Report: F80 M3 Is the New BMW M3 / M4 -- Sedan Comes First in 2013! - Page 5

formula M · 09-02-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

The reason it's called a 4 door coupe is because of the sloping roof-line like a coupe. Sedans can't be called coupes because they're not. A sedan is a car with 4 doors, not 2.

I present the BMW x6 coupe: 4-door coupe; http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...6/default.aspx

positiveions · 09-02-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cmk227

Awesome news...

maybe time for another ED?

Wolf · 09-02-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Fixed

you forgot the Long wheel base for the 3er, 5er and 7er

dmw16 · 09-02-2011, 06:36 PM

Awesome news that the sedan is making a return. It's the ultimate family car.

But not a fan of the name change.

M3roar · 09-02-2011, 06:39 PM

M3 = Coupe... from the start M3 was a coupe... change the M4 to the Sedan.

bimmerJP · 09-02-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hks786

+1

I still can't get over the 4 series name. BMW are making the 4 series name just so they can charge more for it. What was the need to separate the 3 series saloon/coupe into different brands? It has always worked well and 4 is such a crap number! M4 coupe? No thanks. M3 is a great name.

Agree! It's fine with me that they are bringing out 2 series since 1 series is like a new born baby. But the problem is 3 series is BMW's icon. When people talked about BMW, they are most likely talking about 3 series/M3. BTW, 4 is a bad number in China, so dont even think that your new naming system can attract Asian! Wake up, Bavarian!

Reedomn · 09-02-2011, 07:09 PM

M3..M4...whatever...sign me up!!

Hedges · 09-02-2011, 07:12 PM

I'm glad they are making a sedan still! That will be my next car if it is!

formula M · 09-02-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M3roar

M3 = Coupe... from the start M3 was a coupe... change the M4 to the Sedan.

People..

BMW decision is based on a much larger scope (than what it being an M3, or called different), it based on BMW tradition of 6 & 8 series..? Even & odd #. M5 was different than the M6.

The first BMW 3 series M was a sedan (2-door), If that matters to anyone. Also, there still is an M3.. so what is the fuss?

Just because the coupe is an M4, means it stated as "one louder.." one higher in performance. As the coupe always outperform the sedans & are more purpose orientated. 4>3

Separate that, with the iconic M3 name.. and realize this is just separation of chassis.

The new M4 & M2 are going to be great cars.

Pentium · 09-02-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

Kinda lame that the M3 name badge will be solely on a sedan now. Don't get me wrong, I love that they're bringing the sedan back, but changing the M3 coupe to the M4...that is very disappointing.

exactly...let's keep M3 as it is and make an M2, I don't want to lose the M3 name just to keep us from saying M1!

dlbrooks18 · 09-02-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedomn

M3..M4...whatever...sign me up!!

My thoughts exactly! Who cares what it's called..

-=Hot|Ice=- · 09-02-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

No, you call that a hatch(back).

This.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 09-02-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by formula M

I present the BMW x6 coupe: 4-door coupe; http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...6/default.aspx

That's not a coupe. That's an SUV. SAV in BMW speak.

amg135i · 09-02-2011, 08:10 PM

Did you guys read that thread about the F80 M3? I don't like that there going to be changing the name to M4? M's are supposed to be unique. No doubt they will still be fantastic cars. The M3 has heritage and a history in the motorsport world. It would be like suddenly renaming future model corvettes to something else. Anyone else agree or am I just being weird?

LeMansM5 · 09-02-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OdomPHD

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

Simple.

To complete the BMW lineup of odd vs. even names.....
X2 - SA Coupe
X3 - SAV
X4 - SA Coupe
X5 - SAV
X6 - SA Coupe
X7 - GSAV*

*Gigantic SAV.

So, how does Z line-up fit in when Z2 pops-up? and Z3...4-door roadster?

kmarei · 09-02-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by k2e15

I'll just buy an extra M3 badge and remove the M4 haha

+1000
the other advantage is to piss of all the BMW marketing people when you screw up their dumb ass idea to start messing with the names

heck why call it a BMW at all?
why not change that as well?
just call it LOL!
so you spend 20 years getting one of the finest name badges of any manufacturer, the envy of many other car makers
then you proceed to run it to the ground
good job bmw

imbimmer · 09-02-2011, 08:44 PM

For the legendary name's sake, I'll go for a sedan for once!

someone · 09-02-2011, 09:20 PM

Who's up for m4post.com!

GMW · 09-02-2011, 09:29 PM

Well. Ill be honest and say I won't enjoy seeing the M4 badges.

BMuu · 09-02-2011, 09:51 PM

As far as following Audi goes, with the odd even pattern... Let's not
Forget the a7 is four doors and an odd number...

JulieDriving · 09-02-2011, 10:04 PM

Very happy about the news for an M3 sedan.

Still feel M4 sounds weird. But you know what - what can they do? All the 3 series coupes will be 4 series coupes, and it would be weird for the M3 to represent both sedans and coupes. Not for us, the enthusiasts who know the history, etc. But are most BMW buyers gonna care? They'll just think higher number = more expensive.

I won't like it. But if it drives great, I'll get over it.

BMW6Speed · 09-02-2011, 10:15 PM

LoL m4? Why the hell would you do that to the m3 legacy and brand name? Your better off calling the the m3.5, just so there is still a 3 in there.

09-02-2011, 07:09 PM	#95
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09-02-2011, 07:12 PM	#96
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09-02-2011, 08:10 PM	#102
amg135i Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,017 iTrader: (5)	Did you guys read that thread about the F80 M3? I don't like that there going to be changing the name to M4? M's are supposed to be unique. No doubt they will still be fantastic cars. The M3 has heritage and a history in the motorsport world. It would be like suddenly renaming future model corvettes to something else. Anyone else agree or am I just being weird? __________________

09-02-2011, 09:20 PM	#106
someone Enlisted Member Drives: '08 E90 M3 & '11 X5 XDrive50i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Who's up for m4post.com! __________________

09-02-2011, 09:29 PM	#107
GMW Captain Drives: a Submarine Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 608 iTrader: (0)	Well. Ill be honest and say I won't enjoy seeing the M4 badges. __________________ 11' e92 M3 - current 10' S1000RR - miss it every day 08' e93 335 - new owner 07' e91 328xi - new owner 06' e90 330xi - new owner

09-02-2011, 06:36 PM	#92
dmw16 Captain Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 693 iTrader: (0)	Awesome news that the sedan is making a return. It's the ultimate family car. But not a fan of the name change.

09-02-2011, 06:39 PM	#93
M3roar Lieutenant Drives: 2010 e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 416 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 e92 [4.67] 1998 BMW M3 [4.25]	M3 = Coupe... from the start M3 was a coupe... change the M4 to the Sedan.

09-02-2011, 08:44 PM	#105
imbimmer New Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	For the legendary name's sake, I'll go for a sedan for once!

09-02-2011, 09:51 PM	#108
BMuu New Member Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	As far as following Audi goes, with the odd even pattern... Let's not Forget the a7 is four doors and an odd number...

09-02-2011, 10:04 PM	#109
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	Very happy about the news for an M3 sedan. Still feel M4 sounds weird. But you know what - what can they do? All the 3 series coupes will be 4 series coupes, and it would be weird for the M3 to represent both sedans and coupes. Not for us, the enthusiasts who know the history, etc. But are most BMW buyers gonna care? They'll just think higher number = more expensive. I won't like it. But if it drives great, I'll get over it. __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

09-02-2011, 10:15 PM	#110
BMW6Speed BMW3 Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	LoL m4? Why the hell would you do that to the m3 legacy and brand name? Your better off calling the the m3.5, just so there is still a 3 in there. __________________ 2011 335xi Msport Jb3, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMS Performance Intake, BMS Chargepipe, AR 4" DP Black Kidneys, 35% Tint, 20% Tail light Tint, Blacked out front reflectors, Painted Black Msport Rims

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