08 m3

[mkv112802]

Ok this up coming Friday I will be purchasing a 08 m3 . I've done lots of research and I can't seem to find why people sell m3 at 75k miles I see alot of them . The one I'm thinking of buy has 78k , auto , 2 door non convertible , with a warranty ..

My question is what should I be looking for and this is my first m3 also newbie on this forum . So I'm sure I'll get the common use the search button

[pbonsalb]

My 08M3 has 72k. Bought it CPO six years ago. Still enjoying it. Done a bunch of preventative maintenance and routine maintenance, but very little repairs. One TPS failed, one low pressure fuel sensor failed, and one of my throttle actuators is going. I did the rod bearings as preventative maintenance. Best place for E9xM3 tech is m3post.

[mkv112802]

Yeah it wouldn't let me sign up for the m3post .. how much was the rod bearing ? What should I look for when it comes to the bearing ? Sound ? Visual ?

[pbonsalb]

Everyone wishes there was some reliable test or symptom to watch for on the rod bearings, but there is not. Parts are $500 to $1000 depending on what you buy and labor is $1500 to $2000 depending on the rate. I did it myself so I just bought the parts.

[mkv112802]

Would it be covered under a warranty ??

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Also how's the auto Trans in it would it be better to look for one with a manual ? Or is it just as solid

[pbonsalb]

You would hope but some claims have been denied because servicing was not done, redline was exceeded, etc. Only a few percent of cars have failed but it would be bad if yours was among them.

[mkv112802]

Oic so like any used car hit and miss . Well thanks for the help . I look at it om saturday so well see

[mkv112802]

So I went with the m3 over the 335i .. the 335i had milky oil so made it esier to choice which car I wanted

[pbonsalb]

Many oil caps look milky underneath from condensation, particularly in winter, but that is not a sign the oil is bad or that there is a head gasket issue. Anyway, hope you enjoy the M3. I have had my 08 for 5 years and 40k miles and still like it.

[mkv112802]

Oic yeah I've never seen oil look like that under the cap so didn't want to take a chance but it was nice to drive thou . After 5 years well that's a good sign I've never owned a car longer then year or 2 I get bored . But i think this one might be the one .