E92 M3 Buying guide

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[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Hello Fanatics,[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]I am thinking about purchasing an E92 M3 in the mileage range of +- 90 000 Km, just looking for tips such as:[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]What to look out for when browsing the market?[/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]What are the average running costs?[/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Minor and major servicing costs?[/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]I know of the rod bearings and throttle actuator issues, are there other common issues as well, is vanos still an issue like the e36/e46?[/font]
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Besides personal preference, any considerations between manual vs DCT?[/font]
Any recommended mechanics in Cape Town? (something along the lines of TuneTech and RGM in Joburg).
 
[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Would appreciate any other tips or advice[/font]

[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Thank you in advance.
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