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It's time to retire the e93 as a daily driver. I'm doing some additional upgrades and when finished it should be about 650-700RWHP. I'm looking for a new DD. I'm partial to convertibles since I live in FL but I'm keeping this one so maybe it's time for a hardtop. I'm liking M4 but M3 might be more practical.
What I'd like to know: Any real performance differences between 3&4? Any common problems? Any complaints? Thx |
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| 05-29-2015, 09:10 PM | #3 |
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Not sure if 600 hp will help you with stop and go on I-4.
 425 hp is plenty (probably closer to 475 stock, BMW under-rating). Kids, carpool passengers, ladies of the night may appreciate the four doors of the F80.
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| 05-29-2015, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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If you've already got a fun toy in the garage anyway and will be driving for hours each day why not get an eco minded highway barge like the 535d
Not sure what an M car would do for you in that scenario other than have a more impressive badge when you arrive. (in which case, why not M5, since 3 is a higher number than 3 or 4, or an Alpina B7) |
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| 05-29-2015, 10:05 PM | #7 |
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Go M3, if you are keeping the e93 vert, the 4 doors will be something different. No differences in performance at all. And, I'm biased, but I personally think the M3 looks more aggressive and more aesthetic than the M4. Maybe it's because this is the first generation where the 4-door really takes on a personality of its own vs. its 2-door brother.
Best of luck both with the new car and the e93 build!
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If you want sporty+ power+luxury interior within the M line up, doesn't get much better than an M6 GC or alpina b6.
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M3 is more practical. Since it is 4 doors.
However, I prefer the M4 for the outline of the body and the general sense of it being lower. Also I already have a 3 series so... kinda a no for me to get M3.
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