Still lowers the perception of value for a well optioned 3 series and I can easily see the "Why wouldn't you just get a 4 for that price?" comments when adding all the bells and whistles to a 3.
One of the reasons I purchased the F30 (as apposed to Audi) was because it was a new model line and the S4's were getting a little dated. I figured the resale value on my well optioned 335i would remain higher after a few years because it would still look current when I went to sell it, but this is when I thought the new 3 series meant 4 doors and the new 4 series meant two doors. It's a branding thing.
So, again, why not spend just a little bit more and get the 4 series? Objectively.. it looks lower, meaner, sleeker, and there will be the perception that it is just a little bit better than the 3. Especially with reviews like these:
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/02/01/2...ficial-photos/