Some enthusiasts were heartbroken to discover that BMW had abandoned the M3 sedan concept for the E46 generation (2001-2006). The official excuse was simply that the sales figures did not encourage a newer version. It was not necessarily an uproar but more of a disappointment. And after 6 years of significant scolding BMW announced the reintroduction of the 4-door M3 for the current E90 platform. Bimmer fans rejoiced (at least this one did). And why not? BMW’s M division has always been about pedigree. In the ‘90s it was the E36 sedan that was preferred over the coupe in Touring Car Championships for better rigidity and weight distribution. With BMW announcing again that it will axe the M3 sedan and the naturally aspirated V8 for the upcoming F30 platform (and for the same reason as before) the current E90 M3 becomes even more special than ever. These announcements don’t indicate a similar offering in the foreseeable future. That’s why if you’ve got one of these, treasure it like the gem that it is. If you don’t have one, get used it because less than 20,000 left BMW M’s factory in Munich.
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