Comparison: F82 M4 versus E92 M3 Coupe (updated with real life pics)

roastbeef · 02-25-2014, 02:14 PM

they both look great, but this side by side imagery really solidifies that the e92 M3 is going to remain as beautiful as it was the day it came out as time passes. it is just going to be one of those cars that just doesn't stop looking beautiful. the v8 is just the cherry on top.
i do love the f8x though. i'd get an F8x M3 just to have the better efficiency and four doors. passable as "more practical" to my other half.

E90 Skye · 02-25-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

they both look great, but this side by side imagery really solidifies that the e92 M3 is going to remain as beautiful as it was the day it came out as time passes. it is just going to be one of those cars that just doesn't stop looking beautiful. the v8 is just the cherry on top.
i do love the f8x though. i'd get an F8x M3 just to have the better efficiency and four doors. passable as "more practical" to my other half.

you're right... totally agree.
like the overall look of the M4... but man.. it looks like a boat next to that streamlined lithe looking e92 M3.

sq86 · 02-25-2014, 02:27 PM

I don't like the interior on the F84 at all. Granted the E92 does look a bit dull bit it's better IMO. Also I'm opposite of everyone else as far as exterior goes. I like the rear on the F84 but the front/side on the E92 better.

Sedan_Clan · 02-25-2014, 02:30 PM

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I don't like the interior on the F84 at all. Granted the E92 does look a bit dull bit it's better IMO. Also I'm opposite of everyone else as far as exterior goes. I like the rear on the F84 but the front/side on the E92 better.

What's the F84?

Do you mean F82?

ase2dais · 02-25-2014, 02:32 PM

Still e92 is subtle elegance.. f82 overly aggressive tone
mine's a keeper

ilikebmxbikes · 02-25-2014, 02:32 PM

E92 holds up very well

dmk08 · 02-25-2014, 02:35 PM

E92 will look as dated as an E46 by this time next year. Thats my opinion. I have a new model stigma tho.

sq86 · 02-25-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sq86

I don't like the interior on the F84 at all. Granted the E92 does look a bit dull bit it's better IMO. Also I'm opposite of everyone else as far as exterior goes. I like the rear on the F84 but the front/side on the E92 better.

What's the F84?

Do you mean F82?

Guilty yes F82 lol

That's why you shouldn't use the app while at work.

ase2dais · 02-25-2014, 02:41 PM

up to this day there are those that love for the e30 and the e36 M3 design..
I can't truly understand why.. the e36 maybe
.. there are cars that came out at the right time in its evolution that are memorable and truly one of a kind design and engineering that capture the enthusiasm of its day.

dmk08 · 02-25-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

up to this day there are those that love for the e30 and the e36 M3 design..
I can't truly understand why.. the e36 maybe
.. maybe there are cars that came out at the right time in its evolution that are memorable and truly one of a kind design and engineering that capture the enthusiasm of its day

Interesting. I think the E30 >>>>> E36.

BenchRacerYo · 02-25-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

E92 will look as dated as an E46 by this time next year. Thats my opinion. I have a new model stigma tho.

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dmk08 · 02-25-2014, 02:45 PM

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It already kinda looks old w/ the F series 3 and 4s rolling around...

s!ke · 02-25-2014, 02:58 PM

Damn I always thought the e92 was beautiful. As was the e46. But this f82 just takes the cake again. I wasn't sold really until I saw these. Wow. BMW steps up their game again.

Sedan_Clan · 02-25-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

It already kinda looks old w/ the F series 3 and 4s rolling around...

I agree.

BenchRacerYo · 02-25-2014, 03:19 PM

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It already kinda looks old w/ the F series 3 and 4s rolling around...

Which a lot people think are hideous.

I think the E30 was the best looking M3 ever.

Brosef · 02-25-2014, 03:31 PM

even as an e92 owner, I always thought the e46 was way better looking. e46 CSL holds the crown for the best looking car BMW has ever made, but that's a unicorn here in the U.S.

my thoughts on looks with the new model here now:

F80 > E46 > F82 > E90 > E92 > E30 > E36

Art__Vandelay · 02-25-2014, 03:36 PM

I can't quite agree that the M3 E92 really looks old. Sure, we know this car now for over 7 years, especially the car enthusiasts like us, and subconsciously we feel it is "old". But if I objectively look at the design, I still consider it as quite modern and attractive. It's not because I currently have the E92 (I am willing to buy the F80/F82), I felt different when the M3 E92 came out and I really felt that my M3 E46 suddenly became old.

Maybe these comparison pics above aren't really advantageous with this color combo and light influence (at least for my taste), but especially the LCI version still looks great IMO. The only really old looking part are the yellow corona rings (but on the other side, the E92 LCI has full LED tail lights, unlike the F80/F82).

OverDriven · 02-25-2014, 03:47 PM

They both look pretty boring in stock form. I think I'll like the M4 a bit more once I see some tasteful wheels and the elimination of that huge wheelgap with some aftermarket parts.

And yes, the E92 looks dated. It was never really a "looker" in the first place.

///FCB · 02-25-2014, 03:48 PM

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Interior: F82.
Exterior: E92

Clearly in both cases for me.

+1

interior of the new M3 is much nicer, but I dont like the design of those new seats.
really like the new M3 and Im sure performance will be much improved but dont really care how much quicker it is, Id take the E92..mainly because of the engine.

BMWJ · 02-25-2014, 03:49 PM

Probably get more M4 votes if a puke yellow color wasn't used for comparison.

123sub · 02-25-2014, 03:55 PM

E92. Because of the N/A engine.

ixse · 02-25-2014, 03:56 PM

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Probably get more M4 votes if a puke yellow color wasn't used for comparison.

agreed .

02-25-2014, 02:14 PM	#177
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11711 Rep 12,833 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	they both look great, but this side by side imagery really solidifies that the e92 M3 is going to remain as beautiful as it was the day it came out as time passes. it is just going to be one of those cars that just doesn't stop looking beautiful. the v8 is just the cherry on top. i do love the f8x though. i'd get an F8x M3 just to have the better efficiency and four doors. passable as "more practical" to my other half. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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02-25-2014, 02:27 PM	#179
sq86 Captain 359 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2013 328i E92 LMB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i (E92) [0.00]	I don't like the interior on the F84 at all. Granted the E92 does look a bit dull bit it's better IMO. Also I'm opposite of everyone else as far as exterior goes. I like the rear on the F84 but the front/side on the E92 better. __________________ BMW CCA Member# 481791 Current: 2013 E92 328i LMB/Saddle Brown (1 of 21 for E92 LCI in that combo), 2018 F31 330xi AW/Saddle Brown Sold: 2011 1M BS/Black, 2008 E90 328xi AW/Beige, 2001 E46 330xi SG/Black
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02-25-2014, 02:32 PM	#181
ase2dais //Mdicted 364 Rep 9,989 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	Still e92 is subtle elegance.. f82 overly aggressive tone mine's a keeper __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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02-25-2014, 02:32 PM	#182
ilikebmxbikes Banned 1530 Rep 4,743 Posts Drives: S65 1M Clone & E92 M3 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (42) Garage List '08/13 1M Clone 4.0L [10.00] '11 e92 M3 4.6L [10.00]	E92 holds up very well
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02-25-2014, 02:35 PM	#183
dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7100 Rep 12,132 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	E92 will look as dated as an E46 by this time next year. Thats my opinion. I have a new model stigma tho.
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02-25-2014, 02:41 PM	#185
ase2dais //Mdicted 364 Rep 9,989 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	up to this day there are those that love for the e30 and the e36 M3 design.. I can't truly understand why.. the e36 maybe .. there are cars that came out at the right time in its evolution that are memorable and truly one of a kind design and engineering that capture the enthusiasm of its day. __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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s!ke Captain 45 Rep 802 Posts Drives: e92 335 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 1991 Toyota Supra T ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Damn I always thought the e92 was beautiful. As was the e46. But this f82 just takes the cake again. I wasn't sold really until I saw these. Wow. BMW steps up their game again. __________________ /// 2008 e92 335i 6sp JB/CR \| COBB AP \| AR DP's \| AFE DCI \| FMIC \| BMS Cowl Filters \| Stett CP \| Forge DV's \| Sig photo by jMeas!
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02-25-2014, 03:31 PM	#192
Brosef Brigadier General 920 Rep 3,468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	even as an e92 owner, I always thought the e46 was way better looking. e46 CSL holds the crown for the best looking car BMW has ever made, but that's a unicorn here in the U.S. my thoughts on looks with the new model here now: F80 > E46 > F82 > E90 > E92 > E30 > E36
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02-25-2014, 03:36 PM	#193
Art__Vandelay Lieutenant Colonel 2154 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I can't quite agree that the M3 E92 really looks old. Sure, we know this car now for over 7 years, especially the car enthusiasts like us, and subconsciously we feel it is "old". But if I objectively look at the design, I still consider it as quite modern and attractive. It's not because I currently have the E92 (I am willing to buy the F80/F82), I felt different when the M3 E92 came out and I really felt that my M3 E46 suddenly became old. Maybe these comparison pics above aren't really advantageous with this color combo and light influence (at least for my taste), but especially the LCI version still looks great IMO. The only really old looking part are the yellow corona rings (but on the other side, the E92 LCI has full LED tail lights, unlike the F80/F82). Attached Images
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02-25-2014, 03:47 PM	#194
OverDriven Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	They both look pretty boring in stock form. I think I'll like the M4 a bit more once I see some tasteful wheels and the elimination of that huge wheelgap with some aftermarket parts. And yes, the E92 looks dated. It was never really a "looker" in the first place.
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BMWJ Lieutenant 61 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Probably get more M4 votes if a puke yellow color wasn't used for comparison.
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02-25-2014, 03:55 PM	#197
123sub Private First Class 88 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E46M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	E92. Because of the N/A engine.
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