.
If your dad is considered as low risk he might get away with R800/month.
Parts for this car are only available from the dealer and they are hellishly expensive

 

[Coisman]

Once again it comes down to budget... so how much you want to spend??
Maybe concidder a 330i E46, and have Burgy on this forum Supercharge it.

 

[frikkieh]

Also get some pricing on pretty tyres...

 

[KAKA]

Welcome bru, e46 M is truely superb!
Just stay away from SMG!
Quite problematic!!
Well good luck with your search :thumbs:

 

[328ii]

Welcome and best of luck dude. At your age with only FWD experience it may be wise to consider a driving course.

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[Coisman]

Welcome and best of luck dude. At your age with only FWD experience it may be wise to consider a driving course.

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+1

 

[calypso]

They great cars, they really not as unreliable or widowmakers like alot of people make them out to be. E36, different story.
But if you hammer it all day or get unlucky, it will break in ways you never knew were financially possible.

I would say bare minimum for R10k a year on maintenance to keep it tip top.

Dont worry about mods, you dont even know what the car is capable of yet, mods can come later. And anyways, there are no real gains to be made unless you wanna spend big money.

Read and research, all in the info in the world is online. Know what your getting yourself into.

 

[babyboss]

Got a clean 1 for u buzz me ..
012 6667718 / 0844478696 ak :idea:

 

[pempimpin]

Dude, I was in the same boat, had my mind set on a e46 M...experience wasn't a prob as I drove BMW all my life...thing is tht after my research I found tht a good 4 pipe is gonna come at a price!! Maintenance is high giving the nature of the vehicle, break pads, tires, petrol alone will burn the pocket! Unless U drive like a ousie! Lol ... If finances aren't a prob for you go for it, insurance at my age of 23 was 2450 cheapest I could find!

Think hard...I recently got a e90. 325 'M pack and I'm very satisfied.
:thumbs:All the luck bud

 

[520ebi]

Got a clean 1 for u buzz me ..
012 6667718 / 0844478696 ak :idea:

please do tell ... :fencelook:

 

[F8AW8Z]

Hey guys,

Much thanks for all the replies, really appreciated!
Yeah i still got alot of research to do, but damn the M3 is so tempting! you guys make very valid points and gave me alot to think about.

Well if i had to get the M3 it would mostly be used on the weekends, and will only be hammered on saturday nights lol.

@KAKA, what sort of problems does the SMG give?
@AdiS, i heard hollard is good, any cooments?

 

[calypso]

Hey guys,

Much thanks for all the replies, really appreciated!
Yeah i still got alot of research to do, but damn the M3 is so tempting! you guys make very valid points and gave me alot to think about.

Well if i had to get the M3 it would mostly be used on the weekends, and will only be hammered on saturday nights lol.

@KAKA, what sort of problems does the SMG give?
@AdiS, i heard hollard is good, any cooments?

I already feel sorry for this car.