Watch this before you buy an E92 M3 (Every maintenance item & cost)

[@SpencerBerke]

I hope this helps anybody out there. I tried my best to stay accurate to what my shop quoted me for these parts/labor. ALL PRICES ARE WITH LABOR FYI!! Much love, -SB!

[@TonmoyGhosh]

another great video. AS a new e92 M owner, your channel is quickly become my "go to". Certainly helpful for understanding how to take care of these incredible machines. Now lets see some fun content showing how capable these cars are

[@A619D]

I get the same “Limp Mode” code. Loss of power. If i drive normal speeds its fine. I notice it happens only when i gradually press the gas say i need more speed than regular driving like merging onto the freeway. If i floor it that code doesnt come up. I have a e93 335i. Is it the Throttle Actuators too?

[@GoodStoryGames]

you spend over 400 just for spark plugs? I have never had anyone do them when I can just do them myself.

[@marvinc1702]

17 and saving up for a m235i then going for e92 m3

[@JZR-z71]

PRECISION Dynamics, needs his own KZbin channel seen the video rod bearings 👍👍

[@SuperGUERO17]

PERFECT TIMING! just bought my first e92 M3 2 weeks ago, getting ready to change the bearings, now looking for more preventative maintenance

[@justinstringer8362]

Emmanuel congrats what color ? Just picked up mine about 2weeks ago too . Enjoy cheers 🥂

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

Holly shit big ballers. Nice congrats to both of u im looking on a 6spd e92 m3 im in love.hopfully i bring it home soon

[@trendygabriel]

bro same😂 just got my e93 m3 like two weeks ago

[@jasonmoore3074]

I'm looking at getting one but what's the main difference between e90, e92, e93???

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

@@jasonmoore3074 e90 4door. E92 2door hard top weather its carbon fibr or sunroof. E93 convertible. All 4liter v8s with either 6spd manual or 7spd DCT.

[@twinturbo8304]

I did my own work on all that stuff and I drive the absolute crap out of my car. All the time hitting the eight grand. It is a blast to drive that car I'm 74 years old and I feel like a 16-year-old with a Ferrari.

[@bboichirok661]

I’ve owned the e92m3 and the e46m3 and I can say that the e46 gave me no issues , but the e92 was a nightmare! I do miss the sound though , it did sound like a nascar at wide open throttle and the cold start with an exhaust is crazy!

[@majorpain4570]

Exactly it has that v8 supercar sound.

[@Ahtriuz]

As a M3 owner i can only say thank you. I already did the actuators and fuel tank breath Valve to mine, looking to do bearings on next oil change.

[@pintobeangaming1620]

😂

[@aishefasani5635]

You're not embarrassed to write that?

[@iknowuknoww]

@@aishefasani5635what’s so embarassing ?

[@aishefasani5635]

@@iknowuknoww Owning an e92 M3 is like being a functioning crackhead...

[@nicholaswicks3077]

@@aishefasani5635wtf are you talking about?? If your not into cars why are you even watching this video

[@johnb3598]

You have officially scared me away from ever purchasing one of these! Great video though, good content / education for all

[@joshua557]

gotta pay to play

[@patricktejas4938]

You’ll be fine.

[@richardpalmer1201]

Yeah I'm scared too, tired of paying for repairs on used cars. probably buying a new mustanf gt just paid 2300.00 to keep my 2005 325ci running

[@Fijidummo]

@@N31ST bro nooo get one 😭

[@Mrbfgray]

Keep in mind many ppl do little of this for 1st 100k miles. That 8 or $9k is spread out over 5 or 10 yrs in order to get 2nd 100k miles out of it from what I can tell. Throttle actuators destined to fail and obviously plugs but you can DIY actuators, rebuild them (replace gears) for 2 or $300 including much more durable after market gears. I only have 55k miles on mine but zero issues so far, eventually will do some or all of these things no doubt, hopefully proactively as I like to road trip it. I wish more info was provided here on mileages, condition of replaced bearings and so on. I look for single owner cars as those that have 4 or 5--no one "owned it" they just rented.

[@TNBShooter360]

I've had my 2011 M3 competition for 6 years now and it hasn't given me a single issue. Never touched the rod bearings or anything. Super reliable car.

[@AbdulHaq11901]

Whats miles on it?

[@LowellHoban]

Your comment is from 3 years ago. Would be curious did you keep the car and what the maintenance was like in that 6-9 period if so?

[@jacobpedersen4643]

Update?

[@grahamroberts6463]

Do you still own it?

[@drock__isfree8026]

Ya idc, I’ll just have to learn everything on my own if I have to. I still want one!

[@doctortruth4094]

Great work, Spencer. My 08 M3 is currently awaiting a BMW scan tool so I can figure out what caused the limp mode last week! It's getting that "old car" disease at 113K miles. But . . . I'll hang on to it, because it is my favorite car I've ever owned. Content like yours makes keeping the car a realistic proposition.

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks, Terry!!! Good luck with your car!

[@startingtech3900]

113k is new to me "old" was my 01 330ci with 340k miles still runnning like a champ to this day to the kid i sold it too

[@TruongMikeMai]

Great video Spencer! Always happy to educate everyone as well as assist the community to perform repairs/services on their own vehicles :)

[@SpencerBerke]

Truong Mike Mai thanks brother. I appreciate your help with being in these videos!!!

[@micraw714]

Mike and Spencer you saved me a few hundred bucks by going with ACL bearings on my e92 after watching the RB video, appreciate that!

[@playboijj12]

Wish ur shop was in my area!!!!

[@kalimra5011]

Honestly, this video makes me want an e92 even more. For all you gear heads out there that love tinkering with their cars this is the perfect car for you. Go to a shop. Ask them that if you can help out in anyway you can. Learn and absorb all the knowledge, ask questions, pick their brains apart. People who are passionate about their trade love to share and educate others and it makes them even more happy knowing someone is learning from them. Something is very calming about working on cars, and something is even more calming and confidence boosting when you know you can do large jobs such as working on an s65. If you’re able to change rod bearings, throttle body actuators, doing valve adjustments, replacing key gaskets around the motor, doing coilovers and fine tuning suspension- what can’t you do? Yes it’ll cost you money. But if you’re truly a car lover then the e90 m3 is a car you’ll love to drive everyday, and when stuff goes wrong. You’ll want to learn how to repair it.

[@kevinandres96ify]

Currently looking to buy my first M car e90 m3! This video really helped me a lot understanding on what I will look at in order to keep the car running as it's intended. Literally the first car video on KZbin I found that's simple, clear and well put together. Definitely gained a good subscriber Spencer, keep it up and looking forward to see more content in the future (e9x platform would be the best imo)!

[@elrodjenkins]

Not as a complaint, but I bought a 2010 E90 M3 6spd with 80k miles. So, I paid $3k for rod bearing work as I did not have the lift installed at my home garage yet. ~$200 for valve cover gaskets etc, $1,600 for brakes all around, $400 or so on gearbox and diff fluid change (changed the diff input shaft seal as it was leaking). Replaced console buttons $210. Soon will be swapping clutch in the next 10k miles. All in all, the car is fantastic. I think it’s very well worth the purchase. Amazing car.

[@halosierra7648]

East Coast E92 M3 owner here. I did the rod bearing and bolt replacement at around 48k miles. Rod bearings, brake fluid flush, and oil change plus labor was $3400 for me

[@SpencerBerke]

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing!

[@emilioestevez3469]

I’m from jersey bro! And wow I had no idea about these maintenance. I’m a e36 owner and w221 Benz Sclass. And looking to sell both cars and hopefully purchase a e92 by the spring time

[@MrDavidchuck]

4 years later... kinda crazy to ask but where'd you get the work done? I'm also in the east (NYC to be specific)

[@srmcgill6499]

Have had my 2008 e93 M3 for almost 4 years and 30K miles so far taking it to 97K. Have done everything you mentioned as important except Idle Control Valve and Coil Packs. Car has been rock solid, expect to enjoy many more spirited drives for many years to come. Video is good info!

[@6shot9]

Always a pleasure to hear KOHH teaching about engine parts

[@levondobadzhyan]

Couldn't ask for a more perfect video. Mike explained perfectly and didn't take 20 minutes, quick short understanding. atta boy spenc!

[@solomonshaikh3854]

Your mechanic friend seems like a good guy

[@antoniop1968]

Rod bearings are the only item not common amongst most other vehicles, every other item goes out in every other car. I’ve had Infiniti’s lose throttle bodies and idle control valves. To save cost I use FCP Euro. All parts come with lifetime replacement, all parts you buy. An example, after my initial purchase of an oil change kit, my oil changes now cost me $45 in shipping as often as I want to do them.

[@kaurasgarage3045]

I just picked up a 2011 E90 M3 in Interlagos Blue. This video is extremely helpful for new m3 owners like me! Thank you got contributing to the community

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Did you sell it yet?

[@kaurasgarage3045]

@@AntilleanConfederation Nope, still have it

[@Hunter-oo5oj]

As someone looking into getting into the platform I really appreciated this video. Thank you sir.

[@drewE46]

hope I’m successful enough to enjoy one of these beautiful m3s one day.

[@nachc6459]

You will just keep working hard

[@dangerzone_davis]

You will bro, I wait almost 10 years and I just finally got mine last week

[@azannascar9687]

Perfect timing. Me and my friends are looking for s65 m3s and this is an amazing video

[@danielsolano6931]

azan nascar still looking selling mine

[@adriannavarrete2060]

Just bought a e90 m3 two months ago, this helped a lot, thanks!!!

[@andrec9058]

These videos are great, very helpful. This platform is one of the best and you are killing it with the content. I can’t wait to get my hands on an E92 M3.

[@brianchan7942]

so glad someone made a video about this and even included the specific costs of the maintenance. now i know what to look out for on used, higher mileage e9x m3's :)

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks so much!

[@MortalWombat22]

He's a super senior master BMW tech but he looks like he just turned 22. That's insane how much knowledge this guy has on these complex German machinery.

[@agentalvarez8647]

I had my m3 for yearssssss and nothing is wrong with it....depends on how you maintain the car...

[@tyreemakesbeats]

This video is awesome. I just want people to know a few things. When you buy an E90, E92, OR E93 You're paying for a V8 engine and endless fun Take care of this vehicle and know that you're also paying to play. Don't be afraid to buy this vehicle But use this video whenever you run into an issue you're unfamiliar with. Bottom line, I absolutely love my e92 M3 and don't mind paying to keep it on the road Obviously with a relationship built with a good/professional shop/mechanic. Enjoy everyone!

[@ElKingFresh]

This video was very helpful I have to do all those things u listed and now I know where to take it & how much money I’m gonna need been having my m3 For 4 years Now Best car i have ever owned 😊🔥

[@rankzwazhere]

Was planning on gettin an e93, now I know what to expect. thanks

[@MrGeeMoney1983]

I'm looking to buy an E92 M3 Manual 2008 well keep with 54000 miles And this helped me out a lot.

[@RickySlickk]

Great content man! I was lucky enough to have a CPO e92 M3 with a remaining warranty on it. I had most of what you talked about repaired at very little cost to my wallet. Some other common “failures” with the e92 m3 are definitely leaking valve cover gaskets and the ac not blowing cold (evaporator going out $3k parts and labor). I had most of the repairs serviced at a dealer so the costs were definitely up there. Warranty paid well over 14k. Your videos are very informative dude. Keep it up. Can’t wait to share my next M with you

[@peytonponder8488]

What other issues did you have ?

[@RickySlickk]

Peyton Ponder lets see.. 1.The a/c wasn’t blowing cold - replaced the evaporator 2. Leaking valve cover gasket, timing cover gasket, and thermostat 3. My first check engine gave me an increased emissions warning - dealer replaced bank 1 vanos camshaft, intake camshaft sensor, and intake camshaft solenoid. 4. My diff was discovered to be leaking - pretty much changed all the seals, nuts, bolts, gaskets, and plates 5. My power steering rack was leaking and power steering pump ran dry - replaced both steering rack and power steering pump 6. 2nd check engine light - increased emissions, replaced right hand O2 sensor. 7. Car was idling a little rough - replaced coolant temp sensor. Pretty much sums up the list of repairs of my 2 years of ownership. All I had left was my rod bearings but then my baby got totaled 😢😢😢

[@SIRKEN1]

RickySlickk damn that’s extremely tuff. I’ve been thinking of an e63 m6 but idk. Tryin to get one with maintenance done on it

[@outsideboy23]

@@RickySlickkhow much did it cost for warranty

[@R3RS2024]

In Belgium everything mentioned in the video combined cost 3000 euros OEM parts.

[@oi-kc8iw]

Aiii hope thats the same in the netherlans tho😏

[@excusemeforbeingsorry]

I'm from Belgium and looking for an E9X M3. Only thing that's (besides the fuel consumption) is the Rod Bearrings & Throttle Actuator. You reckon we can change both those for €3k? That's actually quite decent.

[@PedroDelgado724]

I'm doing rod bearings within these next two months

[@Ahtriuz]

Can i ask where did u buy It? Have a link plz?

[@kid2519]

I recently purchased the 2011 E90 BMW M3 and thank you for the video! I wish I saw this before I purchase the car.

[@rafaelchianca]

Man that was one of the best videos pre-buy I've ever seen thank you very much

[@jbello_fit]

This video was great! I recently sold my f80 with the intention of buying an e92, this video was super informative and in depth!

[@jleo3051]

Thank you so much Spencer. That was an amazingly thorough video. Also appreciate the referral to Precision Dynamics 👍🏼

[@awdgsx415]

Definitely informative for those guys on the fence about maintenance on E90/E92/E93 M3.

[@chrissotelo489]

Great video Spencer! Really appreciate the info! Mike seems to know his stuff!

[@jazohaidar]

Thanks for the educational tips and sharing professional advice to help the community. Keep it up and wish u all the success!

[@Faz-86]

I had my ABS pump fail on me, apparently quite common as well, would of been £2000 for a new one but managed to get it refurbished for £320 👍

[@Reddevilowns]

Awesome video! I've been enjoying my E92 M3 for years, love this car! Subscribed!

[@SpencerBerke]

Thx so much man!!!

[@gixxerboyroyluvdrumswaters9023]

Very insightful, just got a 328i coupe, going to get things done 1at a time.

[@Nofundsleft]

This video is perfect for me because I m going to be picking up a e92 m3 soon!!!

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

Hell yeea me 2🙏🤞. Im gna go 6spd tho. Dct seems nice but i enjoy driving & theyr going to be little more "rare" so cheea.

[@Rmmlom]

As a BMW E92 sport pak. owner driving both M3 and Naturally aspirated straight 6 we rather drive the sure, and less problematic car. Ok" the horse power is less but in the end the whole picture is way cheaper and reliable. We're now at 190,000 miles and the car/ engine is still purring well. Like any BMW, or any other car for that matter Maintenance is key as well as the knowledge of how to do all the work yourself. Now if you love track day we'll our E92 dose very well with the N51 3 stage manifold with a tune and ready 155 mph sometimes a little more. Do 3 runs, change the oil and continue the fun...! And then beginning of the week back to work. Hopefully you have a wonderful race day, your car is spectacular brother good luck, and wish you well..BMW forever..!

[@Sh4dowVRR]

Super cool video. Thanks for the heads up. Would like one down the road. Keep up the good work. Two thumbs up

[@jeremyphilander8833]

This is a life saving video. Beer is more important than spark plugs.

[@m8v3nloc60]

This man is a car guru

[@BoostAndRedline]

Good well put together video! Very eye opening, thanks for sharing

[@TonmoyGhosh]

just bought my e92 m3 last weekend. it has 65k miles. i dont expect to put more than a 5000 miles on it per year. Already scheduled a rod bearing replacement. But shop said BE bearings are backordered and they have a waiting list of 12-13 people waiting for them to come in. Maybe I'll use the time to tackle some fluid changes myself. Ill prioritize DCT\Diff fluid. Coolant and PS fluid will be done during RB replacement. Last owner just had brake fluid done 5k miles ago

[@robeltsegay698]

What deal did u get on it?

[@IZE_FILMS]

Lol I don’t think I’m ready yet but this is a really good video 👍🏾

[@tyler9703]

I've got a E90 328I right now and have been debating on whether an M3 should be the next goal, this video helps that jump seem alot more realistic. Thanks for sharing!

[@chefstatic]

My M3 is way more complicated that I thought 😂

[@st3althyone]

Sreten from M539 Restorations has some fantastic videos working on these beautiful vehicles. There's nothing better than getting your hands dirty and getting that high from doing the job right. These cars may sound expensive, but as it’s mentioned here, maintenance is key. You will not be disappointed or bored watching Sreten walk you through all these procedures. He will show you the way!

[@Mike-jz8hr]

when it comes to BMWs in my case first gen R50 mini Cooper which is made by BMW I had to learn it the hard way. I bought 2003 mini with the unreliable 5 speed which later I learned had a design flaw and had a tendency of exploding and that is exactly what happened to mine which decided to explode one day. Luckily I found a good mechanic who swapped it with a newer 6 speed transmission. I have changed pretty much all the hoses and valves the a.c. thermostat water pump spark plugs wires etc. but I still love my unreliable little mini bit it's Not my daily driver though...( I daily drive a Toyota Prius which never breaks down) but I Won't sell my mini.. remember do Not buy an old BMW for daily driving.buy it as a fun weekend car. Very informative. Loved it

[@lordrush4453]

First thing I did with a 51,000 E92 purchase. Rod Bearings, Spark Plugs, and every single fluid on the car was replaced. Feels like a brand new car. Also, very little wear was present on the original bearings.

[@RogPics]

Great info and props on your vids. Very well done! Might want to add brake vacuum sensors, O2 sensors, brake sensors, wheel speed sensors and brake pads, only about another grand or so...

[@jet688]

Thanks for sharing this! 2008 e92 owner here from the Philippines! I guess i need to order those parts in advanced. 😅

[@SpencerBerke]

Of course! Glad it helped.

[@dequanpalmer8891]

This was sooo thorough man, thank you.

[@SpencerBerke]

De'Quan Palmer og course!

[@ricolam4916]

This one is very informative. Throttle body actuators, idle control valve, coil, spark plugs and fluids can DIY. Im looking to get an E92 M3. Right now I own E92 335i 😂

[@michaelgreening9096]

As a SoCal M3 owner it helps doing some of the work yourself. I would like to say you missed talking about the thermostat usually goes around 100k. Love the my e90 thoughh

[@NapFloridian]

Yeah I owned a BMW, the ignition coils went to hell, the engine bay got a small crack and leaked oil due to an unknown issue. Nonetheless, at the time of this happening my car was worth as per Kelly Blue book $7800 the repair would have been $4600. Keep in mind BMW dealerships charge you $900 per Coil, multiply that times your cylinders and then add labor. I know I could have repaired it myself, but no the ignition coil were placed in a way that one was in the back and the other was easier anyways, labor was insane. The crack in the motor block was however an issue that would have cost way more and what they told me they would do was just a patch not a fix... and it would come back... I said "Goodbye BMW" Note: My BMW was a 2009

[@Glen_789]

Excellent video Spencer! You know I’ve been following you for years on Instagram but just now found your KZbin channel since I’m looking at a E93 M3

[@johnpan78]

Thank you very much for the video. It will benefit a lot of poor people like myself who want's to buy a headache like this.

[@vincentbarkley9121]

Terrific and extraordinary video. Thank you.

[@GodChi1d]

You forgot to mention the Mechatronic Board. Great video. Your pocket might be frowning after all of the repairs but you will be smiling when driving

[@jayemoon]

Well done, excellent info/video! Looking for a e92 comp. see u soon Mike!!!!

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@theamazingbrothers2024]

Super helpful! 👌

[@FernandoRodriguez-uu6fj]

Super useful video. Just looking to buy an e92 m3!

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks, Fernando!!

[@deansultan4836]

I LOVE this video man! could you please make more videos like this?

[@rajr4034]

Bad ass video ! Looking for a e90 will be hard coming from all Toyota’s and no maintenance haha! Thanks for the tips can’t wait.

[@stefanfreestylez]

Very sensitive car i wouldnt recommend it to anyone that either has to pay someone else to do the work or doesnt have side money. Otherwise great car buy it super fun.

[@Eggsplanepls]

Damn hell yeah your M3 looks perfect now black and wingless exactly how id have it. Also, ~$7k not bad for preventative maintenance and peace of mind for this car especially when one can be had for around 29k

[@MrKarlfebel]

Ouch! 7k ... You got money to burn 😝. Great car though from a looks perspective

[@anthonyb2990]

@@MrKarlfebel yeah exactly.. I love fast cars but I want to be making at least 100k or more before I would even think about getting a German sportscar. 7K times 2 will get you a nice 2017 camry that'll run for 300k miles with pretty much just oil changes, breaks and tires. Or for a bit more money you can get the V6 with 300 something hp that would hold me off until I have enough saved for an M3.

[@michaeldaude6374]

@@anthonyb2990 i'd take the camry and tune it a bit, this thing is a money pit, buying a german sports car without deep pockets is not a good financial decision

[@d1sturb3d119]

@@anthonyb2990 Reason why I bought an ISF. 160k miles with nothing but maintenance. Ironically enough I make over over 100k and even then the math didn't add up. I'm never going to put money into a depreciable asset. Warranties aren't a bad idea. Carmax's warranty is pretty great in that regard. But all in all, for a fraction better lap times on the M3 these fixes are just not worth it IMO. Bought the ISF, threw in an LSD, steering bushings, and sticky tires. So far haven't had anyone leave me behind at a local track day. Worked better for my use case. Honestly if I had money to burn, older AMG's would be my goto.

[@davidjin8147]

great content! I just have the throttle actuator issues and I repaired the worn gears inside but the issue still existed. So I bought new actuators.

[@carloss204]

Yes I am thinking of buying one thanks for the love .🇵🇷🙏

[@kennypham8585]

It’s an awesome car when it’s new. but there is a reason why the E92 was BMW first and last V8. BMW knew they had to do something else to the m3 or else the consumers wouldn’t buy anymore M3 knowing they will likely get stressed out about maintaining the S55 engine during their ownership. I love look and sound of this car but I know I won’t sleep well at night thinking about when the rod bearing and other stuffs that will fail on this car.

[@Tahio76]

Great video! It's nice to know what to do before buying one...

[@omarezzat8936]

So much effort!! Appreciate that.. thanks.. ❤️🥰

[@Mrbfgray]

Many get 70 to 100k plus miles with only actuators replaced if even that (also plugs obviously). It's not like you need to do all this stuff more than once in 150k miles or more. Bearings are the big one and a good insurance policy at least around the 100k miles, if well cared for.

[@14KShadow]

Great insight. Thanks Spencer

[@SpencerBerke]

You’re welcome!

[@nitrobiz]

Watching this is giving me PTSD. I sold my '11.5 IB e90 M3 a few months ago after owning it for 5 years. I thought I'd never sell it, but after years of little problems not including RB's but including TA's and other minor stuff and needing the money I find myself in a position to get another fun car. I've driven multiple f80's, 1 f87 m2, two e46 M3's and road in a couple of e60 M5's. I miss the s65 and looks of the e90, but I do not miss the unreliability! I'm really leaning towards a f80 or a e46 330i ZHP or M3 ZCP.

[@malcolmneme6924]

Super informative video my man. I had to subscribe!

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks bro!!

[@Inovaalexwong]

Thank you for the very useful information but brakes and oil change is not cheap either when compared to japanese, it use 8 to 9 qt of 10w 60 and it is over $15 each, but you will enjoy driving it which I do for many years so far, but make sure you guys buying a 6MT instead of automatic to avoid problem

[@Stano-qg2wb]

Brilliant video and very useful. Nice to know the common issues and what to look for. Thanks for this mate. 👍

[@omaralers3660]

Very useful info!💪💪

[@Musicis4lif3]

Hey! First vid I've seen on your channel. The $8-9K figure is quite accurate. I've had my '10 E92 for about 1.5 years and have spent about that much including several of the maint. items you've described (though I had 1 unlucky incident with a engine coolant leak that was extremely hard to find which cost me over $2.5 to diagnose and fix. Ended up being Thermostat housing pipe O-Rings.). Anyway, great vid and wish I would've known this prior to buying, probably would've gotten my car checked by mechanic to get assessment of what needed to be done.

[@SpencerBerke]

Thanks for watching, Robert! I appreciate the comment.

[@goodlucktothefuture]

awesome video Spencer!

[@SpencerBerke]

Scott Mashimoto thx bro!

[@karatekkid8314]

This was very informative..thank you

[@punisherbear4991]

This video is Gold! Saved...

[@xFlared]

5000 to replace rod bearings. There goes my idea of getting an E92.

[@eclipsez0r]

Throttle actuators are a much more common failure than rod bearings

[@Ooooozer321]

This reminds me of the old KZbin! Thanks for the info!! Dope video!

[@roymoorman5990]

What's also a weak spot is the CVT joint at the back of the drive shaft (~240$) , and I also have a lot of radial play on the left outgoing shaft of the LSD.

[@nature10879]

My homie's camry just caused him 3000k to change timing chain set at the dealer and they gave him 20% discount. The engine literally seized on em!! 8k is crazy. This is definitely not a cheap car

[@BigUriel]

I'm looking these parts online right, now: BMW S65 idle control valve part# 13417838024 - $624.92 Fuel tank breather valve part# 13907838281- just under 100$ for the BMW part, around 40$ for compatible replacement part (same Bosch part, different box) Spark plugs part# 12120032273/NGK LKR8AP - just under 100$ for the set of 8 Coil packs were the only ones that were accurate. But unless you're replacing them because they've got a lot of miles and they're due there's no reason you'd need to replace all 8. It's the same story every time I see these videos. BMWs aren't that expensive, you're just being ripped off and paying for parts twice over.

[@benmanalo6030]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@rowinglove4ever]

it's a shame for bmw, so many electronic components failure, and we talking about m3 with a cost new over 120.000 euro car, it should have been far more reliable! nice video and very well explaind!

[@donovanh5679]

This is a great video for current or future e9X M3 owners. I currently own an 09' e92 DCT M3 with 38K miles on the clock. Fortunately, the only repair I have done so far is replacing the coolant temperature sensor. Just recently, I did an oil analysis from Blackstone and the result shows no premature engine wear due to rod bearing issue. Practically speaking, I can't imagine how a full-blown preventive service covering every item the host mentions in the video justifies the value of the car no matter how much one loves it. Nonetheless, I am curious to find out which service item relates to milage and which relates to age. This can help owners plan for sensible service/repair in the future.

[@SpencerBerke]

Thank you!!

[@962RACER]

i have an 08 with nearly 100k miles, 70k of which were put on by me as the second owner. commonly, the actuators will usually start failing around 50-60k miles, mine did around 50k. my coolant temp sensor was changed around the same time i changed a laggy thermostat, right around 75k miles. clutches last 100k miles on average, i'm up for one soon. overall the car is quite stout, i've driven it hard daily and put over a dozen track days on it. regular oil chances of around 5-7k mile intervals, not flooring/lugging the engine around below 2500ish rpm (oil pressure hasn't built up fully yet), letting the engine oil warm up before getting heavy with the throttle, are effective ways to reduce possible rod bearing wear, and there are quite a few 120k+ mile cars running the stock rod bearings.

[@ethersecure2432]

Awesome Vid. just knew thing I caught was at 9:55, typically individual coils only run up to 6 amps each. Must've been thinking of the amperage of all the coils together, which don't run simultaneously anyways.