Zero Problems w/ My 08 M3

Mighty M · 11-05-2009, 07:43 PM

I would like to report that after one year and 10,000 miles I have had zero problems with this wonderful car.

Its as solid as was my 04 e46 m3. I love the build quality of these machines.

Just FYI; Bought new e92 6MT Moonroof, 18s, no tech package. No MDM. JZB + Fox Red + Carbon Leather trim.

Pedals and a motor FTMFW!

I LOVE IT! Damn good it is.

rjd598 · 11-05-2009, 07:44 PM

congrats hope you have years just as good to come

Crazy Bimmer · 11-05-2009, 07:58 PM

So far so good it seems for most of us M3 owners.

Really dont see too many problem threads popping up which is great!

!Xoible · 11-05-2009, 08:01 PM

27k here on 03/08 build no problems except for a bulb went out.. keeping a car stock has its beauty sometimes

mikeyr0x · 11-05-2009, 08:05 PM

Hows the clutch feel at 10k and 27k Mighty and Xoible?
6mt <3

NYSPEM3 · 11-05-2009, 08:08 PM

16 months, 6200 miles, zero problemo.

!Xoible · 11-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyr0x

Hows the clutch feel at 10k and 27k Mighty and Xoible?
6mt <3

i havent driven a new one in over a year. i *think* it feels the same, but who knows, right? the car is mean as ever, the clutch is also grippy as ever.

i still double clutch and rev match and all...

however, i am not as excited about the car as OP is... im pretty much over it. wish it were smaller, more nimble, go-kart-ish, lower, more precise steering, and definitely wish it had more torque available at lower RPM's... but then i used to change cars like every year. i think im ready for a next even if its not an M car, or a BMW even

goddamn it, i want a mini, a 370z, a gayman s.. something very light, very small, very fast and impractical!

JMD0977 · 11-05-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Xoible

i havent driven a new one in over a year. i *think* it feels the same, but who knows, right? the car is mean as ever, the clutch is also grippy as ever.

i still double clutch and rev match and all...

however, i am not as excited about the car as OP is... im pretty much over it. wish it were smaller, more nimble, go-kart-ish, lower, more precise steering, and definitely wish it had more torque available at lower RPM's... but then i used to change cars like every year. i think im ready for a next even if its not an M car, or a BMW even

goddamn it, i want a mini, a 370z, a gayman s.. something very light, very small, very fast and impractical!

GregW / Oregon · 11-05-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mighty M

I would like to report that after one year and 10,000 miles I have had zero problems with this wonderful car.

Its as solid as was my 04 e46 m3. I love the build quality of these machines.

I'm at almost 20 months and 18k miles. I've only had a couple minor issues, and am pleased with the quality as well. The newness and excitement has worn off, but I tend to keep my cars for a while, and will probably have this one until the next one comes out. It's still a great pleasure to drive, and I will continue to do minor tweaks.

ScotyH · 11-05-2009, 08:31 PM

A year & a half now. Happy with it now but I did want to drive it through the dealership windows after the 4th time the emissions light came on.

It was resolved after the 5th visit though.

Kadarin · 11-05-2009, 08:35 PM

Just minor stuff here: The right rear taillight went out, and it turned out not to be the bulb, but rather the thing the bulb sits in. Both front "angel eyes" driving lights have gone out at different times, and the check engine light came on once. That turned out to be a misfire in cylinder #8 that was apparently a one-time event and not reproducible.

Car was purchased June 08, now with 17.5k miles.

danielbreese · 11-05-2009, 08:42 PM

'08 E92 no "junk" ie has 6MT, no MDM, no Nav, no tech, no 2nd dash hump. Owned for 18 months and 16 K miles. Only problem is the clutch squeaks a little- that's it!

rsmamg · 11-05-2009, 09:21 PM

Wish I could say the same

!Xoible · 11-05-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielbreese

'08 E92 no "junk" ie has 6MT, no MDM, no Nav, no tech, no 2nd dash hump. Owned for 18 months and 16 K miles. Only problem is the clutch squeaks a little- that's it!

lol no engine, no trunk, no hood, no seats, no m3... what u driving again?

novablackm3 · 11-05-2009, 10:21 PM

tell me at least its burning oil

!Xoible · 11-05-2009, 10:24 PM

it eats oil... all M cars do...

ihyln · 11-05-2009, 11:33 PM

About to crest 10k miles and it still rides solid. The exhaust seems to be fully broken in and has gotten a bit louder. The car is perfect and I'd buy it again.

JCtx · 11-06-2009, 12:24 AM

Glad not to see a car with the idle control valve replaced; not as wide-spread as I thought. Wonder if mods have anything to do with that

. Plan to leave mine stock, so we'll see.
Six months, 2K miles and no problems. Hope to join the 1-yr/no-problem club. Or even better, the 4-yr/no-problem club

. And yes, it's a keeper folks. Take care.

gr8000 · 11-06-2009, 08:47 AM

At last one thread confirming no problems! Usually people report problems and seek for advise, but all those who never had any issues don't report/confirm this to the broader audience!

py0413 · 11-06-2009, 09:06 AM

12 months & 5 days old. 08 sedan now have 38300kms

No problem except a burned DRL bulb replaced back in aug.

Outstanding performance all year round with proper tire setups.

MTROIS · 11-06-2009, 09:11 AM

15 months, 17k miles and the only problem I have had was a loose EDC sensor which was fixed during my 1.2k service.

Love this car...

gr8000 · 11-06-2009, 09:41 AM

Mine is solid too after 15 months and 26,000km. Only issue I had was a defective idle valve, which was sorted out quickly.

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ScotyH Bimmer me up 19 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 2010 GTR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton,AB iTrader: (0)	A year & a half now. Happy with it now but I did want to drive it through the dealership windows after the 4th time the emissions light came on. It was resolved after the 5th visit though.
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Kadarin Ambassador of Crunk 17 Rep 606 Posts Drives: SG/blk '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Just minor stuff here: The right rear taillight went out, and it turned out not to be the bulb, but rather the thing the bulb sits in. Both front "angel eyes" driving lights have gone out at different times, and the check engine light came on once. That turned out to be a misfire in cylinder #8 that was apparently a one-time event and not reproducible. Car was purchased June 08, now with 17.5k miles.
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danielbreese Private First Class 36 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 11 1M, 02 M3, 67 Ferrari Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	'08 E92 no "junk" ie has 6MT, no MDM, no Nav, no tech, no 2nd dash hump. Owned for 18 months and 16 K miles. Only problem is the clutch squeaks a little- that's it!
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Glad not to see a car with the idle control valve replaced; not as wide-spread as I thought. Wonder if mods have anything to do with that . Plan to leave mine stock, so we'll see. Six months, 2K miles and no problems. Hope to join the 1-yr/no-problem club. Or even better, the 4-yr/no-problem club . And yes, it's a keeper folks. Take care.
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gr8000 Major 72 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0)	At last one thread confirming no problems! Usually people report problems and seek for advise, but all those who never had any issues don't report/confirm this to the broader audience!
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py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	12 months & 5 days old. 08 sedan now have 38300kms No problem except a burned DRL bulb replaced back in aug. Outstanding performance all year round with proper tire setups. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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MTROIS Major 188 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: on the wrong side of the Ocean Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	15 months, 17k miles and the only problem I have had was a loose EDC sensor which was fixed during my 1.2k service. Love this car... __________________ 2019 M2C MT (ED + PCD) \| 2008 M3 Coupé MT \| 1995 M3 LTW MT \| BMW CCA HPDE Instructor
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gr8000 Major 72 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, Greece iTrader: (0)	Mine is solid too after 15 months and 26,000km. Only issue I had was a defective idle valve, which was sorted out quickly.
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