When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I dunno about it just yet. So far, I think the current gen m3's and verts look a lot better than the new ones. Although.. that hard top conv "idea" is hot
Im kinda seeing your point but lets say the M3 comes at 400-425 hp. the M6 has 500hp and a smoother motor in a V10. Thats up to 100 hp difference. Thats significant enough to keep the prices different and not step on each others toes. I think the new M3 wont be anywhere near the M6 price. the M6 starts in the 90s.
The M6 is in a totally different league being priced at $90K+ and performance of a V10. I'm just comparing the M3 coupe/vert with the current 6-series coupe/vert. Given all the rumors about having at least 400hp in the new M3s, I doubt it will be slower than the current 6-series. I've seen a lot of brand new 6-series around but don't see their numbers growing once the new more affordable M3s (affordable in the sense that it's less than a 6-series) comes out.