First Look at BMW M3 and M4 on Display at 2014 Detroit Show

Sedan_Clan · 01-12-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

As I said previously they are US specification models. US customers if the 3er is an example might be more inclined to take the sunroof option.

Interesting...so let's slap on $$$ CCB and non-LED headlights and showcase the sunroof for NA

How many cup holders do we get again???

Should we be worried that the M3 CF roof will not be standard?

Looks like the M4 has LED light on it, but not the M3.

No it doesn't!!!

The Fatal Gamer · 01-12-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

No it doesn't!!!

///M = marketing, what do you expect? Be happy they havent started charging more for idrive software features. Soon you will have to pay extra for the tpms monitor.

lux · 01-12-2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Totally disagree, if comfort was the main criteria to buy the M3 you are better off with an M5 or F30 M-Sport. The M3 is for buyers that want the maximum in sport that BMW has to offer but need 4 doors. I.e it would make more sense to show the M3 as hard core as it can be had. Personally I like that it is shown with the sunroof since that is likely what I will order.

+1

The perception may be that 2 doors is "sportier" than 4, but in reality I don't think there will be much performance difference between the two models. The M3 will really be the best of both worlds, practicality of a sedan and performance of a sports coupe.

I'm ecstatic about the new CF roof. That is one area I always felt my e90 was aesthetically deficient in comparison to the e92. Even though I live in SoCal and will greatly miss my sunroof, there is no way in hell am I ordering a M3 without that gorgeous CF roof!

The Fatal Gamer · 01-12-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lux

+1

The perception may be that 2 doors is "sportier" than 4, but in reality I don't think there will be much performance difference between the two models. The M3 will really be the best of both worlds, practicality of a sedan and performance of a sports coupe.

I'm ecstatic about the new CF roof. That is one area I always felt my e90 was aesthetically deficient in comparison to the e92. Even though I live in SoCal and will greatly miss my sunroof, there is no way in hell am I ordering a M3 without that gorgeous CF roof!

I love the sunroof, would never order a car without one. I guess to each his own

Falafel Combo · 01-12-2014, 07:15 PM

I may have missed it, but will the M4 follow the 4 series in having a lower center of gravity and wider track when compared to the M3 and 3 series?

dpgfunk · 01-12-2014, 07:16 PM

wish they woulda kept the hood vents

Falafel Combo · 01-12-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fatal Gamer

I love the sunroof, would never order a car without one. I guess to each his own

I have the CF now and like it a lot. And although I love my sunroofs, the one in my f30 was very noisy and generally annoying at highway speeds. Don't miss it that much. Not sure if they've changed anything on the f80.

JulieDriving · 01-12-2014, 07:20 PM

Looks like I picked a good year to go to the Detroit Auto Show for the first time.

I like the looks of the sedan a little more this time. But both look great.

aus · 01-12-2014, 07:24 PM

SCOTT, Do you have any wheel offset information??

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Falafel Combo · 01-12-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

Looks like I picked a good year to go to the Detroit Auto Show for the first time.

I like the looks of the sedan a little more this time. But both look great.

You will have a blast! And yes, you picked an awesome year! Just the M and i cars in addition to the all new 2 series should make it worth it. I'll have to wait for the April NY show.

antzcrashing · 01-12-2014, 07:36 PM

This picture doesnt excite me

M3Denver · 01-12-2014, 07:38 PM

We're the cars test times around Nuremberg ever posted ? Or not yet?

IEDEI · 01-12-2014, 07:45 PM

M3 = massive hit
M4 = skip. looks like a luxobarge.

rallybull · 01-12-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rated R

Comparing between the two, the M3's slant is more toward utility than is the M4

M3 := Sporty + Utility
M4 := Sporty + Stylish(??)

psuibmw · 01-12-2014, 07:53 PM

Contrary to everyone here, I like the M3 more ... It is wider than the M4 which makes a difference

psuibmw · 01-12-2014, 07:54 PM

Anyone knows if the AY will be available on the M3 ... I think a yellow M3 will really stand out on the road

The Fatal Gamer · 01-12-2014, 07:54 PM

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SCOTT, Do you have any wheel offset information??

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+1

SCOTT,

It would be great if you can find this out for us. I'm about to spend good money on some volk wheels, and I'd really love to know the offsets of the new cars.

dhoggm3 · 01-12-2014, 08:04 PM

No sunroof on my M3 - no way I'll give up CF at the highest point of the car and add probably 100+ lbs. for nothing. If I need fresh air I'll take the E93. I'll be crawling around the interior and at least trying to crawl under it to see that CF driveshaft.

ixse · 01-12-2014, 08:18 PM

ymb is too much of smurf blue..

Luminor513 · 01-12-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by psuibmw

Contrary to everyone here, I like the M3 more ... It is wider than the M4 which makes a difference

Agree. Think the M3 looks much more aggressive. Would love to see it in Mineral grey.

lucas.kent · 01-12-2014, 08:28 PM

Love the lines of both, but the M3 in particular. I can't wait to see it in person tomorrow. This is my first NAIAS.

Zayken · 01-12-2014, 08:46 PM

The more i see the M4 the more im convinced that its a Alpine white or Black saphire colour car..

This Yas Marina blue thing is just a not serious colour for my tastes. It leaves a huge space for another blue !

Other than that i am also curious concerning the revealing of the new C class AMG.Will they do it in Detroit as well?

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