2009 BMW M3 User Reviews

Pros

Looks, power, handling, comfort, understated

Cons

Not made in America, ???

Purchased As New

Don't listen to me, read the magazine articles. I too thought they were being paid by BMW until I test drove mine. This is by far the best car I've ever owned or driven. Its the car people love to hate because its that good. Coming from a S2000 I expected to be disappointed in cornering ability and stability but it is far superior. From cruising in my wife's Volvo or Saab I thought it would be too firm for long distances, again, it is better than both. At the drag strip I was kicking myself for geting the DCT because it's near impossible to get the tree right, but on the street its much better. In the corners the DCT is is more rewarding and in daily driving much easier to live with (but if a weekend toy only, get the stick, its still more involved). I think this car represents an excellent value because it is everything a car can be, family hauler, track toy, weekend cruiser, cross country companion. I'm also pleasantly surprised that people of all ages remark about how good it looks but that they don't know what it is (M vs regular 3 series). I thought every Mustang would be trying to race me, but most just pass by without noticing, the rest get beat. Fuel mileage is reasonable for a car with this much horsepower and I've gotten better than EPA on the highway while doing at least 10 over. I'd like to bring out what I don't like about the car but can't think of anything. I've put 8500 miles on since owning (6 months) and have had no issues. iDrive has taken some getting used to but is easy enough once you get the concept, but have the dealer explain it in detail before leaving. This is my first 4 wheel BMW, but won't be my last.