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03-08-2007, 05:20 PM | #23 |
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i've heard a lot of talk about the CSL version of this M3, and how what we saw at the geneva auto show was actually a hybrid of the two. assuming you're correct scott, and that it is in realilty a hybrid of the two, then it seems pretty safe to assume that bmw is setting its sights on an imminent CSL release soon, and perhaps on a larger scale then the e46 m3 csl.
so the real question for you scott is..... when is this CSL supposed to be available (especially in the US)?
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03-08-2007, 06:22 PM | #24 |
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maybe if the CSL is produced more extensively it will allow for a lower MSRP for the base M3 like someone just quoted at $53,975...
then they could leave room for a more exclusive and expensive CSL just a thought |
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03-08-2007, 06:53 PM | #25 |
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If the standard model doesn't look like the CSL hybrid ie no bonnet hump, CF roof or those alloys, I doubt I'd buy one. Nor the CSL, as BMW are likely to use them stupid paddles on it.
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A) If they're good, than thats's a few G's you'll get to save. B) If they're no good that's one way you can make your car stick out / be more unique than every other one out there.
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03-08-2007, 09:53 PM | #27 |
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Actually it looked like the car under the tarp was a 4 door. Maybe the four door will have the concept like rims and the coupes will have the CSL wheels.
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03-08-2007, 10:00 PM | #28 |
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Hate to say it Scott, but REPOST. I posted before you did!
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...663#post754663 I won't believe this is the production version under wraps. And why roll it out on stage? There is NO WAY those rims are for real. My money is still on the split-spoke version of the M5-ish looking ones we all thought were production when the gray mule appeared a while back. |
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03-09-2007, 12:23 AM | #29 |
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I get it. I have an M3 dude! It's just the M3 om the rear looks cool. If you don't know the answer to my question then don't waste my time with your sarcastic remarks.
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03-09-2007, 02:23 AM | #30 | |
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and pics?>??
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The car's been covered up because this was before the presentation on March 6th. You can see that the car has been "driven" to the place, from where Andi Priaulx started.. Here's a photo of the same car with the already changed concept rims: http://www.mwerks.com/gallery/albums//Events/International%20Motorshows/Geneva%202007/M3%20Concept/031.jpg [source: www.mwerks.com ] Sorry, I mixed up runflat and FTM. So I didn't mean runflat, I meant the Flat Tire Monitor. This system works with the wheel speed sensors of the DSC. On this passive system theres no sensor or anything else in the rims or tires; so every rim "supports" the system. But if you change the tires/rims so that the wheel circumference also changes, the FTM is irritated and asks for recalibration. Best regards, south |
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03-09-2007, 07:15 AM | #32 | |
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Agree with everything you say! The wheels that were on first are the standard 18" wheels which we will see on the production version. They then put on the 19" CSL wheels. The 19" optional wheels for the production version will be these below. I don't know why there is all this speculation. Seems pretty obvious to me what's going to happen. |
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03-09-2007, 07:34 AM | #33 |
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Who doesn't want to proudly display their car's heritage, whether it's a "M" badge or otherwise. Yes, we lust after these cars for their performance, but I'll admit that I also want to show my colors; albiet subtly.
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I don't feel like searching for that thread but I know swamp and southlight remembers. So I say we just sit back and watch wats going on, no more arguing.. things can change and completely throw us off. Now another question... werent we supposed to learn "a little" more information when the autoshow started on Thursday? And now that this is over we have to wait till July to see whats up?
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Ecxactly, Thank you DEVO for the back up.:rocks:
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Yeah. This really sucks. We didn't get any specs other than the freakin' wheel sizes.
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I do proudly like displaying my colors.
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That might explain why the winding road article says they will know about the engine on the 22nd. |
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03-09-2007, 05:32 PM | #43 |
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No matter what, always a tease
Sure it was great to see the beast, but all it does is leave us hungry for more facts. BMW is probably doing this totally by design. They sure did a good job of hiding the car until the official launch. I sure would like to get some real specifications but we all know that game as well - it will likely be under rated just like 335i and M5. We won't know much until it gets a thorough magazine test. Luckily I remember it being said somewhere that the exact car we have seen will be driven by the press fairly soon. Didn't someone else recall that as well?
Right now my biggest concern is the availability of SMG or DSG. I just won't buy it with a 6MT. |
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