Overview & Reviews

For the 2009 BMW M3, a redesigned iDrive controller debuts for the optional navigation system, which is now hard-drive-based and features real-time traffic. Also, the M3 sedan receives the same new taillights and other rear-end styling tweaks as the regular 3 Series sedan, as well as assorted minor interior enhancements.

• Ferocious acceleration, phenomenal handling, civilized ride, sublime front seats, functional backseat, available in three body styles.

• Navigation system requires the addition of iDrive, limited interior storage.

User Reviews:

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  Too early to tell - 2009 BMW M3
  By Mark - March 25 - 8:43 pm

  Presently have only 1400 miles. Havent been too aggressive yet in the car. The engine sounds fantastic, but the car is definitely not a rocketship. The car turns a lot of heads, but it isnt real comfortable to drive. Hoping to take it out onto the local track to see how she handles under pressure. Except for the power mode setting, can barely feel a difference between any of the other M settings. Hopefully a little more time behind the wheel will help with the learning curve. Weve had a number of other Beemers - Im still more comfortable driving the X5 or 550i.

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  Unbelievable - 2009 BMW M3
  By Frank - March 23 - 6:42 am

  You think youre buying an outstanding vehicle until you actually take ownership. BMW goes above and beyond allowing for just about every little adjustment possible. If you want cargo room or great gas mileage dont buy this vehicle. If you want the driving experience of a lifetime this is the car for you. It sounds like a race car, drives like a race car, brakes like a race car and feels like a race car, BUT you can adjust the power, suspension and comfort levels to your liking. There really arent enough words in this section to describe this vehicle.

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  Best sports sedan, period. - 2009 BMW M3
  By DAVID WHITNEY - November 4 - 9:15 pm

  My instructor rolled my Porsche GT3 last spring (totaled, we werent injured!) but I dont miss it a bit after driving this car in anger. I passed on the nav, having put up with a lousy one in previous Bimmer, and not wanting the iDrive, and dont miss either one at all. Also got the blended cloth and leather interior and highly recommend.

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  Best sports coupe under $100K - 2009 BMW M3
  By TLud - October 21 - 5:25 pm

  Ive dreamed of owning an M3 since I was 7 years old. Since then, the M3 has undergone many iterations. This latest generation exceeds the high standards set by its predecessors. The acceleration and handling are insane. At the same time, the M3 is far more comfortable as a daily driver than the last (E46) version. The M3 has all the luxury features and technology you could ever ask for. BMW thought of just about everything. The interior is simple and spartan, but classy and sporty. The new iDrive in the 09 models is a huge improvement over the previous system -- very fast, much more user friendly, and many more features.