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At the 2014 Philly Auto Show and took some pics along with a review that highlight key features. I believe this is the first Loaded M3 we have seen in the SB / Silverstone combo since the one in Detroit was an M4

Be sure to check out both set of Pics by myself and HD pics a few posts later in the thread by RPIM5..thanks!!! which provide great detail.

I'm including below my summary impressions of seeing this car for the first time. Since I had unrestricted early access to M3, I will focus on that model. Feel free to ask me anything. First yes these are Iphone pics but they are not half bad. I know others had better equipment so that is coming.

Overall the M3 really impressed me. This car is so well executed and finished especially with Full leather. This Combo is stunning in Person. I really liked the black wheels on the M4 as the best option although the M3 had the silver Ferric Wheel. Starting from the Rear area, It was disappointing to see all the comfort features missing from the rear seat including lack of cupholders, armrest, and pass through. The rear headrests are fixed but for those of us with carseats for the kiddies I think it will be ok the way that the seat is angled to fit well. The trunk was very spacious and with the 60/40 seats down there is a lot of room to haul stuff and would easily fit my road bike without taking both wheels off. The seats fold nearly flat with just a slight rise.

The front passenger cabin is simply the finest of interiors ever done in an M3 and as far I'm concerned gives up nothing to the the 5, 6, and 7 series with Full leather. The CF Trim finish looks great and of high quality. The seats were my favorite part for sure. As a husky 5-10 guy I found the fit perfect and very comfortable. I could go all day driving in them and the Leather was supple and soft to the touch. As far as the illuminated Logo in the seat it is not a glow in the dark. The Seat logo clearly lights up when you enter the car and does shut off once door is closed. The Door sills however do not light up which is also a downer since it really is a nice touch. Guess it will be part of a future model refresh with the Rear LED lights and ZCP.

On the outside I found the rear of the M3 was notably much lower to the ground than the M4. Don't know why but seemed to be at least 3+ inches. Perhaps it's just a setting or the way the cars are when parked but will see. Logic tells me it's a suspension setting that lowers car to allow rear passengers easier access. The rear of the M3 does look more aggressive than the M4 but I like the M4 much more from the side profile. The car really does look big but don't doubt for a second that the M4 is a slouch in the aggressive department. I will still stay with it for sure. The M3 had the Sunroof which is Ok but the CF roof on the M4 is such a stunning detail. It really makes the car standout and in the Alpine white after adding the full exterior CF treatment this car will look incredible on the streets. As you will see from the Car panel it does say the Nav screen is 10.2 inches. To clarify the confusion, when you measure the entire screen is 10.2 inches. However just like all TVs the actual screen area is smaller and about 8.5 inches of actual usable screen. It does look great though. Lastly I got to see MW again and have 100% rules out the color. It just looked dull and muted to me even under show lights. AW is the way to go for me. Anyway I am doing this review from my iPhone so let me stop here. Just wanted to share with you guys my brief take on the show today.
























































And photos by RPiM5