Report: F80 M3 Is the New BMW M3 / M4 -- Sedan Comes First in 2013! - Page 3

Smokey · 09-02-2011, 01:49 PM

Glad to hear the M3 sedan is making a come back. As far as rumors of the M3 coupe being renamed the M4, bmw might have done this to signify a change to turbo engine for the iconic m3 coupe, since past generations of the coupes have always had NA engines-- just my own conspiracy theory, lol. Anyway, I'll believe the name change when I see it.

OdomPHD · 09-02-2011, 01:56 PM

1er - Sedan / hatch
2er - Coupe
3er - Sedan / hatch
4er - Coupe
5er - Sedan / hatch
6er - Coupe
7er - Sedan / Limo

Simple.

I'll take a number FOUR please =) , and can you add some ceramic breaks and LED lights to that order, please!?

etc335i · 09-02-2011, 01:58 PM

Weak. But we will all get used to M4

and 1 · 09-02-2011, 01:59 PM

this:

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Originally Posted by formula M

tscdennab · 09-02-2011, 02:03 PM

I think (in fact I hope) that the F80 is the 4-door coupe version of the 3-series F30 is the sedan, F32 is the coupe and F80 is the 4-door coupe.. A 4-door coupe M3 would really be the best of all worlds.

Ky1M · 09-02-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OdomPHD

1er - Sedan / hatch
2er - Coupe
3er - Sedan / hatch
4er - Coupe
5er - Sedan / hatch
6er - Coupe
7er - Sedan / Limo

Simple.

I'll take a number FOUR please =) , and can you add some ceramic breaks and LED lights to that order, please!?

mkoesel · 09-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OdomPHD

1er - 5dr hatch / 3dr hatch / GT / FAST
2er - Coupe / Cab / Gran Coupe
3er - Sedan / touring / GT
4er - Coupe / Cab / Gran Coupe
5er - Sedan / touring / GT
6er - Coupe / Cab / Gran Coupe
7er - Sedan

Fixed

Olagüe · 09-02-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jerrypon83

Interesting...

yes..

Uli_HH · 09-02-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

I think (in fact I hope) that the F80 is the 4-door coupe version of the 3-series F30 is the sedan, F32 is the coupe and F80 is the 4-door coupe.. A 4-door coupe M3 would really be the best of all worlds.

F86(F85?) or if BMW/M-GmbH takes the new code system serious - with only 4 possible M-Cars in the range! - F83 was the M4 GranCoupe = the 4-door coupe!

OdomPHD · 09-02-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Fixed

I apologize, I only added the most common versions.

brio · 09-02-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FlashTwoSix

so every ODD number BMW will be a sedan
ie...3, 5, 7

and every EVEN Number BMW will be a coupe
ie..6 and 8 series (back in the days)

so if this is what BMW wants then it beggs the question about wha BMW is going to do with the 1 series.

Using the 128i as an example: When the new F2x coupe debuts, it will be called a 228i and the hatch will retain the 128i badge. I think..

Jason · 09-02-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brio

Using the 128i as an example: When the new F2x coupe debuts, it will be called a 228i and the hatch will retain the 128i badge. I think..

Correct

SamS · 09-02-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerJim

Noticed you take European Delivery on Oct 17th. I am stationed in Germany with the military and I just ordered my new 2012 M3 coupe today through military sales with a BMW Welt delivery of November 11. I hear that they do a wonderful job with taking care of the European Delivery folks. Congrats and I hope you enjoy your delivery and trip over.

Very good! Congrats on your car, as well. These appear to be the very last M3 coupes, ever!

tlav17 · 09-02-2011, 02:40 PM

my heart sank when i read this. how can they call it the M4? the M3 is pretty much the most iconic sports coupe of all time...and now they are changing the name. i don't get it. the coupe variant has been around for all 4 previous models of M3. why would they change it now?!!!

GOLFFRR · 09-02-2011, 02:42 PM

why would they ditch the M3 category for the coupe? hmm not sure about this. I guess we will have to wait and see how this plays out

Mr.E92 · 09-02-2011, 02:42 PM

This is good news... Lets hope this gets announced publicly so we know its for sure

BuJiNsHiNoBi · 09-02-2011, 02:52 PM

M4?? really? Keep it all m3 BMW. Don't start changing things up again.

EdwinF10 · 09-02-2011, 02:57 PM

Sweet, all good family men need 4 doors M cars. Bring on the M3 Touring.

Uli_HH · 09-02-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlav17

my heart sank when i read this. how can they call it the M4? the M3 is pretty much the most iconic sports coupe of all time...and now they are changing the name. i don't get it. the coupe variant has been around for all 4 previous models of M3. why would they change it now?!!!

Not completely right ... the first ever M3, the E30 M3 was no coupe, it was an 2-door sedan !!!

mach330 · 09-02-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EdwinF10

Sweet, all good family men need 4 doors M cars. Bring on the M3 Touring.

agree. this made me teary eyed as well. now i know i can get my m3 back in sedan form since i have a little one now.

index1489 · 09-02-2011, 03:29 PM

Stupidest thing to get rid of the M3 name, minus will rename BMW.

SchnellM3 · 09-02-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

An M3 sedan and the M3 coupe returning as an M4? Way to kill a legacy, BMW!

09-02-2011, 01:49 PM	#45
Smokey Lucky Lefty Drives: on twisty roads Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: * Posts: 690 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [5.00] 2013 bmw F25 msport [5.00] 2011 335iS [4.80]	Glad to hear the M3 sedan is making a come back. As far as rumors of the M3 coupe being renamed the M4, bmw might have done this to signify a change to turbo engine for the iconic m3 coupe, since past generations of the coupes have always had NA engines-- just my own conspiracy theory, lol. Anyway, I'll believe the name change when I see it. __________________ The Power of M Last edited by Smokey; 09-04-2011 at 04:46 PM.

09-02-2011, 02:40 PM	#58
tlav17 First Lieutenant Drives: '04 Imola Red M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	my heart sank when i read this. how can they call it the M4? the M3 is pretty much the most iconic sports coupe of all time...and now they are changing the name. i don't get it. the coupe variant has been around for all 4 previous models of M3. why would they change it now?!!! __________________ '04 Imola Red M3 6MT \| SSK \| ST Coilovers \| Apex Arc-8

09-02-2011, 02:42 PM	#59
GOLFFRR Architect Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,961 iTrader: (4)	why would they ditch the M3 category for the coupe? hmm not sure about this. I guess we will have to wait and see how this plays out __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

09-02-2011, 02:57 PM	#62
EdwinF10 Major Drives: f10 535d M & e70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,077 iTrader: (0)	Sweet, all good family men need 4 doors M cars. Bring on the M3 Touring. __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2006 e92 335d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.) 2009 e70 X5 35d & 2010 f10 535d M-sport

09-02-2011, 03:29 PM	#65
index1489 Major Drives: Out of warranty BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (3)	Stupidest thing to get rid of the M3 name, minus will rename BMW. __________________ Gotta pay to play. WTB OEM Headunit E90/E92/E93 08+

09-02-2011, 01:56 PM	#46
OdomPHD I break for no one Drives: e9o "Vanity 2" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NW Florida, USA Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	1er - Sedan / hatch 2er - Coupe 3er - Sedan / hatch 4er - Coupe 5er - Sedan / hatch 6er - Coupe 7er - Sedan / Limo Simple. I'll take a number FOUR please =) , and can you add some ceramic breaks and LED lights to that order, please!?

09-02-2011, 01:58 PM	#47
etc335i Trainee Drives: BUS PASS Join Date: May 2011 Location: El Salvador Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Weak. But we will all get used to M4

09-02-2011, 02:03 PM	#49
tscdennab Banned Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,811 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [3.12]	I think (in fact I hope) that the F80 is the 4-door coupe version of the 3-series F30 is the sedan, F32 is the coupe and F80 is the 4-door coupe.. A 4-door coupe M3 would really be the best of all worlds.

09-02-2011, 02:42 PM	#60
Mr.E92 Captain Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orlando/Fort Walton Beach Florida Posts: 653 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 328i Coupe [0.00] 2009 135i M-Sport [0.00]	This is good news... Lets hope this gets announced publicly so we know its for sure

09-02-2011, 02:52 PM	#61
BuJiNsHiNoBi Captain Slow Drives: '03 325ci Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	M4?? really? Keep it all m3 BMW. Don't start changing things up again.

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