M3 vs. M4

DML · 03-11-2018, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-M4

I couldn't answer that. However, I can assure you the M4 looks way better than the M3.

Sniff sniff....buyers remorse?? F80 all the way chief

SakhirM4 · 03-11-2018, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DML

Sniff sniff....buyers remorse?? F80 all the way chief

Glad you are happy! F82 all the way

DML · 03-11-2018, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Quote:

Originally Posted by DML

Sniff sniff....buyers remorse?? F80 all the way chief

Glad you are happy! F82 all the way

My last 2 "M's" were coupes, my then future wife thought my little car was "cute". To be honest I do like the 2 door just that my lifestyle fits better with the 4

Aapparition90 · 03-12-2018, 02:03 AM

What the point of this thread ? Your either making a decision off other peoples assumption or buyers regret. A choice in this scenario should be based purely on logistical and one's personal aesthetic preference.

jmg · 03-12-2018, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Quote:

Originally Posted by hinckley

Personal preference indeed . . .

My other car is a 2-door and I've always bought a 4-door as a second car. I don't need a 4-door, but they sure are convenient for the rare occasions I have a backseat passenger. That said, I've really, really disliked the style of all 3ers from the moment they were introduced, so much so that I bought the M4. I'd like to have a 4-door, but I just can't get over the styling of the M3. All personal preference.

On a side note, I had only test-driven an M3 when I bought my M4. The only surprise for me was the lower seating position. I hadn't realized that, and while I do prefer the lower driving position, it is slightly more difficult to get in and out of it.

To me personally, a sports car has to have 2 doors only. Period.

Technically, the M4 isn't a sports car if you use the traditional definition that limits them to roadsters.

Ghosn · 03-12-2018, 06:10 AM

I love how this thread turned into a "this looks better than that". The OP asked about a comparison in "driving" only, nothing more, nothing less. If you can't answer his query, move on and don't hog the thread with unrelated info.

Kid Red · 03-12-2018, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-M4

I couldn't answer that. However, I can assure you the M4 looks way better than the M3.

I will eagerly disagree with you. The fender flares (especially the rear) on the M3 are just pure bliss. Flared fenders are a missing design element from most current car designs including the M4 that I personally love and look for.

GrussGott · 03-12-2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Celestion

One of the Albert Biermann M3/4 interviews on YouTube (I’ve watched all of them). Too lazy to find it right now. Maybe it was the /Drive interview?

I’m guessing it’s related to the B pillar location. That and the door count would seem to the chief structural differences between these two cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I think it is an urban legend.

I watched the Biermann videos many times and I believe the only time he spoke about torsional rigidity was with the M4 and M4 vert, with the M4 being designed AFTER the vert (versus the normal other way around), which meant they designed torsional rigidity into the vert with 3 extra braces the M4 doesn't have, because it doesn't need them.

But that's all off of memory.

NCThreePedals · 03-12-2018, 01:46 PM

Both look great, I got an M4 because my past three cars were 4 doors and I was tired of 4 doors and the M2 is hideous to me. Looks too small and cheap, the seats suck too.

SkiSyndicate36 · 08-06-2018, 12:29 PM

It’s getting close to upgrade time and I cannot for the life of me decide between the aesthetics of the f80 and f82. I have driven and thoroughly inspected both and I am torn between the two. Any thoughts?

bringbacklsb · 08-06-2018, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiSyndicate36

It’s getting close to upgrade time and I cannot for the life of me decide between the aesthetics of the f80 and f82. I have driven and thoroughly inspected both and I am torn between the two. Any thoughts?

I did the same as you, scrutinizing both for some time, and selected the F80 as it looks more aggressive and balanced to me. Something about the F82 appears off at certain angles while the F80 looks perfectly proportioned, in my opinion.

allinon72 · 08-06-2018, 12:52 PM

A thread isn't likely going to help you because it's a highly subjective matter. For me - both cars look great, but I prefer the rear profile of the F80 more. More aggressive and less bulbous.

nicknaz · 08-06-2018, 01:50 PM

I always wanted an "m3" so f80 was my choice.

It helped that I loved the rear fender flares and the practical sedan shape

UGADawgFan · 08-06-2018, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringbacklsb

I did the same as you, scrutinizing both for some time, and selected the F80 as it looks more aggressive and balanced to me. Something about the F82 appears off at certain angles while the F80 looks perfectly proportioned, in my opinion.

Yup..agree with this and everyone above. I too chose the F80 over the F82 because I think the M3 looked meaner and more aggressive than the M4 ....those fender flares!

I didn't care as much about the practicality aspect until I parked in my garage and realized it's MUCH easier to get in and out of the car with the shorter doors.

M4 looks like a bar of soap IMHO.

cartOC · 08-06-2018, 06:19 PM

It really depends more if you want a coupe body style vs. a sedan. My previous M was an E60, loved it for the practicality but aside from the rear fenders I decided for F82 over F80 because sports coupe. ( And M4 has a carbon trunk lid while M3 is metal ;] )

REDEV217342 · 08-06-2018, 06:42 PM

F82 M4 looks wider, lower and better than the 4 door grocery getter M3

Thescout13 · 08-06-2018, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDEV217342

F82 M4 looks wider, lower and better than the 4 door grocery getter M3

no shot. Every time I see an F80 I know it's an M3, every time I see an M4 I almost always mistake it for a 435/440 M Sport until I get a closer look. Especially in the neutral colors.

*puts on flame suit*

UGADawgFan · 08-06-2018, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thescout13

no shot. Every time I see an F80 I know it's an M3, every time I see an M4 I almost always mistake it for a 435/440 M Sport until I get a closer look. Especially in the neutral colors.

*puts on flame suit*

lol. Me too..Exactly!

REDEV217342 · 08-06-2018, 07:04 PM

I know what this is from a mile away.

SeatownF80 · 08-06-2018, 07:32 PM

I chose M3 because I love the shape and lines and I have a kid that I know it'll make life easier. Also, I think its more unique that the M3 is (or was when it was first released) one of the fastest saloons in that segment, whereas the M4 coupe category has a lot of competition.

Thescout13 · 08-06-2018, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDEV217342

I know what this is from a mile away.

Sad that it has to be modded to be recognized.

*zips up flame suit*

CigarPundit · 08-06-2018, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thescout13

no shot. Every time I see an F80 I know it's an M3, every time I see an M4 I almost always mistake it for a 435/440 M Sport until I get a closer look. Especially in the neutral colors.

*puts on flame suit*

Yeah I couldn’t agree more. I just love the look of the M3, but the M4 not so much.

View Poll Results: Which one?
M3	594	61.43%
M4	373	38.57%
Voters: 967. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2018, 02:03 AM	#1236
Aapparition90 Captain 193 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2016 lci m3 mw Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 bmw 328i [0.00] 2012 bmw 328i [0.00]	What the point of this thread ? Your either making a decision off other peoples assumption or buyers regret. A choice in this scenario should be based purely on logistical and one's personal aesthetic preference.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-12-2018, 06:10 AM	#1238
Ghosn Lieutenant 464 Rep 495 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I love how this thread turned into a "this looks better than that". The OP asked about a comparison in "driving" only, nothing more, nothing less. If you can't answer his query, move on and don't hog the thread with unrelated info. __________________ 2018 ///M3 ZCP Mineral White \| Black Leather \| DCT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-12-2018, 01:46 PM	#1241
NCThreePedals First Lieutenant 227 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 981 GT4/Audi Q8/F15 Diesel Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St Pete, FL iTrader: (0)	Both look great, I got an M4 because my past three cars were 4 doors and I was tired of 4 doors and the M2 is hideous to me. Looks too small and cheap, the seats suck too.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2018, 12:29 PM	#1242
SkiSyndicate36 Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 335I Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dalton, GA iTrader: (0)	F80 vs F82 It’s getting close to upgrade time and I cannot for the life of me decide between the aesthetics of the f80 and f82. I have driven and thoroughly inspected both and I am torn between the two. Any thoughts?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2018, 12:52 PM	#1244
allinon72 Brigadier General 4921 Rep 3,803 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	A thread isn't likely going to help you because it's a highly subjective matter. For me - both cars look great, but I prefer the rear profile of the F80 more. More aggressive and less bulbous.
	Appreciate 1 UGADawgFan587.00 Quote

08-06-2018, 01:50 PM	#1245
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I always wanted an "m3" so f80 was my choice. It helped that I loved the rear fender flares and the practical sedan shape
	Appreciate 1 UGADawgFan587.00 Quote

08-06-2018, 06:19 PM	#1247
cartOC Private First Class 31 Rep 136 Posts Drives: AW M4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	It really depends more if you want a coupe body style vs. a sedan. My previous M was an E60, loved it for the practicality but aside from the rear fenders I decided for F82 over F80 because sports coupe. ( And M4 has a carbon trunk lid while M3 is metal ;] )
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2018, 06:42 PM	#1248
REDEV217342 Second Lieutenant 239 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F82 M4 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	F82 M4 looks wider, lower and better than the 4 door grocery getter M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-06-2018, 07:04 PM	#1251
REDEV217342 Second Lieutenant 239 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F82 M4 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I know what this is from a mile away. Attached Images
	Appreciate 3 SakhirM410784.50 Simple1133.50 EdM54064.50 Quote

08-06-2018, 07:32 PM	#1252
SeatownF80 Private First Class 47 Rep 124 Posts Drives: F90, 958 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I chose M3 because I love the shape and lines and I have a kid that I know it'll make life easier. Also, I think its more unique that the M3 is (or was when it was first released) one of the fastest saloons in that segment, whereas the M4 coupe category has a lot of competition.
	Appreciate 0 Quote