2002 BMW M Coupe review from North America
"Awesome performance in a weird little package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have noticed a little bit of a rattle coming from the exhaust at about 3000 RPM.
General comments?
This car is unbelievably quick. The new (2001/2002) 315 horsepower M engine has turned this car into something that even an experienced driver needs to learn to handle.
The one fault I have noticed is the placement of the side-view mirrors. Both should be moved forward so that they are viewed through the front wedge windows. This way the driver would not have to make a serious head turn in order to use them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2002 |