1999 BMW M Roadster review from North America
"Great performer + reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front right vent is loose; should be repaired easily.
Small piece on the top near the plastic rear window needed to be re-attached.
New left tweeter speaker, covered under warranty.
Squeaky brakes on occasion.
General comments?
I'm very impressed with the combination of great looks, reliability, and quickness/agility. I've had this car up to 130 mph with the top down and it begs for more.
This is even my daily driver in the winter, and with winter tires, it's not too bad.
It doesn't get great mileage (usually 24 mpg combined city/highway), but for what it has offered me, it's okay.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18181 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42800 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2004 |