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  • Road Test: BMW M3 (2001-)
    Affordable Sports by: Richard Bremner
    BMW M3 (01- )
    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Performance, handling, quality, styling, practicality, value retention

    Drawbacks
    Pricey, not quite as much fun as the original 1986 M3, slightly too vulgar for some. CSL very expensive; SMG transmission flawed; Convertible has less rear room and smaller boot

    Verdict
    One of the great performance cars, and so easy to live with

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