M3 or M4?

Jauxy · 12-12-2019, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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I am new to the forum, so not fully introduced to it, why have you got ants in your pants it isn't that deep, its my question my query just jog on if you dont have an opinion on either of the cars...

I have both, a 2016 M4 and my wife has a 2018 M3 CP. I've compared both of them and have posted on this several times, which you would have seen if you weren't too lazy to search. Why should I waste my time giving my opinion again, when you apparently can't take any time to search? You see how that works? No one likes it when someone new shows up and starts asking questions that have been asked and answered many times before. Every forum I've ever been on has a Search function. Learn how to use it instead of bashing someone who's trying to educate you.

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I dont have time to watch silly videos, Your just desperate for some attention. Some people may not have had the chance to express their opinions previously or may have missed the post or may just be new like me... so heres a chance for them to express their opinions on the cars. If "No one likes repeated questions" I'm sure you wouldn't be the only one winging. You seem very agitated lol its just a post, get over it and go for a drive in your wifes m3 Repeated questions or not I will post what ever I wish (in regards to Bimmers) and I may repost this same question again 6 months down the line for the new joiners... Keep jogging...

avantix · 12-12-2019, 08:25 PM

You can't go wrong with either. I had an F80 M3 for 3 years and now I'm in an M4CS. Took a few days to get used to the two missing doors and the missing clutch pedal but I agree like others have stated that it does feel sportier. The M3 hips are a force to recon with however the M4 just feels more like a sports car sitting a little lower to the ground. I've also grown to love the bigger coupe doors and bigger windows. If the M4 had the M3 hips it would be uncontested.

CarbonAlpine · 12-12-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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Originally Posted by Jauxy

I am new to the forum, so not fully introduced to it, why have you got ants in your pants it isn't that deep, its my question my query just jog on if you dont have an opinion on either of the cars...

I have both, a 2016 M4 and my wife has a 2018 M3 CP. I've compared both of them and have posted on this several times, which you would have seen if you weren't too lazy to search. Why should I waste my time giving my opinion again, when you apparently can't take any time to search? You see how that works? No one likes it when someone new shows up and starts asking questions that have been asked and answered many times before. Every forum I've ever been on has a Search function. Learn how to use it instead of bashing someone who's trying to educate you.

See this:

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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Originally Posted by Jauxy

I am new to the forum, so not fully introduced to it, why have you got ants in your pants it isn't that deep, its my question my query just jog on if you dont have an opinion on either of the cars...

I have both, a 2016 M4 and my wife has a 2018 M3 CP. I've compared both of them and have posted on this several times, which you would have seen if you weren't too lazy to search. Why should I waste my time giving my opinion again, when you apparently can't take any time to search? You see how that works? No one likes it when someone new shows up and starts asking questions that have been asked and answered many times before. Every forum I've ever been on has a Search function. Learn how to use it instead of bashing someone who's trying to educate you.

See this:

I totally agree with this.

"Hey I'm new and want someone to guide me as to what car to buy. Don't know how to use the search function but clearly I know how to post a thread"

What do you think will come out of this? Everyone has their own opinion. Know what your needs require and stop trolling.

And judging by your other threads you have serious issues making decisions for yourself.

Jauxy · 12-12-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CarbonAlpine

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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Originally Posted by Jauxy

I am new to the forum, so not fully introduced to it, why have you got ants in your pants it isn't that deep, its my question my query just jog on if you dont have an opinion on either of the cars...

I have both, a 2016 M4 and my wife has a 2018 M3 CP. I've compared both of them and have posted on this several times, which you would have seen if you weren't too lazy to search. Why should I waste my time giving my opinion again, when you apparently can't take any time to search? You see how that works? No one likes it when someone new shows up and starts asking questions that have been asked and answered many times before. Every forum I've ever been on has a Search function. Learn how to use it instead of bashing someone who's trying to educate you.

See this:

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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Originally Posted by Jauxy

I am new to the forum, so not fully introduced to it, why have you got ants in your pants it isn't that deep, its my question my query just jog on if you dont have an opinion on either of the cars...

I have both, a 2016 M4 and my wife has a 2018 M3 CP. I've compared both of them and have posted on this several times, which you would have seen if you weren't too lazy to search. Why should I waste my time giving my opinion again, when you apparently can't take any time to search? You see how that works? No one likes it when someone new shows up and starts asking questions that have been asked and answered many times before. Every forum I've ever been on has a Search function. Learn how to use it instead of bashing someone who's trying to educate you.

See this:

I totally agree with this.

"Hey I'm new and want someone to guide me as to what car to buy. Don't know how to use the search function but clearly I know how to post a thread"

What do you think will come out of this? Everyone has their own opinion. Know what your needs require and stop trolling.

And judging by your other threads you have serious issues making decisions for yourself.

Lol here comes his buddy, Im taking opinions on the car I am set on the m4 tbh from start, its called taking opinions and creating convo. Doesn't necessarily mean im looking for a decision or cant make a decision because I put a question mark, im creating chat, getting use to the forum... You guys are the ones who's got issues crying over a thread which has been repeated lmao seriously you guys need to get a life. I do like to take opinions to make some decisions. Not everyones the same. After all the forum is here to help, give information & potentially help make decisions... P.s Ill be posting a pic of my all new M4 cab shortly. Stay Tuned lol

j2dad5389 · 12-18-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CarbonAlpine

I totally agree with this.

"Hey I'm new and want someone to guide me as to what car to buy. Don't know how to use the search function but clearly I know how to post a thread"

What do you think will come out of this? Everyone has their own opinion. Know what your needs require and stop trolling.

And judging by your other threads you have serious issues making decisions for yourself.

Nothing to do with the argument, but what's the big deal on posting new threads? If everyone just searched all the time the boards here would be dead. I'm all for new threads and igniting conversations with people on here. I'd take an active board with the same questions over and over rather than no activity at all and dead boards any day.

Tall Tom Cruise · 12-18-2019, 04:21 PM

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Nothing to do with the argument, but what's the big deal on posting new threads? If everyone just searched all the time the boards here would be dead. I'm all for new threads and igniting conversations with people on here. I'd take an active board with the same questions over and over rather than no activity at all and dead boards any day.

Precisely... After all, this is a forum and that's what forums are for.

Some people just have nothing going on in their life and get off by telling people to hit the search button. All while being condescending and adding absolutely 0 value to the thread.

OP: if it helps, I opted to order the M4 because I'm 25 and realized I will likely require a 4-door down the road in life. I think the M4 is more badass and fits well with the younger crowd, although I do have flashes of brief regret every time I see the M3's rear fenders in the wild.

elitex · 12-18-2019, 04:28 PM

Owned both. Definitely get an M4.

captainaudio · 12-18-2019, 09:45 PM

Both are great cars. If you are regularly going to have rear seat passengers the M3 makes a lot of sense. I have probably had rear seat passengers in my M4 no more than a handful of times. When I need to carry passengers I take my Cayenne GTS of my 750Lix.

Lately my most frequent passenger has been a Newfoundland so I have been driving the Cayenne a lot.

NewM3driver · 12-19-2019, 08:24 AM

M3 for sure.

GregW / Oregon · 12-19-2019, 08:36 AM

IMO, the coupe is sexier if you don't need to carry more than two people often. But, as others have said, can't go wrong with either. I do find the longer doors on the M4 make it easier to get in/out as I get older.

RichardGM4 · 12-19-2019, 09:32 AM

I was looking to buy a new M3 in March this year but they are no longer available from UK dealerships due to the new emissions levels, which BMW decided not to commit to for the M3 so removed it from sale.

I did test drive the M3 they had in the dealership however, as well as the M4 and even though I didn't have the choice of the M3, I preferred the feeling and look of the Coupe so bought it.

I've always loved the M3 but glad I went for an M4 and will almost certainly buy the next model when it comes out in 2021.

canukgtp · 12-19-2019, 11:27 AM

M3 was a no brainer for me...I've always preferred 4 doors and with 2 kids I get to use it a lot more because of practicality...

I find the sedan looks meaner than the coupe...the coupe has a sportier look, more elegant

gatorfast · 12-19-2019, 11:39 AM

Neither. For a weekend only car I would want something much more focused and not an everyday driver like an M3 or M4.

nbennettksu · 12-19-2019, 11:47 AM

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Neither. For a weekend only car I would want something much more focused and not an everyday driver like an M3 or M4.

My daily is the countryman, my weekend is the f80 lol

TrauCon · 12-19-2019, 12:22 PM

M3.
If you look at the rear light, there's a separation of a smaller light in the trunk lid, then a bigger light housing on the body. Similar to the E46, F80 M3 has that. That is one of the best thing on the M3 rear vs the M4 for me. M4 doesn't - it is a continuous line from the piece on the trunk lid to the piece on the body. Plus the rear on the M3 is much better looking versus the M4. Just my opinion

For those who said this has been asked many times before, and asked the OP to search, well things may change over the years as new cars' designs may affect our opinion, and many other reasons.
You've reminded me about questions on Amazon. Once in a while I saw a question on an item like: "How is this .../ What is this ..etc" and then there were answers along the line of: Sorry I didn't buy it so I dont know. Hahahaha. There is no need to answer to a question on an item one didn't buy. There is no need to click on a post that one didn't like.

unrealeck · 12-19-2019, 02:11 PM

If you don't need the extra doors, the coupe looks better. It looks sleeker and sportier.

M3ILANA · 12-19-2019, 08:24 PM

I honestly can't figure out how anyone can favor M4. M3 boxier, wider shape, practicality and uniqueness of a 6MT sports sedan with >400hp and a baby car seat in the back. What other sedan offers that? Sport coupes are a dime a doze and F82 isn't as slick as E92 M3 was in relation to E90. thanks for making this thread it was fun! Make another one in few months just to f with the forum nazis

SenorRoadRage · 12-19-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tall Tom Cruise

Precisely... After all, this is a forum and that's what forums are for.

Some people just have nothing going on in their life and get off by telling people to hit the search button. All while being condescending and adding absolutely 0 value to the thread.

OP: if it helps, I opted to order the M4 because I'm 25 and realized I will likely require a 4-door down the road in life. I think the M4 is more badass and fits well with the younger crowd, although I do have flashes of brief regret every time I see the M3's rear fenders in the wild.

Also 25 and seizing the opportunity to have a sports car with 2 doors while I can before I have a family.

Also coming from driving a truck last and was always the chauffeur. Now I have a decent excuse not to drive everyone everywhere.

RustySeatbelt · 12-19-2019, 10:13 PM

I'll vote for the M3. I love the hips, but am also partial to sport sedans in the same way others are partial to hot hatches. It's just strangely satisfying for me to take a 4 door around the track, then going home and putting two car seats back in.

henrylee · 12-19-2019, 11:11 PM

I second M3 for the hips.

gs1403 · 12-19-2019, 11:45 PM

The M3's flared arches are nice, but the M4's wide quarters are much more aggressive to me. They give the car so much visual width, I love seeing that fat ass every time I'm behind a M4. Also love the sleeker coupe body. 3 Series sedans are really a dime a dozen and M3s kinda blend in to me.

Andrae26 · 12-20-2019, 12:13 AM

M3 all day. People who say the M4 are wide and look mean must be dreaming. Comparing the M3 to a 3 series is no different than the M4 with a 4 series that has mperformance parts cause they look identical, can't tell how many times I've mistaken one for an M4. When you see the M3 there's no mistaking it for a 3 series. M4 looks way too long, why do you think people on instagram edit pics to make the car look short in pics?

12-12-2019, 08:25 PM	#24
avantix Captain 344 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2019 M4CS Lime Rock Grey Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (6)	You can't go wrong with either. I had an F80 M3 for 3 years and now I'm in an M4CS. Took a few days to get used to the two missing doors and the missing clutch pedal but I agree like others have stated that it does feel sportier. The M3 hips are a force to recon with however the M4 just feels more like a sports car sitting a little lower to the ground. I've also grown to love the bigger coupe doors and bigger windows. If the M4 had the M3 hips it would be uncontested. __________________ 2019 M4CS Lime Rock Grey, MP HAS, GC camber plates, MPE
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elitex . 1231 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: 22 M8C Coupe, 21 X5MC Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Mercedes C63S ... [0.00] 2021 X5M Competition [0.00]	Owned both. Definitely get an M4. __________________ Previous 21 X5M MBB, 20 Evora GT, 20 C63S Coupe,19 X5 50i, 18 Giulia QV, 18 M5, 17 Evora 400, 18 LX570, 17 GT350,18 M4 Comp,17 R8 V10 ,17 M3 Comp,17 GT350,16 Escalade Plat ESV, 16 570S,16 911 GTS,15 M5, 15 LX570, 13 M5,13 Viper,14 Cayman S,13 M3,13 S4,10 RX8,12 A4,10 G37, 04 Mini Cooper S, 08 Scion TC, 06 Altima V6, 05 Altima, 01 Altima, 00 Altima, 94 Explorer, 92 Toyota Pickup, 98 Altima
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12-18-2019, 09:45 PM	#30
captainaudio World's Foremost Authority 1181 Rep 4,535 Posts Drives: M4 Cab - Cayenne GTS - Jag XK Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Upper East Side Manhattan - Boca Raton FL - Lime Rock CT iTrader: (0)	Both are great cars. If you are regularly going to have rear seat passengers the M3 makes a lot of sense. I have probably had rear seat passengers in my M4 no more than a handful of times. When I need to carry passengers I take my Cayenne GTS of my 750Lix. Lately my most frequent passenger has been a Newfoundland so I have been driving the Cayenne a lot. __________________ Drivers Club at Lime Rock - International Motorsports Research Center - Society of Automotive Historians - Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society (0nly a VP) - BMWCCA - Porsche Club of America - M Gruppe - Polish Race Drivers of America (PDRA) - Glen Club (Watkins Glen International) - Jaguar Club of Southern New England
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12-19-2019, 08:24 AM	#31
NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,008 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	M3 for sure.
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12-19-2019, 08:36 AM	#32
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief 2115 Rep 8,918 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 M2 Coupe [9.83] 2020 Mercedes GLE 450 [7.25]	M3 vs. M4 IMO, the coupe is sexier if you don't need to carry more than two people often. But, as others have said, can't go wrong with either. I do find the longer doors on the M4 make it easier to get in/out as I get older. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450
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12-19-2019, 09:32 AM	#33
RichardGM4 First Lieutenant 517 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 M3 CS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I was looking to buy a new M3 in March this year but they are no longer available from UK dealerships due to the new emissions levels, which BMW decided not to commit to for the M3 so removed it from sale. I did test drive the M3 they had in the dealership however, as well as the M4 and even though I didn't have the choice of the M3, I preferred the feeling and look of the Coupe so bought it. I've always loved the M3 but glad I went for an M4 and will almost certainly buy the next model when it comes out in 2021.
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12-19-2019, 11:27 AM	#34
canukgtp First Lieutenant 107 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New-Brunswick iTrader: (0)	M3 was a no brainer for me...I've always preferred 4 doors and with 2 kids I get to use it a lot more because of practicality... I find the sedan looks meaner than the coupe...the coupe has a sportier look, more elegant __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT (current) 2014 F31 328i Touring (sold) 2008 E92 M3 6MT (sold) 2011 E90 335xi (lease up)
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12-19-2019, 11:39 AM	#35
gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Neither. For a weekend only car I would want something much more focused and not an everyday driver like an M3 or M4.
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12-19-2019, 12:22 PM	#37
TrauCon Private First Class 60 Rep 115 Posts Drives: F80 M3 AlpineWhite Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Saigon Vietnam iTrader: (0)	M3. If you look at the rear light, there's a separation of a smaller light in the trunk lid, then a bigger light housing on the body. Similar to the E46, F80 M3 has that. That is one of the best thing on the M3 rear vs the M4 for me. M4 doesn't - it is a continuous line from the piece on the trunk lid to the piece on the body. Plus the rear on the M3 is much better looking versus the M4. Just my opinion For those who said this has been asked many times before, and asked the OP to search, well things may change over the years as new cars' designs may affect our opinion, and many other reasons. You've reminded me about questions on Amazon. Once in a while I saw a question on an item like: "How is this .../ What is this ..etc" and then there were answers along the line of: Sorry I didn't buy it so I dont know. Hahahaha. There is no need to answer to a question on an item one didn't buy. There is no need to click on a post that one didn't like.
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12-19-2019, 02:11 PM	#38
unrealeck New Member 8 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Glasgow, UK iTrader: (0)	If you don't need the extra doors, the coupe looks better. It looks sleeker and sportier.
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12-19-2019, 08:24 PM	#39
M3ILANA Private 44 Rep 76 Posts Drives: BMW E36 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Vero Beach iTrader: (0)	I honestly can't figure out how anyone can favor M4. M3 boxier, wider shape, practicality and uniqueness of a 6MT sports sedan with >400hp and a baby car seat in the back. What other sedan offers that? Sport coupes are a dime a doze and F82 isn't as slick as E92 M3 was in relation to E90. thanks for making this thread it was fun! Make another one in few months just to f with the forum nazis
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12-19-2019, 10:13 PM	#41
RustySeatbelt First Lieutenant 523 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 19 ZR1 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'll vote for the M3. I love the hips, but am also partial to sport sedans in the same way others are partial to hot hatches. It's just strangely satisfying for me to take a 4 door around the track, then going home and putting two car seats back in.
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12-19-2019, 11:11 PM	#42
henrylee Lieutenant 478 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal OC iTrader: (3)	I second M3 for the hips. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT///Black Sapphire w/ Sakhir Orange Leather 2006 S2000 AP2 Laguna Blue Pearl 6MT
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12-19-2019, 11:45 PM	#43
gs1403 Captain 1392 Rep 773 Posts Drives: 2020 F82 6MT Join Date: May 2019 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The M3's flared arches are nice, but the M4's wide quarters are much more aggressive to me. They give the car so much visual width, I love seeing that fat ass every time I'm behind a M4. Also love the sleeker coupe body. 3 Series sedans are really a dime a dozen and M3s kinda blend in to me. __________________ 2023 G82 M4 Competition / Dravit Grey Ind. / Silverstone/Black Full Merino / Carbon Fiber trim / Bi-color 826M / Executive / M Carbon Ceramic Brakes / Icon Adaptive LED Headlights / M Shadowline Lights / M Carbon Exterior
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12-20-2019, 12:13 AM	#44
Andrae26 Major 852 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: Sakhir M4 Join Date: May 2018 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	M3 all day. People who say the M4 are wide and look mean must be dreaming. Comparing the M3 to a 3 series is no different than the M4 with a 4 series that has mperformance parts cause they look identical, can't tell how many times I've mistaken one for an M4. When you see the M3 there's no mistaking it for a 3 series. M4 looks way too long, why do you think people on instagram edit pics to make the car look short in pics?
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