Looking at M3's. Is a higher km car an issue?

[scoobysnax 0]

Looking for an M3, came across this one in trademe https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1545705681

Anyone know any history on it? got a number of kms on it... thoughts please? is it over priced... seems to be with the kms but I dont know

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2957]

Kms are not an issue if the car has been serviced PROPERLY, not just had some cheap sh*t oil thrown in it when the dashboard says it needs some. Especailly on M cars - thorough servicing is needed for the longevity of the parts - especially the first running-in service (they still have those) done properly and at the correct time!

[Matth5 471]

You'll probably need to take care of some expensive services soon if they haven't been done. Rod bearings and DCT service should be done around 100-150k. 

[Herbmiester 925]

What is the story with rod bearings in the e90 m3? Does the V10 m5 have the same issue? I belive the v8 is based on the v10.

[Olaf 3317]

yep.

just google it, you'll find plenty, and it's consistent.  oil analysis - regularly - appears to be a wise precaution.  Here's a pic:

Image from M5Board.com