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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: fedlawman on Feb 6, 2008 5:42:58 PM
My hat's off to you, your handier than most car enthusiasts. I owned Honda's and Acura's for much of my younger years and I never did learn to turn a wrench. I've come a long way as a shadetree mechanic since joining the BMW cult, but I don't know if I could have done the job you did.
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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: gmonkies on Feb 5, 2008 8:20:19 PM
that was kinda the point I was trying to make too. My civic and integra are so harsh with absolutely no luxury, comfort, prestige. I meant no disrespect to others passion and if I can afford the 911 turbo, that would have been my choice too. I do agree there is something to be said when you can drive a turbo car with less road noise and can turn on the ... Read More
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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [gmonkies]
Written by: fedlawman on Feb 5, 2008 11:39:25 AM
No ruffled feathers here, I'm just saying I disagree with you. Believe it or not, I don't own a Porsche (I actually own a BMW). There's simply a lot more to a car than magazine test numbers for 0-60 MPH and 1/4 mile acceleration. If driving the Porsche is like swimming in a crystal clear swimming pool, the BMW, by comparison, is like swimming in maple syrup.
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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [fedlawman]
Written by: gmonkies on Feb 5, 2008 10:03:31 AM
Wow, I never realized I can ruffle so much feathers with my believe based on the info from magazine report. I was only trying to give a fellow BMW enthusiast a point of view based solely on the 1/4 mile time as one of many measures. But I will entertain the comments and continue with this debate one more time. My recollection was that when Road and Track magazine introduced the ... Read More
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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [gmonkies]
Written by: fedlawman on Feb 2, 2008 1:55:32 PM
"is the carerra really worth $20,000 more?" Is the M3 worth $20,000 more than a Honda Accord V-6? "There are so options to improve the M3 with extra $20,000 that can make the M3 out perform the carerra" There are so many options to improve the Accord with the extra $20,000 that can make the Accord outperform the M3. "the M3 performance spec is pretty comparable if you put them side ... Read More
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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [blumtown]
Written by: gmonkies on Feb 1, 2008 7:42:25 PM
The M3 is so much better than the G35. The M3 runs neck to neck with porsche carerra and msrp was $20,000 less then carerra. Depending what price you are looking for, you might find a 2003 with extended warranty which ends in 2009. Also, if you are going to get infiniti, the new G37 is a much better car. 330 HP for $32,000 msrp vs the m3 333HP for $48,000 ... Read More
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Re: 2002 - 2003 M3 Reliability? [blumtown]
Written by: roadburner on Jan 30, 2008 11:10:28 AM
The E46 M3 has proven to be pretty reliable overall. There were some engine issues early on any car you look at should have had the problem corrected by now. I always recommend that any potential BMW owners join the BMW Car Club since so many dealers and independent shops offer discounts on parts and/or labor to club members. The local Chicago chapter(Windy City) is one of the most active and ... Read More
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Re: 2002 BMW M3- E46 SMG [nixter5]
Written by: roadburner on Nov 28, 2007 7:57:55 AM
Does anyone know what I should be checking on in terms of preventive maintenance? Is there a part that needs to be replaced normally at this point? Sorry, I'm new to this mean machine. Do you have access to the car's service records? That would help determine what service the car needs. In any event, I would change the oil at 7.5K intervals using Castrol 10W-60 and a BMW filter. Brake ... Read More
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2002 BMW M3- E46 SMG
Written by: nixter5 on Nov 24, 2007 3:12:39 PM
I just purchased an '02 BMW M3 w/ 52k miles on it a week ago. Does anyone know what I should be checking on in terms of preventive maintenance? Is there a part that needs to be replaced normally at this point? Sorry, I'm new to this mean machine. Thanks!
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Vin Decode
Written by: beemer_girl_70 on Mar 7, 2006 4:18:06 AM
My sweetie and I are co-owners of a used auto Dealership.We both love BMW's and we specialize in BMW's and their restoration. We have approximately 25 BMW's ranging from a 1970 model 2002 up to a 1995 740i, 2-1991 M5's, a 1997 M-3, 2-1990 525i's, a 1998 528i, and a 1989 730i. So we are familar with BMW's. We are looking at a 1997 BMW that is being advertized as an ... Read More
