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Used 2009 BMW M3 Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

If you like to drive

Shaf, 07/14/2008
2008 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Then you need to get this car. The engine sounds phenomenal and I'm still in the break-in period. The DCT transmission makes this car and I highly recommend getting it. The car's fit and finish is perfect. Everything is flush no creaks or rattles. The interior would use a bit more distinction from the regular 3 series but at the price we're paying compared to other countries it's acceptable.

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5 out of 5 stars

M3 Sedan

Guitardrew, 06/21/2008
2008 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love this car. I have two young children which means that I need a car with 4 doors. I have owned a '98 E36 M3 sedan - which was fun and a '02 E39 M5 - which was fantastic (apart from the oil leaks & quirky electronic failures) both of which made me an avid M fan. However, when it came time to replace the M5 there was no 4 door M series available. So, I switched to Audi's S4. I was very surprised at how good the Audi was but it did not give me the same driving enjoyment as a BMW. When it came time to change the Audi I looked at the M5 and the M3 sedan. I liked the M5 but I could not see what I was getting for the extra $30K. The M3 is a perfect solution for me and my family... we love it!

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4 out of 5 stars

Good Step Up for Me

Nawaaz Ismail, 08/08/2010
2009 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Overall, I am happy with my decision of choosing the current M3 Sedan. I have had it for a good year now, and I have learned a lot from owning and driving it. Previously, I used to own a '06 Evo IX MR, and I sold it so that I could get into an M3. It's not really a step up in performance for me, but it's a much stronger built car, all the way from its tranny, to how the car feels so planted during higher speeds. I've had the opportunity to take my M3 to the track 5 times so far, and I expect to continue taking part in Driver's Education events every month. The M3 is not the perfect car out there, but it is the perfect car for me at this stage of my life.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best sports sedan, period.

DAVID WHITNEY, 11/05/2008
2009 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

My instructor rolled my Porsche GT3 last spring (totaled, we weren't injured!) but I don't miss it a bit after driving this car in anger. I passed on the nav, having put up with a lousy one in previous Bimmer, and not wanting the iDrive, and don't miss either one at all. Also got the blended cloth and leather interior and highly recommend.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Beautiful, but disappointing performance

dasbmr, 12/11/2011
2009 BMW M3 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have had several "M's", including 2 E46 BMR's. The 2009 is a nicely sculpted vehicle as it sits curbside, although some have described it as looking like a Pontiac. It's very comfortable and it handles great. The 414 hp seems unbelievable to me because the (295 ft lb.)torque rating is so low in comparison. I have owned an '03 CLK55 AMG, which had less HP, but far more torque. The M3 just doesn't have the power that I like "off the line." Sure, it will do 150 mph, but where can you realistically do that kind of speed? For excitement on the road, I think the Benz equivalents are far better.

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