What tipped you into a sedan vs. coupe?

[Kingjames31]

Originally Posted by wyatth

What are the sedans compromising, exactly? I'd argue the coupe is the compromising form between the two, given that they are identical in terms of objective performance while the sedan adds layers of practicality. Even in this thread, people that prefer the coupe prefer it for the looks while those who prefer the sedan do so for a combination of looks and practical reasons.


Unrelated, but I really liked the rear windows popping out in the E46. It's too bad the rear windows in the E92 are fixed, I find cracked rear windows to eliminate wind/buffeting on the freeway.

The sedan is more practical in my eyes. I still went with a coupe simply because of the way it looks. Don’t get me wrong, the sedan looks great too but for me it had to be the coupe.

[Savage_M3]

Originally Posted by wyatth

What are the sedans compromising, exactly? I'd argue the coupe is the compromising form between the two, given that they are identical in terms of objective performance while the sedan adds layers of practicality. Even in this thread, people that prefer the coupe prefer it for the looks while those who prefer the sedan do so for a combination of looks and practical reasons.

I thought I remembered reading something about the E90 having a very slight edge because it has a stiffer chassis. That makes sense with the B pillar being further toward center. I could be wrong, but at the end of the day I don't think there's any performance difference between the two.

Anyone commenting about compromise is greatly exaggerating the difference between the two IMO.

[kerrit]

Have always loved the utility looks of a sedan combined with aggressive wide fender flares - starting back in 2005 when I got an Evo 8. e92 is still super sexy to me, but I just like the e90 a bit more.

[SGM_E90]

I just think the e90 looks better. But that's all personal preference.

[JimmyChengCA]

look and look alone period. e92 is the best looking m on earth.

[chicagob5]

I've always been a sucker for the sports sedan and naturally gravitate toward sedans in general. My first E9x M3 was a coupe though. Sold that to get into a F80 M3 then got back into my current E90 M3 earlier this year after searching for the right car for a while.

Would I have got another E92 if the right one fell into my lap? Sure, but I'm pretty happy with me E90. Really like the LCI rear end.

[M3Dreaming]

Originally Posted by UPSROD

I have NEVER owned a 4 door and not starting now!

I would be right with you but I had a '99 Audi A6 avant and it was the best daily I've ever had. Enough trunk space for snowboarding, golfing, anything. Handling was great and it was reliable and predictable.

However, every other car I've owned has had two doors, from an "82 SL280 to a E92