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Originally Posted by MOMO3.2
I appreciate the E46 M3 on many levels, but with a design flaw that allows the rear subframe to crack, I gotta wonder if it is really a viable model to own. Sweet Jesus that is a big, BIG design flaw. Maybe an E36 or E90 M3 would be a more sound option?
I just purchased a 2006 E90 330i for my wife. I absolutely love the car. But, now that I have "hung out" on the various BMW forums, there seems to be a few models with some pretty significant issues...
Mike
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There is a reinforcement kit available for the subframe that has been good for those that installed it. If you look at all problems, the E46 is the most reliable BMW around. Price is also a huge consideration. You can get an 04 M3 with around 30K miles for around $25-30k. That is dirt cheap. In comparison, you won't find an E90 for less than $45k, putting it in an entirely different league.