The latest M3 features more technology, both in terms of driver-configurable performance controls and entertainment, information, and navigation, than any previous model. At least the display is sun-shielded and is readable in all conditions. Showroom condition inventory represented by owner. However the numerous settings are fun to test for those inclined in that direction. I was already pre-approved through my credit union, so I just had to find the time to make it over to the Arlington Auto Group. Custom colors and trims can help make it your own.
The weight gain does impact handling and braking, most noticeable in the convertible, but high-tech electronics help extract more performance for the average driver. In coupe form, the M3 is one of the best-looking two doors available. Paired with the optional seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the combo feels more race car than road tourer, though it's completely at home on the commute as well. Click here to visit our website:. Passengers should wear earmuffs and blindfolds.
I like the seat extension at bottom of the seat. Even the side bolsters are adjustable. Pricing subject to change without notice. I love that about the car. Having said this, the M3 is probably the best little multi-purpose convertible on the road today. The selection there was great too.
It's also highly competitive with other cars in its segment. I was surprised to see so much eye candy in one location. Safety is a tricky issue with high-end cars, which aren't often tested by the safety agencies. The stereo is well executed. Robert was prompt in returning my call and got me all the info I needed about the vehicle.
It is certainly a bit more comfortable for routine driving with seats that are outstanding. Those used to low cars should have no problems but if your last car was not a performance car, be careful of ramps and parking stall curbs. This is the sickest car I have ever owned. Met with both controversy and applause, the latest generation of M3 has become more familiar over the last three years. I do feel that this car is not the ideal car for a grocery run as the engine barely warms up. No dead spot in the band. Light Alloy Double Spoke Wheels Includes performance tires.
A rearview camera and adaptive cruise control are options. But it's very clean and it turns heads. The front fascia is more aggressive - and its air intake more expansive - than the standard 3 Series, and the hood is domed, but general proportions mimic those of its more attainable brethren. For the convertible, the multi-panel folding hard top opens and closes in about 25 seconds, and definitely counts as a cool bit of mechanized wizardry. The only real con as far as the I-Drive is concerned is the interface with finding specific places in the navigation. Option packages - Premium, Cold Weather and Convenience - are remixed. Little do they know, my drive will be way more enjoyable than theirs.
You'll see the world in a whole new light when you slip behind the wheel. Click here to learn more about this vehicle: 2 Previous owners, no accidents, original paint, paddle Tech package, Premium 2 package, cold weather package, sold with 35k miles to second owner pre-certified. I've touched slightly a few times. This hardtop convertible makes it possible to use the car in winter conditions when you ordinarily would not want a rag-top exposed to continuous bad weather. The Technology package is mostly for die-hard enthusiasts as the extra weight of the convertible offsets some of the M-Drive benefits.
Cornering grip is brilliant, and well balanced, though biased like most production sports cars toward understeer at the limit. With the standard six-speed transmission, the driver is more involved in wringing the most from the engine, though it may not be as absolutely quick and repeatable on track. Pricing matches the quality, however: it's high. As the vehicle gets closer to the object, the beeping intervals become shorter, until a full tone tells the driver the car is about a foot from the object behind it. With the beginning of the 2011 model year, the M3 Coupe and Sedan are now available with a Competition Package.
By closing this banner, scrolling this page, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you agree to the use of cookies. The steering is so spot on and if you get a chance to open her up on an open country road, the drive is electric. The rear seat is best reserved for occasional use by adults, though some likely smaller passengers may find it just fine. Most of the time I drive in auto mode. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. On the optional high-tech gadget list is M Drive, which lets owners store settings for the dynamic control elements, like steering, damping, and stability control, allowing you to fine-tune the car to your preferences. They all worked like a team and they made me feel right at home.