Hi guys,
Ive been lurking on both this forum and the m3 forum for quite some time now. Recently, ive been in the market for a new car. I actually almost pulled the trigger on an 06 m3, but I decided that for the money the dealer was asking I could buy an 06 m5 for 8 grand more. I understand the vanos and smg pump issues that go with the car, as it is the 2 biggest problems that threaten the e46 m3.
What I am asking for is the real costs of ownership. I tried finding service intervals, but could not find them. Im a bit surprised that I saw the smg pump on the m5 is 3 times more expensive than the m3. That's a bit scary. I would definitely buy a warranty if I bought this car.
There are two dealers in my area with low mileage m5s. Most likely going to check them out this week. Any help would be appreciated. I really would like to buy this car, but I'm feeling that it might be a it of a headache and I could get an 08 m3 instead with less problems.
Ive been lurking on both this forum and the m3 forum for quite some time now. Recently, ive been in the market for a new car. I actually almost pulled the trigger on an 06 m3, but I decided that for the money the dealer was asking I could buy an 06 m5 for 8 grand more. I understand the vanos and smg pump issues that go with the car, as it is the 2 biggest problems that threaten the e46 m3.
What I am asking for is the real costs of ownership. I tried finding service intervals, but could not find them. Im a bit surprised that I saw the smg pump on the m5 is 3 times more expensive than the m3. That's a bit scary. I would definitely buy a warranty if I bought this car.
There are two dealers in my area with low mileage m5s. Most likely going to check them out this week. Any help would be appreciated. I really would like to buy this car, but I'm feeling that it might be a it of a headache and I could get an 08 m3 instead with less problems.