Munich, we have a problem: A cadre of owners raises brow?and stink?over M3 engines gone bad

[NFS4]

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=&content_code=05803276

 

[Chadder007]

Uuutt B'ohh!

 

[StageLeft]

BMW claims to be replacing one owner?s engine that was run to 9000 rpm, causing significant valve damage.

Don't those things have a rev limiter?!

 

It has changed some engine parts and recommends 10W60 weight oil instead of 5W30.

Yea right, like you are going to find that particular weight at the local auto parts store

 

[Ornery]

3.2-liter, 333-hp inline six... ?My attitude is that highly stressed things break..."

No sh*t, the damn thing sounds freakin' overclocked, IMO!

 

[NFS4]

I actually remember Anand telling me about M3 engines blowing up a LONG time ago...he's a big car nut too

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Roger

It has changed some engine parts and recommends 10W60 weight oil instead of 5W30.

Yea right, like you are going to find that particular weight at the local auto parts store

I saw that and was like... Wait a minute....

 

[PsychoAndy]

A 3.2 cranking 333HP? Thats 1.7 HP/Cubic inch displaced.

I need a mop. Excuse me.

-PAB

 

[bolido2000]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

BMW claims to be replacing one owner?s engine that was run to 9000 rpm, causing significant valve damage.

Don't those things have a rev limiter?!

They probably wanted to downshift to 4th, but shifted into 2nd instead.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

A lot of people have experienced this. There is even a website that has a database of all the owners who have experienced this problem and has full info on what happened, when, and what BMW Service had to say about it.

I forgot hte link however. There were over 100 people on that page though.

 

[LAUST]

What, huh, how can this happen to a German car!

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: LAUST
What, huh, how can this happen to a German car!

that's what all the fanboys will think...
it does happen.... usually to VW though.... porsche, bmw, mercedes should be pretty damn good for what you pay!!!

 

[m2kewl]

well who here doesn't abuse their m3?! (if you have one of course)

i sure as hell ain't going to drive a m3 like grandma...

 

[bolido2000]

Originally posted by: m2kewl
well who here doesn't abuse their m3?! (if you have one of course)

i sure as hell ain't going to drive a m3 like grandma...

well...if you use the european acceleration trick (something like that..forgot the name) more than 6 times you void the warranty.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: NFS4
I actually remember Anand telling me about M3 engines blowing up a LONG time ago...he's a big car nut too

too bad he can't sit around and shoot the breeze about cars with us