M3/M4 leaked a day prior to official unveiling. - Page 5

wdc330i · 09-23-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

Agreed. Also, the AWD would be nice in some respects, but not for what will amount to a ~500lb weight penalty over the F80!

I would consider an AWD M3 sedan as my SUV substitute. But not feeling this design for sure...

FC · 09-23-2020, 01:33 PM

I get making the M3 more muscular and aggressive than the regular 3er. But even in vanilla version, this M3/4 has gotten cartoonish. It's too aggressive now. Too many vanes, vents, slats, wings, cut-outs, etc. There is no way to get a subtle M3 anymore.

I know I have a bright, orange M3 so I shouldn't talk, but that hood looks like either a crazy, aftermarket idea, or something out of a racing version. Too much for a regular M3, IMO.

It's akin to Porsche eventually making every 911 look like a GT3 RS.

wdc330i · 09-23-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FC

I get making the M3 more muscular and aggressive than the regular 3er. But even in vanilla version, this M3/4 has gotten cartoonish. It's too aggressive now. Too many vanes, vents, slats, wings, cut-outs, etc. There is no way to get a subtle M3 anymore.

I know I have a bright, orange M3 so I shouldn't talk, but that hood looks like either a crazy, aftermarket idea, or something out of a racing version. Too much for a regular M3, IMO.

It's akin to Porsche eventually making every 911 look like a GT3 RS.

I completely agree. The M340 probably makes more sense, but wow, it's gotten crazy expensive.

Nick M3 · 09-24-2020, 09:40 AM

https://twitter.com/ClausMontoya/sta...15862524268544

Put that front end on the G80 sedan, and it'd look pretty good. I guess the good news is that there will probably be aftermarket bumper options to fix the schnoz.

FC · 09-24-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

https://twitter.com/ClausMontoya/sta...15862524268544

Put that front end on the G80 sedan, and it'd look pretty good. I guess the good news is that there will probably be aftermarket bumper options to fix the schnoz.

Agreed. As I said, it's a bit more modern and a bit more aggressive evolution of the F8X and it doesn't look bad, except for the kidneys.

Nick M3 · 09-24-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FC

Agreed. As I said, it's a bit more modern and a bit more aggressive evolution of the F8X and it doesn't look bad, except for the kidneys.

The F82 looks bad all around, though.

wdc330i · 09-24-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

https://twitter.com/ClausMontoya/sta...15862524268544

Put that front end on the G80 sedan, and it'd look pretty good. I guess the good news is that there will probably be aftermarket bumper options to fix the schnoz.

Looks like the best answer is to always have a Euro plate across the grin.

Nick M3 · 09-25-2020, 08:01 PM

easier than a new bumper

kognito · 09-26-2020, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

easier than a new bumper

When I showed my wife pictures of the new front end . . . she wondered if BMW was going for a Rolls Royce look

wdc330i · 09-26-2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

easier than a new bumper

09-24-2020, 09:40 AM	#44
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	https://twitter.com/ClausMontoya/sta...15862524268544 Put that front end on the G80 sedan, and it'd look pretty good. I guess the good news is that there will probably be aftermarket bumper options to fix the schnoz. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

09-25-2020, 08:01 PM	#48
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	easier than a new bumper Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

09-23-2020, 01:33 PM	#42
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,260	I get making the M3 more muscular and aggressive than the regular 3er. But even in vanilla version, this M3/4 has gotten cartoonish. It's too aggressive now. Too many vanes, vents, slats, wings, cut-outs, etc. There is no way to get a subtle M3 anymore. I know I have a bright, orange M3 so I shouldn't talk, but that hood looks like either a crazy, aftermarket idea, or something out of a racing version. Too much for a regular M3, IMO. It's akin to Porsche eventually making every 911 look like a GT3 RS.