I hope the M boys consider having blacklines as standard for tail lights if they don't change the tail light design.

This M3 sedan look is completely opposite what my various sources told me.

I've been told (it was a while ago) - and also Scott insists - M3 sedan + touring will have different fascia than coupe & cabrio.

But spy pics show M3 sedan wearing M3 coupe fascia.

I guess BMW decided to unify the look of the whole iconic M3 family - to make it instantly recognizable, and to make it special. Also unified look will reduce development & production costs. And with coupe-like fascia M3 Sedan 6 touring will differ significantly from M5 sedan & touring.

I also haven't heard a word about regular 3er sedan & touring (E90 & E91) will get E92 coupe fascia. I was even told it would be a minor facelift only.

This really makes me believe only the M3 family will get a special coupe-like fascia (and other elements ie. side mirrors, rocker panel, rear bumpers).

I'm a bit confused.

You can say that again.

Regardless, whether it's gonna be the E92 M3's front, or a nicely done E90 M3 front, both will look great. Personally I dig the E92 M3's front - the chrome moustache and 'sharpened' looks of the E90 never did it for me...

I'm really looking forward to the M3 sedan. The true alternative to the RS4.

I think it is good if the E90 M3 will get the same front as the E92 M3. There hasn't been an M3 sedan for a while and the hard headed petrol heads will want the coupe because of the better dynamics and if the sedan doesn't look as aggressive as the coupe there is a big chance that people will use that an excuse not to buy the Sedan and opt for the coupe instead.

I think its cool too having the E92 headlamps.... now please change the rear lights as well!

Exactly my thoughts as stated in earlier posts.

Here's a question I have for you guys: What would be the advantages of having a different ///M styling for the M3 Sedan compared to the Coupe?

- Distinguishes the Coupe from the Sedan, giving the Coupe the 'true M3' image. (Down side of this is the Sedan being discarded as not being a true M3)

- Something different, therefore more choice for the buyer (I think buyers would be more focused on the body type rather than the styling)

- Add to the 3 series sedan's appeal because people can see the similarities between the 3er sedan and the M3 sedan (the '3' probably creates sufficient linkage, and also it's more important to create a linkage between the M3 Coupe and Sedan since it's been a while since an M3 sedan was available)


... are there any other advantages of a differently styled M3 sedan?

I think were reading too much into this. Its obvious that the reason is simply cost cutting. If it has the coupe front-cool, i like that anyway, if it doesnt what ev. Lets just wait for this to come out.

BMW follows its tradition to share same front end between coupe and sedan. BMW has done it for E36 M3 sedan and coupe and it would not be a surprise for E90/E92 generation.

Whatever the case, we all can agree that the coupe fascia looks hot on the sedan. Right?

Definitely. It looks better than the sedan front. Im not sure i like the head lights on the e90 anymore.