E46 M3 Buyers Guide: What to Look For (Common S54 Problems)

[@munich.motorwerks]

Owning one myself, I can only say these can easily be money pits. However, they are huge fun as long as one is prepared to spend money on them.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Nice car Chris. Also make sure you change the o-ring on the back of the block. It's a plug or a valve. I don't remember. This o-ring is always leaking. Dutch regards and have a great day. Dutch regards, Nico.

[@pynacl6798]

you're thinking of the constant pressure valve (CPV) o-ring. absolutely should change it, I feel like it's the most misdiagnosed valve cover gasket leak. in the US you can scoop one made of Viton from McMaster-Carr. Size specs (cross section x inner diameter): 1.5x14.5.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

@@pynacl6798 Yes, I now remember, The CPV valve o-ring. Thanks for sharing!

[@vismortis]

From what I heard and have seen people post even the 04-06 can have the cracks that they didn’t really do anything to factory fix the issue

[@Alex-ns3kn]

Looking to buy one soon and this video is great thanks

[@bigmuvver]

Hope you are going to keep the update vids going on this project!! I’ve got the E46, 330ci, se, Coupe, poor man’s M3 but lots of fun. 🇬🇧

[@rayyoung5360]

the interior color is awesome

[@pynacl6798]

Just a note on the subframe reinforcement - 2003 and up did not come with any sort of reinforcement and do still suffer from the same issues. All model years were covered under the recall. Sadly BMW scummed owners and only offered repair if the floor was already cracking, and refused to reinforce any as preventive measure

[@chadriddle3517]

My dream car! One day . Good information Chris.

[@tonychamoun2970]

Good video and good information .

[@jusfaalarf9526]

Can totally understand how Beemers got the nickname 'Hitler's revenge'. The smiles per mile ratio is just so outta wack. Total money pits IMHO.

[@pugs1377]

Good info. Need some e53 content. I should be picking one up in about a week and a half

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Which engine configuration? So hard to choose v8 or 6cyl

[@pugs1377]

@@TheBimmerBarn m62 baby! Unfortunately not a 4.6is but 19" wheels and sport suspension will hold me over for a while

[@Adrian-sw3nv]

@@TheBimmerBarn n62 is dope and needs a lot of attention since there’s barely content for it. I’ve got one and she needs lots of work.

[@MrMiha00]

i tryed to by bmw m3 e46 on copart , it dosent work, becouse the prise is crazy , a n people buy crashed bmw m3 e46 for 10k, next you have to chenge the rod bering it + install matual transmision , and new vanos) becouse in rarely that beople repaired it allredy

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Yes so many people use copart today, so the prices are the same as buying on the regular market. I find my best deals buying cars from private sellers in my area

[@LukeVMH-Games]

lol i just bought the same car

[@changinggearsmedia]

Most expensive BMW is a cheap BMW!