Our 2022 BMW M3 reaches the midway point with flair:
The install itself was easy but not without the usual dealership annoyances. Our local BMW parts department assured us the rear badge didn't need rubber grommets to hold it in place like the front one . And those rubber grommets were $1.75 per unit, not per pair, adding up to $7, plus tax, for four measly pieces of rubber.
The original badges came off easily with careful prying of a flat edge against a towel to protect the paint, and some adhesive remover cleaned up what was left. The new badges simply press on, and their distinct patterns make it easy to tell front from rear. The finished product looks snazzy against the green paint.In the logbook, previous complaints about road noise and ride quality have given way to continued acclaim for the powertrain.
Considering how easy it is to get sucked into the swell of boost when the engine regularly spins above 3000 rpm on the highway, it's impressive that our fuel economy average has held at 21 mpg. That's 2 mpg better than the EPA combined rating. While exploring the limits of the fuel tank, executive editor K.C. Colwell found that the engine limits you to 4000 rpm when the fuel range drops below 15 miles.
Aside from the visit for accessorizing, we had only one other trip to the dealership. The M3's maintenance minder called for an oil change at around 12,000 miles, which was performed under the three-year or 36,000-mile complimentary service program.The rear tires were looking a little ragged just before the 20,000-mile mark, with the wear bars beginning to show their face.
Our M3 remains a pleasurable and brawny daily driver as we enter the back half of our test, but our recent acquisition of a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing will surely add some competition. More on that in due time.
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