Street Lines: 2025 BMW M3 Competition Sedan

When reviewing cars, there are certainly some that I truly imagine myself owning assuming everything was aligned personally to afford it; the 2025 BMW M3 Competition Sedan is one of them. Inside and out, this machine is the perfect combination of design, performance, luxury, and technology—my ideal sedan.& Photos courtesy of BMWBMW never takes the “M” brand for granted regarding performance and racing design. Presented in different trims starting at& $80,200, I had the pleasure of driving the X3 Competition. Red could be a polarizing color, but when it came to gorgeous “Frozen Preciosa Red Metallic” which was close to a matte cranberry, I was won over. Its muscular frame is complemented with an extended shadowline, and a pairing of 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. The optional Carbon Package ($15,300) takes things to the next level, featuring a carbon fiber trim, an M Alcantara steering wheel, exposed carbon-ceramic brakes, and the M Drive Professional which includes track and performance modes, and a BMW Performance Center driving session. This package also features the front M carbon bucket seats, which will need some practice getting in and out of, but for those desiring a genuine racing experience, the only thing missing...