RE: BMW M3 CS specs announced
Discussion
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
Why would you pay cash? Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
You pay spread over, say 24 months, half of list. And then you can hand the car back or pay the other half.
How is that better than handing over £85k and then trying to sell it to a dealer for 40% of list in 2 years?
People paying cash these days are a bit dim surely?
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
And if you map the 335d it will be faster than this M3 CS too. Bargain.thelawnet1 said:
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
Why would you pay cash? Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
You pay spread over, say 24 months, half of list. And then you can hand the car back or pay the other half.
How is that better than handing over £85k and then trying to sell it to a dealer for 40% of list in 2 years?
People paying cash these days are a bit dim surely?
as7920 said:
It's a winner for me.
Shame about the £££££££. Crazy difference over the Competition Package.
However they are all doing it, new Audi RS5 for £89k and Merc C63S for £85k.
I agree, lovely car but seriously? WTF? Who pays that sort of money for a car like this?Shame about the £££££££. Crazy difference over the Competition Package.
However they are all doing it, new Audi RS5 for £89k and Merc C63S for £85k.
Edited by as7920 on Wednesday 8th November 08:07
culpz said:
Ares said:
culpz said:
Ares said:
culpz said:
It looks epic and clearly goes epic too. 3.9 seconds to 60 just sounds bonkers to me. I'm just not convinced it's as epic for the premium it commands over the CP version. In fact, just a standard M3/M4 would do me, at an even lower cost.
3.9 is the benchmark for all cars in this sector. The M3 is the last to break the 4 second mark. Bonkers indeed, especially when you consider this, the Alfa and the Merc don't have the RS5's AWD for off the line traction!I never really got the hate for the F80 M3/M4 in the first place. It's probably my first pick when my lottery numbers come up.
What swayed it for you?
Raramuri said:
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
And if you map the 335d it will be faster than this M3 CS too. Bargain.Ares said:
Raramuri said:
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
And if you map the 335d it will be faster than this M3 CS too. Bargain.
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
Also I see a lot of comparisons to the Alfa...tell me this, what will be more desirable in 15 years time? Check the classifieds, hundreds of e46’s all pushing 10 k with over 100k Miles, i know what I’d rather lump my money on
BMW struggled to sell the very, very limited 30 Jahre models at just over £80k. Not sure the CS is going to fare much better.Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
Also I see a lot of comparisons to the Alfa...tell me this, what will be more desirable in 15 years time? Check the classifieds, hundreds of e46’s all pushing 10 k with over 100k Miles, i know what I’d rather lump my money on
Unfortunately I’m about two pounds short of being able to afford this car just now, but if I had the means, I’d be all over it. And I wouldn’t give a hoot what someone else though if it, or the price of it.
The Competition cars are fantastic beasts, and this is just even more special. If you can’t [or don’t want to] afford one then fair enough, but there will be plenty of folk who can and do. As an owner of a pretty special modern classic BMW, I can fully appreciate the value in these cars.
Special M Cars strike an exquisite balance of luxury and performance. These will add exclusivity and extra gravitas to that M3 formula. I should be buying a new home next year...but do I really need those posh taps in the third downstairs bathroom?
The Competition cars are fantastic beasts, and this is just even more special. If you can’t [or don’t want to] afford one then fair enough, but there will be plenty of folk who can and do. As an owner of a pretty special modern classic BMW, I can fully appreciate the value in these cars.
Special M Cars strike an exquisite balance of luxury and performance. These will add exclusivity and extra gravitas to that M3 formula. I should be buying a new home next year...but do I really need those posh taps in the third downstairs bathroom?
I like the idea of this & the price is eye watering but if I was in the position to buy one, I'd get a Mustang GT350R but that's another thing.
I like the fact that BMW makes this kind of car, it should be celebrated if I was in the market for a 90+k M3 then I'd be seeking out a M3 CRT.
I like the fact that BMW makes this kind of car, it should be celebrated if I was in the market for a 90+k M3 then I'd be seeking out a M3 CRT.
ZX10R NIN said:
I like the idea of this & the price is eye watering but if I was in the position to buy one, I'd get a Mustang GT350R but that's another thing.
I like the fact that BMW makes this kind of car, it should be celebrated if I was in the market for a 90+k M3 then I'd be seeking out a M3 CRT.
Absolutely we should applaud that BMW and others make these cars. In a world of decreasing automotive fun, nutter cars should be celebrated.I like the fact that BMW makes this kind of car, it should be celebrated if I was in the market for a 90+k M3 then I'd be seeking out a M3 CRT.
thelawnet1 said:
Chestrockwell said:
I wonder how residuals will fare though, this is a limited model, yes it’s 85k for a 4 door saloon but I don’t find it overly expensive as a 335d can easily be specced up to over 50 k for a car that literally could be a 320d with a badge delete.
Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
Why would you pay cash? Yes you can get a big discount on a diesel however that’s only if you opt for the pcp. At a guess, I wouldn’t think people buying limited CS M3’s would go for the pcp deals, they are most likely cash buyers.
You pay spread over, say 24 months, half of list. And then you can hand the car back or pay the other half.
How is that better than handing over £85k and then trying to sell it to a dealer for 40% of list in 2 years?
People paying cash these days are a bit dim surely?
Cheib said:
You'd pay cash if you actually want to own it...or get a finance package to get whatever discount the dealer/BMW will give you for taking finance and then pay it off straight away. What you absolutely definitely wouldn't do is make payments for 24 months and then "pay the other half" because it would add up to a lot more than the cost of the car outright. It would be beyond "dim to" do that.
Depends what you mean by a lot more. The quoted interest rate on an M3 is 3.9%, that's the sort of return you can get elsewhere, so hardly expensive.You don't have to pay the remainder, you can hand back the car if it's worth less.
ZX10R NIN said:
if I was in the market for a 90+k M3 then I'd be seeking out a M3 CRT.
Got to sit in one of those a few years ago, superb thing! Just something about it that appealed to me more than pretty much any other BMW made since the E46 CSLThink I'd still prefer a CLK Black myself though
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