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Used 2005 BMW M3 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Overall Sports Coupe!

TRB, 03/27/2008
2005 BMW M3 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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Great looks with the performance to back it up. Everything you want in a sports coupe (performance, design, practicality, and overall appearance. Uncertain about SMG, but am quickly falling in love. The handeling is second to none, and the engine is always willing to give the driver more! All of this with ample space in the rear seats, and storage in the trunk.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Ultimate Driving Machine

Ted, 05/07/2008
2005 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
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I came from a BMW 330Ci to the M3. The difference was astounding! The quality and build of the vehicle will not disappoint you at all. I have driven many high performance vehicles, and this appears to be the best daily drive and all around vehicle I drove. The horsepower and torque is perfect, and the sound of the inline 6 brings you to a euphoric state. The SMG takes time to get used to but is truly perfect for daily driving. I chose the convertible because I live in southern California where the weather is amazing, and because I do not track my vehicle. And not only that but you can hear the award winning engine much more. Truly, this M3 is the ultimate driving machine.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

too much money for the car

Mspeedy, 10/26/2004
2005 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

this vehicle has had so many problems so far, First and most important issue which has not been resolved is that this car has a major stalling on the second gear at times (I am not sure if it is from the SMG or its a fuel related problem)which can cause an accident. Second the side marker lighs keepon coming out or gets water inside of them.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Don't Buy M3 Conv.-Noisy top, unreliable

Randall, 12/03/2004
2005 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Unreliable car, sometimes does not start. Dealer needed 5 visits to figure out it was a faulty key, but I still have my doubts. Fuel economy is horrible, 16 mpg in the city only! Car engine stalls when parking and turning wheel to park. The convertible top is very noisy when top is up and windows are up, visited dealer three times until they did something about, it and still its not quiet. If only BMW could provide the quality that the japanese put in their cars, things would be great!

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