Considering buying a 08 M3...

checkmate · 01-19-2011, 09:22 AM

I'm considering buying a 08 M3...anything I should look out for...apart from being a first year model?

Would appreciate a a detailed feedback in terms of issues encountered (mechanical, software or others) that have since been amended by the factory for the 2009 or 10 models...

I have yet to hear of any dreaded E46 M3 issues such as rod bearing recall and subframe...

Thank you!

zimm · 01-19-2011, 04:19 PM

I'm researching used M3's as well. Only big thing I see is that '09 has a much better idrive and nav screen. So if you're getting NAV, might want to move up a year.

James T. Kirk · 01-19-2011, 04:26 PM

A bare bones 2008 M3 will be the best bang for your buck.

bubblehead · 01-19-2011, 04:43 PM

http://www.selectautoimports.com/veh...Virginia-22310

My car I traded for a 2010 AW E92 with DCT

Great car that was treated very well.

J BONE · 01-19-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zimm

I'm researching used M3's as well. Only big thing I see is that '09 has a much better idrive and nav screen. So if you're getting NAV, might want to move up a year.

For sure! The newer i drive is def worth it IMO

Mthrice · 01-19-2011, 05:32 PM

I would have the dealer run the VIN on any car your interested in buying, to be sure your not buying a problem child. I've had three first year production M3's and never had any major issues with any of them. One of the benefits of buying used is you have a history on the vehicle your buying. A car that hasn't had any problems after two years is probably going to be a reliable car in the future. Conversely, a car with a bunch of go-backs is probably going to continue to have problems. My .02 cents.

H2C · 01-19-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bubblehead

http://www.selectautoimports.com/veh...Virginia-22310

My car I traded for a 2010 AW E92 with DCT

Great car that was treated very well.

Looks like it's already sold.

bubblehead · 01-19-2011, 06:22 PM

Lol. They must have sold it today.

Alicate · 01-19-2011, 06:55 PM

The only issue since I bought my 2008 E90: the HVAC grill levers came off. New improved parts have since been installed under warranty. Otherwise perfect.

checkmate · 01-20-2011, 08:31 AM

Another frequent issue (from hearsay) on the 08 M3s are the Idle Control Valve repairs/replacements, some have complained about the DCT lag as well (which has been amended through software updates I believe...)

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checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	Considering buying a 08 M3... I'm considering buying a 08 M3...anything I should look out for...apart from being a first year model? Would appreciate a a detailed feedback in terms of issues encountered (mechanical, software or others) that have since been amended by the factory for the 2009 or 10 models... I have yet to hear of any dreaded E46 M3 issues such as rod bearing recall and subframe... Thank you!
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zimm New Member 3 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 335 shopping Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I'm researching used M3's as well. Only big thing I see is that '09 has a much better idrive and nav screen. So if you're getting NAV, might want to move up a year.
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	A bare bones 2008 M3 will be the best bang for your buck. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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bubblehead King shit of turd mountain. 3 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2010 AW E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	http://www.selectautoimports.com/veh...Virginia-22310 My car I traded for a 2010 AW E92 with DCT Great car that was treated very well.
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Mthrice Lieutenant 106 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Tanzanite/Blk, 15 GT3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	I would have the dealer run the VIN on any car your interested in buying, to be sure your not buying a problem child. I've had three first year production M3's and never had any major issues with any of them. One of the benefits of buying used is you have a history on the vehicle your buying. A car that hasn't had any problems after two years is probably going to be a reliable car in the future. Conversely, a car with a bunch of go-backs is probably going to continue to have problems. My .02 cents.
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bubblehead King shit of turd mountain. 3 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2010 AW E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	Lol. They must have sold it today.
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Alicate Raw Conscript 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: Z4M - E90M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The only issue since I bought my 2008 E90: the HVAC grill levers came off. New improved parts have since been installed under warranty. Otherwise perfect.
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checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	Another frequent issue (from hearsay) on the 08 M3s are the Idle Control Valve repairs/replacements, some have complained about the DCT lag as well (which has been amended through software updates I believe...)
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