Replacement for the e46 M3?

[vlad]

The first possible pics that I've seen....
(credit to F.E.O. from Roadfly)

 

[Tom]

That back end looks a little weird, but the front doesnt look that bad.

 

[vlad]

I dunno! Reminds me of a Pontiac!

 

[Abdoman]

I think it look really good. It looks so wide and low - much lower than the current E46

 

[frolf]

i think the trunk lucks much better than the 5, 6 and 7. But the front end does luck quasi-american.

 

[flashinthepan]

Its still got that "Honda Prelude" look, sorry guys, I think the new 6 has the same problem.

But-

I wont lose sleep over it

 

[jrt67ss350]

I really like it - looks low and wide in the pics. I like how the roofline looks low and sleek - I also like how steeply raked the rear window is. These pics look promising to me.

 

[skandalous]

Its still got that "Honda Prelude" look, sorry guys, I think the new 6 has the same problem.

But-

I wont lose sleep over it

Doesn't have a prelude engine, though

 

[j2azz]

I like the look of it too. I'm surprised the rims aren't bigger or more aggressive. Would you say those are 18"? One thing I don't like is the smaller vent on the front fender. I really like the current vent compared to that one.

However, one thing that I do like that I'm not sure if any of you noticed is how far apart the exhaust tips are on the back. This is similar to the current M5, meaning that it is two separate mufflers, hence two pipes coming from the engine meaning its a V... V8 I would assume.

 

[vlad]

However, one thing that I do like that I'm not sure if any of you noticed is how far apart the exhaust tips are on the back. This is similar to the current M5, meaning that it is two separate mufflers, hence two pipes coming from the engine meaning its a V... V8 I would assume.

Maybe this one will have a spare tire!

 

[MrElussive]

Lol, vlad. What do most M3 owners do about the lack of a spare tire anyways? Personally, I have a small donut/spare that if I ever got a flat tire, I would just call up Roadside Assistance and have it towed anyways. I wouldn't even think about risking my life on that bicycle tire they call a "spare".

 

[skandalous]

I really enjoy watching people go 70 on the highway with those little spares. It amazes me how someone can risk their life like that.

 

[vlad]

Lol, vlad. What do most M3 owners do about the lack of a spare tire anyways?

I dunno about most, but considering what I have heard about the time for BMW road side assistance, I purchased a "get-you-there" spare for road trips!