Clewsey
New member
Hi All,
Whilst not Porsche related and for anybody considering an E92 M3 as their "other" car, I thought I'd provide some perspective on expensive ownership of this particular car so early on during it's life (yes, before you say it I should have read some forums first [
] )
I recently got a great deal on a new M3 coupe two months ago. After having had an E46 M3 I'd generally found the servicing to be reasonable, considering I didn't have to pay higher costs until 3 years into ownership (tyres excluded of course).
So when I took my car into my local dealer for it's 1200 mile running-in service I expected an hour "while-you-wait" service for engine, gearbox and axle oil replacement just as it was for the previous model. When asked how I was going to settle my bill, I naturally started to get that sinking feeling. I was told it would be 150.00, then 20 mins later, the sheepish looking advisor told me he'd made a mistake......It was 350.00!! After 1200 miles!
A swift call to the Sales Manager brought the cost down to 150.00 but I was appalled that BMW had the nerve to think they could charge for what I considered to be a design feature of the BMW engine. Afterall, our lovely 911's don't (hopefully) see an OPC for up to 2 years.
Bearing in mind that the car has not being driven to it's potential for the running in period I was also presented with tyre tread measurements which told me I had 2mm of tread left on the outside of every tyre! BMW in their wisdom changed the orginal fitment PS2's to Pilot Cup tyres similar to those found on the earlier CSL. So, as well as a ridiculous decision by BMW on running-in servicing costs, a 5K mile potential lifespan on standard fit tyres just shows why the cost of maintaining a 911 is not as bad as everyone thinks
On a positive note, the engine is a masterpiece, but still nowhere near as special as a 911 feels!
Cheers!
Whilst not Porsche related and for anybody considering an E92 M3 as their "other" car, I thought I'd provide some perspective on expensive ownership of this particular car so early on during it's life (yes, before you say it I should have read some forums first [
] )I recently got a great deal on a new M3 coupe two months ago. After having had an E46 M3 I'd generally found the servicing to be reasonable, considering I didn't have to pay higher costs until 3 years into ownership (tyres excluded of course).
So when I took my car into my local dealer for it's 1200 mile running-in service I expected an hour "while-you-wait" service for engine, gearbox and axle oil replacement just as it was for the previous model. When asked how I was going to settle my bill, I naturally started to get that sinking feeling. I was told it would be 150.00, then 20 mins later, the sheepish looking advisor told me he'd made a mistake......It was 350.00!! After 1200 miles!
A swift call to the Sales Manager brought the cost down to 150.00 but I was appalled that BMW had the nerve to think they could charge for what I considered to be a design feature of the BMW engine. Afterall, our lovely 911's don't (hopefully) see an OPC for up to 2 years.
Bearing in mind that the car has not being driven to it's potential for the running in period I was also presented with tyre tread measurements which told me I had 2mm of tread left on the outside of every tyre! BMW in their wisdom changed the orginal fitment PS2's to Pilot Cup tyres similar to those found on the earlier CSL. So, as well as a ridiculous decision by BMW on running-in servicing costs, a 5K mile potential lifespan on standard fit tyres just shows why the cost of maintaining a 911 is not as bad as everyone thinks
On a positive note, the engine is a masterpiece, but still nowhere near as special as a 911 feels!
Cheers!
