2008 BMW M3 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 bmw m3 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the BMW 3 Series sedan scored "Good" ratings (the highest possible) in that agency's frontal-offset and side-impact tests. Interior Design and Special Features: The first thing one notices upon entering the M3 is the aggressive design of the front seats. Heavily bolstered, the multi-adjustable (under thigh, side wings) sport seats feel custom-made to your body once you've dialed in your adjustments. They're also very comfortable on a long trip, as they provide proper support all around. The thick-rimmed, small diameter steering wheel adds... |
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2008 BMW M3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The stiff body tears through corners, and the wheels stick to the road like bear claws to a tree. The steering is firm and precise. BMW has improved its electronic stability control to allow for some dampening by setting the chassis dynamics on Sport, Normal or Comfort. The sport mode stiffens up the ride and lets you push this rear-wheel-drive rocket more than any other setting. It is ideal for the track wannabe who thinks he understands race car driving and buys a machine he may never really test. But if he does want to test it, he'd better learn what that bing means. After a few days of... |
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Driven: 2008 BMW M3 DCTSource: MSN Autos...Exclusive to the M3, the driver can choose to shift manually with a center-console-mounted shift lever, or via paddles on the steering wheel. New owners will be wise to take time to sort through the six programs available for manual shifting and five for automatic shifting in order to tailor the car to their preferences.BMW has created a quandary for driving enthusiasts with the DCT because the available 6-speed manual gearbox is also terrific. For those who prefer old-school shifting, the take-up of the twin-disc clutch is smooth and the shifter allows crisp, precise gear changes — the... |
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2008 BMW M3 OverviewSource: CarGurus...conserving fuel, according to BMW.BMW also notes that the 2008 M3 is the first production car in its segment with a roof made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (again, borrowed from the motorsport side), resulting in a lighter, more efficient and more agile vehicle with a lower center of gravity.As far as that V8 engine is concerned, it drives the vehicle from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (about 60 miles per hour) in just under 5 seconds, yet is efficient enough to get almost 23 miles to a gallon of gas.Where the new M3 really excels, however, is in its styling, which includes a powerdome... |
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2008 BMW M3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...which controls the electronic stability system, steering response, ride comfort and throttle response. It varies the settings to make the M3 either suited for everyday driving or ready for track duty. The leather-clad interior is highlighted with a choice of carbon fiber or wood trim. Available stereo options include an 825-watt, 16-speaker system. Under the Hood Even through the M3's new V-8 has two extra cylinders, its aluminum and alloy construction is 33 pounds lighter than the previous six-cylinder. With 414 hp, the 4.0-liter V-8 revs up to 8,400 rpm. BMW's double-VANOS variable valve... |
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2008 BMW M3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Yes, the clutch is firm, but not to the point where rush-hour traffic will leave your left leg aching. With the optional MDrive system, the driver can make multiple changes to the way the car responds to throttle and steering input, generally bracketing choices to emphasize sportiness or comfort. Nice, but one place to save money, in my opinion. Of course iDrive remains, but we've beaten that dead horse enough already. It's the console-mounted, joysticklike control system that handles audio, climate, the navigation system and other duties in a manner so unnecessarily complex and... |
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2008 BMW M3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior: Still a 3 Series Inside, the M3 is basically the same as any 3 Series — coupe, convertible or sedan. My sedan tester is obviously the most practical of the three. It can carry four adults to dinner, it has a rather large trunk, the backseat folds and, yes, a baby seat will fit in back for adrenaline-junky parents out there. Special touches for the M include numerous M3 logos in the doorsills and on the seats. The seats themselves are also much thicker than the standard 3 Series', and our tester came with upgraded leather that had an almost slick feel to it, versus the grainy... |
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BMW Reveals New M Performance M3 And M5 For UK Market
It turns out BMW’s new M Performance range of accessories isn’t just for the automaker’s regular fleet. BMW in the UK is releasing two new vehicles, which... May 15, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
BMW's X5M Shows Why Its Better Than An M3: Video
In the last race of the 1996 IndyCar season, Bryan Herta had the lead heading into the final lap, trailed by Alex Zanardi. As the white flag flew, Zanardi realized time was... February 23, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
BMW Partners With Castrol On Its Return To DTM Racing
This year marks BMW’s return to DTM (German Touring Car) racing, and the Munich-based manufacturer will field a total of six BMW M3s in competition (seven, if you count... January 30, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
2012 BMW M3 DTM Safety Car Revealed
BMW has not run in the German DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, or German Touring Car Championship) since the series resumed racing in 2000. That changes in 2012, as... January 19, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
BMW M's Fastest (Current) Car Is The M3 CRT
Located near Chemnitz, in what used to be East Germany, the Sachsenring race track is best known as the home of the German motorcycle Grand Prix since 1998. It’s also... December 29, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
Why should I also consider these?
Though the BMW M3's reputation brings a legion of fans with it, the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG may actually be faster, though like the Audi RS4, it comes only as a four-door sedan.
The Audi supersedan also offers standard all-wheel drive, but it's slower and its price tag is nearly $10,000 higher than that on the BMW M3 or the Benz C63.
Lexus's IS-F is a new entrant in this battle; its 416-hp V-8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission give it a technical edge on the M3 and the others, but loyalty counts in this crowd.
