BMW M3

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $36000.00 from Downers Grove

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 M3 convertible

Summary:
One of the most fun to drive cars around. Turn the traction control off and it loves to be driven sideways! It's also the perfect size, the backseat is small but I don't plan on having 4 people in the car very often. I test drove both the SMG and a 6-speed. The SMG is nice but would take some getting used to. I went for the manual 6-speed because its what I'm used to. I had narrowed my search down to a cts-v or an M3 after driving them both the M3 was the clear winner. You won't be disappointed with your decision.

Strengths:
engine, brakes, looks, carbon black (neat color)

Weaknesses:
Not thrilled with the upgraded Harmon stereo. Audi has them beat here.

Similar Products Used:
Audi A6 4.2
CTS-V

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

Price Paid:  $64000.00 from Advantage BMW

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 BMW M3 Convertible

Summary:
Nice car, strong at midrange, corners great, and still pretty reliable. Experienced some small problems in which BMW service was great and always accomodating. One main problem that really can upset a new owner.

1. Continental tire company should be "SUED" by BMW due to there quality of thier tires, of course getting a response from either party about the life of the tires was like someones rear, so to speak..everybody has one. But know one wants to admit there is a problem with the tires, blamed it on the driver??? Guess you can when a car is labeled "Sports Car". Bought new, the rear tires lasted 9K miles. Being they are $400 each, it is frustrating to drop 8 bills when you paid what you did for QUALITY!, even if you are Bill Gates! I replaced them with MICHELLIN P2's and now have 35K miles on the car....this means I have put 26K on the new tires. Let me help you, 26 - 9 = 17 THOUSAND more miles and have not been changed yet!!!! Buyer beware....Bulletin...DO NOT BUY A BMW M3 WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES! Make them change them out or have them discount the car the amount of the tires..I'm out!

Strengths:
Style, Beauty, Tracking, Quickness, Reliability.

Weaknesses:
Continental Tires

Similar Products Used:
Michellin Sport Pilot P2's

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $46000.00 from Private Seller

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 BMW M3

Summary:
A fast, fun car. An M3 had been my dream car for probably 8 or 9 years. Money and opportunity finally met and I purchased a carbon black metallic coupe last April. The speed is very good but in a Euro way--in other words, not a lot of torque but stay in the gas and the power picks up as the revs climb. Very different feel to the acceleration than my old Mustang GT (which had tons of torque but ran out of breath at about 4500 rpm). With 19" rims, the M3 looks gorgeous and turns heads. I've driven manuals for many years but must admit that this is the toughest to shift smoothly. And the shifter clunks into gear frequently. The car's cornering ability is waaaaay beyond mine. The biggest problem with this car?--I can't find a safe place to stretch it! (I'm not a track guy.)

Strengths:
- intoxicating power
- intake sound
- cornering ability
- the 19" wheels
- the size of the car is perfect
- tight body and construction

Weaknesses:
- tough to shift smoothly
- the leather isn't the best quality
- the ride is a bit firm (I know, I know, it's a sports car!)
- needs rpms to get the power

Similar Products Used:
Mustang GT
Taurus SHO