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Originally Posted by Z3guy
Maintenance for an E46 M3 is actually pretty inexpensive for the first 80,000kms....nothing extraordinary other than $200 oil changes & valve adjustments. However as E46 M3 age, the VANOS systems & SMG hydraulic pumps are a common problem. Fixing the VANOS system at the dealership is approx. $4K and SMG pumps approx. $5. However, in the aftermarket, they are selling new rubber seal kits for the VANOS system which costs hundreds Vs Thousands. You just have to find a shop with the specific VANOS tools.
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better price than what i was quoted. way back when i was looking for an e46, i was quoted $7k to repair a failed VANOS setup on an m3 that was being sold for too cheap... thank god i had it inspected (that, and the broken rear subframe).
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