Hi. It's must be obvious now I am an motoring fan so another motor review now! Motoring can be boring with the speed limits congestion charges parking restriction!? Living in England means there are plenty reason to go mad and to get even you need to get around much faster and easier and also comfortably than any other form of transport even public. It is even better if it free as well. A better way to travel around is not possible than the BMW M3. I have a brother who has the use for the past few months of such a car. I know you must be wondering why that and not another well thats due to the 330 ci he had previously being due for replacement and that was his third BMW after the 318i the 325i then the 330i.
The BMW M3 is a 2dr six cylinder machine the type that the German company is most famous for as a race car a production based race car. It is a expensive version of the most popular car they make and of the past few years the
BMW 3 series is a machine that BMW has made in various versions for years all to great success. It has some interesting features like a full aero dynamic body and is at the most fasionable end of the new car market. The M3 is for the more experienced driver than for learner new to driving or even a commuter it is a good choice however it is for my brother and a good looking machine. I know when I looked at the M3 it was an excellent form of transport it is like a normal 3 series but with a 6 speed manual gearbox red leather seatssat-nav TVcd changer all as standard everything is included in the price .
~The Look~ -------------
It's has silver blue bodywork with black controls with black buttons on the dash board and blue display screen on the instrument panel. I liked that blue light at night especially I could see it very clearly. It's got many buttons air condition out side temperature gadge, speedo, revcounter etc.
The seat is a black with red inserts with the flexibility of extra features that is racing style with side support. It's also got locking fuel tank, 19" alloy wheels, radar locks, alarm, rear seat is in red leather.
~Performance~ -------------
As for the performance it is not going to be a concern for any. The performance comes in at 175 mph top speed seen on the speedo. Anyone can move it around traffic with ease. It could be pushed very easily if needed as performance is motorbike quick, it has a hefty six cylinder engine but has light power steering so moves well in traffic.
~Price~ -------------
About the price it is not anything to be concerned about. Now it is readily available on the second hand market. Pricing is something very much dependent on different retailers but it possible to buy them less for a lot less than £40000. That is the price for a perfect like new one is it is quite possible to pay a lot less. Look on ebay or second hand dealers.
~Ease of Use~ -------------
It's has a very pleasent to use feel about it. That's a good point compared to some. It is easy to drive as it is light 6 speed synchronic gear change and plenty of power at a claimed 330hp this all means it is a very pleasent easy machine to use. It has a 4 stroke engine of 3200cc with plenty of power it really moves when pushed. It does not use much petrol at 15mpg it is good it will easily do 140mph. The motor is not even trying at 70 mph due to government laws. It has a claimed 330hp @ 7000 revolutions per minute flat out 175 mph is possible.
Another point is the acceleration it is fast and can 60 is 5 seconds and is comfortable for most people. It has a very large petrol tank.
~Consumable~ -------------
As it's highly economic to buy then that fact is it can be used with no problems all the time it has the most up to date technology. The brakes are excellent. The back tyres very wide and will be expensive to replace £700 was the cost, when it needs a service It is the scenario as it has a high watt motor with excellent brakes the tyres will be worn out quickly. I had done 19K miles the expense to only petrol and replacement parts of £700 20 mpg quite easily at legal speeds as it is a company car all expense is covered and non is spared.
~Durability~ -------------
It's made to be highly durable and I have tested this many times while driving it has no wear in nineteen thousand miles. Nothing much else has happened that is it is nothing re-markable.
~Advantages~ -------------
It is a quality product and features are excellent for anyones needs a big double 'WOW' factor is the good performance and handling making it feel as if it is a machine that has a big big double 'WOW' factor. I can recommend the extra feature of a rear on the back seat that is comfortable for two people with ease. It is clear and that this machine is a bright addition to any drive way. To drive and rev it around town on the open road or motorway is a joy. So handy, so useful you can play with it as well as use it as a touring machine I am not at all able to complain about anything. It's is then highly durable and economic to use. I do know where it is made Germany so it is very good quality.
~Disadvantages~ -------------
As it does not have a restricted motor it is easy to be caught speeding and on camera 15 times, it has a huge petrol tank and giant tyres as well all cost a small fortune if it is used privately.
~Overall~ ------------- It is good for motorways or long distance driving as it does up to 175mph! Small and light it is ok if you are bigger than most and it will be not be at all uncomfortable
175 mph and 20mpg light and reliable a good product to be of interest to racers and those wanting a machine to go on long journeys. It is excellent at what it does and is recommended by me to all.
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BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 137 mph - 150, 170 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport
BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 140, 143 mph - 163, 177 bhp - Diesel - Available Trims: ES, SE, Sport, M Sport
BMW 3 Series - Saloon - Rear (RWD) - 6 Speed Manual, 6 Speed Automatic - 1995 cc - Max Speed: 130 mph - 143 bhp - Petrol - Available Trims: M Sport, Sport, SE, ES
Advantages: Fast, reliable, good handeling, comfortable, looks evil, solid build, smile factor Disadvantages: expensive to maintain and run, steering wheel is a bit big, long gear throw
reidtastic 11.07.2008 (07.07.2008)
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