2001 BMW M Review
2001 BMW M Review
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- Coupe
- Convertible
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- World-renowned performance, brute strength, exclusivity.
Cons
- Two-seater configuration limits functionality, roadster still sports a plastic rear window, platform is starting to age.
What’s new
Engine displacement in the 2.8 Roadster and Coupe is bumped from 2.8 liters to 3.0 liters. An associated horsepower and torque increase, along with bigger brakes and larger 17-inch wheels and tires, accompanies the new engine. The base 2.5-liter engine also sees a 15 horsepower increase. An optional five-speed Steptronic transmission with manual shifting capability is now available.
Edmunds says
The M coupe and convertible are bruiser punks masquerading as stylish debs; they're like Mickey Rourke in Jude Law's body. If raw-edged performance is what you're after, the M provides it in spades.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2001 BMW M 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$299/mo for M Base
M Base
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
The Z3, introduced in 1996, has seen unfaltering popularity with young and old alike even as the line has grown to include more models. It seems that wherever we take these cars, a crowd quickly forms to ask questions about performance and to drool over their lovely shapes.
The Z3 lineup consists of three sportsters: the base Z3 Roadster 2.5i, Z3 Coupe 3.0i and Z3 Roadster 3.0i. The Z3 Roadster has an upgraded 2.5-liter, six-cylinder engine that now makes 185 horsepower while meeting low emission vehicle (LEV) standards. Z3s outfitted with larger, 3.0-liter, 225-horsepower six-cylinder engines are available as coupes or roadsters.
Z3 Roadsters feature L-shaped taillights with clear turn signal lenses, fully lined tops, and sculpted rear flanks. The capable sound system is actually audible at speed and clear instrument gauges, plus an analog clock, give the interior a classic look. Some carefully chosen upgrades in interior plastics would go a long way toward improving the Z3's value equation. And what's with the plastic rear window on roadster models when a $12,000 cheaper MR2 provides glass and a defroster?
The 2.5i gets four-wheel disc brakes, a limited-slip differential and 16-inch V-rated performance tires as standard equipment, while the 3.0i cars have larger brakes and new 17-inch wheels this year. A smooth-shifting five-speed manual transmission is standard on all Z cars, but this year a five-speed Steptronic automatic, capable of being manually shifted, is optional. All Z3s have a leather-wrapped M-Technic sport steering wheel and standard Dynamic Stability Control, which senses when the car is veering from its intended path and selectively modulates engine torque and the antilock brakes to bring the car under control.
Driving BMW's Z3 cars is a phenomenal experience. Even the most basic Z3 Roadster, with its powerful inline six and ventilated front-disc brakes, is a blast. Only at high speeds does the 2.5 feel winded, but opting for the larger displacement 3.0-liter six in the 3.0i Roadster solves that problem. And for those who must have a rigid structure and protection from the elements, the 3.0i Coupe is a hoot.
With superb steering and excellent brakes, any Z3 is fun to drive and own. Despite their prowess, however, pure performance freaks will want to step up to the M Coupe and M Roadster, which offer increased power and superior handling.
Slotted comfortably between the bargain Mazda Miata/Toyota MR2 and more expensive machines from Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, there is a Z3 to suit anybody's needs. Certainly the thrill of open-air motoring in a European two-seater is appealing to any baby boomer who owned a sporty little convertible while in college, but those seeking a scalpel sharp roadster this price range will want to check out Honda's ultra-capable S2000. The Z3 Coupe 3.0i makes sense for Snowbelt dwellers who have greater storage needs and like a bit of "funk" with their "sport."
Thirty-somethings are attracted to Z3s because of their undeniable sex appeal and attainable price. But let's face it: Everybody who loves to drive loves the Z3.
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4.75 out of 5 stars
AWESOME M COUPE
DATOGUCH, 06/22/2002
2001 BMW M 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5M)
THE M COUPE FITS THE DRIVER LIKE A
GLOVE. THE SPORT SEATS ARE FIRM AND
KEEPS THE DRIVER LOCKED IN PLACE. THE
EUROPEAN SPEC. ENGINE CAN ONLY BE
DESCRIBED AS RACE CAR LIKE WITH ITS SIX
INDIVIDUAL THROTTLE BODIES AND INSTANT
ACCELERATION. THE STARES I GET WHEN
DRIVING THIS LITTLE ROCKET IS AMAZING.
YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE ASK ME QUESTIONS
ABOUT MY M COUPE SUCH AS " I'VE … NEVER
SEEN ONE OF THESE BEFORE". I AM
COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH MY
PURCHASE!!!
4.38 out of 5 stars
Super M Machine
jmillet, 12/23/2003
2000 BMW M 2dr Coupe
I purchased my 2000 M Coupe (June 1999
build date) used with 28000 miles on
odo. Replaced shocks and springs with
Koni Sport single adjustable shocks
and Dinan springs. Have had most of
the applicable TSB up-grades applied
under warranty to include fuel sending
unit, rear wiper washer valve,
transmission detent pins, and ECU
software revision. Warranty repairs …
include A/C compressor replacement and
rear half-shaft seal replacement.
This car sees many high speed track
miles driven at Driving Schools. It's
not a practical daily driver. Most
fun car I've ever owned.
5 out of 5 stars
210,000 miles and still drives like new
cliff r, 07/20/2016
2000 BMW M 2dr Convertible
I purchased this car new towards the end of 1999. This car has performed amazingly well, is fun to drive, responsive, reliable, handles great, has plenty of power, is comfortable, and is surprisingly affordable regarding repairs. This is an everyday car for me. It has rarely broken down. Here would be the wishes: A glass rear window instead of plastic (I replaced the top once since … owning the car, but the plastic window will start to get a yellowish tint over time), a spare tire (this car doesn't have one and if on a long trip and getting a blow out could be an issue- but I have not had this happen to me), an automatic hard top convertible instead of cloth (nitpicking), cheaper replacement speakers (the bass driver mounted on the center console behind and to the right of the driver blew out and is about $600.00 to replace- can't use a generic speaker). Total repair costs since I purchased this car are about $10,000- which is pretty good for a 16 year old car with over 200,000 miles on it. Without a doubt the best car I have ever owned and one I continue to greatly enjoy- hopefully for another 200,000 miles! I highly recommend this car.
5 out of 5 stars
A Fun Little Hatchback
Bimma Boy, 07/06/2006
2000 BMW M 2dr Coupe
I bought this car to replace my 1994 M3, I don't regret buying this car at all. I love it, the amount of torque an power and the handling capability make this car oh so fun. Going from 60-90mph takes only a couple seconds without a down shift. Going through the twisties proves to be even more fun, going twice the speed limit through the turns makes this car an ultimate driving machine. … Only a few thousand of these were sent to the US so you're not passing one every day and there's not gonna be one next to you at a light. The steering is precise and quick and the car goes wherever you point it. Not a hint of body roll an the car feels like its never gonna lose traction. This is one hell of a car!!!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 BMW M, so we've included reviews for other years of the M since its last redesign.
2001 M Highlights
Coupe
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $44,990 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $299/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the M include:
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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