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by isong  - Top 500
Mar 20 '00 - Updated Jun 21 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Excellent road manners, Peppy acceleration, Nice luxury features, BMW quality, Long-lasting engine, Quite possibly the perfect sport-coupe
Cons: Price, Repair costs, Insurance costs
FIRST IMPRESSION:
The 1999 BMW M3 may be one of the most perfect cars on the planet today. By saying perfect, I mean that the balance of power and amenities are exactly fit to suit the driver's needs. The engineers at BMW...
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by aaquino - Top 1000
Oct 25 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best bang for the buck period; Race car with room for 4 and their luggage!
Cons: Umm....Needs 2 more doors; Crappy cupholders
MY OPINIONS
Most of what you'll read from my ratings are based solely on my opinions and will not discuss deep details regarding car specifications. Detailed specs can, of course, be found at other websites such as
www.bmwusa.com
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by skyth - Top 500
Apr 12 '00 - Updated Sep 06 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Superb handling, comfortable ride.
Cons: Same damn grill.
I am sitting in my room and wondering to myself -- does a single BMW designer ever wake up in the morning and say, 'Boy, I really feel like yellow today.' Anybody can spot a beamer from visible distance; they all look the same. The front grill gets...
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by jeffdiaz
May 24 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: excellent handling, good power, fun to drive
Cons: high price, high-priced parts, power drop-off
The Bottom Line: This is the best sports car on the road. Excellent performance and superior handling.
The BMW M3 convertible is the best car I've ever driven, hands down. BMW's are called the ultimate driving machine, and it's true. They drive like no other car on the road. The M3 is definitely one of the best. It's nimble, powerful, and sticks to...
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by epinator
May 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, stylish, and quiet ride
Cons: a bit pricey
The first thing that I thought when I saw this fancy sports car was, what kind of car is that! I have not seen a more sleek and stylish car than the BMW M3. This car is filled with everything a good sports car needs. You can purchase this car in...
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by vi9
Jan 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, sound and speed
Cons: insurance GALORE
First, I ASK THAT YOU RATE THIS REVIEW AS SOON AS YOU HAVE READ IT. Now, the BMW M3 is one of the nicest luxury cars I have seen in awhile. And the price, for a BMW this is a great price, along with the power you get. I was surprised when I took this...
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by dcquan
Aug 22 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Extremely refined sports car
Cons: Little minor annoyances, see below
Everyone knows that the M3 is a great handling sports car. But how about a detailed description of the common problems with the car? I purchased a new 1999 Titanium Silver M3 in May of 1999. I use my car primarily as a commuter (70 miles a day all...
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by stlyer34
Jan 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
why i wanted to buy this vehicle is because of wow. it is amazing, wow, wow, wow, wow. i can't say that enough; wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!
no only does it wow me but it also wows my mom, my dad, my sister, my brother, my...
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by jking3
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: the best handling, incredible acceleration, great looks
Cons: the interior of a Chrysler
In my opinion, this car is positively the best of the best in terms of high preformance convertibles. I currently own a 1999 Estoril Blue BMW M3 convertible, and I amproud to say it is the most outstanding car I have evr owned.
The handling...
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by BigSexy21
Jan 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: This is a wonderful all around car
Cons: not much!
I mean, really, what else would you expect from the BMW name. Did you really think BMW could ever produce a BAD car? BMW comes through again with the M3, the best car for your buck out there.
The M3 is a great SPORTS car. This car can handle like...
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by kapurboy
May 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: VERY fast, amazing handling, awesome looks, long lasting
Cons: kind of small backseat
The Bottom Line: This car is amazing. It is probably the best car to ever own! It's incredibly fast, good looking, and reliable!
A couple of months ago, I bought a 1999 BMW M3 Convertible. At first, I was a little skeptical of how it was going to drive, and i was also a little discouraged because I knew that if I only waited a few more months, I could get a brand new, 2001 M3....
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by Mongoos150
Mar 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks, Great Features, and Great sound system!
Cons: Gas Mileage could be better.
You all probably have heard of BMW, right? Well the next huge thing to hit this awesome car is the M3 convertible. It blends Class, sophistication, and style. The bmw M3 costs around the high 30's, mainly mid 40's. These beautiful cars were introduced...
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by kraezykrz
Feb 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's a fit big brother to the Z3, you don't want to get into a one on one street battle with M3 unless you got a Benz 600!!!
Cons: Too many M3's are being produced, it should be more limited.?
I think the M3 is a very nice sporty coupe with a V6 240 horse- power engine, 6 speed manual transmission, which also has a great traction control system . I believe the M3 runs with the Mercedes Benz "CLK" models(which are also nice),...
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by chugs
Nov 06 '02 - Updated Oct 24 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Great Handling and Quickness When it Runs
Cons: The worst service and customer service I have ever encountered. Constant Problems.
The Bottom Line: Car was great idea before I owned it. Constant Problems. Buyers Beware.
UPDATE: This car has been nothing but a nightmare. It has been in the shop about 7 weeks of the year which I have owned it. The dealership is incapable of making repairs correctly and the corporation does not support the car once it is outside the de ...
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by m3buff
Feb 01 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Incredible. Smooth, powerful acceleration
Cons: INTERIOR is a little bland
The Bottom Line: It's a whole lot of fun for a price that won't break your bank (compared to its competitors).
STRENGTHS:
PERFORMANCE: Incredible. Smooth, powerful acceleration. 0-60 in 5.4s. Hits 90 just on onramps. 60-0 in 116 feet. Surreal brakes! Unparalleled passing power. Not enough O's in smoooooth to describe this engine. Handling is simply out of...
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by antespo
Nov 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great road feel
Cons: engine overheats
I purchased this 4 door automatic M3 at 28,000 miles, and the car was certified, - it had the 7 year, 100,000 mile extended warranty. Let me begin the review by stating that this is the best 5 speed automatic transmission sold on a sport-sedan. The...
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by JTroll
Jun 07 '00 - Updated Mar 14 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 330 hp, great torque, excellent handling, will beat Porches silly
Cons: A bit high-end; slight oversteer? Small back seats; count on two adults comfortably
The Bottom Line: The E46 M3 is the supreme monarch of cars; it is indeed a thinly-disguised racing machine, while still maintaining the sophistication of a saint.
The following article was written during the summer of 2000... as such, it is extremely dated. Currently as of March 2001, the release date of the E46 M3 is set in about April; the company that I work for, Dinan Engineering, is going to receive the...
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by roryh
Dec 02 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance
Cons: Price
The new E46 BMW looks darn nice!!! It was shown at the Frankfurt auto show this year and hopefully will be North America by 2001. A promising 360 hp engine with a 6 speed manual has replaced the North American 240 hp engine. Power Galore! I would give...
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by rjanderegg
Jan 21 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: You'll get all the looks
Cons: You're out some cash until then
I wish I could already describe the breathtaking feeling of driving the new stylish BMW M3, but we all know, it's not out yet. You can't even see the picture in any of the magazines. Nevertheless, you don't really have a choice to wait for a test...
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by anime4ever
Jan 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Handling, Great power, Great Look
Cons: Pricey, but that's because it's a BMW
When the BMW M3 first came out in 1988, it was destined for perfection. With it's 2.3 liter 16 valve I-4, it pumped out 192 horsepower. It was more than muscle however. It's suspension system made it fly majesticly while cornering or what-not. So good is...
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by rfick
Jan 26 '00 - Updated Feb 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: sophistication in a sports car (a wolf in sheep's clothing)
Cons: Almost to refined
Currently I own a '99 M3, but previously owned a '95 M3. It goes without saying that the M3 is an awesome car in terms of handling and power. Although almost identical (95 & 99), there are several small differences between the two. For one, BMW...
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by DanfromAK
Mar 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fast, luxurious, and I can take your mom out in style
Cons: your mom will not fit well in the back seat
The BMW M3, hmmmm.
This car can be compared to alot of cars, although you can compare all you want and never really understand the comparison until you drive one. I have driven an NSX, M Roadster, Carrera 4, Supra Twin Turbo, and a 930 Turbo....
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by gstutz
Aug 07 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, handling, head turning quotient (HUGE!), comfort (will not wear you out)
Cons: None. Absolutely none. Many complain about the plastic rear window. So what??!!
The Bottom Line: If you are considering buying a Used M3, go for it. You will not regret it.
I purchased a 1999 M3 convertible sight unseen on eBay this Spring. My son and I flew to Miami (from Maryland) and the purchaser met us at the airport with the car. Away we went. I was a bit concerned that the car had 95,000 miles on it, but the ...
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by quiksilver911
Oct 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best performance and quality for money; Reliable; Stylish; FUN FUN FUN!
Cons: May be considered pricey.
The Bottom Line: Want safety? performance? reliability? comfort? something unique and will turn heads? The M3 is your car.
The E36 M3 (91-99) could very well be the best performing car for $50,000 or less. To be honest, this car can out perform many cars up till the $100,000 range. In my opinion you wont find a big change in performance until you reach a vehicle such as the...
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by itsmikey
Aug 13 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, looks, handling
Cons: High visibility, all the punks want to race
The Bottom Line: Find one. Buy it.
I never imagined that I would be able to drive a car like this. I'm still getting used to it - on ...
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by voodoo8-8
Apr 26 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Grabs at the curves like a 50 year old hitting on a 21 year old!!
Cons: Uuuummmmmmm, I can't afford two?!
The Bottom Line: This is the ultimate blend of style, sophistication, and power on the road for such a reasonable price.
I began test driving at the Lexus dealer but wasn't satisfied with what I was getting for the money. Too much fluff and not enough raw power and performance. The purr of the engine as I accelerate on Lake Shore Drive gives me so much pleasure that is...
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by orbitcom
Apr 03 '00 - Updated Apr 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Will scare you
Cons: none
Life can sure take a switch on a human fast. One minute your driving a nobody and then your behind the wheel of a real somebody. The body in the M3 is incredible. I spent all day Sunday driving this new car with the sun in my face and the wind at my back...
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by beerbuff
Feb 19 '00 - Updated Mar 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, value your money.
Cons: delivery time
First off, I have also posted this review under the 3 series as well so you don't need to review it (unless you really like it). This is a fantastic car. It's the real deal. I highly recommend anyone buying one though to look at the European delivery...
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by ItsRich
Feb 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: True Sports car, a lot of power, great looks
Cons: Pricey-hey it's a BMW!
The BMW M3 is just about the highest car on my sports car list. This car is amazing in every way and will beat any car in its class. The price is right for this car, you get all of the features that are not available on many USA cars, and the performance...
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by Dkre2002
Mar 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great power, design, 6 spd man.
Cons: price???
BMW's 2001 M3 is a stroke of genius. Its new six cylinder 343 hp engine is enough to make a grown man drool. The body design has a tough yet elegant appeal to it. The larger wheel flares, new hood and the 6 speed manual are my favorite mods on this...
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by jdsaint
Oct 25 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything
Cons: Small side rear mirrors, cold in back seats with top down.
The 1999 M3 is an engineering accomplishment that strikes a perfect balance between comfort and performance, form and function. It safely rides like a luxury car at high speeds, yet sticks to the road on challenging curves like a motorcycle, thanks to...
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by joel_shapiro
Dec 24 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Your image will greatly improve
Cons: The car is not exactly cheap
I have never actually owned a BMW, but I would really like one. Growing up my family never had fancy cars, which has increase my interests in them. The one that I would most like to get for Christmas, is a BMW roadster. I believe that this is the car...
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by artesia13
Jan 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful engine, luxury options, sleek look and design
Cons: Slightly small interior
The BMW M3 is one of the world's most competitive sports cars. Motor Trend's car of the year 3 years in a row, the M3 has revolutionized the way sports cars are made, and made it's footprint in BMW history. The fastest of the M class cars, the M3...
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by djbredesen
Jul 30 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Amazing handling, head-in-the-seat acceleration, quiet ride
Cons: Somewhat dated styling
The Bottom Line: A great car combining performance and refinement, a dream for auto enthusiasts.
I have had the '99 M3 for several years now, and it has changed my life. In the true spirit of European auto engineering, this car is perfectly fit to the driver. Most are surprised at first to find out that there is no tilt steering wheel adjustment;...
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by emailmone
Mar 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: none
Cons: none
Any M Powered car is tops in my book. Rumour has it that the new North American M3
will have the same 340bhp engine as the European model. This is significant if it is
true; we North Americans have been...
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by junkbands
Dec 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Iw sih i had this baby! It's so nice! It's extremely powerful and is a beauty on the outside!The M3 is basically a highly modified BMW 328is. You can compare a BMW 328is with an M3 and you'll see that the M3 has a much sportier stance and appearance....
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