Bmw m3

[catron1]

Thinking of getting into an M3, what are any pro's or con's to owning one besides cost of ownership?

Any advice welcome..

Thanks in advance!

[racer]

Besides cost? then nothing.

Any particular vintage M3? Like other cars, each vintage has its own plusses and minuses.

[catron1]

2002-2008 ish

[racer]

E90 M3 = V8 (415hp?)
E46 = Straight 6 (333 hp?)

Like most modern BMWs, coolant systems can be questionable (ie, lots of plastic, often need to replace radiators). Both cars are remarkable performers. Each generation gets a little bigger and heavier.

Do you want a Coupe, Convertible or Sedan? Do you have a price range? Do you want to use as a track car? Daily Driver? Manual or flappy paddle?

[catron1]

Coupe 100%

[smdubovsky]

Shit E36 Guys Say - YouTube

[catron1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubGo6qLrhNk&feature=youtu.be

Nice! Is it the blue flywheel of death? Lol!

[magnetic1]

2001-2005 = E46 M3: Rod bearing, Vanos tab, Vanos bolt issues. Rear subframe tearing issue. All E36 issues (cooling system, rear trailing arms, etc)

2008+ = E9X M3: Nothing Ive really read about but they are also fairly new.

[catron1]

2001-2005 = E46 M3: Rod bearing, Vanos tab, Vanos bolt issues. Rear subframe tearing issue. All E36 issues (cooling system, rear trailing arms, etc)

2008+ = E9X M3: Nothing Ive really read about but they are also fairly new.

Thank you!

[88carrera]

You may want to read up on the subframe failure...

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-gallery-e46-subframe.aspx