08 e90 m3 problems?

graeme2 · 05-24-2010, 02:02 AM

I am looking to buy a used 2008 e90 m3. Is there anything that I should look out for?

Thanks.

Cab5er · 05-24-2010, 02:12 AM

Just get a ppi and make sure u get a good one. Good luck

jahdhami · 05-24-2010, 02:34 AM

Get it fully inspected with BMW before buying it. They should tell you if there's anything that needs to be replaced or fixed. All the best,

signes · 05-24-2010, 10:14 AM

Have the service history checked as well, most dealers will still do this for you. Otherwise nothing notable to look out for. Most annoying thing for me has been the hard upper window seal that will scratch tints (happens to a lot of E90s.) So you can see, not a lot to worry about with this car (though I have a 6MT not DCT, which is another story...)

positiveions · 05-24-2010, 11:50 AM

orrr, pay a technician 100 bucks and have him go over the car for you. an alternative to spending thousands and the car has problems.

BMWDEMON · 05-24-2010, 11:59 AM

ppi....end of story.

You will be fine, my 08 ROCKS!!!!

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isugoo · 05-24-2010, 12:58 PM

Very first year E46M3 had quite a lot of issues but surprisingly 08 M3 (first year of E9X M3) had no issue at all. I'm very happy with my 08E90M3.
But if you're buying a used, PPI is must unless you know the owner/driver very well.

Gladius · 05-24-2010, 07:28 PM

No problems with mine yet. 4/08 build. 18k miles.

NetBoy · 05-25-2010, 04:06 PM

Check the plastic undercarriage protector. it's right behind front bumper. Middle part is plastic and side pieces are felt.

I guess mine was cracked when I bought because the entire plastic piece in the middle broke off. OEM part was $150 and I installed myself. I think dealer quoted me 300 to replace.

And rear tire tread. PS2s aren't cheap.

Leozap · 05-25-2010, 04:45 PM

As others have said, get it inspected first and do not get DCT because it doesn't shift as smooth as the 09 and later.

linsm3 · 05-25-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

As others have said, get it inspected first and do not get DCT because it doesn't shift as smooth as the 09 and later.

Don't agree with you on the DCT, my 08 is just fine and very fast with DCT

graeme2 · 05-25-2010, 05:06 PM

Thanks guys!

Another question for you guys..what else is different between the 08 and 09+ models beside LED tails and auto dimming side mirrors/vinyl visors in the 2011?

bonedoctor · 05-25-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by graeme2

Thanks guys!

Another question for you guys..what else is different between the 08 and 09+ models beside LED tails and auto dimming side mirrors/vinyl visors in the 2011?

Completely redone iDrive, navigation, video, and traffic data.

knifegun · 05-25-2010, 09:49 PM

I had an issue related to the main bearing on two 08 M3s (manual transmission). I now have an 09 w/o the issue.

gr8000 · 05-26-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

As others have said, get it inspected first and do not get DCT because it doesn't shift as smooth as the 09 and later

This is not true - mine shifts perfectly

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jahdhami Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oman iTrader: (0)	Get it fully inspected with BMW before buying it. They should tell you if there's anything that needs to be replaced or fixed. All the best,
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BMWDEMON Super modder 104 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (1)	ppi....end of story. You will be fine, my 08 ROCKS!!!! M __________________ SOLD - 2005 E46 M3 ZCP - I/B on black CURRENT - 2011 E90 M3 - meticulously modified 2015 X1 Xdrive 28i
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isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Very first year E46M3 had quite a lot of issues but surprisingly 08 M3 (first year of E9X M3) had no issue at all. I'm very happy with my 08E90M3. But if you're buying a used, PPI is must unless you know the owner/driver very well. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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NetBoy Private First Class 29 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	Check the plastic undercarriage protector. it's right behind front bumper. Middle part is plastic and side pieces are felt. I guess mine was cracked when I bought because the entire plastic piece in the middle broke off. OEM part was $150 and I installed myself. I think dealer quoted me 300 to replace. And rear tire tread. PS2s aren't cheap.
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Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	As others have said, get it inspected first and do not get DCT because it doesn't shift as smooth as the 09 and later. __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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graeme2 Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Another question for you guys..what else is different between the 08 and 09+ models beside LED tails and auto dimming side mirrors/vinyl visors in the 2011?
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knifegun Major 83 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I had an issue related to the main bearing on two 08 M3s (manual transmission). I now have an 09 w/o the issue.
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