# \#m3 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/m3/8177.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [What is the best gear for drifting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-gear-for-drifting/182729)
**Author:** [@mhmd.2016.8.22\_179763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhmd.2016.8.22_179763)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-best-gear-for-drifting/182729 "2022-02-28T15:31:46Z")
Automatic gearbox or manual gearbox is the best in drifting and burnout, especially in BMW M3 cars? And what is the ideal car to drift a BMW M3 F80 2018 or BMW M3 CS 2018? --- ## [1jz non vvti ran out of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1jz-non-vvti-ran-out-of-oil/162250)
**Author:** [@Darrien\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrien_Miller)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1jz-non-vvti-ran-out-of-oil/162250 "2020-04-01T15:30:36Z")
I have a 1998 m3 with a 1jz non vvti twin turbo swap. The turbo had a oil leak and as we were moving the car to another shop I guess it leaked out all the oil and ran the engine dry and shut the car off. We added oil and… --- ## [2003 BMW M3 - bad subframe symptoms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-m3-bad-subframe-symptoms/133192)
**Author:** [@william50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-m3-bad-subframe-symptoms/133192 "2019-01-23T19:18:49Z")
what are the symptons of a bad subframe --- ## [How much life left for my 2002 BMW M3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-life-left-for-my-2002-bmw-m3/115740)
**Author:** [@JoeOchoa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeOchoa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-life-left-for-my-2002-bmw-m3/115740 "2018-04-20T10:18:27Z")
How much more can I reasonably expect this car to last? I have an 2002 BMW M3 (e46 body style) that I bought 8 years ago with 60k miles. I used to make regular drives to visit my girlfriend who lived 360 miles away. S… --- ## [2005 M3 Wont Start due to Too Much Gas?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-m3-wont-start-due-to-too-much-gas/93570)
**Author:** [@dosinteg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dosinteg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-m3-wont-start-due-to-too-much-gas/93570 "2016-06-17T06:30:35Z")
My 2005 M3 has been to one mechanic and the dealership - nobody knows why it's not starting. The problem appears to be too much gas is being pumped from the injectors. Everything else looks good. I have had some phant… --- ## [BMW M3 Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-m3-coolant/52616)
**Author:** [@Lindszee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindszee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-m3-coolant/52616 "2010-07-29T13:23:43Z")
I recently took my car to Jiffy Lube and had the oil changed (synthetic like always). They suggested that I get my radiator flushed since it had been over three years. So I did as recommended. Not long after my check … --- ## [Use stick shift to use 'Engine brakes'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-stick-shift-to-use-engine-brakes/49616)
**Author:** [@manfred1981](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manfred1981)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-stick-shift-to-use-engine-brakes/49616 "2010-05-31T02:30:39Z")
I bought 4 month ago an 2006 M3 / BMW 35.000 miles. We are living on top of Spring Mt. a pretty steep street to go down to the St. Helena town/Napa Valley, about 5 miles. In order to save on the brakes, I use the stick t… --- ## [Need help picking a bmw m3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-picking-a-bmw-m3/48629)
**Author:** [@akrebs20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akrebs20)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-picking-a-bmw-m3/48629 "2010-05-10T23:30:25Z")
I want to buy an older (90s model) M3. Im not really a big gear head though so I don\`t know how to pick a year. Does anyone have any recommendations? Explain your answer please. thanks --- ## [2006 BMW M3 Front Suspension / Steering Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-m3-front-suspension-steering-issue/47923)
**Author:** [@jstyloglou2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstyloglou2010)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-m3-front-suspension-steering-issue/47923 "2010-04-24T23:16:50Z")
Hi, I have been a big fan and amused for years by your show and am really excited that I can actually ask you a question via your website. I have a 2006 BMW M3 with only 26K Miles that I absolutely love, but about… --- ## [95 bmw m3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-bmw-m3/47172)
**Author:** [@agalaxy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agalaxy1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-bmw-m3/47172 "2010-04-08T21:20:47Z")
Hello, Occasionally when turning while driving, the steering column makes a noise as if it has a spring inside. Any ideas of what this could be? Thanks for any insight. --- ## [1998 BMW M3 Convertible Back in the shop..Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-m3-convertible-back-in-the-shop-again/46162)
**Author:** [@chessa16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chessa16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-m3-convertible-back-in-the-shop-again/46162 "2010-03-16T03:11:15Z")
I drive a 1998 BMW M3 convertible. I just had my brakes replaced, and soon after (about a week) I started to experience a shuddering in my car. It has progressively become more noticeable, and is at its worst above 40 mp… --- ## [Thumping noise in front weel/axel...only when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-in-front-weel-axel-only-when-cold/44332)
**Author:** [@dagonet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagonet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-in-front-weel-axel-only-when-cold/44332 "2010-02-12T23:46:12Z")
This winter, my car has started making a noise that sounds like there's a leather strap on the wheel hitting the firewall. I can hear it inside and outside of the car. It only happens when it is cold (for North Carolina… --- ## [Temp guage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-guage/42348)
**Author:** [@rlamendola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlamendola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-guage/42348 "2010-01-12T17:39:28Z")
OK, here's your beta test for the new site: I have a 95 M-3 that I've had since new. Over the years, the temp guage sometimes stays at 0, or goes from a mid range to 0. Even under warranty, BMW couldn't figure it out. Th…