2004 M3

Flat Out 32 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2003, 06:41 PM

Anyone knows if the next model year M3 will have the same front fascia as the other 3 series? Thanks for your anwsers.

tdc · #2 (**permalink**) 07-10-2003, 06:45 PM

Nope. The M3 is already differentiated enough from the rest of the 3-series that they are not planning on it.

Vitolo · #3 (**permalink**) 07-10-2003, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by tdc
Nope. The M3 is already differentiated enough from the rest of the 3-series that they are not planning on it.

True. Tom Salkowsky verified it

illegalprelude · #4 (**permalink**) 07-11-2003, 08:47 AM

u know how M3 went from 95-99 and stoped for 00 and started again in 01....how long will the e46 go? think there will be a year pause?

Vitolo · #5 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 12:19 AM

I think the E46 platform will be phased out in 2005(mid year like the rest)? Someone correct me if I am mistaken

tdc · #6 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 04:50 AM

The E90 is scheduled for release in 2006, so yes, the E46 will most likely be phased out in mid-2005.

Kompressor · #7 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:01 AM

E90? Can someone fill me in please?

E36DJ · #8 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:29 AM

The production run of the E46 is already as long as the E36 (Me)actually....aaaaalmost.

J Clark · #9 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:53 AM

im with kompressor, what are the details on the e90?

Ryan · #10 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 09:59 AM

I heard that BMW is phasing out the 3 series and calling it the 4 series as it will be larger than the current 3 series. Hence no more M3...

I really hope that is not true. First the stying of BMW goes to complete shit then they get rid of the 3 series and one of the most respected cars of all time, the M3.

dct325 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 06:52 PM

BMW will eventually namen all their 4 door sedans with odd numbers(1/3/5/7 series) and all 2 door coupe with even numbers (4/6/8 series) and that is why they chage Z3 to Z4. I dont know about M lo....maybe they will introduce 4 door as M3 and coupe as M4? damn.....it sounds like a tank to me...

alen · #12 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by Ryan
I heard that BMW is phasing out the 3 series and calling it the 4 series as it will be larger than the current 3 series. Hence no more M3...

I really hope that is not true. First the stying of BMW goes to complete shit then they get rid of the 3 series and one of the most respected cars of all time, the M3.

um, no that is not true. they will continue to call the sedans 3 series, but coupes will be 4 series. i don't know anything about the M4 replacing the M3, but i highly doubt it will.

STAGER328 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 08:24 PM

There is so much history with the M3. Why the hell would they stop producing them? I can't believe they are even entertaining the possibility. BMW is ****ing up royally right now. They will lose a lot of loyal customers/enthusiasts in the next few years. Not only does the styling resemble the likes of Hondas, Infiniti, Mazda, etc., but they are considering abolishing a huge part of BMWs history. I can't even comprehend that. It just seems like an utterly stupid move.

petar7408 · #14 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:13 PM

i think they are spending alot of money for the new series'... they should just stick to the 3/5/7 series, its worked for so many years now

E36DJ · #15 (**permalink**) 07-12-2003, 10:23 PM

It does work.. and it will continue to work, but at the same time BMW is expanding their market and the preferences of many different buyers. For example the 6 series will appeal to an entire new crowd of people that BMW hasn't really offered a product to in the past.

I think they are too simplistic to be competetive w/ Mercedes at the moment. Mercedes has an endless (and complicated) lineup of cars.. there really is something for everyone.. something that fits ant would-be consumer like a glove, and BMW needs to get a little closser to them in that respect. x/z/m/3/5/7 is an incredibly simple model lineup when you think about it. They need more classes that stand out and aren't simple a larger (more expensive) version as the numbers get higher. The 6 is again a perfect example. I think they are going in the right direction.