Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 BMW M3

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2001 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission noise (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW M3

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Transmission Noise problems	1
Driveshaft problems	1
Clutch problems	1
Power Train problems	1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 BMW M3

The Transmission Noise problem

My M3 cic makes a loud grinding/clatter type noise when disengaging the 6-speed manual clutch in both 1st and reverse. This happens when the car is moving at about 1-2 mph. BMW tech's say this is normal operation, however, I can't duplicate the same problem on a new M3 w/6 speed transmission. Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

Lots of common complaints on internet site Read details...

The Clutch problem

My car exhibits a loud clunking in the rear of the car when shifting, going on/off gas and from releasing the clutch at slow speeds. The severity is increasing with mileage. The service center that I am using: burdick BMW, 3904 brewerton rd. , n. Read details...

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