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Old 12-12-2013, 09:59 AM
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"Confusing Numbering System" seems to be BMW's new corporate initiative.
Along with M Badges for all!
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Wow. Jaw-dropping.

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Old 12-12-2013, 01:52 PM
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What's that curvy carbon fiber thingy snaking around the engine?
Strut brace.
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Is anyone else bothered by the fact that the top of the side mirrors don't actually connect to the car?? I just noticed that and now I can't stop staring at it.
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Old 12-12-2013, 03:43 PM
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Is anyone else bothered by the fact that the top of the side mirrors don't actually connect to the car?? I just noticed that and now I can't stop staring at it.
My generation is the same. It's needed so that the mirrors can fold up.

Now why it has two arms and not a single one, I don't know. It is probably some crazy aerodynamics feature or just an aesthetic thing. I am leaning towards aesthetics.
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Old 12-12-2013, 03:44 PM
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I didn't even notice that.

Looks a little funky but can't complain.

The car is absolutely perfect for a DD.
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Old 12-12-2013, 04:01 PM
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The mirrors are pretty sauerkraut but I am feeling the F30 more and more. Dat rear wheelarch.






The M4 rear wheelarch is awkward by comparison




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Old 12-12-2013, 05:07 PM
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The mirrors are pretty sauerkraut but I am feeling the F80 more and more. Dat rear wheelarch.
Fixed
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Old 12-13-2013, 11:49 AM
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I'm still on the fence between the two, I need to compare the door latches first.
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Old 12-13-2013, 12:08 PM
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I want to see the M4 in that smurf blue. That wasabi shit yellow isn't really working for me.
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Old 12-13-2013, 04:00 PM
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Its not going to win any musical awards

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Old 12-13-2013, 04:18 PM
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Its not going to win any musical awards

New 2014 BMW M4 Coupe - Test Drive on Race Track - YouTube
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Old 12-13-2013, 04:24 PM
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I'm guessing Dinan, et al, will come up with a superior exhaust. It's a shame M didn't get it right the first time, though.
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Old 12-13-2013, 04:25 PM
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Yeah, the stock sounds pretty disappointing.
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Old 12-13-2013, 04:34 PM
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I see why they now plan to pipe fake exhaust sounds through the speakers.
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Old 12-13-2013, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
I see why they now plan to pipe fake exhaust sounds through the speakers.
Not like this is a new practice for BMW. The M5 has it too since the new turbocharged motors just do not offer the same kind of sound track or volume that the old naturally aspirated motors did.
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Old 12-13-2013, 05:51 PM
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I rarely say this, but the sedan looks so much better than the coupe.
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Old 12-13-2013, 05:56 PM
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Not like this is a new practice for BMW. The M5 has it too since the new turbocharged motors just do not offer the same kind of sound track or volume that the old naturally aspirated motors did.
I know, it was a joke but I agree with you.

Cant even really hear it in the cabin to be honest, at least in the M5.

Plus you can always make it better.
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Old 12-13-2013, 07:51 PM
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That M3 is the first BMW i actually like the looks of in a LONG time.
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Old 12-13-2013, 08:34 PM
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I rarely say this, but the sedan looks so much better than the coupe.
Agreed, I'm not a big fan of the current 3 Series (I liked the last generation more), but I actually kinda like the M3. The M4 just isn't working for me, but it could always be that awful color they're debuting it in.
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Old 12-13-2013, 09:16 PM
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Yikes...sounds like ass. Looks gorgeous though.
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Old 12-15-2013, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
That is what people said about E46 M3 when E9X M3 came out.

In 5 years people will be saying the something about F80 M3 when the XXX M3 comes out...

On a side note: what is up BMW with different chassis code for every model now?

I am so confused.

It was very clear during E46 and before, then it got a little confusing when E9X came out. Now F30 M3 is called F80 M3? and There is F31 F32 and 4 series is something else.
I actually agree with you here in principle but I honestly think that the E46 is the best looking M3 ever made in terms of exterior styling (E92 is very close second IMO)...

And I agree with you guys that the sedan actually looks better than the coupe which is the first time in M3 history for me personally...
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I personally think BMW did the color choices on purpose to get more attention to the sedan.

The E90 M3 sedan did not sell well and many I have ran into on the street had no idea BMW even made an M3 sedan.

Once the color changes on the coupe then everyone will flock to it.

For example...



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Old 12-15-2013, 04:24 PM
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I prefer the sedan as well. The thing I like more on the coupe is that the black (CF?) roof lines up nicely with the windshield. On the sedan it makes my eyelid twitch. Not sure why they made that different.
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I prefer the sedan as well. The thing I like more on the coupe is that the black (CF?) roof lines up nicely with the windshield. On the sedan it makes my eyelid twitch. Not sure why they made that different.
Didn't notice that till you mentioned it. Now I'm going to see that every time I look at the F80...
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
I personally think BMW did the color choices on purpose to get more attention to the sedan.

The E90 M3 sedan did not sell well and many I have ran into on the street had no idea BMW even made an M3 sedan.

Once the color changes on the coupe then everyone will flock to it.

For example...

Sooooooooooooo much better!
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
I actually agree with you here in principle but I honestly think that the E46 is the best looking M3 ever made in terms of exterior styling (E92 is very close second IMO)...

And I agree with you guys that the sedan actually looks better than the coupe which is the first time in M3 history for me personally...
I personally think E30 M3 is the best looking M3 because of its simplicity.

I will wait for M4 Grand Coupe
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Mineral White M3. Fuck me!!
Those fenders almost look aftermarket.






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That red M3 looks amazing.

The white is alright. It hides the curves too much
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^*red M4.

But damn that M3...
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That white M3 is incredible. Except for the rear bumper which is just a jumbled mess IMO...
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^*red M4.

But damn that M3...
Its going to take me a while to get used to it haha
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M3 and M4 Pricing released.

2015 M3 and M4 Pricing Confirmed: $61,550 and $63750

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=934659
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Shocked that no one has posted the photos of the production M3 sedan yet. Been to lazy to post them here but today have some free time so...



MORE: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=934218




















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Beautiful. I'll take one.
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That interior looks so good.
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Stunning.
Gorgeous!
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