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04-05-2019, 02:36 PM
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#25101 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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04-05-2019, 03:39 PM
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#25102 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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04-05-2019, 04:27 PM
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#25103 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Seems like a decent deal for a later model E39?
Overall it looks pretty presentable, some bigger ticket maintenance done, a couple of tasteful mods (yes I know that is subjective) and what seems like a reasonably honest and forthright ad. https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds...858514089.html
BMW 540 M Sport 6-spd - $5000 
2003 BMW 540i M SPORT. Black, Black Leather Interior. Rare example of the collectable e39. Despite other ads which call their cars M Sports only the 2003 can truly be an M SPORT. And only a small number came as manual . The 540i M Sport package includes M suspension II, 18” M Parallel Spoke alloy wheels and 235/40R front, 265/35R rear performance tires; a sleek Aerodynamic Kit including front spoiler, side trim and rear apron; and a visible exhaust tip. Interior features include an M footrest and back roof liner; M-Technic sport steering wheel with multi-function controls; 12-way power sport seats with adjustable thigh support; and high gloss shadowline trim.
The car purrs like a kitten and shifts beautifully with the UUC Ultimate Short Shift Kit. Maintenance items I've done on the car includes new clutch, trans/motor mounts, rear main seal, timing chains/guides/gaskets, valley pan gasket, new throttle body, upper and lower control arms and tie rods, wheel bearings. Brakes and tires are in great shape. The hood has the normal rock chips that can be expected but overall paint and body is beautiful. There is a crack in the rear apron (see pic) - my son learned that snow banks change from soft snow into hard ice crust as he backed the car into the driveway .
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04-05-2019, 05:49 PM
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#25104 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by snowfarmer  There is a crack in the rear apron (see pic) - my son learned that snow banks change from soft snow into hard ice crust as he backed the car into the driveway . | Kid was probably trying to drift it.
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04-06-2019, 08:04 AM
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#25105 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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04-06-2019, 09:46 AM
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#25107 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by Funnel | Does anyone know how this era of 3 series is for reliability? It's one of my favourite versions of the 3 series and i'd love to get one someday.
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04-06-2019, 09:51 AM
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#25108 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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earlier cars have rod bearings that arent quite that great
throttle body actuator
rear diff leaks or stop locking at higher km
brakes are expensive at the dealer
shitty fuel consumption
but the balanced feel and the screaming V8.... worth it. first body style launched in north america with carbon roof.
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04-06-2019, 11:22 AM
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#25109 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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Originally Posted by Koflach Does anyone know how this era of 3 series is for reliability? It's one of my favourite versions of the 3 series and i'd love to get one someday. | What tofu said but ideally even with later ones you would still want to change the rod bearings with larger ones that don’t lock the oil passage so tight that they get deprived from oil. 2010+ Idrive is WAY better
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04-06-2019, 12:53 PM
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#25110 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by Koflach Does anyone know how this era of 3 series is for reliability? It's one of my favourite versions of the 3 series and i'd love to get one someday. | Brother had an e90 M3 6MT 2008. Another issue was that the clutch for the 2008 manuals were different from any other years of the e90, and from what I heard, the other years were not compatible with the 2008 model. As a result, a clutch replacement required a flywheel replacement too. I think parts alone costs like 3-4k for a clutch job
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04-06-2019, 02:13 PM
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#25111 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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Originally Posted by MegaTight Brother had an e90 M3 6MT 2008. Another issue was that the clutch for the 2008 manuals were different from any other years of the e90, and from what I heard, the other years were not compatible with the 2008 model. As a result, a clutch replacement required a flywheel replacement too. I think parts alone costs like 3-4k for a clutch job | correct.
earliest production 07- 08' early units had a unique flywheel and clutch assembly.
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04-06-2019, 02:48 PM
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#25112 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Tofu, out of curiosity how many sales reps in your experience are as knowledgeable as you; specs wise in your opinion. The few times i've shopped for and bought new vehicles i'm always frustrated by the fact that know body has answers to my specific questions. Usually I already know what I want but I want information on driveline specs, gear ratios, lsd's, etc.
I always enjoy your input and knowledge, specifically bmw stuff. But I feel as though you go, and know, above and beyond the average sales rep.
Sorry for thread derailing..
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04-06-2019, 03:42 PM
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#25113 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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I know that car quite well, since i've owned both the M3 coupe and sedan versions.
I do know people that know specs on cars better than I do... and they're not in the car industry!
What really helped in knowing the cars is having to do homework on the multiple, many many cars I have owned and I also like to venture into the shop/ service department during slower days. Chatting with the Techs and advisors goes a long way especially you know your own product's short comings.
I also have quite a few friends that goes through cars as well, so when we do meet up and talk about cars, its usually rants and talking about shit about their own cars...
lastly, besides a few bs customers here and there, I enjoy my job and I dont mind learning about new stuff all the time.
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04-06-2019, 06:38 PM
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#25114 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Seen a couple reviews on this a couple years back. Seems like a fun little car for the price if the turbo holds up.
B204L was rated at 185hp@5.5k rpm and 194lbft@2.1k rpm.
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04-06-2019, 08:32 PM
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#25115 | | Performance Moderator
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^ been for sale since there was lots of snow on the ground, can probably talk the price down quite a bit!
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04-06-2019, 08:59 PM
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#25116 | | I STILL don't get it
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edit: nevermind
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04-06-2019, 11:20 PM
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#25117 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Originally Posted by Koflach Does anyone know how this era of 3 series is for reliability? It's one of my favourite versions of the 3 series and i'd love to get one someday. | in addition to tofu's list for m3 specific
lots more other "common" issues if you look up e90 issues in general.
dct leaks
dct internal failure
idle control valve
valve spring snapping
ignition coils
drive train whine, trans or diff
battery module/adaptation
oil consumption
ruined spark plugs
clunking and bushings problems
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04-06-2019, 11:48 PM
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#25118 | | Performance Moderator
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^ Sounds like a great car, where do I sign up?  | |
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04-07-2019, 02:18 AM
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#25119 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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That M3 has a $20k+ rear accident, no thanks.
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04-07-2019, 07:34 AM
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#25120 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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personally dont understand the point of a single CF panel when the vehicle is already 3500lbs
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04-07-2019, 08:03 AM
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#25121 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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It looks good.
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Originally Posted by boostfever Westopher is correct. | Quote:
Originally Posted by fsy82 seems like you got a dick up your ass well..get that checked | Quote:
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04-07-2019, 09:37 AM
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#25122 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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In addition to the items/issues listed above, the other thing to note for the E9x is that it eats gas like crazy. But that's a given, since it's a high-revving V8.
It's an enjoyable daily. Good balance of power, somewhat analog feel, yet comfy as well.
Just factor in maintenance and potential repair costs.
Selling prices seem to be pretty decent for the E9x M3s right now.
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04-07-2019, 10:44 AM
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#25123 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Not in BC (Alberta), not on CL, might not be a good buy, but it's certainly on the cheap end for an E39 M5.
On the subject of E9X M3's, the biggest issue I have is the seating position, the car NEEDS buckets, lower seeing position provides a dramatic improvement to the ergonomics and the sense of occasion when driving the car.
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04-07-2019, 03:36 PM
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#25124 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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Anyone remember how much this sold for last year? Have a buyer lined up for the Pontiac and I want to get something better on gas.
Spec list looks str8 outta 2005. I dig it. Would be great to have a Honda daily again, while the EM1 is still being prepped for track use. https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van...848098196.html 
I'd wanna get rid of these wheels (imagine this with white TE37's  ) and maybe weld on a smaller tip on the apexi to make it less prone to a VI.
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04-07-2019, 04:27 PM
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#25125 | | :: Sells McLarens, Not tofu :okay: ::
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I think it was around $2k give or take few hundred.
$1800? something like that. i was thinking about going halfers with my buddy last year LOL
white TE37 pls
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