1995 BMW 3 Series M3 review from UK and Ireland
"The ultimate driving machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior trim was always very flimsy and breakable.
Air conditioning failed at 94,000 miles.
Electric mirror mechanism failed at 109,000 miles.
General comments?
Apart from a tiny number of interior and electrical problems, the M3 was a very solid and reliable car.
It never gave me any major problems.
But I would have enjoyed it anyway, thanks to its blistering performance and great handling.
Maintenance costs were very high though, and it could have done with a bit more legroom in the back.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2006 |