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2012 BMW M3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2012 BMW M3
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by Ralph L
Nov 29, 2023
Price was too high for the number of miles on the car otherwise it looked like a good buyNov 29, 2023
by Marvin H
Oct 11, 2021
Good car to purchase . In the near future . M3Oct 11, 2021
by Anonymous
Aug 12, 2013
This car suites a variety of purposes, can be a family hauler and grocery getter one day and the next you can take it to the track where it is also perfectably and equally capable. Its also comfortable riding in to and from a long day at the track....Aug 12, 2013
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by Ralph L
Nov 29, 2023
Price was too high for the number of miles on the car otherwise it looked like a good buyNov 29, 2023
by Marvin H
Oct 11, 2021
Good car to purchase . In the near future . M3Oct 11, 2021
by Anonymous
Aug 12, 2013
This car suites a variety of purposes, can be a family hauler and grocery getter one day and the next you can take it to the track where it is also perfectably and equally capable. Its also comfortable riding in to and from a long day at the track....Aug 12, 2013
by Anonymous
Mar 29, 2013
Fast, nice handling, beautiful looking, awesome sounding, M mode is fun, excellent sound system and technology... BUT Bumpy, Bad in snow/ice/rain, High maintenance parts, Very low bumper, Gas guzzler. Overall, it's expensive, high-maintenance fun. Especially if you like to go fast. Draws a ton of attention though, so get a good radar detector.Mar 29, 2013
by Travis T
Sep 17, 2012
From the moment I first sat in an M3, I knew I would own one. Since I first sat in my own M3, it's been nothing short of an amazing experience. I'll touch on each one of the above rankings and then add a final piece to summarize. // Power - The naturally aspirated V8 is more than sufficient in delivering however much power you want, whenever you need it. I have never experienced any lag in communication between my foot and the engine. In addition to receiving the International Engine of the Year award since 2008 and running, it's probably one of the sexiest sounding engines I've ever heard. Never a bad thing. // Looks/Style - Refer to pics. I think they speak for themselves. The lines of this car are timeless. The only negative here would be the ride height (i.e. the gap between the fenders & tires). That's just my personal opinion though, and that's why I chose to go aftermarket for a height-adjustable suspension. // Maintenance Cost - Well, being under warranty for 4 years/50K miles, this category really isn't applicable to me yet. I have owned BMW's previously and yes, out of warranty, maintenance costs can be a bit high. Staggering, no. High, yes. For me, it's never been anything out of reason. When you own a quality vehicle that isn't built to break down after 50K miles, parts are more expensive. BMW builds to last forever and when you take care of your vehicle the way you're supposed to, it damn near will. // Back Seats - I have sat in my back seats. They are actually quite comfortable for a coupé. I'm 6', 175lbs and there is ample room. These seats are far superior to any of coupé backseats that I've sat in. // Brakes - Awesome. Just awesome. Had I been in most other cars in this class, I'm most certain that my car would not have a clean title right now. The 14.2" and 13.8" brakes are paired perfectly with the amount of power that is under the hood. Responsiveness of the brake pedals is sensitive, which I like. // Handling - Benchmark. That is all. Nobody does it better. // Front Seats - Gazillion-way adjustable, power seats are incredibly comfortable and suitable for daily driving or spirited driving. I especially enjoy the lumbar, thigh and side bolster adjustments. Perfectly comfortable for long drives as well. I've driven 10 hours straight before and it was great. // Reliability - My iDrive reset itself once. That's it. Other than that, I've owned two BMW's and both have been extremely reliable. Nothing else outside of normal wear and tear. // Family Car - It's a coupé. // Warranty - This car is under it right now and I haven't had to take it in for anything other than the 1200-mile service. BMW has always honored the warranty and extended warranty period on my last BMW and their professionalism in this department has always impressed me. // Fuel Economy - It's actually not that bad for a V8. But then it also depends on how aggressively you drive. I'm averaging around 17 or 18. If MPG is high on your list, move on. // Price - Priced quite reasonably for a car of this stature and of this performance category. Others in this same realm can go beyond $90K. // Cargo Capacity - I have successfully fit a full set of 19" wheels, a suspension (boxed), BMW grills & exhaust tips (boxed), a medium sized suitcase, laptop bag, camera bag and a coffee in this car for a road trip. I still had a bit more room too. I was seriously impressed for a coupé. Nice job, BMW. // Safety - I haven't crashed any BMW's but from the safety reports and amount of safety/security features included, you have absolutely nothing to be worried about. // Overall - For a car well under $100K, nobody combines sports, luxury and performance better than BMW. It's all tied together in this model. Others may have more power or more features, but the refinement, craftsmanship and sophistication that BMW has integrated into the M3 is beyond unbelievable. Truly the "Ultimate Driving Machine."Sep 17, 2012
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2012 BMW M3 Pricing
Original MSRP
$60,100 to $68,750Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon and leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.85 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Damper Control: electronic · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon and leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.85 · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: Auto on/off · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation