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?! An M340i doesn't turn any heads, its an entry level sports sedan, they're everywhere. This is eye catching and its going to be really rare...way cooler.

People on here hate everything. If you look at the vast majority of new car threads, most people hate the car the thread is about.

If I wanted something with another row of seats and another set of doors I wouldn't even be looking at a Supra. If I was going to buy something like this Supra, it would be as a fun third weekend car. Why would I buy an entry level sport sedan?!? Makes no sense.

Cars I would consider are this, an RC-F, a Porsche 718 or spendier a 911 or an LC500. I'd even consider a Miata or Fiat 124 to get something cheap and fun. I'm not looking for a sedan.

And I don't really see what the big deal here is...do I care about the name "Supra"? Not really.

Happy with the size of my *****, thanks.

 

M340i isn't entry level, it's a loaded out 3 series. That's the one I'd pick if I were looking for a new car and in that budget. If we are talking base model 3 series with 4 cyl and leatherette vs this new Supra it's a different story.

Maybe "cooler" because the Supra is rarer, sure. I'd still pick the BMW.

 

most people dont care about the internal firmware, hardware, electrical components nor who developed them.. e.g. your smartphone take a look at all the made in china parts in the BOM. the Supra name will sell. It's curious that they used the same logo as the MK4 or is it? same same but different but still the same lol I'd love to own this and the last 2 generation supras

 

Then you're not a buyer for a car like the Supra. The 3 Series is an entry level sports sedan, regardless of the trim.

A 3 series would never even be on my radar alongside a Supra, nor would it be for any serious buyer for one.

 

The 0-60 times favor Supra by .01 so getting walked not sure about that the 340i is obviously heavier considering the Supra makes less power.

I own a MKIV and I'm not as upset as many others here that don't own one or never owned one about the new MKV.

 

Well, it kind of would be on mine since it has so much BMW dna. Also you really think a 60k 3 series is an "entry level" car? To me an entry level sports sedan would be an Accord Sport for 25k ish. A 380hp $60,000 3 series isn't entry level, to me at least.

 

Its still not the same sort of car. If you were comparing it to a 2 series or X4 that would be different, but even a 4 series is bigger, more of a grand tourer...but at least its a coupe. People don't traditionally cross shop sedans and coupes, different buyer demographics.

Is a $60,000 3 series entry level? Absolutely when you can buy a $100,000 5 Series. The 3 Series is BMW's entry level sport sedan, always has been. Just because they sell (or sold) a $70,000 IS-F doesn't mean the IS isn't Lexus entry level sedan.

 

We'll know soon enough, though i highly doubt that now...

 

Nobody is buying the Supra for practicality - whoever buys it, its going to be their second or even third car. I specifically want a sporty coupe with as least practicality as possible, which is precisely why I chose the M2 over the M4.

 

And I am man enough not give give the slightest bit of pluck.

 

The 340i is a great car in its own right, but it is apples and oranges with the Supra. The Supra will compete with M240i, M2, and to a degree with its Z4 sibling.

 

I get what you're saying about the name and heritage, but given the fact that Toyota can't seems to design anything even remotely performance oriented for the last two decades, if it wasn't for BMW's involvement there wouldn't be a new Supra at all. Or worse yet, if Toyota decided to develop the new Supra all on their own, it would probably be a complete let down. So take it for what it is - proven BMW performance with stunning Supra styling and panache. The best of both worlds.

 

 

Well, the Z4 is a convertible, so it doesn't directly compare with the Supra. Most direct competitor is probably the m240i, but the Supra has more cool factor. Its a close comparison with the M2 when it comes to the cool factor, but M2 is going to be hard to get.

Perhaps its not a car for everyone, and it is not meant to be, but those who buy it are going to be very satisfied.