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Hi there. I've just taken the plunge into the world of straight six, rear wheel drive BMWs. I had an R56 MINI Cooper S until Saturday and will be picking up my E46 330i M-Sport auto next week. Whilst it's still covered under the dealer's warranty, is there anything I should watch out for/check beyond the norm? It's got a full service history and is the face lifted 2003 model. Thanks. Sam

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welcome to the forum - :)

great engines them 3.0 litres >

overall good, just keep on top of the services, strictly oil changes & you should be all good :D

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Cheers guys. Yeah, I get the impression that all things BMW are pretty sensitive to oil levels and pressure, especially the MINI I had.

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Am finding out that maintaining older BMW's as "the ultimate driving machine" can be something of a labour of love, not to mention a little on the pricey side... Still, I'm still saying it's worth it to hear that straight six growl and experience the bomb-proof build quality.

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