I suppose if you want to look like a bit of a doorknob, not get let out of junctions, and in addition be shafted for insurance - all M - cars being part of the furniture on «UK's most stolen» lists every year, even 15 y / o ones with
cracked subframes - then yes, off to the classified with you!
Cracking subframes are another well - known problem, but thankfully easily fixable if caught early.
Some older car issues were mentioned in our # 10k list, but one that can affect even the most cherished M3s — especially those driven on track — is
a cracking subframe.
Not exact matches
Major issues like rod - bearing failure and rear
subframe cracks are well - documented and easy to prevent, thanks to plentiful parts and an extremely active owner community.