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M3, but only if you are handy with your own servicing/repairs.

Be aware that the cheapest way to source parts for it will be from aftermarket dealers in Europe rather than through BMW Australia...

I don't know where you are situated but, with an M3...

1) you can source parts off the forum at "Roadfly BMW"

2) if in Sydney, you can get the car serviced, faults diagnosed and attended to at Bavarian Engineering. CEO is Massimo De Martino.

Much cheaper than a BMW dealership and still totally dedicated to BMW (rather than a mix of BM/Audi/Merc). At Caringbah.

3) if you need an engine build or to turbo an M3 safely, there's Bavariacars Motorsport. CEO is Herbert Gattermeier.

Recommended by members of BMW Drivers' Club. At Gladesville.

Yeah alrite, that isn't too bad. The thing is i'll have a 1 year warranty with the importer, so he'll fix stuff like that if it screws up during that time. Gonna try the r32 today, will see how it is!

Thanks again mate, really appreciate the help!

Yes, you do have a warranty within a year, if anything goes on you,

BUT... What happen to me was when my turbos went I was not covered (Even though I got a warranty)

I did not get my car serviced through the dealer, I did it myself and when the time came to use my warranty, the warranty company turned around and said, "We have no service history of what has been done to the car".

Warranty VOID!

So when you do get a warranty, do all your servicing through the dealer, so they can keep a track / history of the car and keep the Warranty company upto date, just to be on the safe side, until it has expired, then do everything yourself (or your mechanic).

Cool!

Let us know how you go about the R32 ;)

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