1. The next M3 will likely be a tt I-6 as luxury carmakers move to smaller engines.
2. We are fogetting about a car we didn't get the M3 CSL. it was lighter, with 360hp but you did lose a lot of comforts that makes the M3 such a great near super car daily driver (A/C, power seats/radio).

BMW went with a V-8 b/c for one its lighter than the V-8 in the E39 M5 and I believe the I-6 in the E46 M3. Also the RS4 and C63 and IS-F and CTS-V have V-8 power.

M has been very confused as of late. The M3 is still magnificent but now they make a 4400 lbs M6 that is more hairstylist than true GT. The M6 has done average in reviews. Instead of investing in a M3 CSL again and a M7, we now get the RIDICULOUS X6 M and X5 M, not one but TWO "M" SUVs. This is the SAME BRAND that said they will never make a SUV "M" just 8 years ago.

That said, the new M3 has grown on me tons. I would love one as the V-8 aspect does appeal to me though I prefer the looks of the E46. Make mine a white coupe with BBS LMs please.