Review Bmw M3 M3 2005
Review
0 useful votes
Submitted by greg222
Key strengths: Superfast but not as fast as you'd think.
Areas for improvement: In city traffic it's a liability
If you're considering an M3 because (like me) you thought you were getting a quicker 330ci - think carefully.
Totally different breed.
In town it's like a frisky horse - you have to constantly hold it back. When you want to move a little faster it just goes big-time - gets tiring keeping it behaving. On the track another story - it's a dream.
Let me expand.
- In city traffic it's a liability - not because it's quick, quite the opposite. Try making a prompt, but non-dramatic lane change around 50-60klm/hr. There's just no torque so you drop a cog and gas it a bit. Suddenly the car takes off like a rocket and everyone thinks you're being a boy racer!!
- I tried fiddling with all combinations of user-selectable performance settings on the computer, but to no avail. It was either a dog or a devil with no acceptable mid-point.
- You might expect a 'firm' ride and you'd not be let down there.
- Kept it for <1 year and sold it with no regrets. The running costs for Bmw M3 M3 are high
Areas for improvement: In city traffic it's a liability
If you're considering an M3 because (like me) you thought you were getting a quicker 330ci - think carefully.
Totally different breed.
In town it's like a frisky horse - you have to constantly hold it back. When you want to move a little faster it just goes big-time - gets tiring keeping it behaving. On the track another story - it's a dream.
Let me expand.
- In city traffic it's a liability - not because it's quick, quite the opposite. Try making a prompt, but non-dramatic lane change around 50-60klm/hr. There's just no torque so you drop a cog and gas it a bit. Suddenly the car takes off like a rocket and everyone thinks you're being a boy racer!!
- I tried fiddling with all combinations of user-selectable performance settings on the computer, but to no avail. It was either a dog or a devil with no acceptable mid-point.
- You might expect a 'firm' ride and you'd not be let down there.
- Kept it for <1 year and sold it with no regrets. The running costs for Bmw M3 M3 are high
Safety: 86
Equipment: 78
Reliability: 79
Driving: 78
Comfort: 83
Design: 70
Has this review been useful? Yes | Add to favorites | Send to a friend
This is a subjective opinion from a ebuga.co.uk user and not from ebuga.co.uk.
Comments
