BMW M3 Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This quality for this money - it should be illegal!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not much goes wrong, so long term it's a break-even. Dont buy cheap bits, it's unjust. Only like the Optimax, so be aware.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Heavy clutch wastes '5' score.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You could drive this car from a standstill in 5th gear, or have it bouncing off the limitter. 3rd to 4rth at full chat will make you smile.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If it lets you down, you're more inclined to offer it a Lemsip than kick the tyre anyway. Mine never missed a beat.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It always, always, always makes them look!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's bumpy around town. The faster you go, the happier it gets.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing's perfect.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Once you're an owner, you're in the gang.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Small exhaust leak caused o2 sensor to go nuts.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes