BMW M3 Price and Overview

The BMW M3 is a high-end sports car combining luxury and performance to give a driving experience that can be enjoyed on both city streets and highways. Before making a buying decision, read this BMW M3 overview along with the BMW M3 price information to give you an idea of precisely what you're getting for the cost of the automobile.

Standard features

The newest model of this German import is closely similar to last year's version, except for the addition of a Lime Rock Park Edition to the coupe line. The lack of changes is due primarily to the high-performance capability already inherent in the design. The M3 is powered by a four-liter V8 engine that sits on a balanced chassis, which adds to the vehicle's overall drivability.

The car comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but a seven-speed automated-manual transmission is also available as an option. The manual portion of the transmission can be operated using steering-wheel paddles for convenience.

The standard setup offers 14 miles per gallon in city driving and 20 mpg on highways. With the manual transmission though, city fuel economy is slightly lowered to 13 mpg.

The M3 is available as a coupe or a convertible. Standard features on both versions include:

• Adaptive headlights
• 18-inch wheels
• Auto-dimming rear window
• Automatic wipers
• Bluetooth and a USB interface for connecting music players
• HD radio

Optional features

A number of optional packages can also be added to the vehicle. These include a cold weather package with heated front seats and a premium package with rear parking sensors and keyless ignition and entry. In addition, a competition package that adds adaptive suspension dampers and larger wheels is also available. Many of these packages are available as stand-alone additions.

Interior

The M3's design doesn't end with performance features. The interior is crafted with care to provide many special enhancements that bring in the buyers. The sport seats installed in the vehicle provide comfort over rough terrain and over long distances, while the rear seats are just as comfortable, though they tend to fit smaller passengers only.

The seatbelts in the coupe are automatic, and the convertible model includes heat-reflective seats to stop sunlight making them uncomfortably warm. The coupe's trunk provides 11.1 cubic feet of storage space while the convertible has 9 cubic feet if the top is raised. A variety of decorative interior materials is also available.

Safety features

In addition to features already mentioned, scan through a car buying guide for comprehensive details of the M3's safety features. These include side airbags for the front seat as well as side curtain airbags along the length of the coupe's cockpit.

Also included as standard are traction control, antilock disc brakes and stability control. Although the convertible doesn't include side curtain airbags, it does include rollover hoops and front side airbags for protection. The M3 is a car that consistently scores well in car rankings on performance and safety. 

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The price for a base model M3 coupe is $60,100, and a base model convertible retails at $68,750.

While a buyer's guide and reviews will give you detailed information regarding the BMW M3, to truly experience the car, you should take it for a test drive. After a test drive, you should be better able to appreciate any BMW M3 overview and the BMW M3 price. Use the services offered by Buyerlink to learn more about this car and to find dealers in your local area.