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| Message: | I'm thinking about buying an '02 M3. I know for sure this particular VIN falls in the range of cars requiring the bearing/oil pump service. This would be dealer purchased, certified, pre-owned with 5yr/100k mile warranty. The car has about 36,000 miles on it. Is there anything in particular I should pay attention to? Do I need to be worried about the motor blowing up at this late mileage? I've already inquired about the service records regarding the bearing service. The salesman will be looking into that for me. He tried to act like he wasn't aware of that service issue. LOL. The car looks immaculate, but I'm afraid of buying something that's going to bomb out on me. Then again, it's hard to go wrong with that warranty and it is the exact color/combo I am looking for. What do you think a fair price for this car is? Here are the options listed on the website...I don't know why the heck they listed it that way. They should have just said, premium package, no heated seats..blah blah. 4-function on board computer Front console cup holders (2001) Auto-dimming rearview mirror Child seat automatic safety belt locking device Electronic throttle control w/M dynamic driving control Courtesy lights w/auto-dimming feature M-design instrument cluster w/aluminum finish-ringed dial & gray backgrounds w/red needles Digital motor electronics w/on-board diagnostics Black high gloss interior trim Front door-mounted side-impact airbags Keyless entry system-inc: multi-function remote control, trunk release Daytime running lights (2001) Drop-down tool kit in trunk Check Control vehicle monitor system Crash sensors automatically turn on hazard/interior lights & unlock doors (4) polished stainless steel exhaust tips Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack and pinion steering Glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight Flared front/rear fenders Aluminum hood w/power dome Front 18" x 8.0"/rear 18" x 9.0" alloy wheels w/satin chrome finish Fuel cutoff (triggered by airbag deployment) Coded driveaway protection Height adjustable front safety belts w/automatic tensioners, force limiters Gas pressurized front struts & rear shock absorbers Battery safety terminal 6-speed manual transmission w/OD Central locking system-inc: double lock feature Heated windshield washer jets 4-wheel anti-lock brake system 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/BMW M vacuum assist Instruments-inc: oil temperature gauge, variable warning segment on tachometer Automatic climate control w/microfilter ventilation M 3-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls & M-color stitching Front fender vent "gills" Pwr windows w/front 1-touch up/down, rear window vent Wider track aluminum 4-link rear suspension assembly M-calibration suspension-inc: stiffened dampers/springs, front/rear stabilizer & modified rear axle Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors Pwr trunk release Fully finished trunk Sorry for the long message. Thanks in advance for any input. EM | ||||
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