Official Confirmation of BMW M3 and M4 (+ others) at Philadelphia Auto Show

signes · 02-08-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

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Originally Posted by Sir Loin

Could someone measure the nav screen to see if it is really a 10.2" screen?

I think we already know the answer to that!

Check for alcantara headliner...

Needsdecaf · 02-08-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Suave

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Originally Posted by RealStig

I always wanted to ear Philly cheese steak in Philly, where one might get one of those around the convention center?

Spataros Cheesesteak. Located right in the heart of the market place, Spartos has been part of the market since 2006. Listed as one of the best 10 places you never had a cheesesteak is very good.

Also you must eat a Dinics! Best Roast pork, roast beek, and beef brisket sandwiches anywhere! lines get long so go before 11:30am or after 2

Go to Rocco's and get a chicken alla Rocco. Awesome. And then to Termini Bros. For a chocolate covered banana. All in the a Redding terminal marketplace across from the convention center.

Needsdecaf · 02-08-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla95

Does someone make a cover for those cupholders? That's the one thing that bothers me about this interior..., don't ask me why - just looks unfinished to me.

There is a standard cover that pops and off.

solstice · 02-08-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

There is a standard cover that pops and off.

As in pop off and need to be stoved away or pop up and stay hinged?

Needsdecaf · 02-08-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by solstice

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

There is a standard cover that pops and off.

As in pop off and need to be stoved away or pop up and stay hinged?

Pop off and stowed if it is the same as the stock 3/4.

I always have the cup holders in use so doesn't bother me.

solstice · 02-08-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Pop off and stowed.

Ok, thanks. Pros and cons I guess. Did it look like by no need for hinges and space for the lid that the cup holders are perfectly sealed with no risk for coins etc getting lost/pinched? Should also be 100% rattle free. I like this solution.

Chill72 · 02-08-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave

Ok so no ski pass, no armrest, and no cup holders in backseat. Full leather M3 does not have Alcantara headliner and the Nav is absolutely a 10 inch screen

I was a bit surprised that there were no arm rest in the back seat.

GregW / Oregon · 02-08-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave

...and the Nav is absolutely a 10 inch screen

Appears to be the same size as the optional one in the i3.

Needsdecaf · 02-08-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chill72

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Originally Posted by Suave

Ok so no ski pass, no armrest, and no cup holders in backseat. Full leather M3 does not have Alcantara headliner and the Nav is absolutely a 10 inch screen

I was a bit surprised that there were no arm rest in the back seat.

Yeah, not good for the kiddos.

m3ct · 02-08-2014, 01:04 PM

The matte black plastic trim makes it look so cheap

signes · 02-08-2014, 02:17 PM

Good news about the screen, thanks for posting that (and bummer about the headliner but not surprised.)

messm6 · 02-08-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave;*****911

Absolutely!! The Full Leather in the M3 is night and day difference in Quality vs the Standard Leather in the M4. Seeing it in person I absolutely must insist that everyone get this option. It's just such an exponential quality and looks upgrade from M3 interiors in the past that you would have remorse skipping the option. The stitching detail in the dash which is something you constantly look at while driving just exudes class.

Absolutely agree 100%.. The full leather is a must! I was there as well and will post my thoughts later on.. It was great to meet Suave and his son.. One thing I will say is I was always planning to get the M3 but the M4 really impressed me in person.. These cars need to be seen in person to truly appreciate. Pictures and descriptions don't do them justice!! More later

Kief · 02-08-2014, 02:26 PM

Some of my crappy iPhone pics (nothing we haven't already seen) until RPiM5 (and possibly others) posts his high quality pics...

It was nice meeting you guys this morning

RealStig · 02-08-2014, 03:33 PM

I'm going to post a long write up with lots of pictures in a separate thread when I go home but overall I left the show with mixed feelings. First of all the screen is 9 inches or so wide and 3.5 inches high, its not the 10.2" screen but the standard 8 inch one.

One thing i have to say is i was really surprised with the type of people i saw all around in the show. In the parking lot, i was probably the only bmw. A lot of people who was around the m3 had never sat in a bmw let alone own one. They were saying all kinds of stupid things i was like wow. Big difference between nyc and philly even though they are 80 miles apart.

Suave · 02-08-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by messm3

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Originally Posted by Suave;*****911

Absolutely!! The Full Leather in the M3 is night and day difference in Quality vs the Standard Leather in the M4. Seeing it in person I absolutely must insist that everyone get this option. It's just such an exponential quality and looks upgrade from M3 interiors in the past that you would have remorse skipping the option. The stitching detail in the dash which is something you constantly look at while driving just exudes class.

Absolutely agree 100%.. The full leather is a must! I was there as well and will post my thoughts later on.. It was great to meet Suave and his son.. One thing I will say is I was always planning to get the M3 but the M4 really impressed me in person.. These cars need to be seen in person to truly appreciate. Pictures and descriptions don't do them justice!! More later

Pleasure to meet you as well! Looking forward to pics from everyone from the show and your thoughts. Seeing these cars in person has made the waiting just a little bit easier to deal with!

RPiM5 · 02-08-2014, 06:21 PM

I put the high resolution pictures in this thread. Enjoy!

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=944343

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