[rsjp]

im selling my m3 convertible 98 s reg in estoril blue 64000 miles full bmw service history still under genuine bmw warrenty,new engine fitted 8000 miles ago under this warrenty so no issues with this engine at all new clutch fitted at the same time all the usual bmw extras ,duel climate,electric heaed silver leather seats,new 18 inch bmw mv2 wheels with new yokohoma parada tyres

may p/ex r33gtr v spec but prefer cash

£12500 plus hard top and stand for extra £500
for more imformation and pics email me at [email protected]
or call john 07951 075804

 

[Chou]

hi mate,why the new engine at 64k?

 

[r33 v-spec]

IIRC they had a problem with the engine blocks, and wearing too much

 

[Chou]

IIRC they had a problem with the engine blocks, and wearing too much

geezer, you know everything about every car!! :bowdown1:

you have pm

 

[skyline69_uk]

Double Vanos probably (if on this car). 1 in 5 fail usually around the 60k mark sometimes with some bad results :bawling: .

That's one of reasons I went off the idea of an E36 Evo.

 

[redux]

M3 Engines

unusual for BMW but have heard two stories from different M3 owners:

BMW never carried out a re-call but have replaced many early M3 engines under warranty.

One owner mentioned some problem with the head / valves.

Another owner mentioned some problem with a coating on either the pistons / cylinders that was been attacked by some European / UK unleaded fuel.

Story has also had a mention in readers letters section of Evo magazine.

Appologies for adding to a for sale thread.... but I'm sure BMW will have re-engineered the problem.... and as an all rounder (comfort/performance/track capability) the M3 is an impressive car.

Good luck with sale

 

[ANDY H]

bore wash with nickle seal liners!!! sh## uk fuel!!