M3 4 or 2 door

M3Luck84 · 11-01-2010, 10:23 PM

Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I am in the process of looking for an 08/09 M3. I am not sure whether to get a 2 or 4 Door. Just wanted to see what your thoughts were on either one as far as pros and cons.

Thanks

Mahmood07 · 11-02-2010, 12:25 AM

Coupe pros:
-Looks (subjective)
-weighs a little bit less
-easier to get aftermarket parts (new or used)
-choice of CF roof

Coupe cons:
- not as practical for passengers getting in and out
- very long doors (difficult to get in and out in tight spots)
- More expensive
- seats 4 (vs 5 for sedan)
- Doesn't get rear armrest like sedan

These are all i can think of right now. The smart choice seems to be the sedan, but for me looks was a big part of my decision. Just as a tip, you won't find many responses here so next time try posting in the general section for questions like these. Hope this helps.

Mimmer · 11-02-2010, 01:46 AM

ive read a few on these kind of post you might be able find more responses from past posts but id base it on if its going be a family car or just for you. generally people with kids get the sedan or they just like the body more... and coupes for looks and non family use ... is a easy way put it simply lol... but buy what you like. its going be your car, there isnt to much of a difference between the 2 performance wise.

MrFukengruven · 03-20-2011, 04:19 PM

go with 4 door

BimmerMan3 · 05-18-2011, 07:37 AM

4 door!

RuthlessE90 · 05-18-2011, 07:43 AM

four door has a sexier ass...lol

NYCM3ryder · 05-18-2011, 07:49 AM

i had the same issue and i got the 4 door!!! never regretted it... plus my frds love the room and still have the preformance needed to smoke most cars on the street.. best of both worlds easy choice...

spdy330 · 05-18-2011, 09:04 AM

If you have kids get the 4 door

JohnnyRoaster · 05-18-2011, 04:40 PM

I think the four door attracts slightly less attention from the police. it is more practical as well.

frenchM3dreamer · 05-18-2011, 05:06 PM

4 door or vert'

r_seng · 05-18-2011, 05:58 PM

4 door hands down.

Kurohouou · 05-19-2011, 10:30 AM

4 Door was my choice. I had a 335i coupe but decided on the sedan for the M3. Love the looks and it was not only 3k cheaper for the exact same car minus 2 doors vs 4 doors and slightly different rear end. But its also a lot more convenient when moving things or people.

Damo11 · 05-21-2011, 06:48 AM

For what it is worth, be a little selfish and go the coupe like I did. Slightly better handling plus it's looks are distinctive.

cb4 · 06-26-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo11

For what it is worth, be a little selfish and go the coupe like I did. Slightly better handling plus it's looks are distinctive.

Handling is better? Shoot! I was just about to pull the trigger on the Sedan.

SIIK2NR · 06-26-2011, 09:51 PM

M3 = E92 = 6MT = COUPE /thread

Nine · 06-28-2011, 09:42 PM

Depends on your situation, overall you really can't beat an e90 m3.

stefan · 07-15-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIIK2NR

M3 = E92 = 6MT = COUPE /thread

Yep.
Do you want to make it easier for people to get into the back of your car? Why?

Kids? ok fine E90

Dog? Still coupe. I make mine deal with it. Plus it looks funny when he's getting in.

k3silk · 08-22-2011, 03:56 PM

I like my e92 but the e90 is not bad looking at all if you might need the extra too
Go with the four door.

11-01-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
M3Luck84 Enlisted Member 28 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stamford ct iTrader: (1)	M3 4 or 2 door Hey guys, I am new to this forum. I am in the process of looking for an 08/09 M3. I am not sure whether to get a 2 or 4 Door. Just wanted to see what your thoughts were on either one as far as pros and cons. Thanks
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11-02-2010, 12:25 AM	#2
Mahmood07 Captain 86 Rep 856 Posts Drives: E92 M3 + F85 X5M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston->San Diego->Bahrain iTrader: (0)	Coupe pros: -Looks (subjective) -weighs a little bit less -easier to get aftermarket parts (new or used) -choice of CF roof Coupe cons: - not as practical for passengers getting in and out - very long doors (difficult to get in and out in tight spots) - More expensive - seats 4 (vs 5 for sedan) - Doesn't get rear armrest like sedan These are all i can think of right now. The smart choice seems to be the sedan, but for me looks was a big part of my decision. Just as a tip, you won't find many responses here so next time try posting in the general section for questions like these. Hope this helps. __________________ ///M3 Mods: \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Primary Cats Delete (TTP) \| ESS Tune \| 19" Advan RS \| Eibach Springs \| MS Air Filter \| BMW Perf. Spoiler \| BMW Perf. Splitters \| Euro LCI Tail lights \| Angel iBright v.3.0 \| 20% Tint \| Matte black Kidney Grills \| CF Side Gills \| Painted Reflectors \| Black M3 emblem
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11-02-2010, 01:46 AM	#3
Mimmer Lieutenant 57 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E92 13' Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 e92 m3 [0.00]	ive read a few on these kind of post you might be able find more responses from past posts but id base it on if its going be a family car or just for you. generally people with kids get the sedan or they just like the body more... and coupes for looks and non family use ... is a easy way put it simply lol... but buy what you like. its going be your car, there isnt to much of a difference between the 2 performance wise.
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03-20-2011, 04:19 PM	#4
MrFukengruven Private 19 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 1999 E36 //MThrizzle Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norwalk, CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 E36 M3 [0.00]	go with 4 door
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05-18-2011, 07:37 AM	#5
BimmerMan3 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: City of Compton iTrader: (0)	4 door!
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05-18-2011, 07:43 AM	#6
RuthlessE90 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 323 Posts Drives: FAST Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	four door has a sexier ass...lol
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05-18-2011, 07:49 AM	#7
NYCM3ryder Razzor 28 Rep 517 Posts Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	i had the same issue and i got the 4 door!!! never regretted it... plus my frds love the room and still have the preformance needed to smoke most cars on the street.. best of both worlds easy choice... __________________ 2011 E90, 6 speed, technology package, black 220 rims , EDC, moon roof, matt black grills, matte side grills, 15% carbon tints, carbon fiber M pedals, ACS roof wing, IND painted reflectors, mfest black gloss m3badges, Mfest side window stickers, Tuner MS 15mm spacers, Carbon fiber M foot pedals, MS air filter, RPI air scoops, euro switch mod
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05-18-2011, 09:04 AM	#8
spdy330 Major General 528 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	If you have kids get the 4 door __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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05-18-2011, 04:40 PM	#9
JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I think the four door attracts slightly less attention from the police. it is more practical as well. __________________
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05-18-2011, 05:06 PM	#10
frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	4 door or vert'
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05-18-2011, 05:58 PM	#11
r_seng End Game 7 Rep 350 Posts Drives: Devil's Chariot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	4 door hands down.
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05-19-2011, 10:30 AM	#12
Kurohouou Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Side iTrader: (1)	4 Door was my choice. I had a 335i coupe but decided on the sedan for the M3. Love the looks and it was not only 3k cheaper for the exact same car minus 2 doors vs 4 doors and slightly different rear end. But its also a lot more convenient when moving things or people.
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05-21-2011, 06:48 AM	#13
Damo11 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E92 M3 6M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	For what it is worth, be a little selfish and go the coupe like I did. Slightly better handling plus it's looks are distinctive.
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06-26-2011, 09:51 PM	#15
SIIK2NR Lieutenant 51 Rep 598 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Dog iTrader: (0)	M3 = E92 = 6MT = COUPE /thread __________________ Current: 2006 Lotus Elise SC Previous: 2008 AW E92 M3 6MT - Sold 2004 AP2 S2000 - Sold
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06-28-2011, 09:42 PM	#16
Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	Depends on your situation, overall you really can't beat an e90 m3.
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08-22-2011, 03:56 PM	#18
k3silk Banned 147 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 11 M3 & 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: M.D iTrader: (6)	I like my e92 but the e90 is not bad looking at all if you might need the extra too Go with the four door.
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