like i said, i will wait to pass judgement once it is out and i can see and touch it. so far i am not impressed with the styling but performance wise i am sure it will be just as capable if not more than the outgoing e46.

 

New m3 in action (video road test)

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/video.php?illustration=172

 

Car and driver review
http://www.caranddriver.com/previews...08-bmw-m3.html

 

my favorite quote:

"Sorry, 420-hp Audi RS 4; this one sounds better and pulls harder."

"Even so, that’s already enough to outrun the $69,785 Audi RS 4."

although, i will go on record saying that for the right price i would get an rs4...

edit: a couple more:

"With V-8 competitors like the upcoming 451-hp Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and 400-plus-hp Lexus IS-F, and the 420-hp Audi RS 4, we’re leading up to one heck of a showdown—one that, based on our drive, the M3 has a very strong chance of winning."

"Don’t you want to experience first-hand the 8400-rpm shriek from BMW’s highest revving (and best) engine?"

 

"M3- When you absolutely, positively have to get the kids to school on time"

 

The more I read, the more I like. It looks like an amazing vehicle. Black or White is going to look amazing on the street.

 

I felt even the e46 m3 is a bloated pig on the track... but the new m3 must be even worse.