2004 BMW M3 NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2004 BMW M3?
Few changes accompany the release of the 2004 BMW M3. A wider range of colors can be combined with the M3 convertible’s dark blue ragtop, and adaptive brake lights that provide additional illumination under hard braking have been added.

Advantages of the 2004 BMW M3:

• Blistering performance
• Impressive Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) transmission
• Available in both coupe and convertible format

Objections to the 2004 BMW M3:

• Tricky clutch on models with manual transmission
• Confining sport seats
• Rough ride quality

Editor's Advice:
Performance junkies and BMW enthusiasts need only apply. Don’t buy the 2004 BMW M3 for image, because you won’t enjoy the harsh ride, the tight and confining front seats, or the tricky clutch. Your car is the BMW 330i. People looking for a refined racing car for the street will revel in all that the glorious BMW M3 has to offer. This car is a masterstroke of engineering and design, and we cannot recommend it more highly. That is, if you’re a performance junky or BMW enthusiast.