** BMW M3 price released (coupe + sedan) ** Cheaper than IS-F and RS4!

[jwocky]

details: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107142

$54,575 for E90 / Sedan
$57,275 for E92 / Coupe

So this is why BMW waited so long.. to underprice Lexus and Audi :)

[ExOz]

Very nice car, apparently the C63 AMG is faster, more pwerful etc, but not as much "fun"

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by ExOz
but not as much "fun"

lol, according to who??

anyway, M3 > IS-F

[Canmorite]

So..62-63K base Canadian?

[snowboard]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


lol, according to who??



the 3 guys on top gear.

[schocker]

Originally posted by Canmorite
So..62-63K base Canadian?
i would say at least 70k as with the current pricing of like the 335i which is 10k more in canada.

[ExOz]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


lol, according to who??

anyway, M3 > IS-F

And Evo magazine. The only automotive magazine with an opinion on Euro cars that I think actually matters.

Funny that you guys only just got your prices?? Been for sale for a while in Europe and Oz......

As far as timing it to underprice Audi and Lexus, firstly, since when do Merc, Audi and BMW actually give a damn about ANYTHING lexus in this category?? And I'm pretty sure the only company that did bring their car out late enough to play a price game against the competition was Mercedes...

[funkedelic]

it'll be a while i think before we start seeing these in Canada, thats an amazing price, although i figure thats for a completely base model.

I'm so buying one of these soon!


http://www.fahrcar.com/bmw-m3-e90-1.jpg

:drool:

[ExOz]

I always thought they looked a lot like our local HSV's from the front when they are black....

[Altezza]

Maybe I'll reconsider the M3 sedan although I don't think it's very pretty. But I'm sure this will follow typical BMW pricing schemes where base will be VERY base.

[JordanLotoski]

^^^ nice photoshop....thats the 330i sedan with 2 doors and 22's hahaha...I think iam gonna try to order the e90 m3...gonna be nice

[benyl]

Originally posted by Canmorite
So..62-63K base Canadian?

Minimum is $68K.

The 335 all decked out is $65K. No way the M3 will come in under that.

hmm... very tempting, but I am going to wait for the Dual clutch gearbox.

[JordanLotoski]

I heard the m3 will start in the 90's here.....i know my 335 was 65,000 so its gotta at least be 80-90k

[Aleks]

Originally posted by benyl


Minimum is $68K.

The 335 all decked out is $65K. No way the M3 will come in under that.

hmm... very tempting, but I am going to wait for the Dual clutch gearbox.

DSG FTW :poosie:

[benyl]

Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT
I heard the m3 will start in the 90's here.....i know my 335 was 65,000 so its gotta at least be 80-90k

I am skeptical. That is too much compared to the US. I think it is dealers saying it is higher so their customers are pleasantly surprised when it comes in lower.

My 330 Ci was 65K before tax and the M3 was $70K at the time. This was 2004.

My 335 was 65K and has i-drive but no M-performance pack. So pretty much the same. 3 years later the price didn't really go up. I do however have to say the interior has gone cheapo in the E92 as compared to the E46.

If the M3 comes in at $70K, plus another $5K for DSG... the E92 is going to get upgraded!

[gpomp]

doesn't the m3 have idrive standard?

[JordanLotoski]

Originally posted by benyl


I am skeptical. That is too much compared to the US. I think it is dealers saying it is higher so their customers are pleasantly surprised when it comes in lower.

My 330 Ci was 65K before tax and the M3 was $70K at the time. This was 2004.

My 335 was 65K and has i-drive but no M-performance pack. So pretty much the same. 3 years later the price didn't really go up. I do however have to say the interior has gone cheapo in the E92 as compared to the E46.

If the M3 comes in at $70K, plus another $5K for DSG... the E92 is going to get upgraded!


look at the price of the m5 in the states is 83,500k and in canad for same car is 118,800...a huge difference...what makes you think they will price the m3 40k cheaper then the m5?

as for interior i like my e90 and e92 interior alot better then my e46. The clean lines work for me!

My guess is 92,000 for the m3 there is no way its gonna be 10 grand more then the 335i (look at the diff between the 550i and the m5 its like 30k)

if the m3 is 10k more every tim dick and harry will be trading in their 335's for an m3

[Redlyne_mr2]

Im thinking it will be in the mid-high 70s.

[benyl]

Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT



look at the price of the m5 in the states is 83,500k and in canad for same car is 118,800...a huge difference...what makes you think they will price the m3 40k cheaper then the m5?

as for interior i like my e90 and e92 interior alot better then my e46. The clean lines work for me!

My guess is 92,000 for the m3 there is no way its gonna be 10 grand more then the 335i (look at the diff between the 550i and the m5 its like 30k)

if the m3 is 10k more every tim dick and harry will be trading in their 335's for an m3

You have to look at the base prices.

The 335i coupe starts at $51K. Why is $70K base price for the M3 so far fetched? That is a $19K difference. You are suggesting a $39K difference. Fully loaded, I could see the M3 pushing $90K for the coupe, $85K for the sedan and $100K for the cab.

Here is the thing. The 335 fully loaded in the US is $50K. The base 335 starts at $40K. Making it $16K less than the base M3. so again, $19K isn't that far off for a Canadian markup difference.

haha, it doesn't really matter what we think. We just have to wait.

[blownz]

Price is definitely about 5k lower than I expected which is great news. I am curious what the price will be in Canada and I'm also curious (like mentioned above) how base the base will be.


Either way, with one toddler and one baby and a wife that stays at home, I won't be making any major upgrades any time soon so it really doesn't matter. lol

[benyl]

There is an E90 M3 coming that is "cheaper" than the E92. Family friendly!

[Kaos]

E90 M3 :thumbsup:

[treg50]

Interesting. BMW actually offering value pricing? By 'value pricing' I mean a good car at a competitive, in this case it's actually 'best in class', price? Sedan less than coupe is family friendly indeed. BMW value? Something isn't right. I NEVER would have thought that BMW would let the M3 sedan sell for less than the IS-F.

Let's wait and see what the official Canadian prices will be.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by treg50
Interesting. BMW actually offering value pricing? By 'value pricing' I mean a good car at a competitive, in this case it's actually 'best in class', price? msrp for the e46 m3 was $49k...

[Bimmer88]

Aww fuckin hell I've already started saving money for such a SEXY CAR!!!

[spyce]

i wonder what kind of options are already fitted to the base m3
i know the only real option for the is-f is the navi and mark levinson sound system
if it is loaded to the same degree as the is-f/c-amg then it was a pretty smart move by bmw.

this does make me wonder about how audi prices their cars (or what segment there cars should be in). a fully loaded s5 is about $56k US but is significantly outperformed by the m3, is-f, and c-amg and for roughly the same price.
yet the car that is suppose to be in competition with them (rs4) is about $15k more? :dunno:

[euro_racer]

e90 m3 comes out for pretty cheap...e46 prices depreciate more...i think i know what i will be getting soon :D

[gpomp]

ha guys, pricing for the e9x have been released!

The sedan will start at $69,900 while the coupe will be priced at $71,300, $3,100 less than the 2006 M3 coupe it replaces. The convertible will start at $81,900, $2,600 less than the 2006 M3 cabriolet.

[max_boost]

ha! where did you get the info from?

[spyce]

Originally posted by gpomp
ha guys, pricing for the e9x have been released!

The sedan will start at $69,900 while the coupe will be priced at $71,300, $3,100 less than the 2006 M3 coupe it replaces. The convertible will start at $81,900, $2,600 less than the 2006 M3 cabriolet.

do you have a list of the option packages just to see what it would be like fully loaded?

[gpomp]

Originally posted by max_boost
ha! where did you get the info from?
www.canadiandriver.com


Originally posted by spyce


do you have a list of the option packages just to see what it would be like fully loaded?
no :(

[benyl]

man, do I have to post all the information around here? haha

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/holy_seifer/d01ce1f9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/holy_seifer/c5c0325a.jpg

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[blownz]

As usual with bmw it is easy to add 10 grand in options...

Good pricing compared to the E46 M3's but annoying that it is still about 15k higher than US prices.

Has Lexus come out with CDN pricing on the ISF yet? US price is just above the M3 so I'm wonding if it will be the same here.

[rc2002]

What is diplomat and touring pricing?

[benyl]

Some people say it is Euro delivery price. But I think it is the price someone would pay if they were from another country and would be exporting it.

The difference is about 6% (same as duty).

[B17a]

Damn, I think I can easily be swayed into trading up from my E90 335 to the E90 M3.:D

[Canmorite]

So it'll be 85K out the door probably.

[heavyD]

I'll take the RS4 over an M3 or Toyota thanks.

[Fuji]

I love the look of the RS4, but its a fat beast...

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Fuji
I love the look of the RS4, but its a fat beast...

Are you expecting an AWD V8 engine stripper or luxury car?

[gpomp]

thanks but i'll take the m3 and save myself $25k.

[schocker]

Well i almost called it with my guess of 70k, those prices are very fair though. Good work bmw

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by heavyD
I'll take the RS4 over an M3 or Toyota thanks.

sure, if you want to pay 20k more for a slower, older car.

[schocker]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


sure, if you want to pay 20k more for a slower, older car.
i am waiting to see the B8 RS4, should be more of a competitor price wise to the M3 and C63. While the B8 S4 is moving towards the 335i so both prices will have to be adjusted accordingly.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


sure, if you want to pay 20k more for a slower, older car.

Audi's aren't poser cars like BMW's and if speed is all you care about for this money you may as well get a GTR.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by gpomp
thanks but i'll take the m3 and save myself $25k.

Makes sense for you. With the savings you will have at least a year's worth of hair spray, gel & manicures as you need to look the part.

[spyce]

just got back from lexus
and pricing was pretty much what i expected

base (although its pretty much fully loaded except for one package) will come in close to $70k give or take a few grand.

and there is only one package you can add on (navi, mark levinson sound system, pre collision system, etc.). that should be $5-8k

so fully loaded would definitely come out under $80k

there are a few spots left if you are okay with a june allocation for the car

[IScarecroW300]

I wonder when they got the pricing. I asked about it last week. Although I did find out my car in on the pacific right now so it should be here by the end of march. I cant wait.

[benyl]

Originally posted by benyl


Minimum is $68K.

The 335 all decked out is $65K. No way the M3 will come in under that.

hmm... very tempting, but I am going to wait for the Dual clutch gearbox.



Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT
I heard the m3 will start in the 90's here.....i know my 335 was 65,000 so its gotta at least be 80-90k


Guess I was slightly off... Remember, to win the price is right, you can't bid over the actual retail price... lol

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by IScarecroW300
I wonder when they got the pricing. I asked about it last week. Although I did find out my car in on the pacific right now so it should be here by the end of march. I cant wait.
Pricing should be released within the next week or so.. The IS-F is insane, I was a little aprehensive at first because of some of the reviews but the car is truly amazing. The speed of the tranmission, the powerband, they actually set the car up to feel like it has unlimited exceleration. it's faster than the m3 from 80-120 and still keeps pulling on it from 120-220.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

Pricing should be released within the next week or so.. The IS-F is insane, I was a little aprehensive at first because of some of the reviews but the car is truly amazing. The speed of the tranmission, the powerband, they actually set the car up to feel like it has unlimited exceleration. it's faster than the m3 from 80-120 and still keeps pulling on it from 120-220. do people in their 70s really need that kind of power though?

[schocker]

Originally posted by gpomp
do people in their 70s really need that kind of power though?
:rofl: oh lexus

[max_boost]

OK so I'm obviously missing a lot things and I'm sure you guys have done all the comparisons but the 335 is as fast as the M3 stock vs stock. Add $2k in mods and the 335 will smoke the M3. :dunno:

New M3 has the M double clutch 7 speed which the hardcores are after. What else? Drives, handles and brakes better than the 335? And the fact that it's a 'M'? Are we talking about a completely different driving experience? How will your average driver benefit from the M3 vs 335?

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by max_boost
OK so I'm obviously missing a lot things and I'm sure you guys have done all the comparisons but the 335 is as fast as the M3 stock vs stock. Add $2k in mods and the 335 will smoke the M3. :dunno:

New M3 has the M double clutch 7 speed which the hardcores are after. What else? Drives, handles and brakes better than the 335? And the fact that it's a 'M'? Are we talking about a completely different driving experience? How will your average driver benefit from the M3 vs 335?

image?

[dimi]

stock vs stock the M3 will win, but with a piggyback or dinan the 335 might pull slightly. 335 has no LSD either so thats another 2-3g for a Quaife one. Do keep in mind that the 335i has a slightly advantage at this altitude due to FI though.

[herragge]

Originally posted by heavyD


Audi's aren't poser cars like BMW's and if speed is all you care about for this money you may as well get a GTR.

By getting the Audi, what are you trying to accomplish if it isn't speed? Is it fun? Because that certainly can't be it, the RS4 will understeer all the fun out of the car. If you want pure sheer fun, the C63 is where its at (reference: Top Gear). They are all priced similarly, interior quality is excellent in all cars, they are all performance orientated created from their respective "racing" divisions (i.e. ///M, 'R' and AMG).

Or maybe it's because you are so scared of being called a "cock" (one who spends a bunch of his money on hairspray as you put it) that you want everyone to know your the opposite of a cock...which would make you a pussy?

Don't get me wrong, the Audi is an awesome car. But by this statement it seems like you are buying the car solely because everyone who drives a BMW is automatically a douchebag. Your just as bad as the BMW owners that actually are cocks, caring WAY too much about how much of a "cock" you look.

Go make the purchase if money ain't a thang man. I'm sure they are out of your price range anyways. Bud.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by herragge
Go make the purchase if money ain't a thang man. I'm sure they are out of your price range anyways. Bud.

Why does everybody assume this? As far as beyond goes I'm probably in top 90% earners (rich kids don't count) and if you count my wife my household is probably in the 99% percentile. I only owe 25% left on my house, all our vehicles are paid for so I'm sorry I have other priorities in life that don't include spending all my money on vehicles to impress kids. Is you assuming I can't afford the cars any different than me assuming BMW owners are posers lol.

[benyl]

Here come the e-penises... lol

[heavyD]

Originally posted by benyl
Here come the e-penises... lol

Not bragging as I am by no means wealthy, it's just that some people think I'm some poor-ass and I have no idea why.

[Bimmer88]

Well looks like home line of credit is coming into play for ballin wheels

[mekeni]

hooray for home equity !!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by mekeni
hooray for home equity !!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Why use it on a depreciating asset?

[mekeni]

Originally posted by heavyD


Why use it on a depreciating asset?


I personally wouldn't but a lot of people would / did.

[VWEvo]

I really like the new M3, but a 135i can be had for almost have the price. A base 135 starts at just over $40 000. Put, a Dinan chip on that and you easily have a car that is quick and fun to drive. Not an M3 in terms of image, but a great car none the less and half the price.