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#4 of 203 Lots of people think.... by andys120 Dec 20, 2004 (12:47 pm)
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?). Replies to this message: j0mamma (Sep 12, 2005 4:22 pm)
#5 of 203 Why not keep the V6? by boomn29 Dec 23, 2004 (1:16 pm)
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! Replies to this message: kernick (Jan 07, 2005 10:08 am) iancar (Mar 18, 2005 12:32 pm)
#6 of 203 BMW M3 2005 by radox5 Jan 05, 2005 (5:52 pm)
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??? Replies to this message: andys120 (Jan 06, 2005 12:29 pm) j0mamma (Jun 23, 2005 2:54 pm)
#7 of 203 Re: BMW M3 2005 [radox5] by andys120 Jan 06, 2005 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: radox5 (Jan 05, 2005 5:52 pm) Being "stuck" with an old M3 is a problem a lot of people would like to have, including me.
#8 of 203 radox5 by designman Jan 06, 2005 (1:10 pm)
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?
#9 of 203 2006 M3 - New model by boomn29 Jan 06, 2005 (2:52 pm)
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. Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Jan 07, 2005 6:15 am)
#10 of 203 Re: 2006 M3 - New model [boomn29] by kirstie_h HOST Jan 07, 2005 (6:15 am)
Replying to: boomn29 (Jan 06, 2005 2:52 pm) Actually, though it will come out in 2006, it's scheduled as a 2007 model. Title changed.
#11 of 203 Re: Why not keep the V6? [boomn29] by kernick Jan 07, 2005 (10:08 am)
Replying to: boomn29 (Dec 23, 2004 1:16 pm) you: 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!   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 $. Replies to this message: iancar (Mar 18, 2005 12:32 pm)
#12 of 203 I'll chime in here.. by kyfdx HOST Jan 07, 2005 (10:16 am)
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.. Replies to this message: kernick (Jan 07, 2005 5:15 pm)
#13 of 203 Re: I'll chime in here.. [kyfdx] by kernick Jan 07, 2005 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 07, 2005 10:16 am) you: I don't think too many potential M3 buyers will be shopping a GTO..   me: you're probably right, but the GTO is a viable alternative. If you like to pay $20K extra for the marque, and a different sort of performance (some pluses and some minuses). $20K can buy a lot of vacations to Hawaii though for instance.

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