Bmw e46 3-series 330 zhp reliabilty

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Originally Posted by pfr

Is this thread alive? in any case, I have a quite painful addition:
DME replaced at 76,500 miles

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I need to go check to see when mine was replaced. I think it was 80-85k.

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Originally Posted by Avetiso

Holy...LCAs fail that fast?

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I think this depends a lot on what brand you get.

LCA = Lower Control Arm.

Born Oct 2003

2004 BMW 330i
six speed
Sedan

Failure:

Disa Value-83K
Lower intake boot-83k
Thermostat-89k
On my second driver side regulator
Now my rear one's are going out
Bushings-75k
Rear shocks-85k

Now the car has 115k on it, and i am a student so i commute with it. Still drives like the first day i bought it with 70k on it a little over two years ago now.

***No mechanical failures from day 1 (06/04) until 12/07
Side mirror motor failure at 41K miles on 12/07 (covered under warranty)
Steering wheel replace with leather due to failed alcantara at 43K miles on 03/08 (covered under warranty)
Vanos replacement at 44K miles on 04/08 (covered under warranty)
Replaced lower control arm bushings at 61K miles on 12/09, $388 at dealership
Subframe inspection at 68K miles on 07/10 (covered under recall, no problem found)
Tail light repair at 82K miles on 01/12 (covered under recall)
Alternator failure at 84K miles on 03/12, $600 at dealership
Fuel pump failure at 87K miles on 7/12, $813 at dealership
Replaced thrust arm bushings and did alignment at 90K miles on 11/12, $450 at indy service center
*** 2012 was a sh*tty year with my e46 with all kinds of problems ***
Takata airbag recall at 107K miles on 06/15 (covered under recall)
Trunk lid wiring harness failure at 107K miles on 06/15, $110 at dealership

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Originally Posted by dpark

***No mechanical failures from day 1 (06/04) until 12/07
Side mirror motor failure at 41K miles on 12/07 (covered under warranty)
Steering wheel replace with leather due to failed alcantara at 43K miles on 03/08 (covered under warranty)
Vanos replacement at 44K miles on 04/08 (covered under warranty)
Replaced lower control arm bushings at 61K miles on 12/09, $388 at dealership
Subframe inspection at 68K miles on 07/10 (covered under recall, no problem found)
Tail light repair at 82K miles on 01/12 (covered under recall)
Alternator failure at 84K miles on 03/12, $600 at dealership
Fuel pump failure at 87K miles on 7/12, $813 at dealership
Replaced thrust arm bushings and did alignment at 90K miles on 11/12, $450 at indy service center
*** 2012 was a sh*tty year with my e46 with all kinds of problems ***
Takata airbag recall at 107K miles on 06/15 (covered under recall)
Trunk lid wiring harness failure at 107K miles on 06/15, $110 at dealership

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Replaced Xenon bowls both sides with remanufactured bowls at 121K miles on 2/19/17 ($270 for parts, labor was me)

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Originally Posted by dpark

***No mechanical failures from day 1 (06/04) until 12/07
Side mirror motor failure at 41K miles on 12/07 (covered under warranty)
Steering wheel replace with leather due to failed alcantara at 43K miles on 03/08 (covered under warranty)
Vanos replacement at 44K miles on 04/08 (covered under warranty)
Replaced lower control arm bushings at 61K miles on 12/09, $388 at dealership
Subframe inspection at 68K miles on 07/10 (covered under recall, no problem found)
Tail light repair at 82K miles on 01/12 (covered under recall)
Alternator failure at 84K miles on 03/12, $600 at dealership
Fuel pump failure at 87K miles on 7/12, $813 at dealership
Replaced thrust arm bushings and did alignment at 90K miles on 11/12, $450 at indy service center
*** 2012 was a sh*tty year with my e46 with all kinds of problems ***
Takata airbag recall at 107K miles on 06/15 (covered under recall)
Trunk lid wiring harness failure at 107K miles on 06/15, $110 at dealership
Replaced Xenon bowls both sides with remanufactured bowls at 121K miles on 2/19/17 ($270 for parts, labor was me)

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Complete PM of cooling system (expansion tank, thermostat, radiator, water pump+pulley plus 2 tensioner pulleys) at 121K miles on 2/24 for $1100

Wow those prices the dealer charges are crazy! DIY as much as you can. [emoji106]

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Originally Posted by WOLFN8TR

Wow those prices the dealer charges are crazy! DIY as much as you can. [emoji106]

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Lack of time and patience. I did my own ZKW bowl replacement and bluetooth install and there were times I wanted to throw a hammer at something.

I don't mind doing little stuff here and there, but at this point in my life if it means putting my car up on jackstands etc., I'll just write a check instead :)

I joined this site a while back. I get a period email asking for current mileage and any work needed.

http://www.truedelta.com/BMW-3-Serie...s-13,2000-2005

2005 ZHP Coupe
1. 66,000 miles--Starter and Battery
2. 71,000 Miles--Drivers door lock actuator