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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Dream Car-The Ultimate M3 Convertible

dreamtoys, 08/02/2002
2001 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my dream car for many years. I have heard so much about the M3 in the past. Then the new 2001 M3 with 333 hp. came to this shore. I went and order two of them- one couple and one convertibe. I took the first available convertible in Imola red. I love the red, black, black combination. The other standard colors like silver, white, blue etc. are too common. It is as fast as a Porsche 911. Better than Boxter S which has less horse power, speed and handling features. Ferrari has a reason to paint most of their cars red!

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5 out of 5 stars

Incredible

docherf, 07/12/2004
2001 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is all it is said to be by the car mags and more. It's a blast to drive - it's fun even on short drives to work. The space is practicle for kids in the back - and they love to be in it with the top down. Quality is first rate - I'm surprised that even after three years, there are no rattles or squeaks - it is as tightly put together as the first day. There are not any drawbacks as far as I'm concerned - except I wish BMW made something the size of a Suburban for the family car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Faviorite BMW So Far

redhat, 10/27/2002
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my third BMW, I had two BMW Z3's prior to this car. Those were fun and sporty, but they did not offer the thrill of taking corners at speeds with such ease. This is probably the best mix of power, performance, and luxury available in any vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

No wonder there's a waiting list....

ttocsffej, 03/20/2002
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Everything you've read is true! BMW's E46 M3 is really a race car in street clothes. From the moment you fire it up, you know it is not your normal E46 coupe. My delivery experience at the BMW Performance Center was totally first rate! It's free and you should go if you can. Driving (their) M3 on the track gave me first hand experience of this car's true capabilities, which I'm sad to say will probably always exceed mine as a driver. Get one!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

If it had wings, it would fly

03055gi, 05/18/2006
2001 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Picked up this car in Fort Lauderdale and drove back to New Hampshire. What a rush. Have had many cars and this is the best by far. Look forward to driving like never before. Had a number of people pull up to me on the highway and want to play and felt no urge to embarrass them, just kept driving with the top down and the tunes playing.

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5 out of 5 stars

rafic street king

rafic, 04/07/2004
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i loveee this car fast reliability is great doesint cost tooo much for a bmw my brother has 2001 bmw m5 well both great dont now why m3 is just my favorite car

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My second M3

JETM3MD, 07/07/2004
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is great car with impressive performace and exceptional everyday practicality. You can take it the track and do really well and then take the family to the store the next.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car, a Little More Quality Control

Topher84, 09/26/2004
2001 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car, but the sophistication of the OBDII (Computer) makes for alot of trouble with failed sensors. Also, got a bum transmission... BMW is standing behind all of this, I am just tired of taking it to the shop (once every other month!)

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5 out of 5 stars

EconoHunk

Coquin, 03/11/2003
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Performance bargain of the century--prodigious power, grip, braking. It makes my E36 M3 daily driver seem weak kneed and wobbly. And the exhaust note is Wagnerian. If a Ferrari 360 sounded like this car, it would sound better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car I've owned, Period !!!!!!

YoQueroTacoBell, 05/09/2005
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I't was like falling in love at first sight. I owned a 1998 M3 coupe, tell ya what, the 6th gear really does the job plus the telescoping wheel is a big plus. I love to street race, and there is not much out there that could match my M3... In addition to all the power and luxury, I get a lot of head turning each time I drive it. I love it !!! I will keep this car forever and pass the torch over to my son when I no longer can drive it. The Navigation and the park distance control work excellent.

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5 out of 5 stars

How can they improve on this?!

Mario Andretti, 08/08/2005
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The year I had to wait after ordering this car was well worth it. After 4 years I still absolutely love my M3. This is the best car I've ever driven. I only hope BMW doesn't ruin the M3 when they finally update to match the new 3 series body style.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love It!

Dane, 05/04/2007
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Where to start, picked this puppy up from my friend's dealership, thought it was too good to be true. I drool every time I get to drive to and from work, that's the best part of my day. I love having a car with 330 hp that gets 30 mpg at 75 mph. The styling is fantastic. I can't wait to buy a used 07 M3 with the V8. BMW owner for life!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

my 2001 m3 convertable

Q, 03/12/2002
2001 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

the ultimate convertable

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW e46 M3, Porsche performance for less

M3twm, 01/31/2003
2001 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

An 02/2001 production car which quite simply is the best car owned in the past 35 years. Easily out performs all 5 911 Porsches to date with the last being a 1992 coupe. Much more practical than a Porsche and $20-25,000 less expensive. Porsche performance with seating for 4 WITH luggage. Easily worth every penny.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome BMW

neuron25, 11/28/2003
2001 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned BMWs and other sports cars before before but this is the most awesome car I have ever driven. The handling is excellent. The noise of the soft top is almost non existent (no small thing if you have ever had a convertible). If your if your children are 14 years old or less and your friends are small, you will hear no complaints from the back seat.

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