2005 BMW M3 Consumer Discussions

BMW M3 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2005 bmw m3 problems? [nickyc1974]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 13, 2009 10:16:13 AM

  Here's a checklist for you: 3 Series Bugaboos However, with those low miles I wouldn't think too many items on the list would apply, so you may be okay. What I'd do if i were you is download this list of areas of concern and show them to the shop that checks out the car for you, and let them inspect these items. Some are minor, like valve cover leaks, and ... Read More

• 2005 bmw m3 problems?

  Written by: nickyc1974 on Jan 13, 2009 9:45:11 AM

  I am thinking about buying a 2005 BMW M3 fully loaded with navigation with 48,100 miles. I was wondering if there are any known reported repair problems with this vehicle? The 2008 Consumer Reports Buying Guide saids it is a used vevicle that should be avoided. It reports transmission, electrical, power and suspension problems, but most of my internet research for the most part does not state anything like this.

Buying a Used 3-Series

• Re: Looking to purchase my first BMW [cotmc]

  Written by: roadburner on Mar 4, 2008 5:28:23 PM

  It reminded me of the previous generation 528i I owned several years ago. Exactly; I'm considering an M3 sedan for my family car, I consider it to be more of a hyper-fast grand tourer, much like an E28 or E34 M5. It certainly isn't an edgy corner-carving hooligan like the original(and still the best) M3. Maybe I'm too biased, but I thought my 2005 model was more fun to drive than ... Read More

BMW M3 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: BMW M3 Owners: Problems & Solutions [lostit3]

  Written by: ian1stad on Jun 24, 2007 10:25:48 PM

  Karen: I bought my wife a 2003 M3 4years ago and just recently had to deal with the whole extended warranty scenario. I tried to buy the BMW extended warranty but as i bought the M3 from a dealership other than BMW they wouldn't sell it to me, they wanted to sell me their extended warranty which as i was sitting in the F&I guys office, I looked up while he ... Read More

• Re: BMW M3 Owners: Problems & Solutions [KarenS]

  Written by: lostit3 on Jun 22, 2007 12:44:05 PM

  I have a question. I just bought a 2005 M3 convertible with very low miles, less than 5,000. I have two more years on the existing warranty. I'm looking at possibly getting an extended warranty. Would any of you recommend this? I thinking of owning for up to 7 years. What's a good policy? Good price?

• Re: new m3 owner needs advice [gmonkies]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 5, 2008 9:43:57 AM

  This is a good book: http://www.amazon.com/BMW-E46-Service-Manual-1999-2005/dp/0837612772 What's a euro valve? Power steering hose is easy (usually) but $$$. BMW power steering hose prices, for the pressure side at least, are really expensive for a quality item. Return lines don't cost too much, maybe $40-60 bucks.

BMW M6 Convertible

• re: how ugly

  Written by: kimchimofo on Apr 4, 2007 7:46:51 AM

  Yeah ... I agree that this generation isn't as attractive as previous ones. Many people I know still find the design stunning but, for the first time, I've made cosmetic modifications to a car that I owned -- I added the AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, and I think it really makes the car. I didn't do anything to my E46 M3 though. Here are some pics with the spoiler: http://www.m5board.com/photopost/data/569/MG_1979.JPG http://www.m5board.com/photopost/data/569/MG_1960.JPG ... Read More

• Re: Lighten up on the transmission, will ya? [kimchimofo]

  Written by: habitat1 on Mar 21, 2007 5:11:01 PM

  I've got to ask, if you can shave 359 pounds out of an M6 (3,909 to 3,550 ?), can you help me? I'd like to lose about the same amount proportionally. ;) Seriously, how in the heck did you shave the equivalent of nearly 10% of the weight of an M6? Even a third of that would have seemed like a physical impossibility to me without taking a chain saw to ... Read More

2007 BMW M3 (E92)

• Re: 2006 M3 Convertible. Good Deal? [brodsky]

  Written by: habitat1 on Sep 5, 2006 4:30:00 AM

  I was just in VOB BMW in Rockville, Maryland. They have a brand new red M3 convertible on their showroom floor. I wasn't interested, but when I commented that it looked nice, the sales manager said "we can make you a great deal", which I interpreted to be invoice or less. I would think you could do better on a used/demo M3, with 1,800 miles on it. At least in our ... Read More

• Re: 06/07 $911 Vs 07 $M3.. hmm [jmaroun]

  Written by: habitat1 on Aug 24, 2006 7:29:38 AM

  The 2007 base model 911 is already out, notwithstanding Edmund's delay in getting info on their new car info website. My dealer (Hunt Valley Porsche in Baltimore) shows some 2007 911's in their inventory. Check their website. Comparing (speculatively) the 2007 911 to 2007 M3: Price: the 911 will be more, but how much needs to be determined. I got a significant discount on my 911S Cab last fall. When I ... Read More

Audi S4 vs BMW M3

• Need Help with CPO M3/330/350 vs S4

  Written by: rdemasi on Jun 15, 2006 7:30:28 PM

  Hi all - I need some help in deciding on a 2004 CPO S4 loaded with 20K miles for 40K vs 2005 M3 loaded with 10K for 50K. Any hellp is appreciated. I have kids 11 and 12. I usually drop 1 in morning to school and pick one up in evening at soccer. I want a car with great performance but also practical for my situation. I am only 3 ... Read More

• Re: darn confising cars [m3_r1]

  Written by: _matty on Dec 2, 2005 12:33:00 AM

  I couldn't have said this better myself. -17% for the BMW vs -46% for the S4. These numbers are light years apart. Well, yeah. Like I said, I'm not out to mislead anyone and that's what Consumer Reports indicated, so that's what I posted. The #'s are not quite as far apart as you may think though. The way CR's scale is set up, if the S4 was 2 percentage points ... Read More

• Re: Want to know positives/negatives of S4 and M3 [m3_r1]

  Written by: _matty on Nov 28, 2005 7:40:52 PM

  Thanks for showing how some of the S4 crowd uses distorted facts and subjective web sites to build up the inferior S4. If you would have bothered to READ my post you would have noticed that I got all of my #'s from edmunds.com! If it's a subjective website then why are you here? I can't believe that this guy posted a message stating the M3 weighs more than the S4. ... Read More

• Re: Want to know positives/negatives of S4 and M3 [bknblk]

  Written by: m3_r1 on Nov 28, 2005 7:49:28 AM

  Thanks for showing how some of the S4 crowd uses distorted facts and subjective web sites to build up the inferior S4. Rarely do these people respond to the truth about the cars they drive. I can't believe that this guy posted a message stating the M3 weighs more than the S4. It just goes to show how reality doesn't exist for many of them. A couple of weeks ago while ... Read More

• Re: Want to know positives/negatives of S4 and M3 [m3_r1]

  Written by: s4lvr on Nov 3, 2005 10:24:51 PM

  OK let's have a fact-based discussion. Firstly, which consumer report are you talking about? Go to Consumer Reports.org , and look up the BMW 3-series and Audi A4 reports. Granted, the Audi has atrocious reliability through 2001 (it is that reputation which hurts its resale value now ... ) but has shown consistent improvement since the new shape was introduced in 2002. Indeed, in 2003 it received only excellent and very ... Read More

• Re: Want to know positives/negatives of S4 and M3 [m3_r1]

  Written by: rjlaero on Oct 14, 2005 12:21:55 PM

  The 3 series remains one of the better looking cars in BMW's lineup, and it's still the "darling" car of many automotive jounalists. The M3 is indeed a sharp looking car. But anybody who says the fit, finish, and overall appearance of BMW's...especially the 5 and 7 series is crazy. Virtually every automotive magazine has questioned the once clean and classy Bimmers of the late 80's and most of the 90's, ... Read More

2007 BMW M3 (E92)

• Considering the 2005 M3 Convertible....

  Written by: nuveen1 on Jun 26, 2005 5:26:30 AM

  I have driven the car, have a history of ownership with BMW and would enjoy a new toy. I just find if difficult to justify the $68,000 that I was just quoted for the model on the showroom floor this morning. Is it common for dealerships to ask this fee for a model that is fading out of favor for a 2007 remodel, or is it just that this dealership is ... Read More

• Re: BMW M3 2005 [radox5]

  Written by: j0mamma on Jun 23, 2005 3:54:17 PM

  Um, LEASE IT.

• Buying a used M3

  Written by: radox5 on Jan 22, 2005 1:00:06 PM

  Hi guys, I'm thinking about buying a 2002 or 2003 BMW M3 convertible. I found one for sale that is 2002 with 12000 miles garage kept, SMG, 19 inch wheels, Navigation system, basicaly the car has everything that you can imagin. Also the car has BMW warrany until May 2006, and maintanence warrant until May 2005. The owner is asking $45000. I have few question for you guys; 1) Is the ... Read More

• Re: BMW M3 2005 [radox5]

  Written by: andys120 on Jan 6, 2005 12:29:52 PM

  Being "stuck" with an old M3 is a problem a lot of people would like to have, including me.

• BMW M3 2005

  Written by: radox5 on Jan 5, 2005 5:52:18 PM

  I'm thinking of buying BMW M3 2005, but I'm a little afraid that I'll be stock with old model when the 2007 M4 comes out. I will like to enjoy my M3 at least for 3 years before the new model comes out. What you guys think???