bmw m3 convertible review

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Average Ratings
Performance9.3/10
Practicality7.8/10
Reliability8.1/10
Value for Money8.8/10
Reviewer Rating9.1/10
Overall Rating7.3/10 Based on 29 ratings
89% Recommended8 out of 9 Reviews

Review of BMW M3 Convertible

By mrlancer on 21st Aug 2005

mrlancer's Ratings
Year Manufactured2002
Length of ownership3 years
Doors2
Performance9/10
Practicality6/10
Reliability3/10
Value for money7/10
Overall value7/10
no mrlancer's recommendation

Good Points

Fastest 4 seater drop top around.

Bad Points

Chronic top noise/window rattling with top up, bouncy ride around town. dealing with problems is a nightmare.

General Comments

Bottom line:
If you want a lighting fast 4 seat drop top that you never intend to drive with the top up, or don't mind constant squeaks, rattles, and bangs when you do, this car is for you...
I bought my M3 convertible in september of '02.
When I test drove the car it had the hard top on, so the top noises were hidden. The weather was nice enough, and it was a month before I drove with the top up. I was shocked at how bad the noise was. Close your eyes, and you would think you were riding in a stagecoach in the old west.
I took it back to the dealer, and they told me "these cars have top noise because they're so rigid."
It took nearly a year of arguing with both the dealer and BMW NA. As well as over a dozen trips to the dealer, before it was taken care of, but it has never really been right, only tolerable. This is inexcusable for a $60K car, but what is worse is the attitude on the part of the mfr and dealer.
Basically, it was how dare I question the quality of this car. I found this position even more outrageous, when I went on the Internet and found review after review delineating the "chronic noise problems."
Bottom line: I'm glad I leased it, and looking forward to driving my S4 when it comes in...

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