Looking to buy an '08 E92 M3, need advice

runta25 · 03-13-2014, 06:32 PM

Hey guys,

I am currently in the market for an E92 M3. I've been shopping around and have found a few that are within my budget. Now, I've had two BMWs in the past, an 07' E90 335i and an 01' E46 325i. The E90 wasn't a problem maintenance wise because it was a lease. However, I remember very fondly the sheer amount of headaches I faced with my E46...

So my question is, PPI given(btw, should this be done at a BMW dealership?), are there any major problem areas I should be looking to 100% make sure are checked up on? The mileage ranges will be from 50k to 75k..

Thanks!

fastmike · 03-14-2014, 01:52 PM

Check the DCT pan for leaks, I got the dealer to fix it before buying. Seems somewhat common though not a big deal to fix.

Bring it to an indy shop and have them pull the codes see if there's anything abnormal there.

Amirsm3 · 03-14-2014, 02:27 PM

Google research BMW shops (doesn't necessarily have to be a dealership) and look for the one with plentiful positive reviews.

Otherwise, happy hunting! I was ecstatic when I found my M.

runta25 · 03-14-2014, 07:28 PM

Anyone have a guy they recommend in the San Francisco bay area? Also the DCT pan leak shouldn't be an issue since Im only looking at manuals

kwality · 03-14-2014, 07:47 PM

Get the service history for the car, if car was serviced at dealership.

Hopefully it would reveal items fixed under warranty by the original owners and If they over paid for dealer oil changes. Generally would tell you if you have to potential spend a lot in future repairs.

Ppi at the dealership was 315 out the door.

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runta25 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: '07 AW E90 335i(gone!) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Berkeley, CA iTrader: (0)	Looking to buy an '08 E92 M3, need advice Hey guys, I am currently in the market for an E92 M3. I've been shopping around and have found a few that are within my budget. Now, I've had two BMWs in the past, an 07' E90 335i and an 01' E46 325i. The E90 wasn't a problem maintenance wise because it was a lease. However, I remember very fondly the sheer amount of headaches I faced with my E46... So my question is, PPI given(btw, should this be done at a BMW dealership?), are there any major problem areas I should be looking to 100% make sure are checked up on? The mileage ranges will be from 50k to 75k.. Thanks!
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fastmike First Lieutenant 12 Rep 339 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Check the DCT pan for leaks, I got the dealer to fix it before buying. Seems somewhat common though not a big deal to fix. Bring it to an indy shop and have them pull the codes see if there's anything abnormal there.
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	Google research BMW shops (doesn't necessarily have to be a dealership) and look for the one with plentiful positive reviews. Otherwise, happy hunting! I was ecstatic when I found my M. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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runta25 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: '07 AW E90 335i(gone!) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Berkeley, CA iTrader: (0)	Anyone have a guy they recommend in the San Francisco bay area? Also the DCT pan leak shouldn't be an issue since Im only looking at manuals
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kwality Private 13 Rep 70 Posts Drives: E92 aw m Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nj iTrader: (1)	Get the service history for the car, if car was serviced at dealership. Hopefully it would reveal items fixed under warranty by the original owners and If they over paid for dealer oil changes. Generally would tell you if you have to potential spend a lot in future repairs. Ppi at the dealership was 315 out the door.
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