With the BMW M-series being renowned for its performance vehicles the new M3 Convertible is another fine car from BMW with the only down side to it being the price!. I don't own an M3 but I have had the good fortune of driving one and all I can say is WOW!!!! Firstly, from the exterior it looks a powerful car with a mean bumper, nice M light alloy wheels in double - spoke design, slick chrome plated side intake and a smooth M exhaust system with two chrome plated dual tailpipes. The interior, like the exterior, is smart and obviously one of a high end sports car. The in-car navigation system is a good option to opt for and although it ...  Read the complete review

Where do I start? Try 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds. What about a top speed of 155mph artificially limited to ensure that you don’t start racing jet fighters on take-off? Or to look at it another way, there’s the 343bhp from the 3.2-litre straight-six engine. And this is all from a car that costs £20,000 less than a Porsche 911 and returns and official 23.7 mpg. The machine in question is BMW’s new M3, and it surely must rate as the bargain supercar of 2001. Acceleration from standstill is bordering on awesome, thanks to the 269 lb/ft of torque on tap. And while your rival in his £200,000 Italian monster must leave the luggage at home, the new M3 ...  Read the complete review

The perfect blend of performance and practicality for less than £40,000? Look no further than the M3. In the performance stakes it can trade punches with the 911 without flinching: 0-60 mph in 4.8s and 0-100 in less than 12s. The paddle-shift SMG (squential manual gearbox) is the best in the business and set to the ultimate peformance mode can change gear quicker than Ferrari's 360 Modena, aggressively hammering the gear shifts while you keep the throttle planted to the footwell. With the SMG you also have the option of "launch" control for that fast-and-furious getaway from the lights. The normally aspirated engine is supremely flexible and ...  Read the complete review

I've had my M3 convertible for just over 18 months now. And must say I'm very pleased with it. It drives fantastically and holds the road perfectly as long as there's no snow or ice ( under these conditions the real wheel drive M3 has a mind of its own and is best left on the driveway or in the garage at home). The engine sound is great especially as it tops out at around 9000 revs. Drop a couple of gears, put your foot down and enjoy!! Even better with the top down and wind in your hair. The folding metal roof is great when up. keeps the noise out of the car and you cans till take it through a car wash - which is probably not advisable for a soft top ...  Read the complete review

Peformance 0-60 4.8 seconds! and whats more its achievable with ease with the SMG gearbox and launch control - i.e. you dont need to be Damon Hill on the gearchange and/or clutch control!! Quicker than most things you are going to come across in everyday driving. Eats Japanese rally replicas, nearly as quick as a Porsche 911 turbo. Handling Effortless. Composed. I've read that some people dont like the steering... I dont know what they are on about, theres plenty of feel there for me! Only one thing to watch out for - oversteer! However if you use common sense and keep the traction control on, you'll be ok (I ...  Read the complete review