!!!!! M-DCT / M-DKG is here !!!!!

phoenixbmwlife · 01-03-2008, 10:03 AM

I'll wait for the confirmation.

southlight · 01-03-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by swiss_cornholio

Maybe the people responsible for the maintenance of the German ordering system are still on holiday...

I think this will clear up in the next 1 or 2 weeks.

Any other new options?

Best regards, south

swiss_cornholio · 01-03-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Any other new options?

Best regards, south

I haven't asked yet, but I will tomorrow.

Filthy Monkey · 01-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Just checked with my dealer in UK and it is not available to order yet...

UltimateBMW · 01-03-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by swiss_cornholio

Maybe the people responsible for the maintenance of the German ordering system are still on holiday...

I think this will clear up in the next 1 or 2 weeks.

Well after the next 2 weeks I believe some of the early 6MT buyers in the US will be about a month away from delivery. So, it is almost a certainty that it will.

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Originally Posted by swiss_cornholio

I will ask for an order confirmation. Anyway, price tag and delivery date is pretty convincing for me.

Was there an MSRP in their system as well? I would find it odd that BMW NA would announce the price of all the options but not the MSRP. However, since your experience seems pretty specific to the dealership you went too I would have to venture a guess that they just put in estimates into their configurator.

I wish it was true, but news like this needs to be backed up with some form of verification. As it's viewed as simply hot air until then.

southlight · 01-03-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

Was there an MSRP in their system as well? I would find it odd that BMW NA would announce the price of all the options but not the MSRP. However, since your experience seems pretty specific to the dealership you went too I would have to venture a guess that they just put in estimates into their configurator.

I wish it was true, but news like this needs to be backed up with some form of verification. As it's viewed as simply hot air until then.

He's from Switzerland, don't think they have the MSRP for NA.
Dealers can't put in things into the configurator, BMW runs that system.
So if this turns out to be true, the M-DCT will be available in Europe soon; doesn't necessarily mean it's simultaneously available in the US.

Best regards, south

swiss_cornholio · 01-03-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

Was there an MSRP in their system as well? I would find it odd that BMW NA would announce the price of all the options but not the MSRP. However, since your experience seems pretty specific to the dealership you went too I would have to venture a guess that they just put in estimates into their configurator.

I wish it was true, but news like this needs to be backed up with some form of verification. As it's viewed as simply hot air until then.

You might have overlooked that I live in Switzerland where we have MSRP and option prices since June 2007. M-DCT was just the very last missing option.

Keto · 01-03-2008, 11:01 AM

GAAAHHHH ANOTHER CRUMB OF INFO... all daddy wants is solid details and less frustration please. Great news, hopefully ?!??!

GAHHHHH

UltimateBMW · 01-03-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by swiss_cornholio

You might have overlooked that I live in Switzerland where we have MSRP and option prices since June 2007. M-DCT was just the very last missing option.

Ah, so you are. We'll that explains a bit about the pricing.

Epacy · 01-03-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by southlight

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So if this turns out to be true, the M-DCT will be available in Europe soon; doesn't necessarily mean it's simultaneously available in the US.

Best regards, south

6 month delay. Just like the car itself.

GarryF · 01-03-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Martl

I couldn't find it on the BMW car konfigurator, so I don't believe it.

regards
Martin

I placed an order for a E90 M3 3-4 weeks before the bmw.co.uk website allowed you to configure the car so it's plausible that the dealer system would have the options available well before the website does

gmund1948 · 01-03-2008, 12:09 PM

No Us pricing yet though

Martl · 01-03-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GarryF

I placed an order for a E90 M3 3-4 weeks before the bmw.co.uk website allowed you to configure the car so it's plausible that the dealer system would have the options available well before the website does

Yes, but not necessarily!

I'm member of the MPW, a official BMW website for M - Model drivers and I think that we would know this very early and until now there was no info referring this.

regards
Martin

nusevad · 01-03-2008, 02:37 PM

well at least we are getting some news about M-DCT and it is good.

Like others said there is a great possibility that it will be delayed for people in the states. Also just because the exchange rate says the us version will cost 5 grand doesnt mean it will cost 5 grand, otherwise we would have to cough up almost 100 grand after converting from pounds.

gasman · 01-03-2008, 03:04 PM

I understand the 6 month delay in bringing the M3 to the US but why another 6 month delay for bringing M-DCT. Just doesn't make sense. If it's in production than we should be getting it as it's produced.

phoenixbmwlife · 01-03-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

well at least we are getting some news about M-DCT and it is good.

Like others said there is a great possibility that it will be delayed for people in the states. Also just because the exchange rate says the us version will cost 5 grand doesnt mean it will cost 5 grand, otherwise we would have to cough up almost 100 grand after converting from pounds.

Exactly. It will prob cost $2,000- $2,500 for it as an option here. They won't price it at $5,000 cause then they will loose a lot of sales. Believe it or not most people buying the M3 in the US will prob be interested in an automatic more than a manual.

Technic · 01-03-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by K3N R3D

Exactly. It will prob cost $2,000- $2,500 for it as an option here. They won't price it at $5,000 cause then they will loose a lot of sales. Believe it or not most people buying the M3 in the US will prob be interested in an automatic more than a manual.

I expect to cost the same or even less than the E46 M3 SMG option, (<=$2400)...

swiss_cornholio · 01-03-2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

I expect to cost the same or even less than the E46 M3 SMG option, (<=$2400)...

SMG over here was 3000; now DCT is 5000. I doubt that BMW are so desperate that they just give away stuff. Keep on dreaming...

swamp2 · 01-03-2008, 06:15 PM

^ right, my guess is still <$3k USD though.

phoenixbmwlife · 01-03-2008, 06:32 PM

I'll bet anyone it wont be as high as $5,000

nusevad · 01-03-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

^ right, my guess is still <$3k USD though.

3K sounds reasonable.

domer86 · 01-03-2008, 07:29 PM

I talked to my dealer today and they said that the option for my car that is already on order, is NOT available... I asked him if they had heard anything or seen anything lately about it on their site or sales associates and said not at all..... Just give me the option please!!!!!!!!! He said that he would only give me till the 15th of Jan to add options before it goes into production so BMW release it soon...like within the next ten days or so!

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