what they dont analyse is, why is there a need for an M3 in the first place if “everyone” is going to buy the M5? and why is there a need for the M5 to exist?

i’m pretty sure both car have totally different characters, for a start, the size of the 5 alone is going to influence the whole driving experience as compared to the smaller 3. to me, thats a huge difference. The 3 also appeals to a younger audience as compared to the 5.

Its not just about price, it depends on exactly what you want out of a car.

if you say you are going to buy a 5 over a 3 just because you think you get more metal for your money, might as well you go buy a hummer?

i guess that the only difference we have in buying the m5 compared to this for practicality in space but at the same time for speed is the status. the m5 is more regarded as the tycoon’s fast car but this would be the assitant director’s fast car.

True that the M5 would be the better choice, but i think the wheelbase of this M3 sedan and the regular sedan is the same if not utilizing the same chassis. Which means it should be a regular E90 body but graced with the M3 motor.

Should also cost significantly less than the M5 but higher than the regular price of the E90 which would probably mean it would be a better buy.

lol!!

its like comparing an evo and a kancil la bro

the M3 sedan?? hmm…around 6xxk??

if its around the 6xxk range, i’d rather add another 2xxk and get myself a M5 instead

my fren once told me that he had seen an M5 at a grey importer’s place for 7xxK

so this m3 sedan…hmm…wat will the price be like?
around thew 600k range??
if its around that range, i’d rather add up 200k and get a M5 instead

in fact the M5 cost around 7xxk frm grey importers..

M5 yes, but for the price, even in North America is prohibitive.

However, BMW still misses a small point of the M3 Sedan. The E36 M3 is cool because it looked just like a regular 328i with upgraded wheels if you ordered one debaged. Stealth is good…(unlinke the asian mentality that up-badges cars…lol)

imho i think the 3 series were still designed to only have 2 passengers in the car comfortably at any time, although not as bad as the 1 series

As most people tend to gravitate towards family oriented vehicles in this time and age, this would be perfect for the family man who still wants some oomph in his everyday ride on his way to pick up the kids from school.

Can’t wait.