BMW: 4-Series News
06-14-2013, 12:26 PM
#161
The sizzle in the Steak
Looks real good 
06-14-2013, 12:47 PM
#162
Moderator
Looks pretty good, IMO. I still like the E9x interior better, however. I'm still struggling with the monolith screen.
06-14-2013, 04:47 PM
#163
Team Owner
Why is that Idrive knob so huge?
It looks as big as the cup holder
It looks as big as the cup holder
06-14-2013, 04:50 PM
#164
Team Owner
I had nowhere to put my cellphone. Usually it goes to the cupholder but you know E9X cupholders are the stupidest design ever.
06-14-2013, 05:52 PM
#165
Inspiration for lower bumper? 
06-14-2013, 06:03 PM
#166
I drive a Subata.
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Looks awesome.
06-14-2013, 07:54 PM
#168
Senior Moderator
oh oops. I forgot. the M4 is the new M3. 
06-14-2013, 07:55 PM
#169
Senior Moderator
damn, it's been almost exactly 10 years from the inception of this thread! 
06-14-2013, 11:19 PM
#170
Moderator
I put mine in the door pocket. There's a nice place in there that's kind of padded and my door pocket panel tilts out for access.
06-14-2013, 11:23 PM
#171
Senior Moderator
Move over Audi A5! 
Daddy's got a new fave (realistically affordable) coupe...!
Daddy's got a new fave (realistically affordable) coupe...!
06-15-2013, 01:02 PM
#172
Senior Moderator
Well a loaded E92 M3 now is $76k. A loaded M4 being $80k.. yea can see that happening especially since they plan to offer cermanic brakes as an option.
Im hoping the F80 M3 Sedan can had for under 70k with decent options.
Video: http://www.bmw.tv/web/hidden/video.d...720&spaceID=12
06-15-2013, 01:17 PM
#174
Suzuka Master
06-17-2013, 05:50 PM
#175
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My understanding is that in the past, sales of 3 series include sedans, convertibles, M cars, and coupes. Now that the 3 series coupe = 4 series, sales figures of the 3 series will go down for sure.
In the past, the 3 series has been the leader in its segment. BMW sold 9300 3 series in May 2013 for example. But the MB C Class is actually not far behind at 8000. Without the 3 series coupes, it seems like the C Class might take over as the sales leader. I wonder if BMW cares about that.
In the past, the 3 series has been the leader in its segment. BMW sold 9300 3 series in May 2013 for example. But the MB C Class is actually not far behind at 8000. Without the 3 series coupes, it seems like the C Class might take over as the sales leader. I wonder if BMW cares about that.
06-17-2013, 06:11 PM
#176
Moderator
My understanding is that in the past, sales of 3 series include sedans, convertibles, M cars, and coupes. Now that the 3 series coupe = 4 series, sales figures of the 3 series will go down for sure.
In the past, the 3 series has been the leader in its segment. BMW sold 9300 3 series in May 2013 for example. But the MB C Class is actually not far behind at 8000. Without the 3 series coupes, it seems like the C Class might take over as the sales leader. I wonder if BMW cares about that.
In the past, the 3 series has been the leader in its segment. BMW sold 9300 3 series in May 2013 for example. But the MB C Class is actually not far behind at 8000. Without the 3 series coupes, it seems like the C Class might take over as the sales leader. I wonder if BMW cares about that.
06-17-2013, 10:31 PM
#177
Engineer
My Galaxy S3 fits perfectly on the flat part in front of the screen. It's angled back and the surface is somewhat tacky.
06-17-2013, 11:37 PM
#178
Senior Moderator
Some high-res pics for you folks...enjoy!
06-17-2013, 11:38 PM
#179
Senior Moderator
06-18-2013, 12:00 AM
#180
Senior Moderator
gorgeous photos - that car looks pretty amazing! especially 3rd photo on the grey car
06-18-2013, 10:29 AM
#182
Not a big fan of the normal front end. The M-Sport front looks much better. It's interesting that with the E9x chassis, I prefer the E92 (coupe) over the E90 (sedan). Now in the F3x chassis, I prefer the F30 (3-series sedan) over the F32 (4-series coupe).
06-18-2013, 10:32 AM
#183
You must had the ashtray. My E92 didn't come with an ashtray, but instead it's just a tray. So that's where I put my cell phone.
06-18-2013, 11:31 AM
#186
Senior Moderator
it's not a home run for me.... it's like about halfway between 2nd and 3rd base... it's not my favorite car made by BMW, by any stretch... not even really close. BUT I do like it. I am not sold on the front bumper.. it looks downright weird and incongruent in some photos...
06-18-2013, 05:08 PM
#187
I'm with you guys... on the fence with this one. Still prefer the concept's front end.
That fender vent looks strange too. Like it should be larger or something.
That fender vent looks strange too. Like it should be larger or something.
06-18-2013, 06:33 PM
#188
Safety Car
not feeling the interior. the dash layout has too many vertical sections, making it appear narrow and cramped - which is an extremely poor execution considering the 4 is being introduced as a marginally larger vehicle than the 3, but at a premium.
as for the exterior, not a big fan. its lacking a general theme and is not fluid. the front facade looks out of place, and the huge delineation across the hood gives the appearance the the entire facade could be swapped out to your liking.
in summary: far from timeless. when the E46 M3 came out, it was a need-to-have-it, no brainer investment for a car would surely be a legend...to say the same for the soon-to-be M4??...i just dont see it. this the the first 4 series sports coupe ever. i feel more compelled to wait and see where this series goes, rather than be the first in line to get the original.
as for the exterior, not a big fan. its lacking a general theme and is not fluid. the front facade looks out of place, and the huge delineation across the hood gives the appearance the the entire facade could be swapped out to your liking.
in summary: far from timeless. when the E46 M3 came out, it was a need-to-have-it, no brainer investment for a car would surely be a legend...to say the same for the soon-to-be M4??...i just dont see it. this the the first 4 series sports coupe ever. i feel more compelled to wait and see where this series goes, rather than be the first in line to get the original.
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06-18-2013, 08:19 PM
#189
Senior Moderator
not feeling the interior. the dash layout has too many vertical sections, making it appear narrow and cramped - which is an extremely poor execution considering the 4 is being introduced as a marginally larger vehicle than the 3, but at a premium.
as for the exterior, not a big fan. its lacking a general theme and is not fluid. the front facade looks out of place, and the huge delineation across the hood gives the appearance the the entire facade could be swapped out to your liking.
in summary: far from timeless. when the E46 M3 came out, it was a need-to-have-it, no brainer investment for a car would surely be a legend...to say the same for the soon-to-be M4??...i just dont see it. this the the first 4 series sports coupe ever. i feel more compelled to wait and see where this series goes, rather than be the first in line to get the original.
as for the exterior, not a big fan. its lacking a general theme and is not fluid. the front facade looks out of place, and the huge delineation across the hood gives the appearance the the entire facade could be swapped out to your liking.
in summary: far from timeless. when the E46 M3 came out, it was a need-to-have-it, no brainer investment for a car would surely be a legend...to say the same for the soon-to-be M4??...i just dont see it. this the the first 4 series sports coupe ever. i feel more compelled to wait and see where this series goes, rather than be the first in line to get the original.
This is still a "3-series coupe" not a whole new product that needs to prove itself. Reminds me of some of the BMW guys saying they have a hard time buying an M4 because people wont know what it is. Who cares.
I like these looks comparison threads:
sedan vs coupe
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=854495
4series vs A5
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853938
06-19-2013, 01:05 PM
#190
Midnight Marauder
Looks great to me, though, I agree that the front bumper is a bit odd. but thats why they have the M-Sport bumper as an option.
06-19-2013, 03:46 PM
#192
Midnight Marauder
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06-21-2013, 10:33 AM
#196
Senior Moderator
something I just remembered to comment, I'm annoyed by the side-view mirrors. I'm annoyed that they resemble Mercedes designs, which I generally loathe. I much preferred the curvy organic shapes of past models especially in the M range. And even on the regular models they had their own "BMW" flair and hallmark look.
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06-21-2013, 10:41 AM
#197
Senior Moderator
07-06-2013, 09:59 AM
#200
_____ like a rabbit
