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Old 07-22-2011, 10:25 PM
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bidding has ended..
 
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nvm just looked at the eBay ad ... Mine is a 4 not a 3. S54 FTW. But the proposition still stands!
 
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Old 07-22-2011, 10:49 PM
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nvm just looked at the eBay ad ... Mine is a 4 not a 3. S54 FTW. But the proposition still stands!
Thanks but I believe he's driven one.

I also think he's worked a deal with the guy off of the auction.

I've told him to possibly look a couple years newer and haven't heard since.
 
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Old 07-23-2011, 01:49 AM
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If I were your friend, I would look for a S54 version I forgot what years they were made, but I think 2001-2002.

They have a subframe weakness, but you can buy a kit which is quite cheap to reinforce it. Other than that they are great cars!
 
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i think his wife checks out the forum, thats y
 
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Originally Posted by Mike S
If I were your friend, I would look for a S54 version I forgot what years they were made, but I think 2001-2002.

They have a subframe weakness, but you can buy a kit which is quite cheap to reinforce it. Other than that they are great cars!
Afaik the subframe has to be welded to reinforce or fix it. Generally $500-$1000. Either way, it is an awesome car and I wouldn't let the subframe deter someone from the car.
 
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Wait so I don't get to go to Mr Mark's now? Damnit.
 
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I haven't seen any subframe failure on M Roadsters. I was a problem with the E46's.

I also would recommend your friend get one with the S54 Motor. This was the motor from the E46 M3 and is one of the best engines BMW ever made.
 
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They are great fun cars. As others have said, S54 engine is the one to go, The S52 found on the earlier models are not as powerful or special.
 
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