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E46 M3 6MT Coupe
i bought it at 130k-ish kms over 5.5 years ago. It's sitting at 199k kms now just below 200k. ZERO major issues as unbelievable as this sounds... Yet i was scared to shit before i bought the car thinking something will break (knock on wood)
I was more paranoid with anything and went nuts with some "preventative" maintenance when i first got the car
@138k - Valves adjusted, Valve cover gaskets replaced
@145k - Subframe reinforced W/ Polyurethane subframe & diff bushings
@148k - Misfire in Cylinder 3 - Found someone parting out a M3 at the time with only 38K kms, snatched all 6 coilpacks and replaced all of mine, been trouble free ever since
@150k - kw v3 (bought used, only had 9000kms on them) & adjustable rear control arms replaced my worn old shocks and arms (Fronts were fine, rears were a bit aged)
@155k - Serpentine belt replaced
@180k - New shock mounts all around
@190k - Replaced control arm bushings with polyurethanes front and rear & CPV Valve replaced
This is of course NOT including obvious maintenance like Trans/Eng oil changes, brakes, filters etc.
With that said, i can totally tell the car is starting to age. My Front left door latch stopped working, My trunk latch works intermittently and my remote key stopped working as well. The C-Pillar interior trim on the right side is starting to sag a little and my right passenger arm rest trim piece is starting to bubble from the heat/sun.
So far i have already purchased the replacement parts USED but just too damn lazy to install them.
Used door latch - $50
Used trunk latch - $30
C-pillar trim - $50
Ignition switch (BMW diamond Keys are self charging keys while in ignition, most likely the ignition switch is broken to support the self charge) - Free, the store i bought the above parts were nice enough to just throw it in the deal for me
I can safely say my M3 has been more reliable than my previous s2000 that got me stranded on the road twice lol
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