Info on buying 02' M3
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Info on buying 02' M3
My dad is looking into buying a used 02' M3. I was wondering if there are anythings to look out for or any useful info anyone knew. I remember hearing a while ago they actually had a bad engine series in the first new stlye m3s.
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the first e46 m3s had a bad bearing or something in the motor. bmw replaced the whole motor. it was the biggest recall in m3's history. just do a carfax report and it will tell your if that specific car is a candidate for the recall.
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My dad is looking into buying a used 02' M3. I was wondering if there are anythings to look out for or any useful info anyone knew. I remember hearing a while ago they actually had a bad engine series in the first new stlye m3s.
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The first recall affected some 10/01-3/02 build M3's.
However, BMW recalled them again replacing rod bearings in 01's, 02's, and early 03's.
So basically, if you have a 2002, it should have gotten its engine checked out. The engines themselves were not bad, but the lubrication systems caused the engines to spin bearings. Now the problem's fixed.
However, BMW recalled them again replacing rod bearings in 01's, 02's, and early 03's.
So basically, if you have a 2002, it should have gotten its engine checked out. The engines themselves were not bad, but the lubrication systems caused the engines to spin bearings. Now the problem's fixed.
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