Overview & Reviews

The 1996 BMW M3's inline six grows to 3.2 liters of displacement and gains 11 extra pound-feet of torque (for a total of 236); peak torque is now accessible at 3,800 rpm as opposed to 4,200. Otherwise, this superb performance coupe is unchanged for 1996.

User Reviews:

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  Asks much of you, but very rewarding... - 1996 BMW M3
  By sirimiri - February 17 - 2:00 am

  First and foremost, be warned that when an M3 breaks, the repairs can quickly add up. This is a drivers car, it asks a lot of you (stiff clutch, low floorpan, long doors, etc.) so getting in and out, plus driving it around the city is certainly more of a chore than, say, an Honda Civic automatic. But once you are ensconced in the cockpit, be ready to grin and say to yourself many times "I cant believe I just pulled that maneuver" or "watch this!". Truth is, the car doesnt weigh all that much by todays standards, so even with only 240 HP at the crank, this car will scoot quickly. Great lowend torque, but drops off quickly. Rear drive differential makes high speed cornering very easy

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  great driver but a few serious flaws - 1996 BMW M3
  By David M. - November 28 - 12:01 am

  I purchased my 1996 M3 five years and about 65,000 miles ago. I love the way the car handles and looks but there are a few serious concerns. First, Ive had three radiators in this car. The first one had the neck fall off where the upper hose connects with the radiator. A tow truck was involved. The second involved a cracked overflow tank and cracked plastic in radiator #2 - a fifty mile tow truck ride was the result of adventure. Added cooling system feature... the exploding water pump... the dealer claims that I need to replace the water pump every couple of years as the plastic impeller blades explode ...happened to me once. Over 40 grand for this?

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  Near Perfect - 1996 BMW M3
  By M2Pilot - September 13 - 2:00 am

  This car exhibits german fit and finish accompanied by a muscular solidity that only BMW can offer. Power is delivered in a smooth fashion by the 3.2 litre six. You actually feel like you are a part of this vehicle. Take a trip to Dinan Engieering to boost your M3 to another level of performance...

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  Wonderful - 1996 BMW M3
  By Shoneal - November 29 - 2:00 am

  The 96 M3 will be a classic... today, it is a performance masterpiece. While engines continue to get larger on todays standard coupes, none compare with the M3s supperior suspension and overall handling... truly a wonderful piece of engineering.