1999 BMW M Roadster review from UK and Ireland
"A practical performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Few problems.
The hood required re-alignment which was provided under warranty.
The M trim on the boot became loose, but again this was fixed as a courtesy by the dealer.
As per the other review, the car does shed a significant amount of brake dust. Newly cleaned alloys turn black inside a week.
General comments?
The car performs wonderfully in the dry, however it needs to be driven carefully in the wet or on ice - a lack of traction control means the car is very easy to slide, but extremely controllable and great fun. I wouldn't swap the car for any other at the moment - it outperforms the Boxster and the SLK, and is much more practical than a TVR or Lotus.
One word of warning though - servicing is very expensive. An oil change service comes in at £150, a service 1 at £550 and a service 2 at £700.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2001 |