Q: Besides regular maintenance like brakes and oil, what parts on BMW 3 series sedans (E46 so 1999 to 2006) frequently go bad? Thanks.

A: my husband has a 3 series and he had problems with the window motor. airbag sensors, electrical problems. like the other person said it is expensive to get work done on a bmw. where i live we have a garage that only works on bmw and mercedes. if it wasn't for that we would have to drive 30 miles to the dealer for repairs. not many places here to get work done. sometimes i wish he never bought that car, but he like it.