BMW M3 Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Performance per pound, a second hand one is hard to beat.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts you would expect to cost a fortune are surprisingly cheap and vice versa. Economy excellent for the performance.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Tremendous fun, but beware in the wet without traction control!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Phenomenal torque makes overtaking addictive. Will outrun all but the most expensive exotica.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far so good.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Without optional rear spoiler, a real wolf in sheep's clothing. Looks great without being OTT.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Suspension hard, but better that way for serious driving. Backseats not for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No special equipment or alarm.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer very busy. Need to book well ahead.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    N/S wishbone ball joint new on purchase, now had to replace O/S but parts are cheap.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes