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LIL RAJA
05-31-2002, 03:20 PM
To all,
I have owned
00 323ci blk/blk
01 330ci silver/blk
02 330ci white/blk

however, one of the main reason I stayed away from the M3 is due to the fact it's having a lot of problems. I have been hearing crazy story about LSD locking up, engine making funny sounds etc. Now, it's got me really worried and stuck with the 330ci for so long. Now, I am not sure if all that I have been hearing is true or not. I need confirmation from people on the board to know if these claims are correct of just a small percentage. for example, one of my friend has a M3 and it's constantly in the shop for repair. What is up with that???

Please advise, a positive feedback might get me into a 03 silverstone/cinnamon M3. That color is so sweet :-)

LIL Raja
Mr. The Edge
05-31-2002, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by LIL RAJA


Please advise, a positive feedback might get me into a 03 silverstone/cinnamon M3. That color is so sweet :-)

LIL Raja

Silverstone no longer available.....
LIL RAJA
05-31-2002, 03:50 PM
Originally posted by atyclb


Silverstone no longer available.....

somebody just shoot me. ahhhhh.

lil raja
ALEX325i
05-31-2002, 04:14 PM
Couldn't be happier with mine... Although I think it's still a little bit early to judge its reliability @ 2,387 miles...
Imola Ed
05-31-2002, 10:14 PM
Originally posted by ALEX325i
Couldn't be happier with mine... Although I think it's still a little bit early to judge its reliability @ 2,387 miles...

Dude, will you drive your car already! :rolleyes:

I already have 2400+ on mine! Of course, a good chunk of that was driving to LA and back last weekend. :D

No issues with my car so far (knocks on desk).
RSKeisuke
06-01-2002, 03:09 PM
Mine's good so far, and I think they already have all the quality issues nailed down, definitely will be fine by the time you get your car...

You can probably special order silverstone, but it's probably $1800 or so, whatever they charge for special order paint.
ALEX325i
06-01-2002, 04:54 PM
Originally posted by Imola Ed


Dude, will you drive your car already! :rolleyes:

I already have 2400+ on mine! Of course, a good chunk of that was driving to LA and back last weekend. :D

No issues with my car so far (knocks on desk).

With my travel schedule, it'll take me a couple years to put 10,000 miles on it... :( I've been driving it since Monday this week though... :thumb:
Mr. The Edge
06-01-2002, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by RSKeisuke

You can probably special order silverstone, but it's probably $1800 or so, whatever they charge for special order paint.

No, Silverstone is no longer available, even those in the UK can't get it through Individual.
LIL RAJA
06-03-2002, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by atyclb


No, Silverstone is no longer available, even those in the UK can't get it through Individual.

damn that sucks. How are you liking your M3 so far?

LIL Raja
Mr. The Edge
06-03-2002, 09:46 PM
Originally posted by LIL RAJA


damn that sucks. How are you liking your M3 so far?

LIL Raja

Love it! 7500 flawless miles. :thumb:
LIL RAJA
06-03-2002, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by atyclb


Love it! 7500 flawless miles. :thumb:

any clunking noise when shifting gears? or is the car so much fun that who give a f***.

:bigpimp:

LIL RAJA
nate
06-04-2002, 07:00 AM
Originally posted by LIL RAJA


any clunking noise when shifting gears? or is the car so much fun that who give a f***.

:bigpimp:

LIL RAJA

The clunking is probably just the design of the drivetrain....