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07-26-2007, 03:32 PM
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The King.
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Oakville
Posts: 7,375
Car: Silver 2004 BMW M3
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m3 owners provide info
looking to buy a e46 m3...currently looking at a 2002.
i know of the rod bearing but are there any other issues or problems i should be looking for? when buying the car, any places i should pay attention to?
i also know of the door seals that can fall or sag.
any tips would be great.
thanks,.
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2004 Silver Gray M3
Mods: Dice Unit, EAS Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors, CSL Diffuser, Smoked Corners, PSS10s, 15mm Front and 10mm Rear Spacers.
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07-31-2007, 10:08 PM
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duh!
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: gta
Posts: 125
Car: m3
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check for worn front control arm bushings, worn rear trailing arm bushings, make sure no subframe damage, check the sunroof opens, and closes properly, all door locks are working (bad door locks), check AC is working (faulty watervalves don't close the hot coolant off) etc
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08-01-2007, 08:50 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: brampton
Posts: 183
Car: m3 cabrio
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check the tires lol cuz they be burning
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08-01-2007, 11:17 PM
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The King.
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Oakville
Posts: 7,375
Car: Silver 2004 BMW M3
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Originally Posted by blue dragon
check for worn front control arm bushings, worn rear trailing arm bushings, make sure no subframe damage, check the sunroof opens, and closes properly, all door locks are working (bad door locks), check AC is working (faulty watervalves don't close the hot coolant off) etc
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what kind of issues with the subframe?
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2004 Silver Gray M3
Mods: Dice Unit, EAS Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors, CSL Diffuser, Smoked Corners, PSS10s, 15mm Front and 10mm Rear Spacers.
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08-08-2007, 02:02 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 121
Car: '02 M3 Coupe
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some E46s can be prone to subframe damage, its a manufacturer abnormality. just flip up the carpet in the trunk and see if the floor looks like its getting ripped from the rest of the frame, im sure you'll be fine.
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08-10-2007, 01:47 PM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Burlington, ON
Posts: 3,631
Car: 2003 M3
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The diff can be a problem too.
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08-10-2007, 08:13 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 43
Car: E46 M3
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Money is the major problem. Tires, maintance, insurance. If is poissible get the warranty. Good Luck!
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08-11-2007, 02:16 AM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 43
Car: 323 Cabrio
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The front and rear control arm bushing should be checked during the safety inspection, otherwise the mechanic should not certified the car. For 2002 model, make sure it has given the extended warranty since the rod bearing issue, also check the warranty if there is any coverage for engine oil. My friend has M3 around those year, 2001 or 2002, and it has a problem of burning engine oil, and his M3 is covered for free engine oil re-fill.
Other then that, the AC/ Heater sensor module is a must-check, almost all the BMW have to have that replace after certain period of time.
Good Luck
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08-12-2007, 07:30 PM
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One of the Zealots
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,567
Car: Gets bitches
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I heard u need new tires every year
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