2004
BMW M3

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  • M3 2dr Cpe
    Starts at
    $47,100
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 6-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • M3 2dr Convertible
    Starts at
    $55,600
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas 6-Cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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New car program benefits

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4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
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4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

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Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
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1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
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Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.9
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.3

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  • By Stephen Miller from Bishopville, SC
    Owns this car
    June 21, 2020

    Very nice M3

    Toni Price (Sales Associate) from Heritage Motor Company, was AMAZING! Actually the entire staff was great. Great communication, easy buying process, well worth checking out if you are interested in a vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Gearsbgone from Kansas
    Owns this car
    June 6, 2020

    Best BMW ever

    Love this car. timeless design, fast, best inline 6 ever made in my opinion. Only negative I have to say while owning one is the price of repairs. But that comes with any older euro car. I would buy another one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Randy from Newark
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2020

    The fastest car I have owned!

    Runs great and very clean. Handles like a dream and is very fast. Leaves my Porsche 911 in the dust, and moving through the gears is a joy!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By TLM3 from Weston, FL
    Owns this car
    November 24, 2019

    The most fun to drive car I've ever owned!

    I kept it in perfect shape and have all major service recently completed since I was going to keep it. It is ready to go another 200k miles.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Joe Carlo from Atlanta Ga
    Owns this car
    September 28, 2019

    Fast fun

    Fast fun handles great most bang for the buck previously owning a 911 I was pleasantly surprised at how well it handled as I drive the car to its limits on the street like someone would on race track ! Buy one you wont be disappointed ...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Geman Fan from Austin, TX
    Owns this car
    September 23, 2019

    Great Reliable car

    As a daily commute vehicle, the main maintenance costs that came from the vehicle was the purchase of new tires. The vehicle is very torquey, so that is most likely my only maintenance cost besides the regular oil changes. Best thing about this vehicle, it does have all maintenance records dating back to 2004 when the vehicle was purchased.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By KKCad from Red Wing
    Owns this car
    September 15, 2019

    Great , Reliable, Fun

    We bought our '04 M3 convertible with SMG transmission in 2013 when it was 9 yrs old. One owner beauty at the BMW dealership. It had 45,000 miles. We've put 30,000 additional miles on it since then. The only problem we had, and I expected to have at some point was an SMG hydro pump failure. We had it replaced at a reputable garage for $3500 vs $5200 at the dealership. A loose transaxel was replaced at the same time for $800. Other than that. The car has performed flawlessly and still looks like it's nearly new. We enjoy the SMG as my wife doesn't drive a manual. The look is a timeless classic with a traditional straight 6. We will probably NEVER sell the car. If you are looking for one, try to buy only from a certified BMW dealer as it will have been looked over pretty well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By RayDaytona88 from little ferry NJ,07643
    Test drove this car
    May 14, 2019

    classic body style , fast

    FUN CAR , CLASSIC CAR, CLASSSIC BODY STYLE, RARE COLOR COMBO, SUMMER IS COMING DROP THE TOP AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH THIS 2004 BMW M3 !!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Cameron T from Grandville, MI
    Owns this car
    February 26, 2019

    The Everything Car

    Fast: Yes. Sporty: Yes. Comfortable: Yes. Stylish: xxxx Yes. This car comes from a generation of BMW which many consider the sweet spot. Where luxury wasn’t gadgets it was how well a car was built. It was more about balance and handling and an “all things to all people” way of design that put BMW at the pinnacle and was the definition of “The Ultimate Driving Machine”. The E46 M3 is fast, stylish, comfortable and as far as other performance oriented cars of this time go, dependable. The dependability relies on how you maintain it. This isn’t a car that tolerated neglect. You show it love, it will love you back and spoil you with it’s linear acceleration and beautiful exhaust note for years to come. Someday when your children’s children are asking you what cars you’ve owned. Do you want to reminisce about the Camry or the E46 M3? You only live once. Own one of these in your lifetime.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By harlyfan from Fresno, Ca
    Owns this car
    September 23, 2018

    Most fun to drive car I've ever owned

    If you like to drive and appreciate performance this is the car. Plenty of power and handles like a dream. You will go looking for twisty mountain roads to have some fun
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By M3Gurl862 from WANTAGE
    Owns this car
    May 12, 2018

    2004 E46 M3 SMG

    In love with this vehicle. I have owned three of them. By far my favorite car to drive and own. Lots of fun to drive and play with. Fast and furious. Plus I have the LSB color and love it. Such a beautiful well made vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By DBBMW
    Owns this car
    April 2, 2018

    Best Performance Fun Car

    Super fun performance car with amazing power and handling. Enjoy the detachable hard top during colder months and soft top during the summer. A little stiff ride but its a performance vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2004 BMW M3?

The 2004 BMW M3 is available in 1 trim level:

  • M3 (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2004 BMW M3?

The 2004 BMW M3 offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 BMW M3 reliable?

The 2004 BMW M3 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 BMW M3 owners.

Is the 2004 BMW M3 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 BMW M3. 92.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.3

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