Dead battery in the E46 M3 - Page 3

3LOU5 · 01-22-2012, 12:28 PM

I think E46s are extremely demanding when it comes to batteries.

My 2002 is on its third one.

Pinecone · 01-22-2012, 12:34 PM

So is mine. The first was VERy short life. I would have to check the records, but something like 3.5 MONTHS.

bren · 01-22-2012, 01:25 PM

Mine is still original (2004).

Pinecone · 01-22-2012, 07:17 PM

The Roadster battery went about 11 years (built 1999, battery change in 2010 or 2011).

bren · 01-23-2012, 08:55 AM

Parked the m3 outside last night so the clear bra on the x3 could cure a little better in the garage - it was not happy about starting this a.m. :doh:

Pinecone · 01-23-2012, 02:40 PM

You just HAD to gloat.

01-22-2012, 12:28 PM	#21
3LOU5 Slacker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,722	I think E46s are extremely demanding when it comes to batteries. My 2002 is on its third one. __________________ 2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers 2002 BMW 325i - his 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20) 2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop 2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's 1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !

01-22-2012, 12:34 PM	#22
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	So is mine. The first was VERy short life. I would have to check the records, but something like 3.5 MONTHS. __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer

01-22-2012, 07:17 PM	#24
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	The Roadster battery went about 11 years (built 1999, battery change in 2010 or 2011). __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer

01-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#26
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	You just HAD to gloat. __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer

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01-22-2012, 01:25 PM	#23
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Mine is still original (2004).

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bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Parked the m3 outside last night so the clear bra on the x3 could cure a little better in the garage - it was not happy about starting this a.m. :doh: