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3-Series (E46, E90)Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1999 to Current. Models include: BMW 316i, BMW 318i, BMW 318Ci, BMW 320i, BMW 323i, BMW 325i, BMW 330i, BMW 328 Ci, BMW 328i, BMW 325i/xi, BMW 330Ci, BMW 320d, BMW 330d, BMW 335d.
What mileage did the water pump fail at? you have to replace them every 60k miles sounds like someone fail to keep up on the matinace...
I have had 3 Bmw's
1986 325es (Total Cost including cost of car except gas) $286(not a typo) for 30,000 miles
Issues
Timingbelt waterpump(maintince)
Main relay
1999 740iL (est. Total Cost including car except gas) $13,570 got at 126k mile currently 153k and some change
Issues
Water pump exploded(Wasnt changed at 120k like I told it was)
Drag link and thrust arms (shimmy)
Timing chain Cover,Valley Pan, Valve cover gaskets, Headlight bulb, and solved all oil leaks and flushed the power steering system.
1987 635CSi (est. Total Cost Including car except gas) $1,500 got at 244k is now at 245k
Issues
Shocks and springs strut tops in all 4 corners, and slotted the rear subframe for adjustablity
Retrofitted the A/C system to R134a
Redyde the interior panels
New front speakers,Deck, wiring, 4 channel amp, 6x9 rear speaker retrofit and wired for a sub behine the rear cooler
Main relay sketched
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Originally Posted by drz
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1997 528i: bought for 12,600, replaced water pump, thermostat, power steering lines, headlights (projectors), shocks and struts. Overall pretty cheap to own.
1997 M3: water pump (twice), radiator, power steering lines, shocks, struts, springs, sways, wheels, headlights, fluids maintenance. Cheap to own by M car standards.
1999 E39 540i/6: bought for about $14K from Eric S on here.
driver's door handle, timing cover gaskets, valve cover gaskets, VF Engineering supercharger, $3500, kit for supercharger, $6500
well bro its true you are in a bmw forum so i think most ppl would say the 330i but i understand you bro i also came from a honda background, i love the power bimmers provide and i found out that bmw and honda are almost the same.. as far as how pricey parts can be...well lets just say they do cost a lil more... just my two cents
I will say that I don't feel that BMW's are as reliable as Honda/Acura. However, if you stay on top of your stuff and take care of all the regular maintenance items, there is no reason you should ever break down in the middle of nowhere. It takes attention to detail, and it does cost a good deal of money, but I don't care.
I will say that I don't feel that BMW's are as reliable as Honda/Acura. However, if you stay on top of your stuff and take care of all the regular maintenance items, there is no reason you should ever break down in the middle of nowhere. It takes attention to detail, and it does cost a good deal of money, but I don't care.
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Originally Posted by RoadsterMadness
As my race shop likes to say - "have your fun with the Asians and the Italians, but you MARRY a GERMAN!".
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I haven't read any of this thread, but I thought I would jump in completely blind as to what is going on here. Is there ever really a question between BMW or Acura? I mean...really, c'mon.
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There are not many choices if you really want front engine/rwd.
Exactly where I am coming from. Well, I would say that there really aren't many choices if you want fun to drive, front engine, rwd, and a manual transmission.
I know that Infiniti is making some pretty nifty cars these days -- heck, even the new LExus IS looks pretty neat -- but they are still out of my price range. So, in the used car market, BMW is the one for me.
You think I don't wish I could find a car I like that costs less to maintain? But one shouldn't look at BMWs when looking for low cost of ownership.
Hello, everyone. I have a decision to make and I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I thinking of buying a 2001-2 330i 4dr or a 2004 Acura TSX. The thing is I don't know how reliable BMW's are. Do you find parts expensive, alot of electrical problems,or are they difficult to fix. I've never worked on a BMW. I am sort of leaning toward the TSX because I'm a tech for Honda. I can get parts for cheap, and they are easy to fix, but I really like the power and handling of the 330i. I don't know what to do...Please help....
Not to be totally bias, but this is a BMW forum & we love our Bimmers......so I can't see how you are going to get fair feedback ......now if this was an exotic sports car forum, then I could see you getting some fair feedback.....so with that!
I think I can be fair. I agreed that BMW's aren't as reliable as the Japanese competitors. They are more finicky, but most people who like cars for how they drive don't mind putting up with the divas that BMWs can be.
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......now if this was an exotic sports car forum, then I could see you getting some fair feedback.....so with that! 
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