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Originally Posted by SDPLV
No M3 love...
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When talking about the e90 M3, one would have to mention 2 parts that an owner WILL have to replace on the S65 engine. One, the throttle actuators and two the rod bearings. Both are very expensive fixes.
The throttle actuators wouldn't be that bad of a DIY for most. There's actually a DIY that just upgrades the gears inside for around $240.00. However, if that doesn't work, then you might be out $900.00 for new ones. There's actually a company, in the Detroit area, that sells refurbished ones for $360.00 each and claims they are better than factory version, brand new.
Rod bearings would be probably equivalent to changing turbos on the N54. A lot of work.... However, parts for this DIY might run you about $1,000.00 vs $2,000.00 on the N54. The other thing about rod bearings is that you can see wear in then with in 30,000 miles on the S65.