Which one would you do?

[ki__]

This is just a thought that I've had for a while, and I think it could be a nice little discussion and possible poll.

Is the new M3/4 good looking to you?
Will it do everything a bit better? Probably, but is that all you care about?
What do you think about the new M3/4?
Is the M3/4 going to sound any good?

These, and many others, have been on mind for a decent portion of the past 3 months. I know some might say it's too early to speculate, but does it hurt? I think the new M3/4 is awesome, but I don't know if I like it better than my E92 M3, let's face it, i'm honestly just not sure. The better part of me wants a new experience, but the other half of me loves everything about the E92 M3 from it's flaws to its perfections. And sure there are other exciting cars, but what if you wanted a last go at M before trying a Porsche.

So, this brought me to the main question: Would you rather mod your E9x M3 to perfection... or buy a new M3/4?

Let's see where this goes

[AtlantaDude]

I only have a 335i, but honestly, I'm a modder. I'd rather spend half the money on the car, then mod it to make it exactly what I want. Why spend so much money on a base car, when you can have something uniquely yours? I hope that makes sense. Either way, they're both beautiful cars. I personally think the only thing getting me out of my E92 is an M2, and that's assuming one happens....

[Ezio]

I think the e92 m3 was/is probs my most loved car of all time though. this engine is fuking GREAT. the new M4 looks pretty badass. i hate the new engine though. which is why i wont get it.

if i didn't care about what people thought/ keeping up with current models. i would make my E92 everything i dream it could be. but sadly i like to dress to impress. i look at a E46 m3 and think its OLD, i don't wanna drive a OLD car. maybe at a different point in life i wont care though. i will probs be looking at another car in 2 years.

[mike@x-ph.com]

New M4 it will be a lot easier to gain more power for cheap since it is turbo.

[pkimM3r]

Own both. Mod e90, drive around new m3, track both.

[Techjunkie666]

M4 with a S65 engine

[///Matthew]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

Own both. Mod e90, drive around new m3, track both.

This is what I'm thinking. Now do I get a Santorini Blue or Signal Green M4?

[G80indy]

I've learned over the years, mods don't pay. A new updated generation car usually steps it up a notch though

[FlyM3_R1]

I'd go with the M4 and mod it as necessary in the future.

[ki__]

Love how close the poll is. I think getting an M4 might be slightly more entertaining, but I don't know for sure. I can't wait until Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon gets their hands on one though. That'll help.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by KEYON

Love how close the poll is. I think getting an M4 might be slightly more entertaining, but I don't know for sure. I can't wait until Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon gets their hands on one though. That'll help.

Is jethro from evo mag? The younger chap in the track car of the year video?

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

New M4 it will be a lot easier to gain more power for cheap since it is turbo.

I think its kind of ballz to mod these M4s when they are pretty new. we don't even know the weak points yet. They still need a good amount of testing from the aftermarket and giggy pigs for me to be ok with throwing a tune on one.

I think people throw around the modding idea with the M4 to easily.

[ki__]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

Is jethro from evo mag? The younger chap in the track car of the year video?

Yeah. He reminds me of a young chris harris sometimes

[mdosu]

stock M3/4. I drank the kool-aid, and I'm loving it.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Ezio

I think its kind of ballz to mod these M4s when they are pretty new. we don't even know the weak points yet. They still need a good amount of testing from the aftermarket and giggy pigs for me to be ok with throwing a tune on one.

I think people throw around the modding idea with the M4 to easily.

Respectable companies will not release any tune unless it is 99.99% safe and they have been tested for months.

[808@702]

I thought this would be a bunch of photos of hot girls...

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by 808@702

I thought this would be a bunch of photos of hot girls...

yeah where is that poll?

[Nordstat]

e9X m3 + SC + BBK > M4

Plus, from what I have heard, breaking into the computers to add power via boost alone is getting more difficult due to how high-strung the engines are from factory. Only pulling an average of 50-60 HP from an M5/M6 with a tune seemed low to me (maybe its just me, but you can get this from a stock C63)...but you will have a hell of a time getting that from an I6 vs the M5's 4.4 V8.

The modding scene may be a bit more challenging with the new M's... but I sure hope not for the mod lovers out there!

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by KEYON

Yeah. He reminds me of a young chris harris sometimes

He does to me too. Even the words. Unless its just the brits: "utterly utterly magnificent"

[pkimM3r]

Turbo motors arent just about tunes though right?

There are opening up the exhaust. Intercoolers. Piping. Cams. Bigger turbos. Any if these plus a tune will net bigger gains.

Or can just go factory tune and call it a day. Wish it comes with overboost function for tracking out though

[EvenSteven]

Keep the M3 and mod to perfection. Wait a few years for them to iron out initial kinks/come out with competition package, do ED or buy lightly used F10 M3. Apply savings towards supercharger for E92.

Then I have a 4-door daily beast and a 2-door track monster.

The new sedan looks way better than the coupe, the opposite of this generation. Plus I get to keep the historic 3, no filthy even numbers on MY trunk.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Respectable companies will not release any tune unless it is 99.99% safe and they have been tested for months.

my point is this.

to many people have this mod attitude with the M4. when the car isnt out yet and aftermarket hasn't even touched it yet. to many unknowns.