M3 or not to M3?

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yello 5.0

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First post!
Anyway, I have my garage queen supercharged mustang for sale for lack of use. I only have 54k miles over 14 years and want a car that's well-rounded for daily use. For some reason, I sought after the '01-'04 M3 to fill my need [driving]
My only question is about reliability for daily use. I'm really unfamiliar with German cars which is why I'm hesitant on dropping $25k + for a used car. The M3 has the looks, performance, and prestige ON PAPER that I'm looking for...although I've never driven one...yet. Please give me some insight since you're the experts.
 

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awesome car... just be prepared to:

Bring
My (yours actually- since you're the one purchasing)
Wallet

maintenance costs are not for the faint of heart or those on a budget.
 
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i want your car lol well my old lady does, ill trade you my bmw i have a thing for mustangs, i have had 5 fox bodies in the last year, i buy them and fix them up and sell them. im thinking its about time for me to keep one., But i really do want you car.

 
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UUC Slotted rotors up front

UUC Stainless steel brake lines

Axxis Racing brake pads

UUC Polyurethane RTABs (rear trailing arm bushings)

UUC underdrive pullies

UUC Shock re-enforcers

Strut Tower re-enforcers

ECIS (EastCoastIntakeSystems) intake with shield

Polyurethane Control Arm bushings up front

Tokico Illuminas Adjustable suspension all

Eibach Sportlines Springs (suspension and springs lowers the car about 2" all around)

Fan Deletion Mod (reduces parasitic drag) and adjusted thermostat for mod

ZKW Euro Headlights (glass headlights with projection)

Conforti injected EUC (Erases speed limiter, and reconfigures gas amongst other)

M3 (S50) cams

DEI security system (remote start and pager)

M3 Skirts

M3 Heated mirrors (with blue glass and blind spot glass)

M3 OEM bumper with lip

M3 Exhaust

StreetGlow strobes on corners

Scoche 8g. Amp kit

Carbon Fiber OEM Limited Edition Motorsport glove compartment piece

Carbon Fiber Shifter

New Bosh Alternator

New Radiator
 
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mustangturbo50, thanks for the offer but I'm hooked on the 01-06 M's...alot! I have told some friends about me selling my "baby", but haven't put it for sale locally or Ebay...yet. I will ask $15k on Ebay, but will take $13k firm if you're really interested...here's a few more pics.
 

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What maintenance are M3's prone to over the regular car? I see a bunch on Ebay ('01-'03) for around $26-$28k with low mileage. What to look out for?
 
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Very nice car, if you go with the '03 M3 or newer you should be fine.

'01 - '02 models did have some recall issues, but as with most BMWs they are normally addressed with each service.
 
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