Named on the 2001 Car And Driver Ten Best List * Named an Automobile Magazine 2001 All Star * Named 2001 Best Coupe by Automobile Magazine * Praised in Consumer Guide 2001 for its acceleration, exterior finish, handling and build quality * Named on the Car And Driver Ten Best List for 2000 for the ninth consecutive time * Named Most Appealing Entry Luxury Car in a J.D. Power & Associates 1999 Study * Nominated for Motor Trend 2000 Car of the Year * The Car Book reports 3-Series receives top ratings for preventative maintenance *