2006 BMW M3 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(23 Total Reviews)
When only the best will do!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This car is totally amazing. Drop the top and your in heaven! Everything you want in a sports car with a back seat and trunk is here! 19147 miles of happiness (no problems just regular maintenance).
Favorite Features
Drop top, red and black interior, everything!
Suggested Improvements
More speed and power is always better. Still trying to figure out why my driver side window is slightly loose.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
So good I can't sell it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
2006 Carbon Black Fully Loaded M3 CS I am one of those guys who buys a car, and within 6 months starts thinking about his next car. The M3 CS has ruined me. The competition package is the best 4500 bucks one could spend...taking performance cues from the CSL (but I still get a sunroof and other goodies). I just test drove the new m3 (v8) and will not trade, like this one better. NO other car sub 100K can match the ability to drive safely like a maniac, in a car that has such great fit and finish... and a trunk that is huge (and get a car that gets good enough gas mileage). Hope this helps. This car cannot disappoint.
Favorite Features
Handling, responsible engine, brakes in CS version are awesome, fully loaded German mobile that is a sports car
Suggested Improvements
Notchy manual.
15 out 15 people found this review helpful
Near perfect
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
A blast to drive! V. fast, great handling (flat, responsive, predictable, good feel, slight understeer at turn-in which is appropriate for even a very fast street car), great braking, absolute performance and feel, instant throttle response, car communicates what it is doing, extremely accurate steering. A perfect balance of characteristics. One warning, watch out for concrete parking curb stops - they will scratch the bottom of the front apron.
Favorite Features
Handling, speed, acceleration, steering feel and precision, responsive and communicative handling, comfort and reliability; clutch is very grippy, almost a competition clutch feel; stunning brake performance and controllability; interior is beautiful and comfortable.
Suggested Improvements
For practical purposes, none. Yeah, the gas mileage is not great but who cares?
16 out 17 people found this review helpful
///M Sweet
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The E46 by all means is the best ///M platform BMW has put out. My ///M3 has been nothing but fun and reliable. It is great for buzzing around town or for 300 mile family trips! The worst part about owning this car is that you don't have enough days in the weekend to keep driving it! So far nothing but the required service has been needed. All maintenance is taken care of with no out of pocket expense for the next couple of years. I truly love the engine growl compared to my Porsche and the smooth clutch and shifting gate. The interior ergonomics are classic BMW where they make life easier for the driver.
Favorite Features
Engine! 19" forged wheels, dashboard, multi-function steering wheel.
Suggested Improvements
None!
7 out 7 people found this review helpful
The last of a legacy!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I purchased this car in Germany, and it was one of the last off the assembly line before they started making way for the new 2008. All I have to say is, if you missed out on getting one of these when they were for sale, you'll probably never have a chance to drive such a beautiful car off a dealer's lot. I wouldn't trade it for the world!
Favorite Features
Custom BMW interior (two tone), paddle shifting and launch control.
Suggested Improvements
This car, like many autos, suffers a bit with bluetooth compatibility. For a fairly expensive option, there aren't many phones that will work out of the box.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Fun car for good weather
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I've had the car for about 9 months now. The driving experience has been great fun. The only problem I've had has been the recent snowfall (I do know that the car is not meant for driving in snow). The other problem was that I acquired the car through BMW's European Delivery. The so-called "re-delivery" was hopelessly late. And BMW will not compensate you when your car arrives late. Neither will the dealership. Beware of the European delivery!
Favorite Features
Brakes, acceleration, gearbox.
Suggested Improvements
Windows tend to get foggy very easily. This has not happened with some other BMWs I owned.
2 out 6 people found this review helpful
To Hot Not To Love
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
One word describes my car: AMAZING! I have never had a car that held 4 people, looked so good and could drive so fast. It is American specs and I have driven on the Autoban at 160 MPH! 130 with the top down! I looked at other cars but they did not compare to this one.
Favorite Features
The power! the look and all the toys I bought on it.
Suggested Improvements
None.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
06 M3 Convertible
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have owned many convertible cars in my life (Porsche, Ferrari, Aston) and none are as rewarding as the M3. The engine is a true masterpiece. The SMG is brillant. I almost went with a manual due to a bit of negative press about the SMG but I am glad I got the SMG. It is absolutely outstanding. Auto boxes with shift modes are not even close. The car handles very well for a open top car. I purchased the hardtop and it looks fantastic (even better than the coupe) and adds a bit more rigidity. I highly recommend this car and I believe the 6 cyclinder will become a classic. This is a real crowd pleaser as well and will certainly get you noticed
Favorite Features
Engine, Engine, Engine, SMG, LOOKS and handling. Surprisingly good gas mileage. Engine note.
Suggested Improvements
As with any convertible if they could increase body rigidity that would be a plus.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
E46 M3 Coupe - One Gorgeous Machine
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is a car that is so good looking, I walk away from it backwards so I can keep looking at it. I've put 7,000 miles on it, and continue to look forward to the next drive! What a balanced package; taut, yet supple, suspension, quickness, and turns are fun again! The last of BMWs great inline NA 6 cylinder engines has won Ward's International Engine of the Year award in its 3.2 liter class for at least five consecutive years. One drive, and I know why. The SMGII tranny is a blast to operate. It's a 6 speed manual tranny, and you modulate the gas pedal just like you would on a stick shift. I can shift aggressively, for fun and speed; or smoothly, for passengers. It's all about timing.
Favorite Features
Overall vehicle balance, cornering stability and control, engine/tranny responsiveness and naturally aspirated feel with the 6 individual throttle bodies, awesome brakes, and the looks; oh man, the looks. The last of the driver-oriented, asymmetric interior/dash layouts from BMW. Nappa leather-soft!
Suggested Improvements
I'm not a fan of the rasp, but this is solved by some straightforward exhaust components. Stock strut/shock damping is somewhat inadequate for handling a series of closely spaced bumps. Resolved with a specific aftermarket strut/shock setup.
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
2005 BMW M3 w/Comp Package
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The handling of this car is unbelievable. The frame is extremely solid. Acceleration is very good. Suspension is excellent. Extremely pleasurable to drive. Interior layout and fit is perfect.
Favorite Features
Handling, acceleration, and 6-speed transmission.
Suggested Improvements
Wouldn't change anything, but anxious to try out the new V8.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
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