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 Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released« »

Mechanically identical to the M3 Coupe, BMW's M3 sedan - returning after nearly a decade-long hiatus - has been updated with the same parts that set the coupe apart from its lesser brethren.

The forward sheetmetal apes the coupe, with a slightly longer front end than the normal sedan and an aluminum, bulged hood. The front fenders incorporate gills with M-color accent stripes, the door mirrors have been swapped out for the coupe's swooping post-mounted items, and bulging side sills enhance the car's stance. On the trunklid is a small rear spoiler and the rear bumper has an integrated diffuser and four exhaust tips.

BMW hasn't mentioned price or availability of the sedan for North America yet, but we've been told to expect a sticker around $60,000. Stay tuned for more information as it comes available.

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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (Bryan@VMG) »« »

meh





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id take this over the coupe



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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (Bryan@VMG) »« »

Now having seen the whole thing, I can definitively say:





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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (Bryan@VMG) »« »

Maybe its the color, maybe it's the lighting... but I'm pretty sure if I had the cash in hand, I'd pass.



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I don't know.
I been waiting for the official photos for a long time.
But some how the E92 looks better with the longer profile.

But damn.. both body style looks HOT.
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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (Bryan@VMG) »« »

I like the sedan more than the coupe.

The sedan looks generally good except for that ghastly rear bumper. I don't think that's going to grow on me.



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I'd take this over the coupe any day. But DAMN if those bumpers aren't ugly. I'd swap them with regular 3-series bumpers so fast. I wonder if that's even possible, though, with the longer front end and quad exhaust.



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back bumper is really awkward, and the car looks like it sits very high. S4 wins in the looks department over this.



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Sort of odd and grumpy looking. That thing is going to cost around 65K. I can't think of any car around that price range that is so ordinary looking. Put it next to a Nissan GTR and it would look like a car made for grocery shopping.



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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (Wimbledon) »« »

Quote, originally posted by Wimbledon »
I like the sedan more than the coupe.

The sedan looks generally good except for that ghastly rear bumper. I don't think that's going to grow on me.


x2, im still not a big fan of the new m3's styling, but the sedan deffinitely looks better than the coupe imo



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It's a mini M5...

Useless... leave the M3 as a coupe. If you want a fast sedan, get a 535.

If you NEED faster than that, you probably have some good money, get an M5.

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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (VarianceVQ) »« »

Quote, originally posted by VarianceVQ »
Now having seen the whole thing, I can definitively say:

I'll admit, I LOLed.

I know it's a horribly predictable response, but I still HATE Bangle styling. I miss the old BMW. I'm sure it's great to drive, but the look kills it for me.

If I had to have a German high-performance sedan I would take the C63 or wait for the new S4.

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If you NEED faster than that, you probably have some good money, get an M5.

Not the case, you're talking at least a $20k difference between an M5 and M3 sedan.

That aside, I like it better than the coupe....but still not a huge fan. I think it will look better though in white, IL blue.



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 Re: Official M3 Sedan Pics and Details Released (jwaters943) »« »

This thing needs Blackline taillights ASAP.

Overall, it doesn't hold a candle in terms of styling to a C63 though.




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i don't like that rear. it doesn't look wide or low enough to me.




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Really? I thought the M5 was 100k...

That's a 40k difference.

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but still not a huge fan. I think it will look better though in white, IL blue.

x2.

The M3 will look better in white and Interlagos Blue, but in terms of exterior styling the M3 is not as sharp as the C63 AMG or RS4 sedan IMO.



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Really? I thought the M5 was 100k....

Optoned to the extreme hilt maybe....bases at $83k.



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but in terms of exterior styling the M3 is not as sharp as the C63 AMG or RS4 sedan IMO.

It isn't as nice, but while I really like the C63....the more I look at the front the more I think the bumper is a tad busy looking.

The one good thing about the M3, is that I'm sure it will have a killer residual that the C63 (and of course the RS4) won't have. So leasing one should be more attractive if that is something one wants to do.



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give me a C63 instead
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give me a C63 instead

I'd take the Audi S6 if I needed a big, fast car that wasn't an M5...

Audi RS4 is much, much more attractive than this 4-door M3 as well...

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RS4
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Those are the following cars I'd choose over the M3 sedan. Those are organized in no particular order.



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well thats like hella ugly.



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The more I see...the less I like.

Damn how did they manage to **** up the M3 this bad?!?!?!



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Those are the following cars I'd choose over the M3 sedan. Those are organized in no particular order.

Cadillac? Please no!!!

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Cadillac? Please no!!!

You have a problem with a 500+hp new model CTS-V?

The last CTS-V, while not all that refined, held its own against the competition. Even with its several issues.

Even the last V would rip your A3 a new U know what every which way to Sunday.



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You have a problem with a 500+hp new model CTS-V?

The last CTS-V, while not all that refined, held its own against the competition. Even with its several issues.

Even the last V would rip your A3 a new U know what every which way to Sunday.

Congrats... a 50,000 dollar car would beat my 35,000 dollar car. Proves nothing!

I'd still rather have mine because:

a) I'm not elderly

b)


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Congrats... a 50,000 dollar car would beat my 35,000 dollar car. Proves nothing!

I'd still rather have mine because:

a) I'm not elderly

b)

What did I say about refined? It lacked in that department, the new interior is just about the best in class.

You have to be joking? You think Cadillac is only for elderly people these days? Sorry, that stereotype carries very little weight anymore.

I only mentioned your car, because you bad mouthed the Cadillac. When the fact remains, the A3 is a completely overpriced vehicle. I've driven it, not impressed (6cyl DSG).




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Congrats... a 50,000 dollar car would beat my 35,000 dollar car. Proves nothing!

I'd still rather have mine because:

a) I'm not elderly

b)

Fair warning:

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i'd hit it without hesitation, and for all of you that says it's ugly and yada yada yada, im sure u forgot it's an M3, just like the people that buy vipers and vettes must be crazy since their interior is horrid



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