2002 BMW M3 CiC review from North America
"This car is worth every dime."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The key sometimes works the first time for unlocking the doors, and sometimes it takes a few tries.
The electric windows are sometimes one touch, and sometimes the button needs to be held down in order to put the window down. Nothing is consistent. However, this isn't the reason why you purchase a car such as the M3, so they've been minor annoyances at best.
General comments?
This car is a serious performer. The speed is deceiving. At 80 mph, it feels like most cars at 55 mph, which is surprising given the small size of the vehicle.
This car is incredibly quick. It takes about 10 seconds to get it to 115 mph which feels like about 65 mph in this car. You could seriously get hurt in this vehicle.
This car gets a lot of attention, both on the road and off. I ordered it in Phoenix Yellow, and have had people follow me down the expressway, into a gas station, and ask if they could take pictures of it. Be prepared to get a lot of attention if you purchase one of these!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 liter inline six Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4500 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2002 |