I have a 2011 M3 Sedan (e90) with DCT. From what I've heard the new line is a little better in pretty much everything except steering feel (a bit numb from the electronic steering added to save gas) and the visceral "driving experience". It's hard to beat the V8 in the last generation.

It does have a pretty amazing turbo and quite a bit more torque. The brakes on the outgoing model were more than adequate so I don't think you'll be disappointed with even the standard brakes/calipers.

As far as mileage I see that the new car is a tad bit better, but it's not even into the S2000 range for economy so you aren't buying this to be a gas sipper.

M4 is correct choice if you like the style and go with the carbon fiber roof. If you go with a carbon roof delete definitely go M3. The sedan not only costs less up front, but insurance is usually a LOT less.

Also, consider Geico's "mechanical breakdown" insurance. If you purchase within 15k miles/15 months of new purchase, you get 7 year 100k mile coverage of all non-consumables for a $200 deductible. For my e90 the price was about $440 total for all 7 years combined. Even though you get 4 years/50k with the car, you can't buy the 3 year/50k extension for anything near that price.

 

It just bugs me that there is an up-charge for the 2-door...

Why not dump that Sonata and drive this full time? With the previous M3 the gas mileage was so horrendous it made sense to keep it as a second car but these are quite a bit better.

(BTW not trying to start something, just really curious how people decide to drive around a 20k beige-mobile everyday while their 75k super-sports-coupe gathers dust in the garage, I know I couldn't do it)
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It's not so much an up charge for the coupe, it's a down charge for the sedan. It doesn't have the more expensive carbon fiber roof. If you order the coupe without the roof. I'm not certain what the exact premise of this might be for those who go with the CF roof delete as I don't think that it actually saves money. Definitely do not ever get the coupe with a moon roof. It adds the weight of the moon roof AND deletes the CF. That's a double hit.

 

Nice choice!

what happened to the s2k, I still remember that video you made - I think it was featured on jalopnik.

Any mod plans for the m4?

 

Yup, you're gonna love that torque Joey Bananas.

Don't blame the DCT on the wife, trust me, you're gonna love it!! The gears just bang one to the next. The LEDs are incredible, the auto high beams, I could go on and on about the 4 series.

So easy to drive fast, I hope your license is free of points.


Our 2015 435i

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My brothers M4:


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that is awesome, marriage is overrated.

 

and the wife doesn't know?! Damn man I hope she's not having to help fit the bill!

 

Lol, it's all on me. I'm hoping, reaaaaally hoping once she sees it and drives it she'll love it, especially because she'll probably end up driving it more than me

 

 

In for status of your marriage life once you acquire the car. That's a hell of a financial commitment to make without input from the 2nd half.

That being said, I'd love an M3 DD.

 

Awesome choice Joe! In for some pics when you get it and maybe a ride too!