Is a E46 M3 reliable?

Is a E46 M3 reliable?

The E46 M3 is fast, stylish, comfortable and as far as other performance oriented cars of this time go, dependable. The dependability relies on how you maintain it.

Can E46 M3 be daily driver?

I use mine as a daily driver. No problems. I have a van for work, and like you, I cover about 4000 miles in my car, which is an e46 M3. It’s a bit special (for me) to run about in at leisure, and very affordable to run at this mileage, obviously.

Are M cars reliable?

And because even these high-end, high-performance sports cars aren’t immune to depreciation, used M cars can be surprisingly budget-friendly. ‘High-end’ doesn’t always mean ‘reliable,’ though, and cheap to buy doesn’t always mean cheap to own. But even so, there are reliable used BMW M cars out there.

Which M3 is the most reliable?

F80. Probably the most reliable M3 since the E30, the F80 does not have many common issues. There have been reports of the crank hub failing, and while this is mostly a problem related to modified cars, it still rears its ugly head occasionally with stock cars.

Does E46 M3 have rod bearing issues?

If you are looking for an E46 M3, you’ve probably heard about the rod bearing issue. In short, BMW did not spec the rod bearing sizes correctly, which causes premature wear and eventual failure. Unfortunately, the solution is effectively 100k mile rod bearing service.

Is BMW E46 reliable?

Overall. The BMW E46 3 Series is probably the best bet for anyone looking to get into a BMW for the first time. Not only is it incredibly affordable, it’s reliable, great looking and represents exactly what a BMW should be. It’s small, fast and fun.

How long can a M3 last?

Unless you abuse the car or don’t maintain it properly the engine and transmission should easily go to 200,000 km if past M3’s are any indication. E36’s with 150k+ miles, E46’s with 100k+ are doing fine.

What year e46 M3 had rod bearing issues?

The M3 vehicles produced from October 2001 through February 2002, which already had the Connecting Rod Bearings/Oil Pump Campaign 356 (SI B 11 02 03) previously performed, are also affected by this Service Action.