M3s sold out (vehicles, 2013, AWD, engines)

[ShelbyGirl1]

The last of the true V8 M3...Glad we got the LimeRock when we did!
BMW says current M3 sold out, no new AWD M models planned

[Me007gold]

The M3 has never been AWD and the first M3's came with an I6, why is this an issue?

[iTsLiKeAnEgG]

Yeah, it's sad really. BMW is watering down the brand and destroying the things that made M vehicles special. No more M specific powertrains as all they're doing for M versions today is upping boost to existing boosted engines and slapping on M decals. The E9x M3 and E60 M5 with its naturally aspirated V10 are the last real M cars.

[Malloric]

No doubt with the BMW patented Novocaine-assist variable steering.

[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by Me007gold

The M3 has never been AWD and the first M3's came with an I6, why is this an issue?

actually the first M3's were 2.3 4 cylinders (87-91 w/boxed fenders). The 1995 models started with 3.0 inline 6, later it became a 3.2 I6.

[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by iTsLiKeAnEgG

Yeah, it's sad really. BMW is watering down the brand and destroying the things that made M vehicles special. No more M specific powertrains as all they're doing for M versions today is upping boost to existing boosted engines and slapping on M decals. The E9x M3 and E60 M5 with its naturally aspirated V10 are the last real M cars.

I never liked that V10 M5.....wasn't great looking/sounding.

[iTsLiKeAnEgG]

Originally Posted by City Guy997S

I never liked that V10 M5.....wasn't great looking/sounding.

I liked it quite a bit. It was a great performer with a screamer of an engine.

[iTsLiKeAnEgG]

Originally Posted by City Guy997S

actually the first M3's were 2.3 4 cylinders (87-91 w/boxed fenders). The 1995 models started with 3.0 inline 6, later it became a 3.2 I6.

There was a guy recently who paid a good bit of money for a first gen M3 powered (4 banger) BMW 2002. It was a great looking build but very costly.

[raveabouttoast]

Originally Posted by City Guy997S

I never liked that V10 M5.....wasn't great looking/sounding.

It seems that V-10s just don't have a great sound to them. The Dodge Viper comes to mind. It really is an awful sounding car despite it's looks and performance.

[Yellow Jacket]

Excellent *slowclap*