The new M3 is nicer than the M4 which isn't as nice as the 2008-2013. Just my opinion on design.

 

When I went to the 2day M-school in 2009, the new V8 M3 just came out and was not even on the lots yet. I went to that school with the intent that I was buying a M6 next. After driving the M3,5 and 6 extensively for 2 days; the M3 was hands down the best car out there in everyone's eyes. Even the instructors were saying it is worlds better than the M6. And that was the 4 door sedan models we were using. What made it better was the newest tech advancements, so this new one will be so much better if history teaches us anything.

 

Saw the new M3/M4 at the Detroit Auto Show a couple of weeks ago, and it looks incredible in person. The sedan is a little bland next to the coupe, but on the flip side, the sedan's the only one to carry the iconic name. I'm betting we're going to see an uptick in eBay sales of M3 badges in the next few months.

That said, for $65-70K or so—the 2015 M3 should start at $62,000, and the 2015 M4 at $64,200—I think the M3/M4 would still be at the top of my list. Stick shift availability, usable (or at least semi-usable) rear seats, and one of the greatest heritages in performance car history—all definite pluses. Yeah, it's sad to see the high-revving V8 go, but I think the 425 horses and 406 lb-ft will make up for it.

 

I'm a big fan of the m4 as a daily with other cars in the garage. I wouldn't go for it as a stand alone.

 

Waiting for the new M4 to come out in serious hopes that the current M3s will drop some in price, so I can pick one up!! My luck, pricing will increase on them!

 

Yeehaaa, M3/M4 configurator went live!!!

 

^are u ordering?

 

Nope, pretty much out of my budget right now. But maybe within the next years...
Just posted it cause it's fun to configure it.
I'm wondering whether blue or orange turn too flashy when you see them every day on your car...

 

The config is live?! Gonna build one immediately.

 

I checked BMW USA and I dont see the new M3/M4 configurator