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      05-09-2006, 12:43 PM   #28
ed328ci
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Drives: E90 325i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stressdoc
...Overall a simple E46 without a lot of electronic gadgets is a very reliable, long-lasting vehicle, regardless of build year.

The E90 has had more issues with software and the runflats.
Ahem, subframe mount issues in early E46 and all E36. Cough. Cough.
Guess how I know? :mad:

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Originally Posted by r_liebo
...That being said, I doubt you will see serious mechanical problems with the turbos. The 3 series, non-M engines are the life-blood of BMW, sort of "ground zero" for the entire company. If those fail, the shockwaves will ripple widely. Therefore, you can bet BMW has the turbos well under control...
There was no TSB in North America for the e46 subframe issue, though, I was lucky enough to have my dealership help me out.

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