I've always dreamed of owning a BMW. After owning my own business for a while I finally made that dream a reality.
For a while it was a dream! A gas guzzler for sure but I had the status I thought I wanted.
However this car requires so much maintenance, very expensive maintenance that it just hasn't been worth it.
JWS
78525
4.0
Fast, reliable, and fun.
The BMW M3 is a great car. It is very fast and reliable. I have driven 60,000 miles in it and it still is incredibly smooth. Did I mention it is FAST. I have a convertible and if you have the top up you can use the room where the top is stored when it is down as trunk space.
Jerry
Oswego, Illinois
5.0
Love this car, very analog, very connected to car
I love the car's styling, smooth, sleek, no sharp edges.
I enjoy the look of the car. For it being 18 years old, it still looks modern.
It is very comfortable, it was a luxury car years ago, with leather and a good suspension, car felt planted to the road.
It has enough room for 2 people, although the backseats are there, they are useless.
Trunk is of good size, I can fit golf clubs or a bike (with back seats down)
Blind spots are minimal compared to modern cars, it has much bigger windows, and a lower belt line. It has a great exhaust note, but nothing overpowering.
Because of the age, it is very easy to work on. Most issues with it are all easy fixes, and it has a pretty good aftermarket for parts.
Gas mileage is pretty decent, if taking it easy, you could get 25-30 miles to the gallon.
Parts are a little more expensive, but as mentioned, it is easy to work on
Its very fun to drive, one of the last analog cars around before the switch to computer controlled everything.
Car is light, so acceleration, braking, and handling are all great.
I do not feel as safe in this car as a modern car, as it only has 2 airbags and its smaller than most cars of newer generations
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See all the BMW M3 generations here. This high-performance trend-setter was developed by BMW M GmbH, BMW’s in-house motorsports division.