BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing +stats [Archive] - Sports Car Forum

Just_me

08-17-2006, 01:51 PM

BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing

Major Standard Equipment***
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.

Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC

4.0L 307kW (418HP) 420Nm

Just_me

08-17-2006, 01:52 PM

I cant swear everything is 100% correct. At least I hope for more power

tuffguy

08-17-2006, 02:05 PM

Where'd you get this info from?

rave426

08-17-2006, 02:19 PM

Nope DONT believe it.

I saw that at another site.
I call bullshit.......

E36 M3 - Inline 6 - 40000 MSRP
E46 M3 - Inline 6 - 49000 MSRP
E92 M3 - High Tech V8 - 54000 MSRP......... :bs:

Cant really see that happening.. Sorry

I also dont really think that power is going to hold up...... if it does BMW better take some extreme wieght saving measures

At least i hope so. :?

Neverthless if i am wrong and the price is right, i will be very happy and i may be able to afford one.

Zot09

08-17-2006, 02:30 PM

Sorry, but I have to call bull shit as well. Heck, the E92 prices just recently came out in the US(Europe, etc got the prices earlier than us) about a month or two ago, and the car is scheduled to be released in September. The M3 won't be out for a while, so there is noooo way that pricing has already been set in stone.

BUT if i'm wrong, i'll take this allll back.

Just_me

08-17-2006, 02:33 PM

the price is discussable but the rest of the info is 100% correct

rave426

08-17-2006, 02:54 PM

Well the rest isnt all that important to me :D I would take out the damn SMG III crap anyway, in place of a manual. That will save a few grand.

I just hope the power isnt correct. It either needs more power or less weight to deal with the AWD RS4.

Just_me

08-17-2006, 03:42 PM

I just hope the power isnt correct. It either needs more power or less weight to deal with the AWD RS4.

less weight is the answer

pitfield

08-17-2006, 06:26 PM

I'll let you know the uk stats asap.

JoeHahn

08-17-2006, 08:34 PM

In comparison - how much is the 335i in the US or the UK?

coloradosilver

08-17-2006, 08:54 PM

For the US, most speculation points to a price that is closer to $65,000 base. That will put it more in line with the RS4 and as far as people realizing that the RS4 has more power.......well, they're probably banking on the "BMW" namebrand to attract the less educated buyer.

As far as the power numbers go.....I think that 420 hp is about the most anyone could hope to realistically see achieved from the fcatory for this car. Not because they couldn't get more out of it, but because its just enough to keep it competative with other cars in this category (Audi RS4, next years Lexus IS500, and the Mercedes C63 AMG).

This car WILL weigh more than the previous M3 and the extra power and torque should be enough to make it a bit quicker, but it has to do something pretty extraordinary to come out on top of all this competition in the same price range.

coloradosilver

08-17-2006, 08:58 PM

Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975

If these numbers are correct, I'll shit myself as this would be the deal of the century. I think that an estimated price in the mid to upper 60s is more reliable.

But even if the car does cost $54k, they will all be sold before they're in the dealers and people will be reselling them for a $10k profit. I think BMW would have realized this and would have adjusted their prices accordingly so that they get the extra 10 grand instread of the buyers.

ae86_16v

08-17-2006, 09:00 PM

Nope DONT believe it.

I saw that at another site.
I call bullshit.......

E36 M3 - Inline 6 - 40000 MSRP
E46 M3 - Inline 6 - 49000 MSRP
E92 M3 - High Tech V8 - 54000 MSRP.........

Cant really see that happening.. Sorry

Well, remember that the E36 M3, they took extrordinary effort is trying to keep the cost down and MSRP it around $40k. That was also one of the reasons why the US never got the more exotic engine.

Yeah, I would've thought that the E92 M3 would be at least $60k if not approaching $70k with options.

inso

08-18-2006, 08:00 AM

One can buy M5 manual at europe too, it is not US of A only(when they make it). There has been some problems with the smg3 transmission, sometimes it needs a boot like a computer and so on, neverheard smg2 do the same.

One should also consider, that 335ci has equipment that is optional on the new M3, moaning about 65k prise at USA? It will cost 85ke here, if it is cheap, if not, 100+ke, rs4 is 115ke here.

Lets hope the M3 to be cheap, so we all could enjoy some real driving dynamics. E46 M3 was so good, that new one must be quite specular to be a worthy successor. E36 was not liked before the evo, old E30 is still quite a driving machine, underpowered true, but there is some finesse and lightness that even the E46 M3 lacks.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13089
here is also some more speculation for those that are interested.

rave426

08-18-2006, 08:45 AM

Well i say the MSRP will be around 57K. Since the RS4 is quite expensive, BMW might be taking a rare marketing move by underpricing them considerably and offering equal performance for less cost.

But I hope this isnt the stand, because the M3 should not be made and marketed to steal sales, instead it should be made and marketed to detroy the competition.

Yet, time will tell.

DeMoN

08-18-2006, 12:48 PM

well if it is over 50k base model, I wont b able to afford it. i like options, dont like basic. Such a shame =(

Too bad no pics of it yet.

dutchmasterflex

08-31-2006, 07:57 PM

Yeah seems like some new styling.. I sure hope there is still some masking over it or t hey arent finished cause I think its ugly ;\

I was hoping for somethin like the M5 for its front bumper

dutchmasterflex

09-28-2006, 11:08 AM

hhahaa.. I wonder if BMW pays the ticket or if that's the test drivers problem

bmagni

09-28-2006, 11:44 AM

lol !!

Igorionia

09-28-2006, 02:26 PM

BUSTED :lol:

ViperASR

09-28-2006, 03:06 PM

I wonder how you get registration and all that for a test car to give to the officer.

And if the officer actually gave him a ticket then :fuck:

TopGearNL

09-28-2006, 04:57 PM

Probably send the fine to the boss :mrgreen:

DeMoN

09-30-2006, 03:56 AM

lol cool picture, guess M3 isnt low undercovered anymore.

Zarkoff500

09-30-2006, 04:44 AM

Is that a deflated air bag? The hood looks like it isn't shut either. Maybe some front end damage?

NBTBRV8

09-30-2006, 07:08 PM

BMW have developed a traditional manual gearbox for the US verison M5. I saw some photos of it be tested at the ring and BMW have confirmed this. It doesn't look like a RHD version will be made either.

Sir_GT

10-01-2006, 10:23 PM

Hmmm... so the RS4 has more power, and is better looking?

Looks like for the first time, the M3 is going to have to hand the crown over to Team Audi.

(Yes yes, I know M3's got a CF roof... it still looks like shit)

tom333

10-01-2006, 11:14 PM

(so does your girlfriend)

hey, just kidding but how do you think the rest of us feel about you insulting the holy M3. Don't take it seriously man.

gobs3z

10-02-2006, 12:13 AM

Here are some more pics for ya
http://bimmerxenon.com/m3a.jpg
http://bimmerxenon.com/m3c.jpg
http://bimmerxenon.com/m3d.jpg
http://bimmerxenon.com/m3k.jpg
http://bimmerxenon.com/m3i.jpg

DeMoN

10-02-2006, 02:28 AM

i really like the headlights but some shapes are weird.

Sir_GT

10-02-2006, 03:45 AM

(so does your girlfriend)

hey, just kidding but how do you think the rest of us feel about you insulting the holy M3. Don't take it seriously man.

No worries. Nobody takes you seriously anyway.

thepest

10-02-2006, 07:18 AM

Yeah, what´s up with that, I expected it, too?!

gobs3z

10-02-2006, 09:28 AM

No IDrive or SMG in this one, this guy has good taste :mrgreen:
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/7056/untitledaj7.th.png (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitledaj7.png)

A decent ass here
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/108/untitled1ou7.th.png (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitled1ou7.png)

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/4821/untitled2tn0.th.png (http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=untitled2tn0.png)

inso

10-03-2006, 02:01 PM

bmw boss said it will be at Geneve 2007, but earlier protos will be shown, like the M5 concept car before M5 launch.

chadik10

10-10-2006, 10:30 AM

I think it looks pretty good.

chest3r

10-10-2006, 11:47 AM

I thought there were news in all these topics... but no, it's just someone bumping all of them :roll:

Anyway, I'm tired of waiting for the official pics of the M3. What are they waiting for ?? I really hope it worths the wait :roll:

blue8

10-13-2006, 03:52 PM

check out the Edmunds.com blog -- there are a couple of new spy shots of the 3-series hard-top convertible (gasp: added weight!!) looks kinda chunky... the coupe looks so much better!

tom333

10-14-2006, 11:21 PM

i think its alright. My 335i coupe is on the boat over to the US right now and I cant wait. Still I think the convertible e92 is a fresh look in its segment and should be fairly successful.