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Old 10-01-2011, 07:11 PM   #94
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes View Post
Would you mind sharing your reasons why? I'm curious and it would be beneficial for everybody to learn something new. I ask because I don't know why I wouldn't unless the car was obviously uncared for.
The E46 M3 seems to have the same issues when it reaches approx. 100k kms

1) Sub Frame - depends if car has been driven aggressively (i.e. burnouts)

2) SMG - hydraulic pump failure

3) Vanos Problems - the seals go and you have to replace the system for $2-4k

4) All Wear and Tear Parts - rotors, pads, bushings, clutch, need replacement

5) 80k Kms - inspection 2 which costs $2.5K

That's why it is worth spending $35K for a 05-06 M3 Vs $20K for a 02 M3 with high kms.
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