M3 Concept at Geneva (Update - Official Specs pg. 8)
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no one was impressed with the new M5 sound either...and still arent. its just one of lifes facts...bmw will be known for that sound. its unique i suppose, much in the same way some things about the IS-F is unique to lexus.
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That sound is inside a large building, and not what you'd hear on the streets ... but not impressed, when compared to the video of the IS-F revving (also inside a building). IMHO, it has too much of a hollow sound, and not enough growl like the IS-F does.
I think the E46 M3 sounds better actually.
I think the E46 M3 sounds better actually.
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Now I know why they won't let me rev my engine at Hot Import night or any indoor show that matter. I don't have my flame retardant race suit on like the BMW dude in the video.
Either this M3 must be too manly of a car for the average BMW exec, so they have to hire a professional race driver just to park it or BMW knows how to market their vehicles. Lexus could learn a thing or two from applying some Rice strategies.
Either this M3 must be too manly of a car for the average BMW exec, so they have to hire a professional race driver just to park it or BMW knows how to market their vehicles. Lexus could learn a thing or two from applying some Rice strategies.
Now I know why they won't let me rev my engine at Hot Import night or any indoor show that matter. I don't have my flame retardant race suit on like the BMW dude in the video.
Either this M3 must be too manly of a car for your average BMW exec, so they have to hire a professional race driver just to park it or BMW knows how to market their vehicles. Lexus could learn a thing or two from applying some Rice strategies.
Either this M3 must be too manly of a car for your average BMW exec, so they have to hire a professional race driver just to park it or BMW knows how to market their vehicles. Lexus could learn a thing or two from applying some Rice strategies.
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man that is ugly. The last model is better. That stupid crease down the side of the car really kills it for me. The whole car just looks cheap, looks like they are doing the Pontiac thing and sticking on stupid skirts/cladding.
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These things WILL sell like hot cakes.
Most magazines WILL more than likely praise it.
Most car enthusiasts WILL hold it as a bench mark for its class.
Most non-BMW owners WILL bash it.
Nothing seems to have changed... Yes, in this thread, I am partially biased!
Most magazines WILL more than likely praise it.
Most car enthusiasts WILL hold it as a bench mark for its class.
Most non-BMW owners WILL bash it.
Nothing seems to have changed... Yes, in this thread, I am partially biased!
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Most car enthusiasts WILL hold it as a bench mark for its class. FOR IT'S CLASS
Most non-BMW owners WILL bash it. NO, THEY WILL ONLY TELL IT HOW IT REALLY IS. ONLY BMW FANS WILL THINK M3 IS BEING BASHED.
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Other than the lower part of the rear bumper and the "closely spaced" muffler tips, I think it looks great! 
I love that CF roof!!! The wheels look remarkably like the previous gen M5 wheels.
It will be another win for BMW - no question about that. There is no reason to assume that it will not offer class leading chassis dynamics and steering feel. This is BMW's forte after all.
I just hope the IS-F can come even close to the M3 in chassis dynamics so that there are more choices in this segment. Variety is the spice of life after all.
I love that CF roof!!! The wheels look remarkably like the previous gen M5 wheels.
It will be another win for BMW - no question about that. There is no reason to assume that it will not offer class leading chassis dynamics and steering feel. This is BMW's forte after all.
I just hope the IS-F can come even close to the M3 in chassis dynamics so that there are more choices in this segment. Variety is the spice of life after all.
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