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Yet another less-than-stellar M3 review: "just a little of the M3 magic has been lost"

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Old 07-18-2007, 01:36 AM
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Default Yet another less-than-stellar M3 review: "just a little of the M3 magic has been lost"

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Default I think it is suffering from Audi-itis

Its too damn heavy.
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Default Re: realignment

BMW is realigning the 3-series.

328 -&gt; A4 2.0t
335 -&gt; A4 3.2
M3 -&gt; S4
M3 CSL -&gt; RS4

I hope they allow paint on the new M3 roof in the US. The UV/ozone/heat in Houston will make short work of the polyester resin holding those fibers together.
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Default BMW will have an option available for steel roof+sunroof to replace CF/plastic roof

if the CF/plastic roof is painted some surface topography from the CF weave will show through

... so I've read...
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Default I don't buy your comparison

M3 -&gt; RS4
335i 335xi coupe -&gt; S5
328i 328xi coupe -&gt; A5
335xi sedan -&gt; S4
328i sedan -&gt; A4 3.2

All of these comparisons have a similar performance range and potential buyers. In all cases the BMW has a price advantage. Not saying these are IDENTICAL comparisons, but as close as you can get between the 2 manufacturers.
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i'll go with yours, Doc
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Default If anything ... the RS4 is in a class of its own until we atleast see a 4 door M3

The RS5 is much more on the wavelength of the M3 than the RS4 is.
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Your comments describe most people on this forum :P
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Including myself!
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Default What RS5 are you talking about?

When is the release date for that model? BTW, I have read about plans to have a 4 dr M3 model in the future. Probably about the same time Audi releases the RS5?(Maybe never)


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