BMW 3-Series 2004 M3 Convertible

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Rubbish. I have lost 30K in the last 3 years in depreciation.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to run, tyres cost £400 each (19"") and an exhaust cost 2K.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Awesome experience, poise and balance superb. A real drivers car.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    0-60 in 4.5 seconds? Scarily fast on the sraight and through corners.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems apart from exhaust fell off.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok, but everyone's got one nowadays and everyone with a 316 has a M3 or alpina bodykit fitted so not exclusive.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice on good, smooth roads but obviously it's a sports car and a hard ride comes as standard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Don't know but mine has a tracker. And stuff.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's BMW of course

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Exhaust sheared off at high speed

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes