New M3

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jeweller

Original Poster:

37 posts

211 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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Anyone else got a deposit on a new M3 yet?

I put down 2k a month ago,

Info is non existant, so any links would be useful.

I have been told to expect a price between 43 and 58k!!!!!

Jeweller

Zod

35,295 posts

259 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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If you put down a deposit two months ago, you are way down the queue. There are loads of people who put down deposits two or three years ago. Some will, however, drop out.

Expect a price of around £50k before options. It is expected to be shown, in concept form at least, at Geneva next month.

360stimo

701 posts

229 months

Tuesday 27th February 2007
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jeweller said:
Anyone else got a deposit on a new M3 yet?

I put down 2k a month ago,

Info is non existant, so any links would be useful.

I have been told to expect a price between 43 and 58k!!!!!

Jeweller


My Dealer told me they only had 3 deposits about a month ago. Saw an article on the car and think it looks really bland. I was told they have done that on purpose for some reason. Prefer to put my cash into an M5, M6 or CSL instead

rikkimagic

17 posts

209 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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heard they are going to be 55k

Ashok

600 posts

260 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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Depends how your spec it - as always BMW will rip you on the options. Personally if it's over £50k I'd go for a nearly new M6 instead (but then I am an old fogey). Lots of info over at bm3w.co.uk (at least until March 7th).

john_r

8,353 posts

272 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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Most alleged 'spy-pics' on the web seem to be of a 4-door version...

This is from a German car magazine and seems fairly realistic even if photo-shopped...

baz1985

3,598 posts

246 months

Wednesday 28th February 2007
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£55k with reasonable spec I guess. M6 is better value or even 996ttS

cj.ok

346 posts

211 months

Thursday 1st March 2007
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My deposits been down for over 2 years an i'll get the 2nd one in my local dealer!!!

I'm budgeting on around £50k....

I think it will be a joy to drive.

GTRene

16,606 posts

225 months

Thursday 1st March 2007
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cj.ok said:
My deposits been down for over 2 years an i'll get the 2nd one in my local dealer!!!

I'm budgeting on around £50k....

I think it will be a joy to drive.

over 2 yearsyikes that's a long wait...but if you "used" to also a E46 M3 I think the new car is very nice with a big V8 under the bonnet...hope you get it soon and tell us all about the differences in feel and build compared to a E46 M3.
GTRene

360stimo

701 posts

229 months

Thursday 1st March 2007
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john_r said:
Most alleged 'spy-pics' on the web seem to be of a 4-door version...

This is from a German car magazine and seems fairly realistic even if photo-shopped...



I have a mag where they have pics of the new M3 in blue. I'll see if i can scan them if no one has seen them

Edited to say i can't scan them in as all the pics are over both pages.
car magazine, Feb edition



Edited by 360stimo on Thursday 1st March 14:06

adam b

27,277 posts

255 months

Thursday 1st March 2007
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god that looks dull, current one looks way more aggressive

cj.ok

346 posts

211 months

Friday 2nd March 2007
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GTRene said:
cj.ok said:
My deposits been down for over 2 years an i'll get the 2nd one in my local dealer!!!

I'm budgeting on around £50k....

I think it will be a joy to drive.

over 2 yearsyikes that's a long wait...but if you "used" to also a E46 M3 I think the new car is very nice with a big V8 under the bonnet...hope you get it soon and tell us all about the differences in feel and build compared to a E46 M3.
GTRene


I'll certainly try my best!

My old M3 was a great piece of kit... it had a power upgrade by West Tuning also (Extra 35bhp and de-limited). I was always aware that there was a long wait for the new M3 and to be honest i didn't care... I've usually got 2 or 3 cars 'on order' at any one time, always cars with big waiting lists. This way i can take delivery, put a few thousand miles on them and sell whilst theres a profit to be had. Worst case scenario, i'll break even... not bad for 6-12months in the lastest 'must have'. In reality i'm an enthusiast and love to drive the latest cars but (like all of us) HATE to lose loads of money everytime i sell!

I've got a funny feeling i may end up keeping the new M3 for a bit longer than i originally planned though!

Can't wait.

sjn2004

4,051 posts

238 months

Saturday 3rd March 2007
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360stimo said:
Saw an article on the car and think it looks really bland. I was told they have done that on purpose for some reason.


Because they'll make more money selling M sport look a like kits on the lower models, something that was possible on the last M3.

360stimo said:


I have a mag where they have pics of the new M3 in blue. I'll see if i can scan them if no one has seen them

Edited to say i can't scan them in as all the pics are over both pages.
car magazine, Feb edition


It was just a photoshop, run the number plate through the DVLA etc, its actually a 335i.



Edited by sjn2004 on Saturday 3rd March 03:02

DoctorD

1,542 posts

257 months

Saturday 3rd March 2007
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You will find all the latest (and most accurate) spy pics/photoshops over on M3post.com

www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=64

Such as this, which is a very accurate rendition from the latest spy pictures






Edited by DoctorD on Saturday 3rd March 09:20

GTRene

16,606 posts

225 months

Saturday 3rd March 2007
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really nicethumbup but I don't think they bring it out so low at the streets? it looks nice though...
GTRene

DoctorD

1,542 posts

257 months

Saturday 3rd March 2007
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GTRene

16,606 posts

225 months

Saturday 3rd March 2007
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very niceyes I like the sound too almost a crossing between a M3 CSL and a can-am car? I like the sound, now waiting for the real sound( my Hartge 5.0 V8 sounds really nice tooyes) but that's family so related
GTRene