E46 Rear Subframe
Discussion
I'm looking at buying a 2003 or 2004 M3. I understand that the rear sub-frame can crack and that BMW will check and (if necessary) repair it. I've found a car I want but the seller (a small local car dealer)knows nothing. As the car has a full BMW history will the BMW dealer have checked for sub-frame damage? I need to know ASAP as I'm taking a second look tomorrow morning and will need to make a decision to buy there and then.
So....I spoke with Cotswold BMW who'd done the servicing and they advised that they check for cracks and gave the car the OK, so I bought it. And I've been a very happy chappie for nearly 4 months (especially as it's a convertible and the weather's been pretty good)
But there was that niggling doubt in the back of my mind so I took it in to Dick Lovett in Bristol on Thursday, who found a hairline floor crack and showed me with a photo. They checked the service record and asked for a copy of the V5 and today (Saturday) phoned to book it in for a new floor at BMW's expense. The chap I spoke said they'd done "hundreds" which I assume is a bit of an exaggeration, but he certainly gave the impression that they knew what they are doing. I'll report next month when the car's back, but they want it for two weeks and are booked 4 weeks ahead.
But there was that niggling doubt in the back of my mind so I took it in to Dick Lovett in Bristol on Thursday, who found a hairline floor crack and showed me with a photo. They checked the service record and asked for a copy of the V5 and today (Saturday) phoned to book it in for a new floor at BMW's expense. The chap I spoke said they'd done "hundreds" which I assume is a bit of an exaggeration, but he certainly gave the impression that they knew what they are doing. I'll report next month when the car's back, but they want it for two weeks and are booked 4 weeks ahead.
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