Common issues with e92 6MT 2008+ ??

doubleIN · 09-13-2012, 02:01 PM

Hi guys, my friend is looking to buy a E92 6MT M3 from 2008 or later. Can anyone please tell me if there are any issues that are common or have persisted with these cars that I should tell him to inquire about? I did search this forum but didn't come across anything that seemed to be a common issue. could be that I'm not searching the right terms, so apologies if that is the case

what I'm thinking of in terms of common problems are things like rear subframe cracking in the E46 M3, HPFP failures with 335i, exploding sunroofs in E9x, etc.

Have there been any issues like the ones I listed, or have there been any recalls that he should inquire about to make sure that the recall work was performed? I did read a lot of threads talking about DCT failures, but my friend only wants a MT car so not worried about the DCT stuff

thanks in advance

RBB · 09-13-2012, 03:00 PM

Idle control valve and throttle actuators seem to be the most common problems. There have been a few incidents of bad bearings as well. Seems to be fairly reliable other than that.

mdosu · 09-13-2012, 03:08 PM

i've seen a few posts on stuck valves and various vanos related issues in addition to the idle air control valve issue.

There's a SIB on rear diff noise, which is easily solved with a different fluid. There's also posts regarding broken diff bolt.

This car is mainly reliable. I can't find that report, but someone posted on the here once on a initial quality survey drilled down by model specific, and the M3 is the highest quality product manufactured by BMW.

Grail05 · 09-13-2012, 03:30 PM

no issue im at 72k miles

only replacement was when i had 4k miles on it and entire tranny was replaced due to bad gears and just recently 1 week ago i replaced the low pressure sensor which cost me 50 bucks. other than that.. its all good.

AbuArije5 · 09-13-2012, 03:50 PM

search not to be rude but there a thread like this every week

doubleIN · 09-13-2012, 03:51 PM

thanks for the replies. I did search, and all i uncovered was the DCT stuff

Prince_of_Persia · 09-13-2012, 04:00 PM

My throttle actuators had to be replaced 6-7 months ago. That was my only issue with my 2008 6MT M3.

weaksauce · 09-13-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleIN

exploding sunroofs in E9x

lol, wtf. didn't know about this. now im worried!

Alex07M3 · 09-13-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AbuArije5

search not to be rude but there a thread like this every week

not true!

also why don't you just let people answer him what he ask for, a lot easier to ask for something then to search every where but the right place!

doubleIN · 09-13-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by weaksauce

lol, wtf. didn't know about this. now im worried!

i came across exploding sunroof threads after I bought my E90 and have never opened my sunroof since then. one day my wife says "it's a nice day, let's open the sunroof" and I was like "NOOOOO"

it's a crazy issue though. BMW said it was due to a rock hitting the sunroof but then a local TV station in socal did an investigation with some university professor who said it would go against the laws of physics for a rock thrown by a car in front of you to hit the sunroof with force at a downward angle. and the pics from people with the exploding sunroofs clearly show that the sunroof is exploding upward. so yea, I never use the sunroof and pray that it doesnt happen

brisance · 09-20-2012, 10:57 PM

My wife's E92 made in October 2011 with less than 3000 miles on it is getting its throttle actuator valves replaced right now. Unbelievable that BMW does not recall the cars based on the number of reports on this specific problem.

Prince_of_Persia · 09-20-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brisance

My wife's E92 made in October 2011 with less than 3000 miles on it is getting its throttle actuator valves replaced right now. Unbelievable that BMW does not recall the cars based on the number of reports on this specific problem.

Definitely one of the most common issue for the current M3s.

1MOREMOD · 09-20-2012, 11:52 PM

ive never heard about the exploding sunroof issue. i have one and have never given that a thought. should i worry about spontaneous combustion of my passengers as well. i might win the lottery first.

W/// · 09-22-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brisance

My wife's E92 made in October 2011 with less than 3000 miles on it is getting its throttle actuator valves replaced right now. Unbelievable that BMW does not recall the cars based on the number of reports on this specific problem.

While this problem is somewhat common problem since the V10 came out, it's nowhere near big enough of an issue for it to be a recall. This is nothing like the HFPF or subframe crack. I had a throttle actuator go out as well, but I fixed it myself. Really not that bad.

Overall, this car has been by far one of the best/most reliable M car in a while! That's what convinced me to pull the trigger, without any warranty at that.

Dustybones · 09-22-2012, 04:56 PM

no issues - rock reliable car with bulletproof engine - buy drive and enjoy! cheers
(2008 E92 50k on clock)

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RBB First Lieutenant 22 Rep 344 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (11)	Idle control valve and throttle actuators seem to be the most common problems. There have been a few incidents of bad bearings as well. Seems to be fairly reliable other than that.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	i've seen a few posts on stuck valves and various vanos related issues in addition to the idle air control valve issue. There's a SIB on rear diff noise, which is easily solved with a different fluid. There's also posts regarding broken diff bolt. This car is mainly reliable. I can't find that report, but someone posted on the here once on a initial quality survey drilled down by model specific, and the M3 is the highest quality product manufactured by BMW. Last edited by mdosu; 09-13-2012 at 03:14 PM..
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doubleIN atlien 15 Rep 371 Posts Drives: '11 e90 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [8.50]	thanks for the replies. I did search, and all i uncovered was the DCT stuff __________________ 2011 e90 335i: AW/Oyster \| M Sport \| BMW Performance (Power Kit v1, Exhaust, Suspension, rear and side aero kit, 19" 313s)
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Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	My throttle actuators had to be replaced 6-7 months ago. That was my only issue with my 2008 6MT M3. __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3
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brisance Private 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: MY2011 AW FR E92 M3 M-DCT ZCP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	My wife's E92 made in October 2011 with less than 3000 miles on it is getting its throttle actuator valves replaced right now. Unbelievable that BMW does not recall the cars based on the number of reports on this specific problem.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	ive never heard about the exploding sunroof issue. i have one and have never given that a thought. should i worry about spontaneous combustion of my passengers as well. i might win the lottery first. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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Dustybones New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	no issues - rock reliable car with bulletproof engine - buy drive and enjoy! cheers (2008 E92 50k on clock)
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