new M3 priced to high?
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Printed Date: 29-April-2024 at 15:44
Topic: new M3 priced to high?
Posted By: steven.seed
Subject: new M3 priced to high?
Date Posted: 28-April-2007 at 21:21
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Just reading in EVO that the new M3(E92) will be £50,625. Considerably dearer that the E46. The last of the line CS's were £44k. It's no doubt going to be a great car but over £50k seems a bit pricey to me. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 28-April-2007 at 22:36
It's a BMW, they can charge whatever they like that means. ------------- |
steven.seed wrote:Posted By: Sporty1
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 07:15
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I'm sure the options list will be quite extensive too. ------------- 
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 08:30
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They are straying into 911 territory with a price like that. Risky business if you ask me.
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Posted By: mickstreet
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 13:22
Especially with the 335i coupe not being far behind in performance.
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 13:46
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Everywhere you look you see E46 M3's - looks like this will be bit more exclusive?
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 13:53
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Its a considerable step up from the 335i (M Sport) which is £35,760 so trying to keep the M3 separate from non-M cars isn't the reason. Actually just looking but the Z4M Coupé is only £41,865 - £9K less than the price for the new M3 ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 20:32
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That'll keep the residuals on the e46 M3 a bit higher. Makes sense to price it
a good bit higher then the Z4M as it has the new V8 engine. I hope the options list is 'M6 low' all the same. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: DSK328i
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 21:03
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Thats the same money as Audi's competition with the RS4 model. The price would be OK, but BMW tend to have far too many additional cost options which can become tedious and expensive for customers, in this respect its probably too high when the car is spec'd up.
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 29-April-2007 at 21:09
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 30-April-2007 at 19:29
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Perhaps BMW don't want to sell too many of the new M3's to make sure it
doesn't outsell the 335i/d. They could still make more money selling half the number of M3's if they've stuck on a larger profit margin. Also the M3 Saloon will be cheaper then the Coupe to compete a little more with the RS4. Not that there's much competition. The RS4 sounds amazing but I imagine the M3 will too. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 30-April-2007 at 20:05
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In my opinion, they've got everything so right on the E92 M3 but have screwed up on price which really is a shame. The 335i is more of a Q-car that rivals the likes of the forthcoming Audi S5.
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Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 30-April-2007 at 20:35
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I think BMW have got it right tho, £50,625 for the V8 M3, definitely will make it more exclusive. Just like the E46 CSL compared to the E46 M3. In 5 years time they'll be half that price so, I'll just bide my time, unless of course, lady luck comes a knocking. Wonder who will be the first to open it up round the nurburgring? |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 30-April-2007 at 20:39
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common as muck them E46 m3's.. on the other hand there ain't too many CSL's |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 30-April-2007 at 21:34
There was a CSL for sale in N. Conlan's recently, nice car but not worth the money over a regular M3. ------------- |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 30-April-2007 at 23:01
They are if you can afford them and are willing to use them on the track. But I wouldn't buy one if was going to be my daily driver. It's too compromised for that. No radio, no air, no seat adjustment. No doubt there will be a new CSL in a couple of years. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 01-May-2007 at 08:51
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There was a comparison done between the S5 and the M3 in the sunday times. On looks and straight line speed the S5 won (as far as the jour was concerned on looks) but on a track/windy roads the M3 beat the S5 hands down. ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Big Stuff
Date Posted: 01-May-2007 at 10:43
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Price of new M3 should be exactly the same as trade value for my 2002 coop in my opinion Only way i could have one ------------- 2002 330ci SE - Factory Straight - Now gone cause am skint and in a wee diesel - Aw naw - boo hoo |
Posted By: Begrezal
Date Posted: 13-June-2007 at 00:49
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Me too!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: alym786
Date Posted: 13-June-2007 at 06:58
I agree its too exp.... Although lets see if its justified!!!  ------------- E46 328ci now sold :( 
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