How much money have you spent on unexpected maintenance/repair on your e9x M3?

fongpi · 09-11-2012, 07:57 PM

Is the M3 a reliable car? The answers are usually mixed bag. Has the cost of M3 ownership been what you expected? For repairs that are not covered under warranty or for owners who have non-warrentied vehicles, what has been your experience thus far?

tibra1 · 09-11-2012, 08:00 PM

Does this include body work?

flanast · 09-11-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fongpi

Is the M3 a reliable car? The answers are usually mixed bag. Has the cost of M3 ownership been what you expected? For repairs that are not covered under warranty or for owners who have non-warrentied vehicles, what has been your experience thus far?

Zippy

kscarrol · 09-11-2012, 08:02 PM

^ What he said...

///Madhatter · 09-11-2012, 09:40 PM

I own a 2010.5 and haven't spent a dime yet..
*Knocks on wood*

ES_TRADER · 09-11-2012, 09:51 PM

Right rear tire blow out at 10k miles, left rear tire blowout at 14k miles ...unexpected cost; $1000

RBB · 09-11-2012, 09:51 PM

Kind of a pointless thread at this point since very few M3's are off warranty.

slo_guy · 09-11-2012, 09:59 PM

I have an 08 and haven't spent anything.

DivideBYZero · 09-12-2012, 04:48 AM

Zero.

sg///M3 · 09-12-2012, 05:36 AM

Does this include oil changes between the factory recommended ones?

Grail05 · 09-12-2012, 07:34 AM

didnt vote cause you have some crazy $$$$ amount on your pole... and most of the cars still under warranty i was way long gone and do everything myself. DIY is the best bet to save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

WHEN MY Car under Warranty

Engine oil change $130 every other 7k miles (dont wait 15k miles to do it.) dealer do the 1st 7k miles and i do the other half.

CAR WITH NO MORE WARRANTY.
I have an 08 with 73k miles and the only maintenance i had to do out of pocket was

Rear brake rotors $240
Rear brake pads $120
Differential fluid $90
Tranny Fluid $120
Engine Oil $130 (every 7k miles)
Low Pressure sensor $54 (this is due to engine light code P0172 and P0175)

fongpi · 09-12-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sg///M3

Does this include oil changes between the factory recommended ones?

Good question, I would say no.

fongpi · 09-12-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by slo_guy

I have an 08 and haven't spent anything.

How many miles?

fongpi · 09-12-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RBB

Kind of a pointless thread at this point since very few M3's are off warranty.

I wouldn't say the vast majority..

fongpi · 09-12-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

Does this include body work?

If the body work was not the result of an accident AND is critical to the functional performance of the vehicle, then yes..

1sikbmr · 09-12-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

didnt vote cause you have some crazy $$$$ amount on your pole... and most of the cars still under warranty i was way long gone and do everything myself. DIY is the best bet to save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

WHEN MY Car under Warranty

Engine oil change $130 every other 7k miles (dont wait 15k miles to do it.) dealer do the 1st 7k miles and i do the other half.

CAR WITH NO MORE WARRANTY.
I have an 08 with 73k miles and the only maintenance i had to do out of pocket was

Rear brake rotors $240
Rear brake pads $120
Differential fluid $90
Tranny Fluid $120
Engine Oil $130 (every 7k miles)
Low Pressure sensor $54 (this is due to engine light code P0172 and P0175)

What mileage did you change your diff and tranny fluid?

Soorena · 09-12-2012, 09:20 AM

This is the 3rd E9x M3 for me. Other than the regular oil/filter change, i spent nothing. Well i did actually. The idle valve was apparently damaged (It's a common problem) and the dealer blamed the mods i had and i had to pay it out of my pocket.

slo_guy · 09-12-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fongpi

How many miles?

32k

greenmoldy · 09-13-2012, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fongpi

Is the M3 a reliable car? The answers are usually mixed bag. Has the cost of M3 ownership been what you expected? For repairs that are not covered under warranty or for owners who have non-warrentied vehicles, what has been your experience thus far?

I have spent 0 dollars on unexpected maintenance.

Grail05 · 10-24-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sikbmr

What mileage did you change your diff and tranny fluid?

My diff fluid was changed at the dealer at 35k... and i replaced it at 70 k... suppose to replaced the fluid every 30k miles but hey better late than never..

kerrit · 10-24-2012, 03:39 PM

24k miles, 2008 out of warranty 5 months ago.

Zero issues - these cars are very reliable in a mechanical sense, and the common issues/maintenance items are easily done at home with the DIY forum here.

Porschefile · 10-24-2012, 03:40 PM

Crazy poll options. If I spent $100 out of pocket on an extra oil change then it is "up to $5,000."

View Poll Results: How much have you spend on unexpected repairs and maintenance?
$0	62	78.48%
up to $5000	15	18.99%
up to $10,000	0	0%
more than $10,000	2	2.53%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	didnt vote cause you have some crazy $$$$ amount on your pole... and most of the cars still under warranty i was way long gone and do everything myself. DIY is the best bet to save $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ WHEN MY Car under Warranty Engine oil change $130 every other 7k miles (dont wait 15k miles to do it.) dealer do the 1st 7k miles and i do the other half. CAR WITH NO MORE WARRANTY. I have an 08 with 73k miles and the only maintenance i had to do out of pocket was Rear brake rotors $240 Rear brake pads $120 Differential fluid $90 Tranny Fluid $120 Engine Oil $130 (every 7k miles) Low Pressure sensor $54 (this is due to engine light code P0172 and P0175) __________________
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Soorena Captain 80 Rep 850 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Paris iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW S1000RR [0.00] 2013 Ferrari 458 [9.66] 2012 Jaguar XJ SWB ... [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [10.00]	This is the 3rd E9x M3 for me. Other than the regular oil/filter change, i spent nothing. Well i did actually. The idle valve was apparently damaged (It's a common problem) and the dealer blamed the mods i had and i had to pay it out of my pocket.
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Porschefile Major 59 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (7)	Crazy poll options. If I spent $100 out of pocket on an extra oil change then it is "up to $5,000."
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