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BMW M3 Maintenance and Repair

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What is this discussion about? BMW M3, Coupe, Convertible

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#26 of 249 Re: M3 out of control [hpesq] by m3owner2004

Dec 03, 2005 (9:39 am)

Replying to: hpesq (Nov 02, 2004 1:06 am)
Well this message is about a year old but I have to say I think I have the same problem with my M3. The people who responded are on the wrong track I think because the problem does not occur when you decelerate but actually happens when you accelerate, it does in my case anyways.
 
My problem started a few months after I got my M3 Nov 2004. It was happening almost exclusively in 1st gear, usually on a cold start but not always and very intermitently. It would start bucking wildly as I accelerated usually from a stand still position until I geared up which I would have to do quickly to cancel the bucking action. The more you accelerate the rougher the jerking. The dealer had a problem identifying it and the 3rd time it was in they had it for over a week had some german bmw guy look at it did some minor work and when I got it back it started bucking in 2nd gear mostly instead of first. Lately it has been running fairly smooth but with the cold weather I think it might become more frequent. If the problem persists I think I need to take it back to the dealer.
 
I went to another dealer recently but they could not identify the problem. The mechanic said he has encountered similar problems with other customers and said in sport mode this is not uncommon as you need to apply constant and heavier acceleration as it was meant to be driven in sport mode. I told him I have the problem in any mode and the more acceleration the more it bucks; he didnt seem to believe me.
 
Frank

#27 of 249 95? M3 Dashboard Shift Indicator on by fixitvix

Jan 31, 2006 (9:21 pm)

Was over at a friends house looking at his BMW M3 series. Not quite sure on the year. I thinks its a 95. Anyways, the dashboard indicator light is on referring to a problem with the electronic shift. The car is an automatic, and when you drive it, it has no power when the accelerator is pushed down. In the owners manual, it states that this condition is due to the car stuck in 4th gear. Is there some kind of sensor I can check? Or any type of "transmission control module" I should be looking for? I'm not a mechanic, just a DIY type person who likes to tinker with cars.

#28 of 249 new car by irockdiesel7

Feb 06, 2006 (4:44 pm)

I havnt bought a bmw yet but im looking to buy my first car within the next 2 months. ive always wanted an M3 and now that i have the money to buy one I have a dilemma, I cant decide what color I want it in. id like to hear peoples opinions. p.s it would be a 02' 0r 03' model
               thanx

#29 of 249 Re: new car [irockdiesel7] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 06, 2006 (8:10 pm)

Replying to: irockdiesel7 (Feb 06, 2006 4:44 pm)
I like mystic blue. The new reds are awful IMO. Anthracite metallic is kind of nice but a bit understated. I don't think the green fits an M3. Silver is nice but very common.

#30 of 249 Re: new car [irockdiesel7] by drw1926

Feb 15, 2006 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: irockdiesel7 (Feb 06, 2006 4:44 pm)
irockdiesel7,
 
You will find that a large majority of folks will get a Bimmer in some version of grey, silver, or black. Some (like me) feel that a BMW just "looks right" i.e., looks like a BMW should, in one of those colours. Also, some prefer a traditional colour like that so as not to affect "resale value" come trade-in time.
 
On the other hand, I personally believe in some individuality, especially if you are buying an M3. In that case, one of the M-specific colours, e.g., Imola Red, Carbon Black, and Laguna Seca Blue, among others, will definitely enhance the attention-grabbing aspect of an M3. I was sure I wanted Imola Red for my new M3, then I changed to Silver. Changed for a third time when I saw Interlagos Blue (only available on '05 and '06 M3s with the ZCP/Competition Pkg) and it took my breath away! As soon as I saw it, I knew that was my colour.
 
So, to answer your question...if you prefer conservative/traditional, I would recommend Carbon Black or Titanium Silver. Want to turn some heads? Laguna Seca Blue or Phoenix Yellow (which is actually more of a gold) will definitely accomplish that!
 
Hope that helps.

#31 of 249 Vin Decode by beemer_girl_70

Mar 07, 2006 (5:18 am)

My sweetie and I are co-owners of a used auto Dealership.We both love BMW's and we specialize in BMW's and their restoration. We have approximately 25 BMW's ranging from a 1970 model 2002 up to a 1995 740i, 2-1991 M5's, a 1997 M-3, 2-1990 525i's, a 1998 528i, and a 1989 730i. So we are familar with BMW's. We are looking at a 1997 BMW that is being advertized as an M3, But it says that there is an automatic transmission in it. I could see on the pictures that it only has a Single Exhaust. I was under the impression that the M-Class cars only came w/a manual trani and I have never seen one w/single exhaust. I think they are wrong and they have a 330i w/ a M3 emblem. What do you all think? I love the 330i but not if I am paying for a M3.
Thanks a bunch for any insight at all!
Beemer_girl_70

#32 of 249 Re: Vin Decode [beemer_girl_70] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 07, 2006 (8:06 am)

Replying to: beemer_girl_70 (Mar 07, 2006 5:18 am)
Don't mess around, check the VIN # and do a CARFAX if you are suspicious of any modern car.

#33 of 249 Selling an Engine Rebuilt Kit and Reconditioned Parts by e85fan

Mar 19, 2006 (10:09 am)

I have listed a Chrysler Master Engine Rebuild Kit and some reconditioned parts on E-Bay and I am getting very few lookers. Is there an auction site where I would get a better response?

#34 of 249 Re: M3 out of control [m3owner2004] by phatcat1

Apr 11, 2006 (10:24 pm)

Replying to: m3owner2004 (Dec 03, 2005 9:39 am)
Hey Frank, I have a 2005 smg model coupe and I have had the same problem. I asked the dealer about it and we took a test drive. Basically he said that in sport mode that will happen and that it was a driver issue in terms of throttle control. Anyway as the car has aged it has gotten a little better but a cold start will make it jerk that way and the only way I get around it is by accelerating fully, which makes me look like a n jerk. I wonder if anyone else has this problem in 1st gear and how they get around it?
Marios

#35 of 249 actual M3 mpg? by emkeeper

May 09, 2006 (11:09 pm)

is it accurate to say the 06 M3 gets 16mpg city / 23mpg highway?

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