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| The M3 is a coupe currently. I've heard rumors it'll be changing to a sedan and a even higher performance M4 coupe will supercede it. Who the heck knows! | |
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a V8 is a must in the next Gen M3, given the V8 competition (S4, IS400). As for awd, many think it a neccessity to get all those horses hooked up. I don't neccessarily agree but that's where the marketing side comes in. Speaking of marketing, there's no way BMW can wait til '08 for the next M3/4 while Audi cleans up w the S4 and Lexus introduces the IS400 (or is it a 430?).
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The current 3.2l pumps out 333hp, but the torque is a bit low. Why can't they just up the displacement a little? If they went up to say 3.4l, they could get about 355hp probably out of it!
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I'm thinking of buying BMW M3 2005, but I'm a little afraid that I'll be stock with old model when the 2007 M4 comes out. I will like to enjoy my M3 at least for 3 years before the new model comes out. What you guys think???
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Replying to: radox5 (Jan 05, 2005 5:52 pm) |
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| I can see waiting if you want SMG. Otherwise this is the last chance for the one with the rowing machine and stairmaster. Sad isn't it? | |
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This thread should be entitled 2006 M3. That's when the new model is scheduled to come out! "To tide over buyers anxious for the V8-powered 400-hp M3 due in 2006...." http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/la_show/m3/pa- ges/1.htm Got the above quote from the 2005 AutoShow.
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Replying to: boomn29 (Jan 06, 2005 2:52 pm) |
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Replying to: boomn29 (Dec 23, 2004 1:16 pm) me: Or why can't they keep the engine the same displacement as it is now, and apply any technology enhancements to getting better mpg? I guess I'll answer that by saying that the hp-race going on now is what consumers care about, over any mpg-race that others hope for. If BMW wants to stay in the hp-race then of course they need to address the competition. And many people who test drive a vehicle do not care what the hp is, if they don't feel the low-end torque, from a stop. I would guess the C-6 Corvette would be a direct competitor. Does BMW want to keep up? The C-6 Z-06 will launch next year with 500hp and close to that in torque. For the same money, most people are going to buy a Vette; unless you really want a back seat. Or that person might buy a 400-hp GTO, for less $.
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I don't think too many potential M3 buyers will be shopping a GTO.. A Vette or an Audi S4 maybe.. Not that the cars aren't basically similar (2+2 coupes with lots of horsepower). For the same reasons that Lexus LS400 buyers weren't shopping Impala SS.. sort of.. Too far apart in price..
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