New M3 sedan caught in the open

Yes, because the subtle previous-generation M3's were such a flop...

The M3 isn't about excessive and pointless styling editions. It is a pure driver's car, and M3 owners adknowledge and respect that.

Since the M3's inception on the E30, subtle aggression has been in its successful formula from day one.

BMW knows its market of die-hard enthusiasts, and wouldn't want to disappoint them with.

The IS-F? *cough* try-hard *cough*

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 3:41:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

I just love all the new comments coming from the Euro fans here now with the IS-F and LF-A. "Trying too hard" must have been in their most recent talking points memo for degrading Lexus.

The thing is, all this time beforehand Lexus has gotten flak for not trying hard enough... They put a little effort in, now they're trying "too hard."

By the way, I don't think that blue color will be the best color for the IS-F. I keep waiting to see a black one in some real-life photos...that will look better I bet.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 7:25:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

I'm sure that was just a test-mule, not the car that will be on the showroom floor, if they wanted us to see the full version, they wouldn't have the black cover over parts of the car...

— Blakura (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 9:12:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The taillights really need to go.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 4:24:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

They look Hyundaish.

— dragvorl (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 4:29:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

They came straight off a '90s Honda Civic.

The M3 Coupe will definitely be the better looker.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 7:21:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Too bad you guys couldn't drive it either so we could get your "expert enthusiast" opinions about all the magic feel.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 9:23:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

I love hot wagons. An M3 wagon would be sweet. In fact, in the latest EVO magazine (or at least the one on American shores), they compared the M5 Touring to the RS4 Avant. Although the RS4 won, barely, it was a very close comparison. It was probably the fact that the RS4 Avant is £16K less that put it on top, as well as being more nimble.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 2:22:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Lexus King - So why has Lexus been copying the Europeans for so long? No real driver buys a Lexus. I mean c'mon, you own one right!!!

— r_driver04 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 5:29:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The 3 handles well but it might just as well be a 2-seater as there is very little rear leg room in that car. Was it designed for the dwarf market?

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 6/18/2007 10:40:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Any 3-series doesn't handle as good as a Camry much less the IS-F.

Go Lexus!!!

— LexSucks (View Profile)

Posted on 6/19/2007 4:40:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I have 2 lexus and 2 BMW. I bought them for different reasons. I drive the BMW's and my wife drives the lexus. She wants to be muted from the road. I however love to drive.
You Lexus fans, just like the idiot above my post, are dumber than a brontosaurus with down syndrome.
At least give a compelling opinion based on experience. Hey Lexsucks, you are a waste of air.

Lexus is designed to be riden in. It is a very cushy transportation appliance.

BMW is designed to be driven. It is a drivers car.

Period.

— Qwazywabbit (View Profile)

Posted on 6/22/2007 6:34:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1