Used E92

[rk95]

Hello, very broad question here. As I continue my search on this forum, I had a question regarding maintenance. Looking to buy an E92 M3 2009-2010 70-100k miles. Aside from rod bearings. What else to look for? I have read some information about actuators. How important is this/cost of replacement/fix/should it be done? Thank you all in advance.

[kolosy]

#1 thing is maintenance history, showing consistent care.

actuators do go but no need to do them preventatively. about $350 a piece + labor to replace.

[rk95]

Originally Posted by kolosy

#1 thing is maintenance history, showing consistent care.

actuators do go but no need to do them preventatively. about $350 a piece + labor to replace.

I am new to the world of older M’s. Thinking about cancelling my G87 for this. Previous M was an F82 comp. The v8 and manual continues to entice me to go the E92 route

[kolosy]

that's a tough one. the performance characteristics are completely different. the s65 has nothing down low and you really have to wring it out to get the most out of the engine. i found i had a hard time doing that in a street setting. completely different story on track of course, but still..

[rk95]

I don’t track my cars. I primarily use them as weekend Cars and Coffee/etc. from what I’ve seen the E92 screams on the road and is a blast to drive

[VR1]

I would go E92 for a weekend car. The G series cars are too isolated and have too much feedback dialed out to really be interesting as a weekend car imo. Highly capable cars but the times I’ve driven the G80 (on the track and street), I’m left a bit bored. Fantastic daily drivers though and I’d make the trade off for visceral excitement for comfort if I needed a commuter, but not for a weekend car. The E92 is an experience at every drive and is actually pretty fun even at low speeds just due to the feedback the car returns to you. I didn’t find the G series cars to provoke that same level of fun unless pushed into triple digits or really running the cars at 7/10+ on the track.

[rk95]

Originally Posted by VR1

I would go E92 for a weekend car. The G series cars are too isolated and have too much feedback dialed out to really be interesting as a weekend car imo. Highly capable cars but the times I’ve driven the G80 (on the track and street), I’m left a bit bored. Fantastic daily drivers though and I’d make the trade off for visceral excitement for comfort if I needed a commuter, but not for a weekend car. The E92 is an experience at every drive and is actually pretty fun even at low speeds just due to the feedback the car returns to you. I didn’t find the G series cars to provoke that same level of fun unless pushed into triple digits or really running the cars at 7/10+ on the track.

Any huge difference between the 2009 and newer models like 2013 with the comp pack? Would you personally weight your choice on this?

[nycplumber]

Originally Posted by rk95

Any huge difference between the 2009 and newer models like 2013 with the comp pack? Would you personally weight your choice on this?

Comp pack is overrated. The only difference between newer and older model years is the idrive and taillights basically. I updated my 2012 comp to an android system and honestly I don't use it anymore. Bluetooth audio is the only thing I find important

[tbuck]

If you are looking for a keeper that will retain as much value as it can you will want an LCI or newer and a Comp if possible. Many poopoo the comp but it adds a consistent $5k+ to the value all other things being equal. And the wheels look great too. If audio via bluetooth is your interest you will want a 2011.5 or newer to get the combox with full bluetooth control. Works just fine for the times you don't want to just hear the engine scream.

E92 is a classic and it feels like one when you drive it. Very engaging and visceral experience not matched by many newer M cars, if any. Good luck!