I remember journalist sayed that they'll be a 3 series GT one day, though they were going to call it the 4 series, but this def not look like...

I think they're heading over a no issue path with this if it's like the A5,they can't kill the M3 name!

 

Lol! Good observation!

 

Actually, the way I read it, the odd numbers will be four-door cars, and the even numbers will be coupe/coupe-like cars.

1,3,5,7 Series - four doors

2,4,6 Series - two doors

 

Yes, why they didn't do it the other way around is beyond me. I will not be purchasing the new M3/4, I've already made up my mind.

 

Ok- let's take a 3 make it blander, heavier and bigger.

Now that defines the ultimate driving machine!!

 

^^ Sad because it's true. I actually saw on WCF that BMW was changing their marketing strategies of focusing on driving enjoyment, because they want to be open to a broader range of customers who don't enjoy driving. Unofrtunaetly their cars are starting to reflect their marketing strategy.
Good idea. I'm sure the "M4" will go fast, but will be just as dull, fat, and boring like most current BMWs.

What happened down at BMW after the E46? The E46 M3 was a fantastic car in all aspects/ Then they totally threw away the classic design with the E92. Granted the E92 was still a fantastic car, it's life is now coming to a close, and the car that will replace it, so far looks like a major step in the wrong direction.

 

Or what happened after the E30 M3 would be the real question Anyways, I guess the new 1/2 series M models will be the "new M3" and the M3/4 will be more of a grand tourer. Shame they didn't make a 1M CSL

 

Yeah, the E30 was even better, but the E36 and E46 still had that "magic" about them.

Never could an E92 look as good or have as much presence as this!