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Used 2002 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

M3 outperforms my Porsche

John G., 04/26/2002
BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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My 2002 M3 outperforms anything on the road in its price class. The performance and handling are outstanding. The fun-to-drive rating is a solid 10. A tremendous value for the money and excellent fit and finish throughout.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Best "pound-for-pound" car on the planet

HRD CLSR, 08/28/2007
BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Let me start by stating that I have owned this car for quite some time and still have trouble wiping the smile off my face when I drive it!! This is my 2nd M3. My first was a 97 estorel blue 5 speed. Although it was a wonderful car, it is a Honda Civic in every comparison except handling compared to current. I have never driven a car with such a wide power band. If you are anything above idle, you are flying. The car has amazing "pull" in every gear. Where I live in Fl we have a nice mix of city and highway driving which I enjoy daily. There is no playing field where this car is shy or timid.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 M3 SMG

matrixone, 06/16/2002
BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Exceptional acceleration and handling; the ride is what one would expect from the sport-tuned suspension. The SMG seems to work well in LA freeway traffic or on the open road. Styling is understated, subtly sporty, and belies the fact that this is one ferocious muscle car. Current supply/demand situation means paying premium over MSRP.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A Simply Amazing Car...

EricM, 03/30/2002
BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Looking for the ultimate 4-seat sports car? Here it is. Nothing else approaches it. Power, handling, & braking, plus style, comfort, quality, safety - it's all here in a big way. Manual transmission (or the clutchless manual SMG) keeps you in control, as a sports car should. Blazingly fast: only extreme, dedicated sports cars can overmatch it on the track, and yet practical & civil enough to be a daily driver. It's our only car! Wife drives it to work; I drive it on trips and just for fun. Appearance sleek but not over-the-top. Only drawback: harsh ride on crappy roads.

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4 out of 5 stars

BEWARE OF SMG PROBLEM

oettinger, 05/01/2002
BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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First time M3 buyer loved the car for about one week. After that it was pretty much a nightmare. The SMG starts to do funny thing like switch gear from the current gear to neutral, while in motion. The problem is due to bad hydraulic causing the gear to switch from gear to neutral. The car is still at the dealer WAITING for the part to arrive sometimes this week. I am just hoping this problem won't happened to anyone who is consider buying this car. This is a great car to drive but not it's reliability. If you are consider of buying one do think twice before purchase it. Dame should have got myself a C32 AMG instead.

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