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Used 1998 BMW M3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

da bomb

mlebauer, 04/16/2010
1998 BMW M3 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Owned this car for almost 10 years, love it almost as much as my family. It stays parked most of the winter, but now that spring has sprung, pop the top and hit the twisties. It handles like a slot car, nothing tracks better. Not the most powerful, but the horsepower race is overrated. Mine is a 5 speed, a 6th cog would be nice, but NEVER would I consider a self-shifter. Car is all smiles :-) Even 12 years old I still find people gathering around it in parking lots.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Owned it for 16 years

adupont, 08/26/2014
1998 BMW M3 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought it new and haven't regretted one day of ownership. Tracked it a Buttonwillow in California and that was what made me a believer. Before that I thought I just had a nice coupe. It has unbelievable handling. As the driving instructor said, don't change anything on the car. What needs to be modified is the driver. Been very dependable overall, but there have been many owner fixable repairs, if you are handy. Door panels will need to be regaled if left in hot climate, cooling system is actually not bad IF you change the cooling fluid every three years. Warning! If you put Bilstein shocks on, yur spouse may think the ride is too harsh. Have no plans to sell.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best of the best

Romichael, 07/11/2002
1998 BMW M3 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

You won't find any kind of car with perfect handling, power and look like this car. This is not a car. IT'S AN ART!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Finally own one

imnion, 09/23/2005
1998 BMW M3 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just purchased this car in Sept. of 2005 and I love it. It really does handle well (can't seem to squawk the tires no matter what I try). It's a real headturner and you get a lotta people saying "Nice Car". I get about 27 MPG on the highway (not bad). Not a cushy ride so you'll feel the bumps but plenty comfortable. Seems like the best torque is at mid-range (30-60 MPH). The brakes are impressive (you stop like 'right now'). No leakage with the ragtop at all. Harmen/Cardon sounds great. Yes, you can get groceries with it too. I even get two sets of golf clubs in the trunk. No problems as of now.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car

Chalupa72, 10/20/2003
1998 BMW M3 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

No major mechanical problems at all. The handling in this car is unsurpassed and inspires driving confidence. Despite entering curves at very high speeds I have never felt the car couldn't handle it. The only minor criticisms I have is the rather bland interior and the ridiculous cup holders.

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