2004 BMW M3 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.77/5 Average
103 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For the 2004 BMW M3, BMW Assist is now an available option for immediate roadside assistance, and Sirius Satellite Radio is newly available as a dealer-installed accessory.

Pros:
  • Remarkable engine, race-carlike handling, killer good looks, sumptuous interior, available Sequential Manual Gearbox.
Cons:
  • Uninspired exhaust whine, having to pay extra for basics like power seats and an alarm system.

User Reviews:

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  • Awesome M3 - 2004 BMW M3
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    The M3 is fast, smooth, and a real beauty. She performs like no other. The shifter on the steering wheel make it safe and easy. Moving along at 90 seems like 50 MPH. Its the envy of the freeway.

  • My Ultimate Driving Machine - 2004 BMW M3
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    This is TRUELY the "Ultimate Driving Machine"! This is my 3rd BMW and by far the best when it comes to performance and excitement. Everytime I drive my M3, it makes me feel like a kid again with a new toy that never gets old. I went from a BMW 330CI to Nissan 350Z roadster and found my self missing a BMW. Therefore I sold the Nissan Z and went for a 2004 M3 convertible. I just love the performance handling and comfort that comes in a BMW unlike a Nissan 350 Z where you just get performance and NO comfort and amenities. As far as the lady that posted the review on 8/24/04 "An expensive disappointment", she should not be driving an M3 that she obviously cant handle the power and SMG.

  • I (Heart) My M3 - 2004 BMW M3
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    Aside from having to wait close to a year to get my hands on the exact M3 I wanted, the men at the dealership treating me like a naive little girl, all the while failing to know as much about the car as I did & my M3s cute little habit of sometimes acting like a newly saddled bronco (i.e., BUCKING), I adore this car. I love the SMG & once you get in sync with it youll be able to drive right through the random/periodic bucking (..I saw from an earlier review that Im not alone with the bucking, good to know), heck, I look at it as a nifty little challenge, Like racing a thoroughbred, its worth any mild troubles to be able to fly with ease, style & grace.

  • Whoaaaa - 2004 BMW M3
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    THe best car I have ever driven. I had a 325i and compared to the M3, lets just say whoaa.

  • Exceptional - 2004 BMW M3
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    This is my 4th BMW and this one is by far the best of all. I would compare it to a gocart with doors. Fun to drive, but safe and comfortable with all of the creature comforts like navigation, heated nappa leather seats, and sunroof. This car is a bargain that seats 4!

  • An expensive disappointment - 2004 BMW M3
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    Excited, I turned the ignition in my carbon metallic black on black, loaded M3.After a long test drive, I was ready for all the performance and style.Behind the wheel, the thrill turned to FEAR OF STOPPING. Taking off at a light, from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gear the car morphed into Linda Blair in the excorcist. I dont mean the hesitation as SMG mimicks manual. The car bucked hard until I depressed the accelerator as behind me cars honked and screeched to avoid colliding. This still occurs randomly, with different drivers, in all drivelogic programs. BMW claims that this is normal for SMG. If so, the M3 is unsafe to drive in normal traffic.

  • ultimate driving machine - 2004 BMW M3
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    The 2004 M3 is one of the fines pefrormance automobiles on the market. Its high reving engine and SMG gearbox make you feel like your in a formula one racecar. Who can deni its 19in chrome alloy wheal, dual exaust, m sigrature grills and its low aggressive front grill. However, Id like to see a change in the interrior in the next few years. The car does have some mild understear and feels heavy to drive. But other than that I strongly recemend this car to any one who seeks performance, agality, and abality becase the m3 is able to do any thing you want it to.

  • Must buy the M3! - 2004 BMW M3
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    This car is truly amazing!! I was looking for a sports car that was a convertable and this is even more than that. This car is so much fun to drive this is the real definition of a sports car.

  • As good as they say! - 2004 BMW M3
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    SMG adds a new dimension to driving. This is the most balanced high performance car I have owned though my 2001 E39 M5 was more refined. The new V-8 E90 M3 has a hard act to follow.

  • Phatt Beemer - 2004 BMW M3
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    Finally someone made a car that is a challenge to push to the limits.

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