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There was never a "Performance Package" for the M3, at least in the US. The packages depending on the production window were Premium, Premium 2, Premium 3 (just called Premium but had a different option code), Technology, Convenience, Cold Weather, and Competition -- but none of them included a carbon fiber roof. That was standard on the E92 (but could be replaced by a no-cost moonroof) and not available at all on the E90 or E93.
As for the engine, the E9x M3 has proven to be arguably the most reliable model in BMW's entire recent lineup. The bearing scare is completely overblown IMHO. Yes some people have worn through bearings quickly and even suffered major engine damage in a few unfortunate cases, but plenty of others have been just fine even with a healthy dose of hard track time. Maintain your car well (i.e. above Ultimate Service standards), and maybe get an occasional Blackstone report and/or buy an extended warranty for some added peace of mind, but otherwise all you can do is hope for the best. There's no crystal ball for a given example, but the odds are overwhelmingly in favor of the car serving you well for years and many miles to come.
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