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Relax. The only entity that decides whether a car is an M car or not is BMW. Any car with prefatory 'M' in its name is an M car. If you don't like it, go and complain to BMW
Some M performance cars are much more expensive than M cars (m850i is more expensive than M3, M4 and the same price as M5 competition), so it is not a matter of affordability, it is what suits your need. M3 and M4 are much commoner than m240i You would sure be hurt if you bought your 'full M car' because of exclusivity (badge whoring) rather than performance. Last edited by babaikram; 03-14-2019 at 02:59 PM.. |
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My M4 lease ends in 30 days!!
Right now I’m torn, love the M car but need a lower payment for a couple of years. I went ahead an applied for leasing on the M340, hopefully it arrives next month... Will I still be allowed in M town!!?! Also, I can’t find the specs on this car! Any chance my 18” 640m winter wheels will fit?? Last edited by BigSky702; 03-14-2019 at 04:44 PM.. |
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Why is there so much hatred towards M Performance badging? Just like everyone else BMW has to stretch their brands to make money. There's nothing wrong with that. And the hierarchy of the brand is clear. So if you are a beemer fan then you know where each one stands. No need for all the hatred! :
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The M340i will put out 382hp. No threat to the 425hp the current M3/M4 puts out. But it’s impressive non the less. I almost went with a 540i xdrive over the M4. It can still do 0-60 in 4.7 sec and it’s loaded with tech and luxury. It’s bigger and more comfortable. And the ambient lighting is so sweet. So ya, like others said it comes down to preference. BMW makes great cars, I’m glad it’s hard to choose.
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M town probably has a special neighborhood in it just for M with a single digit. And this gated area of that neighhood for just competition package. And inside that gated section is a cul de sac for the competition sport people. |
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I would probably find it difficult to buy a brand new M3/M4 now because of the above (the interiors do not feel new anymore) except they are heavily discounted. I would take a pre-registered or slightly used M3/M4 however. |
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Alternate title for this commercial was "How to
Pay M prices for a non-M" 😜 In all seriousness though, if you need to convince someone (or yourself) that what you're driving is something that it isn't, then you have real issues beyond automobiles. I love my M3 to death, but totally get the person who loves their 320 just the same. Drive what YOU like and don't worry about others...
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Mxxx= mid performance tier Mx = top performance tier Which is why you will never see an M340i CS or M340i GTS. End of story. |
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For some M owners to stop assuming that people are buying M performance cars because they cannot afford M cars For people to stop assuming M performance cars are 'wannabes' rather than catering for a specific set of buyers .............
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Saw a 330 in person today at New Country BMW Hartford...the only profile on the car I can stand is the side profile. The front is terrible, the rear looks like a Toyota/Lexus, the interior looks Japanese (I'm not a fan of the tech overload shit, but to each his own), the msport steering wheel looks like an f30 sport wheel bulked up, f30/80 is much better.
I just can not not describe just how bad the grills are on this car, it is seriously a so out of proportion and slobby looking. I went in for service today, then just happened to check out the showroom mainly to see the m850 and the X7 (which both weren't impressive). I wanted to hopefully like the new 3 series but I just couldn't. Sadly after 18 years of bmw ownership, when my X5, and wife's X1 are done, we're out of bmw....selling my f30 335 right now and will only pickup a f80/82 for a crackhead deal or onto another brand. It's just not there anymore for me with BMW. |
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Even though I should burn in Hell for that comment. All about practicality now. Spent too many years walking past my "weekend" badass cars and driving beaters daily due to weather/conditions. Shit sucks. |
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nice lol
the m340 is going to be a beast!
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Otherwise, should be a fun ride, like any other 340. Looking forward to the first reviews. |
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You buy what you prefer. But keep in mind that there is a base M car and it isn't the M-sport, it's the actual M car since there are higher trims of it (I.e. Comp,CS,GTS, etc)
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