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    5 out of 5 stars

    Super sports sedan - room to improve in luxury

    lewkh, 08/01/2016
    2016 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful

    Likes: Head-up display with road speed limit info; rev-matching downshift better than my heel-toe skills; LED headlamps (driving lamps would be a great bonus); full leather option worth it; classic BMW instrument panel; split screen for navigation/audio. Dislikes (room for improvement): can't reset default engine/suspension/steering settings--have to select M1 every time one starts up car; lacks rear middle armrest/cup holders; front air dam easily scrapes on sloped parking lot entries/exit; comfort access buttons only on two front doors (not available on rear doors like Audi's); side lane change assist non-functional at slower speeds (unlike Mercedes-Benz); top view needs a front camera; no synchronization button for HVAC; when CD ejects, it always reverts back to AM/FM radio even if satellite radio was last station played. Despite all the areas of details that would improve the luxury quotient, the sport attributes would make me select the M3 if I had to buy again!

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    The best M3 ever?

    jcmhouston, 09/23/2014
    2015 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    21 of 29 people found this review helpful

    I've completed the 1200 mile service, and just completed my first BMWCCA autocross. I have the DCT gearbox, executive package, 19" wheels, full leather. The engine is sublime, eager to rev, power from the moment you step on the go pedal, and I actually like the sound. In my daily commute of 24 miles in heavy suburban traffic I am averaging 19.6 mpg. On three day trips (180-200 miles each) on country two lane roads we have averaged 26.7 mpg. The DCT gearbox is superb, it always seems to be in the right gear and shifts very smoothly. The standard suspension is the best compromise I have driven.

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    too ready to rumble

    mike, 12/02/2018
    updated 12/05/2019
    2017 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

    car doesn t relax enough for comfortable street use but sure is fun! transmission is maximized for performance even in comfort setting

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    Best car I ever owned!!

    Burnett , 10/06/2020
    2017 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

    Hands down.....the best vehicle I ever owned. After 4 years in a E90, I really appreciate the low end torque this one provides. 2017 M3 Comp 6 speed manual transmission. 👍🏿

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Best all around sports car

    Anthony Nguyen, 12/01/2016
    2017 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful

    The M3 is the best all around sports car. It is the bench mark that all other sports car are compare to. The handling is great with very good power. It is comfortable enough for a daily car also.

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    Best M3

    Imran Ahmed, 03/27/2016
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    2016 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful

    My 5th M car in last 12 years , by far the best . No turbo lag at all .

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    Another BMW M-3 Review

    Chunman, 06/15/2016
    2016 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    6 of 12 people found this review helpful

    Test drive this car before you decide to purchase one, and remember the feelings that you get while experiencing a well thought out vehicle. Because you probably will not have the same sensation from another automobile. The handling,responsiveness, and comfort is very hard to compare with other cars in its class.

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    2016 6 Speed Imola Red M3

    ImolaM3, 02/09/2021
    2016 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    Simply perfect. Have owned it for 9 months and haven't turned on the radio. The exhaust note, engine note make driving a pleasure. Perfect touches from every angle inside and out. 20,000 miles on the clock, and not an issue or complaint.

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Does everything well, great car.

    Henry, 01/12/2018
    2015 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful

    Must track the car to fully appreciate its performance envelope.

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    Bad ass bimmer!

    John S, 01/22/2023
    2016 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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    Car is great! I’ve had M5s, Porsche 911, and thought about getting a Ferrari but the m3 is a ton of fun! Plan to track it too later this year.

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    The Right Choice

    Jacob E, 06/28/2021
    2017 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    In August of last year I was debating if I should buy a F80 M3 or a C63S. I ended up buying the M3 and I couldn’t be happier. The quality of the interior is immaculate and it drives so well. The competition seats are also surprisingly comfortable and offer lots of lumbar support and a nice searing position. The car is 4 years old now and almost off of warranty and I have had no issues with the car. The m3 competition is the right choice.

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    Found my dream car!

    Steph, 10/30/2022
    2017 BMW M3 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

    Perfect! Obsessed!!

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