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I love this video. AND… I LOVE my SMG convertible. I’ve performed 3 of the BIG 3+1 repairs with my own hands in my own garage. Fortunately I have not yet witnessed a need to do the +1 repair (failed head gasket). For those who are looking to get into this spectacular ride, here is my additional advice: DO consider buying the SMG model. My SMG can outrun the manual 6-speed EVERY TIME under any conditions. Yes… I have experienced the failed SMG pump… TWICE! Here’s the thing… it’s NOT the pump. The pump rarely fails. It’s only the pump motor. The brushes eat through the commutator at 60,000 miles. A simple (sort of) $350 motor rewind - or a new $500 motor will solve the problem. While you’re at it, relocate the entire pump assembly to a serviceable location. In my case, I relocated it to the drug well in front passenger-side of the engine bay. Keep a spare motor on hand. When my pump motor fails again (at 180,000 miles), my awesome SMG will be back on its feet in less than 30 minutes. Happy driving!
I Just had the BIG 3 performed on my 2004 SMG and had it done by PSI out of Oviedo Fla. as I'm not as mechanically inclined a bit expensive but professionally done certified and documented. she runs like new and getting better gas milage LOL . I also love My SMG, and feel the same way as you about it. If and when the time comes i will consider your advice and keeping it. I know the the SMG has been getting a lot of bad publicity but i would rather keep it and keep the car original instead of the manual swop in the long run it's going to bring more value ..thanks for the info
One issue I've found is finding new BMW parts for mine, so you may have to look for used BMW or new knock off parts. You'll find some are on back order until there's enough orders for them. Oh, and those S54 fuel mileage numbers are way off in real life driving, so budget for fuel folks.
I've added the E36 M3 to the list of future videos, due to its age it tougher to get high quality images and video, to make a video from, but we're working on it 👍
@@themilesdriven I'm sure there will be guys on the forums who live near you who would be willing to let you take pictures of their car. Where are you based ?
No doubt, it's more filming than photography, and finding the time to do it, but I'm sure an opportunity will come up. Another commentator requested an E36 M3 video a month or so ago, so I've already started trying to get something sorted. If it helps the next video will be a BMW M2 buyers guide 👍
📖 -- Miles Driven book - amzn.to/47NeoC2
if you want to support The Miles Driven check out the products below 😁
👕 -- Merch Shop - themilesdriven.myspreadshop.com/
🟡 -- (UK 🇬🇧) Casio Mudmaster G-Shock watch - amzn.to/3R5h5cu
🟡 -- (USA 🇺🇸) Casio Mudmaster G-Shock watch -amzn.to/47tuCAl
Podcast - linktr.ee/themilesdriven
www.themilesdriven.com
instagram.com/themilesdriven/
facebook.com/themilesdriven
➡ Check out fiction books by Miles
📖 -- First book - amzn.to/3W8owip
📚 -- First in Heist series - amzn.to/3w6JBiU
📘 -- Short read (Novella) - amzn.to/3ZCcVLC
📒 Haynes workshop manual --
E46 - haynes.pxf.io/vN1Zkv
I love this video. AND… I LOVE my SMG convertible. I’ve performed 3 of the BIG 3+1 repairs with my own hands in my own garage. Fortunately I have not yet witnessed a need to do the +1 repair (failed head gasket).
For those who are looking to get into this spectacular ride, here is my additional advice:
DO consider buying the SMG model. My SMG can outrun the manual 6-speed EVERY TIME under any conditions.
Yes… I have experienced the failed SMG pump… TWICE!
Here’s the thing… it’s NOT the pump. The pump rarely fails.
It’s only the pump motor. The brushes eat through the commutator at 60,000 miles.
A simple (sort of) $350 motor rewind - or a new $500 motor will solve the problem.
While you’re at it, relocate the entire pump assembly to a serviceable location.
In my case, I relocated it to the drug well in front passenger-side of the engine bay.
Keep a spare motor on hand. When my pump motor fails again (at 180,000 miles), my awesome SMG will be back on its feet in less than 30 minutes.
Happy driving!
Good info. Cheers!
I Just had the BIG 3 performed on my 2004 SMG and had it done by PSI out of Oviedo Fla. as I'm not as mechanically inclined a bit expensive but professionally done certified and documented. she runs like new and getting better gas milage LOL . I also love My SMG, and feel the same way as you about it. If and when the time comes i will consider your advice and keeping it. I know the the SMG has been getting a lot of bad publicity but i would rather keep it and keep the car original instead of the manual swop in the long run it's going to bring more value ..thanks for the info
One issue I've found is finding new BMW parts for mine, so you may have to look for used BMW or new knock off parts. You'll find some are on back order until there's enough orders for them. Oh, and those S54 fuel mileage numbers are way off in real life driving, so budget for fuel folks.
I'm still overdue on my airbag recall 🏃
You aint gonna die you will be fine
get it done, it's not like you have to pay for it...
I would love to see an E36 M3 buyers guide.
I've added the E36 M3 to the list of future videos, due to its age it tougher to get high quality images and video, to make a video from, but we're working on it 👍
@@themilesdriven I'm sure there will be guys on the forums who live near you who would be willing to let you take pictures of their car. Where are you based ?
No doubt, it's more filming than photography, and finding the time to do it, but I'm sure an opportunity will come up. Another commentator requested an E36 M3 video a month or so ago, so I've already started trying to get something sorted. If it helps the next video will be a BMW M2 buyers guide 👍
Where and how to buy this cars???
Why is that these experiensive "quality" cares just fall apart with issues.