In-depth reviews

BMW M3 coupe (2007-2013): owner reviews

by Richard Ingram
11 Mar 2014
Carbuyer Rating

3.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.3 out of 5

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Reviews

Owner Reviews

  • 5 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 2 out of 5
  • 1 out of 5
thumbs up93%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

  • Engine (2 cases)
  • Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 15

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
Rear suspension issues 2 coil springs, 2 bushes, 1 siezed front brake calliper in last 24 months
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Semi Auto

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

16
Tell us what you think about your car?
No issues so far
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

19
Tell us what you think about your car?
jump in,start up and drive.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2003

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18
Tell us what you think about your car?
As expected for age and mileage
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

20
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

1996

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
Other than consumables the car has enjoyed excellent reliability
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

M3, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Amazing little package that continues to put a huge smile on my face that of other motorists and most of all my local shell.....smiles for miles...!! Thanks bmw your the best...!! And so is my beautiful e30 m3.....
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Semi Auto

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

18
Tell us what you think about your car?
No issues
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Semi Auto

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

19.4
Tell us what you think about your car?
no issues to date
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

2002

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

22
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Semi Auto

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

19.8
Tell us what you think about your car?
Never had a problem
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

13
Tell us what you think about your car?
Had a few electrical niggles. The idrive plays up some times and there's been a big security issue relating to key cloning
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol

Year

1998

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

28.5
Tell us what you think about your car?
Apart from items that have general wear and tear the car has never let me down..
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

>3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

22
Tell us what you think about your car?
Has been 100% reliable since new
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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