New 3/4 Series

Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely going
to be split into the 3 and 4 series?

I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.

This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!

Thanks

Harry



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"Harry" > wrote in message
...
> Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely going
> to be split into the 3 and 4 series?
>
> I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.
>
> This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!
>
> Thanks
>
> Harry
>

I think the general concensus is that there will be no "4" series although
only BMW really know. Someone on a UK M3 board has placed a deposit to book
a slot for the new M3 and has been told it will be a 2 door coupe. No
mention of a 4 door version. I'm in a similar situation wit the M5, I want
an M5 tourer but no-one will confirm if there will be one or not but will
take deposits for a saloon. If you want 4 doors I think you'll be heading
towards an M5 and an M3 for 2 doors.

"Harry" > wrote in message
...
> Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely going
> to be split into the 3 and 4 series?
>
> I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.
>
> This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!

I read that the cost of creating a new model designation for the 2-door
variant was considered to expensive versus any benefit derived from the
break out of a new model line ... no 4-series. OTOH, this could be a red
herring floated by BMW AG.

R / John

I also read in Autoweek that the 3-series is simply too important to BMW
(60% of sales) with too strong of an identity to risk changing the 2-doors
to be 4 rather than 3-series. The 3 series carries a solid reputation
worldwide.



"Harry" > wrote in message
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> Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely going
> to be split into the 3 and 4 series?
>
> I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.
>
> This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!
>
> Thanks
>
> Harry
>
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"TonyK" > wrote in message
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>
> "Harry" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely
>> going
>> to be split into the 3 and 4 series?
>>
>> I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.
>>
>> This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Harry
>>
>
> I think the general concensus is that there will be no "4" series although
> only BMW really know. Someone on a UK M3 board has placed a deposit to
> book
> a slot for the new M3 and has been told it will be a 2 door coupe. No
> mention of a 4 door version. I'm in a similar situation wit the M5, I want

Isn't this the same as the E46? The last 4 door M3 was the E36 version.

Dan

"Harry" > wrote in message
...
> Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely going
> to be split into the 3 and 4 series?
>
> I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.
>
> This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!

BMW has confirmed this to a number of magazines, the last being AutoWeek,
which did a cover story on the E90 in last week's edition. There will be no
4 series....derived from the 3 series.

"Ramone Cila" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Harry" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Has anybody had it confirmed that the current 3 series is definitely
>> going
>> to be split into the 3 and 4 series?
>>
>> I asked my dealer today, who knew nothing about the proposed 4.
>>
>> This is troubling, as I want to advance order a new M4!!!
>
> BMW has confirmed this to a number of magazines, the last being AutoWeek,
> which did a cover story on the E90 in last week's edition. There will be
> no
> 4 series....derived from the 3 series.
>
>
So does this mean that in 3-4 years when the E85 Z4 is replaced, the new
small roadster will, again, be called a Z3?
Just wondering :-)

Tom

On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 09:34:31 -0700, "Ramone Cila" >
wrote:

>BMW has confirmed this to a number of magazines, the last being AutoWeek,
>which did a cover story on the E90 in last week's edition. There will be no
>4 series....derived from the 3 series.

Along with more rumors of a turbocharged car. I'll believe that when
I see it...

"Tom Korth" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ramone Cila" > wrote in message

> > BMW has confirmed this to a number of magazines, the last being
AutoWeek,
> > which did a cover story on the E90 in last week's edition. There will be
> > no
> > 4 series....derived from the 3 series.
> >
> >
> So does this mean that in 3-4 years when the E85 Z4 is replaced, the new
> small roadster will, again, be called a Z3?
> Just wondering :-)

Are you claiming your Z4 is a "4 series" or are you claiming it shares a
platform with the "3 series", or are you claiming both?

"dizzy" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 09:34:31 -0700, "Ramone Cila" >
> wrote:
>
> >BMW has confirmed this to a number of magazines, the last being AutoWeek,
> >which did a cover story on the E90 in last week's edition. There will be
no
> >4 series....derived from the 3 series.
>
> Along with more rumors of a turbocharged car. I'll believe that when
> I see it...

We've been hearing these for a long time, haven't we. I find it funny
though...BMW has maintained high ground because Audi and Merc ***have*** to
blow their current engine architecture to develop similar power and response
levels, and now, just when each are developing new engines that eschew
forced air, the magazines are reporting BMW is developing new gas engines
that are turbo'ed or supercharged.

Makes no sense.

I agree with you, I'll be very surprised the day I see a mainline BMW model
in the USA with a turbo'ed engine.