$80,000 E90/92 M3?

Los Angeles · 11-14-2007, 11:51 AM

So today I'm watching the KTLA morning show and I see the newscaster broadcast live from the LA Auto Show.

They then proceed to talk about BMW and the new M3.

The representative on behalf of the LA Auto Show then mentions the "pricing" of the new M3.

He says, "This right here is the new M3, a big car for BMW enthusiasts. It's about $80 thousand dollars".

WTF?

I'm not sure if he mentioned the US official price?

Maybe this is the price of the car fully optioned and after taxes?

I also noticed a little podium with specs near the car just as you all have seen at the Frankfurt Show and the Toyko Show.

Possibly the MSRP came from the podium?

Anyone else hear any numbers from the LA Auto Show?

Discuss.

nmulax · 11-14-2007, 12:25 PM

Typically BMW prices the coupes above the sedans; and with the M5 starting at $82k, I would imagine an $80k M3 would have to be loaded coupe.
I'm guessing the sedan will start around $60k.

Use the search, because possible pricing has been discussed a ton.

Los Angeles · 11-14-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmulax

Typically BMW prices the coupes above the sedans; and with the M5 starting at $82k, I would imagine an $80k M3 would have to be loaded coupe.
I'm guessing the sedan will start around $60k.

Use the search, because possible pricing has been discussed a ton.

Yeah, I'm not sure if he was referring to the E92 or E90.

The only M3 they aired was the E90 and that's when he mentioned the $80k pricetag.

Crimson92 · 11-14-2007, 12:53 PM

80K??? uuhhh...damn

Epacy · 11-14-2007, 12:56 PM

You should have posted this in the main M3 forum and watch people go apesh!t.

Zeeman · 11-14-2007, 01:05 PM

Seems high...but I wouldn't be suprised the way the US dollar has been tanking. It's down at least 20% against the Euro over the last year or so.

scottp999 · 11-14-2007, 01:07 PM

If it is 75k to 80k including taxes, tags and title they are going to lose a ton of people off the waitlist. If it's 75k to 80k before taxes, tags, and title they might lose everyone. Will be fun to watch, since I am not buying one. I'm thinking 62k base and 72k out the door for a fully loaded coupe, but more hopeful people believe a base coupe price will be 59k not 62-65k.

The US dollar is in toilet paper status, so a major price shock would not suprise me. They are smart for not announcing the pricing until the last second.

asdflkijd · 11-14-2007, 01:19 PM

I heard that these cars are going to be priced around +_70k.. coupe vs sedan, coupe will be a little more the most 4k? because of the high demand etc etc...

kafkef · 11-14-2007, 01:22 PM

$80000 is hella cheap compared to prices in sweden. you guys should not complain.

omg516 · 11-14-2007, 01:35 PM

Thats ridiculous. A 3 series should NOT be reaching into Z06, Viper and 911 price territory, regardless of the performance.

Sedan_Clan · 11-14-2007, 02:23 PM

See the other thread in the general forum.

TheAcAvenger · 11-14-2007, 02:28 PM

This is going to be entertaining for sure. Glad I already have the car I want.

lyndon_h · 11-14-2007, 04:22 PM

80K is Carrera territory. Way too high IMO.

TheAcAvenger · 11-14-2007, 04:27 PM

80k is poorly equipped carrera-S territory. They've got to be kidding.

Los Angeles · 11-14-2007, 08:21 PM

I think it'll be roughly under $80k if he's right.

More like $75k+ after fully optioned and taxed.

I'm sure gouging dealers will be aiming for the $80k mark.

The RS4 is sold for roughly $75k at most of the dealers I've seen online and in person.

FifthStreetz · 11-14-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottp999

If it is 75k to 80k including taxes, tags and title they are going to lose a ton of people off the waitlist. If it's 75k to 80k before taxes, tags, and title they might lose everyone. Will be fun to watch, since I am not buying one. I'm thinking 62k base and 72k out the door for a fully loaded coupe, but more hopeful people believe a base coupe price will be 59k not 62-65k.

The US dollar is in toilet paper status, so a major price shock would not suprise me. They are smart for not announcing the pricing until the last second.

seriously, with that money ill just get a Porsche.

mesier1111 · 11-14-2007, 10:27 PM

Love the M's line, but for that fu**ing money I'll buy a GTR and smoke every M3 owner on the roads. Looks like BMW will become my daily driving cars and my high performance cars will come from Porche and Nissan's GTR. Fu** if they think I'll give them 80k for a loaded M3, I can get a used M5 in great condition with less than 20k on it for less than that, and I would rather have the M5.

ska325xi · 11-14-2007, 11:16 PM

M3 is nice, but not $80k nice

BMWE90 · 11-14-2007, 11:19 PM

+1 on everything that has been said. $80k is too much $ for an M3. I guess it's gonna be veryyyy exclusive now.

ArmyBimmerDude · 11-14-2007, 11:24 PM

GT-R

dr335is · 11-15-2007, 07:23 AM

$80k was $70k two years ago, so what is so strange about this???
loaded e46 M3 was that much...
Complain to the gov't for lying about the inflation etc...

Gadgetman · 11-16-2007, 04:28 PM

Wow! I agree about maybe looking at an M5.
This waiting for the official price is killing me.

11-14-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (0)	$80,000 E90/92 M3? So today I'm watching the KTLA morning show and I see the newscaster broadcast live from the LA Auto Show. They then proceed to talk about BMW and the new M3. The representative on behalf of the LA Auto Show then mentions the "pricing" of the new M3. He says, "This right here is the new M3, a big car for BMW enthusiasts. It's about $80 thousand dollars". WTF? I'm not sure if he mentioned the US official price? Maybe this is the price of the car fully optioned and after taxes? I also noticed a little podium with specs near the car just as you all have seen at the Frankfurt Show and the Toyko Show. Possibly the MSRP came from the podium? Anyone else hear any numbers from the LA Auto Show? Discuss. Last edited by Los Angeles; 11-15-2007 at 01:21 AM.
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11-14-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
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11-14-2007, 12:56 PM	#5
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11-14-2007, 01:07 PM	#7
scottp999 MFP - Twin Turbo I6 Interceptor Drives: 335i - E92 - 6MT & 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD Posts: 4,428 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [4.50]	If it is 75k to 80k including taxes, tags and title they are going to lose a ton of people off the waitlist. If it's 75k to 80k before taxes, tags, and title they might lose everyone. Will be fun to watch, since I am not buying one. I'm thinking 62k base and 72k out the door for a fully loaded coupe, but more hopeful people believe a base coupe price will be 59k not 62-65k. The US dollar is in toilet paper status, so a major price shock would not suprise me. They are smart for not announcing the pricing until the last second. __________________ Rob Beck Turbos, PROcede Rev. 3, PPS Methanol System (DO12/Aquamist Flow Sensor), DCI, Quaife LSD, BMW Performance Suspension, Autobahn Exotics Exhaust, Helix FMIC, AR Design Downpipes, BSH Catch Can, Forge Diverter Valves, P3cars Vent Boost Gauge, Alufelgen CSL Reps, Lux 5.1 H8 Angel Eyes, HPB HID Fogs, LTBMW M3 Side Skirts, BMW M3 Rear Spoiler, BMW Front Aero Lip, BMW Pedal Kit, BMW M Shift Knob, Autotecknic Matte Black Grilles.

11-14-2007, 02:28 PM	#12
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757, VA Posts: 3,073 iTrader: (1)	This is going to be entertaining for sure. Glad I already have the car I want. __________________ 2007 E92 335i - TC Kline DA Coilovers, HPA M3 Suspension Retrofit, Quaife LSD, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, Volk TE-37s, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Forge DVs, Stett OC, RB Turbos, Procede V5, PWM Meth, Helix IC, EAS DCI, Rixster VEI, M-Tech Sides, OEM Aero Lip, Rieger Spoiler, Vorsteiner V-35 Hood, Performance Steering Wheel, Anthracite Headliner, OSS Headlights

11-14-2007, 01:05 PM	#6
Zeeman Captain Drives: E90 335 SG Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	Seems high...but I wouldn't be suprised the way the US dollar has been tanking. It's down at least 20% against the Euro over the last year or so.

11-14-2007, 01:19 PM	#8
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,434 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [4.50] 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	I heard that these cars are going to be priced around +_70k.. coupe vs sedan, coupe will be a little more the most 4k? because of the high demand etc etc...

11-14-2007, 01:22 PM	#9
kafkef New Member Drives: x Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: stockholm Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	$80000 is hella cheap compared to prices in sweden. you guys should not complain.

11-14-2007, 01:35 PM	#10
omg516 Colonel Sanders Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573 iTrader: (0)	Thats ridiculous. A 3 series should NOT be reaching into Z06, Viper and 911 price territory, regardless of the performance.

11-14-2007, 02:23 PM	#11
Sedan_Clan Capoeirista Extraordinaire! Drives: AW E92 M3 (prev. an E90 IB M3) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone! Or running your plates... Posts: 4,433 iTrader: (10)	See the other thread in the general forum.

11-14-2007, 04:22 PM	#13
lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar Posts: 1,923 iTrader: (2)	80K is Carrera territory. Way too high IMO.

11-14-2007, 04:27 PM	#14
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757, VA Posts: 3,073 iTrader: (1)	80k is poorly equipped carrera-S territory. They've got to be kidding. __________________ 2007 E92 335i - TC Kline DA Coilovers, HPA M3 Suspension Retrofit, Quaife LSD, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, Volk TE-37s, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Forge DVs, Stett OC, RB Turbos, Procede V5, PWM Meth, Helix IC, EAS DCI, Rixster VEI, M-Tech Sides, OEM Aero Lip, Rieger Spoiler, Vorsteiner V-35 Hood, Performance Steering Wheel, Anthracite Headliner, OSS Headlights

11-14-2007, 08:21 PM	#15
Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (0)	I think it'll be roughly under $80k if he's right. More like $75k+ after fully optioned and taxed. I'm sure gouging dealers will be aiming for the $80k mark. The RS4 is sold for roughly $75k at most of the dealers I've seen online and in person.

11-14-2007, 10:27 PM	#17
mesier1111 Banned Drives: 335i coupe, titanium Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 1,628 iTrader: (0)	Love the M's line, but for that fuing money I'll buy a GTR and smoke every M3 owner on the roads. Looks like BMW will become my daily driving cars and my high performance cars will come from Porche and Nissan's GTR. Fu if they think I'll give them 80k for a loaded M3, I can get a used M5 in great condition with less than 20k on it for less than that, and I would rather have the M5.

11-14-2007, 11:16 PM	#18
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11-14-2007, 11:19 PM	#19
BMWE90 Major Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,153 iTrader: (1)	+1 on everything that has been said. $80k is too much $ for an M3. I guess it's gonna be veryyyy exclusive now.

11-14-2007, 11:24 PM	#20
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11-15-2007, 07:23 AM	#21
dr335is Brigadier General Drives: GTI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,894 iTrader: (4)	$80k was $70k two years ago, so what is so strange about this??? loaded e46 M3 was that much... Complain to the gov't for lying about the inflation etc...

11-16-2007, 04:28 PM	#22
Gadgetman Porsche Carrera 4S Drives: Porsche Carrera 4S Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Wow! I agree about maybe looking at an M5. This waiting for the official price is killing me. __________________ Porsche Carrera 4S Laser Interceptor Valentine 1

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