Running in service - how important is it really?

[breeze]

Not strictly CSL, but a friend of mine is looking at an e46 M3 at the moment.

~80k, priced at around £8k and I think he can get close to £1k off that. Nice car according to him but it has no record of the running in service.

My question is, is it really that bad to have a car without?

We were wondering if the running in oil is different...

[83SY]

Not strictly CSL, but a friend of mine is looking at an e46 M3 at the moment.

~80k, priced at around £8k and I think he can get close to £1k off that. Nice car according to him but it has no record of the running in service.

My question is, is it really that bad to have a car without?

We were wondering if the running in oil is different...

The running in oil is thinner and very important it's changed. I would not buy one without knowing the running in service has been done

[rstoughy]

Id think at 80k its not going to make that much odds now.

[Yanto_csl]

Agree with Paul but there is plenty of choice out there.....why take the risk ?

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Id think at 80k its not going to make that much odds now.

Sound's about right :whistle:

[breeze]

The running in oil is thinner and very important it's changed. I would not buy one without knowing the running in service has been done

Interesting, did not know that...

[breeze]

Sound's about right :whistle:

That was the line of thinking.

What is the worst case - engine goes pop and he needs to source a replacement from a breaker?

My CSL has had its done on time and my M3 before it, but do they actually detonate if not done?

Hmmm...