Used 2002 BMW M3 Convertible Consumer Reviews
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Playdrv4me, 05/14/2008
2002 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
In my mid 20s I have owned about 30 cars, many of them BMWs, and BMWs are my favorite by far. Some of them also with higher miles and never a problem. This includes a 2003 Range Rover (highly modified X5 essentially) with over 90k and a 1995 750iL with 114k. My M3 convertible SMG CPO only has 78k and already feels like its falling apart, has been to the dealer numerous times for an engine tap they insist is normal, and is unacceptably loud and harsh for the performance you actually get.
The M3 made me a new BMW fan
JonH , 12/02/2008
2002 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The BMW M3 is a true BMW enthusiast's must-have. I bought this car at 90k miles and have driven it 30k more without many major issues - just one dead gas pedal which cost me ($120, 5 mins to replace), four oil changes ($70 each), air filter, and a few other small repairs (window regulator $200, convertible top sensor $300). If you can even remotely work on cars, you can SIGNIFICANTLY reduce the cost of ownership and heighten its reliability. I commute with this car everyday and it's fast, fun, practical, and great in stock form.
Pure sports car for mechanics
JASON YU, 07/11/2016
updated 01/12/2018
2002 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
You have to be either mechanics or available for extra money for repair. It's been 18 months since I bought my M3 vert. I only could drive my car for 12 months. Other 6 months? It had been at the shop for repair. So far spent 8000 dollars on only repair. Here are some highlights. Motor mount, tranny mount = $1000 Smg2 transmission issue(broken gear selector detent springs) = parts $50, labors $1050 total: $1100. smg2 clutch assembly replacement with new slave cylinder= $2500 drive shaft center suppport bearing=$500 Used smg2 hydraulic pump unit=$1000 smg2 hydraulic replacements with coding=$1300 other minor repair=$800 Willing to spend more money in repair than the car value? Then this is the car for you.
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M3 after Nissan Maxima
Yelis63103, 03/17/2007
2002 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Japanese reliability and German reliability are 2 different things. My '95 Nissan Maxima had 165k miles and almost no problems. '02 M3 with 40k miles (bought with 28k) does have some issues. 1. Before 28k miles engine: overheating + minor repairs. After 28k miles: water pump failed, windows/locks control module failed, navigation failed + minor issues. If you buy German car, make sure you have warranty. I have 100k miles and 2 years left on mine. Other then that the car is nice. SMG is #1 transmission in the world. DSC does wonders to save your life. Convertible looks sexy! And S54 engine considered to be #1 winner engine in the world from 3 to 4 litters from 2001 to 2006.
Spectacu;lar
VinceW, 04/05/2002
2002 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best car on the road!
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