Picture of your daily driver?
#1441
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
my buddies dad had a 01 with OEM CSL trunk/diffuser , brembo bbk and ACS parts on it that was an inspiration for me buying a LSB / LSB years ago.
#1442
#1443
Burning Brakes
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I spent the better part of a year looking for a LSB with original 6MT and black interior and never found a single one. Too many configured with either dove interior and/or SMG. That was the unicorn car that escaped me.
The following users liked this post:
msos (05-22-2021)
The following users liked this post:
ROCKSTAR. (01-09-2021)
The following 8 users liked this post by Itzkirb:
007DT (01-08-2021),
Booth9999 (01-09-2021),
Feld (01-09-2021),
itrsteve (01-08-2021),
Kama_Supra (01-09-2021),
and 3 others liked this post.
The following 2 users liked this post by RLNTL3S:
Itzkirb (01-11-2021),
pissedpuppy (01-08-2021)
The following users liked this post:
Itzkirb (01-11-2021)
#1448
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yeah, I'm referring to the former. I won't buy an E46 without a proper PPI which covers a good inspection of the rear subframe. But if its good, and your tech inspects it regularly, It shouldn't be much of an issue.
#1449
#1450
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
And before you buy one you need to find out if any of the prior owners opted into the class action settlement. If they did, you have no claim against BMW if it goes in the future.
I owned a gorgeous E46 M3. I wouldn’t touch one now with a ten foot pole.
#1451
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
It’s an easy preemptive modification, though expensive. IIRC, Dinan’s kit was over $2,500. There is no easy fix once it starts shearing. That’s why there were two class action lawsuits over this issue.
Last edited by Archimedes; 01-09-2021 at 02:27 AM.
#1453
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
An inspection will tell you nothing about the potential for future shearing, only whether cracks already exist. You either have to spend a few grand for a preemptive reinforcement kit or take your chances. And if it goes, you’re totally ****ed.
And before you buy one you need to find out if any of the prior owners opted into the class action settlement. If they did, you have no claim against BMW if it goes in the future.
I owned a gorgeous E46 M3. I wouldn’t touch one now with a ten foot pole.
And before you buy one you need to find out if any of the prior owners opted into the class action settlement. If they did, you have no claim against BMW if it goes in the future.
I owned a gorgeous E46 M3. I wouldn’t touch one now with a ten foot pole.
good points for sure, but a well sorted e46 m3 is still a great car that this one issue shouldn't preclude folks from enjoying owning and driving such a great machine
its a known issue that as long as you have had a reputable place look it over, and monitor it, you are safe
like any cars, there is preventative maintenance...my almost 50k mile example has zero issues, and i haven't reinforced the subframe preventatively...i drove it once this year so i just dont see the need
if i was using it more id have it done
but indeed it caused a stir in the bmw world when people saw this happening!
The following users liked this post:
Finlander (01-09-2021)
#1454
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
What a car it was, I miss it everytime I see pictures of it.
#1455
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I am still in touch with the current owner, if he ever let’s go of the car, I may buy it back.
Since my kids keep asking where my Blue Bimmer is every so often. 😛
Last edited by ROCKSTAR.; 01-09-2021 at 09:40 AM.