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Bdez · 02-13-2008, 03:46 PM

I think you guys are right - if you want it then you've gotta pay - makes the sale margin pretty good for BMW OZ though

OzStriker · 02-13-2008, 04:13 PM

Yeah I guess car makers don't have excess capacity, the machines and workers don't just sit around on smoko all day long but imagine if they aimed for 100,000 M3s in Oz and priced them at $80k.

EDIT: Actually don't imagine that, Geri and I would

GeriFix · 02-13-2008, 06:40 PM

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EDIT: Actually don't imagine that, Geri and I would

Absolutely

Bdez · 02-15-2008, 05:11 AM

Thanks guys although I understand the basic economics of this. Interesting to note that UK prices (converted to A$) looks roughly the same with full options etc perhaps less LCT. The possibility that some parts of the world subsidise other parts is interesting.

GeriFix · 02-15-2008, 05:28 AM

When the american prices were first being discussed I had a quick look at BMW site in other countries that drove on the correct side of the road and concluded that we were not paying much more (if any) than them. We actually have lower pricing than South Africa and India!

Bdez · 02-15-2008, 05:41 AM

Despite everything the M3 is still a great bang for buck vehicle – currently waiting for my slot in June/July which seems just too far away – having said that driving a company hack while I wait is good for the spirit and for building the anticipation – even the lads at work are getting excited !

GeriFix · 02-15-2008, 05:57 AM

June/July? It's a pity humans can't hibernate to pass the time. Good luck.

OzStriker · 02-15-2008, 10:10 PM

Wheels magazine summed the M3 up pretty well:

"...for those who can afford it, this BMW remains a true performance bargain, one of the world's best-ever all-rounders."

Enjoy the wait, it makes delivery just that much sweeter.

You can track your car through the build and transportation once you have the VIN, that might help the days pass by.

Chris.G · 02-17-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OzStriker

Wheels magazine summed the M3 up pretty well:

"...for those who can afford it, this BMW remains a true performance bargain, one of the world's best-ever all-rounders."

Wheels will soon say "For 150k the Nissan GTR is absolutely the most bang for your buck performance vehicle".

Motor Mag will say "The Gallardo and 911 turbo drivers will shit there pants after a V-Spec GTR flys past them"

I absolutely love competition

GeriFix · 02-17-2008, 02:56 AM

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Wheels will soon say "For 150k the Nissan GTR is absolutely the most bang for your buck performance vehicle".

Motor Mag will say "The Gallardo and 911 turbo drivers will shit there pants after a V-Spec GTR flys past them"

I absolutely love competition

Yep the GTR is quite a car ... but it only has 3 cup holders!

Chris.G · 02-17-2008, 03:30 AM

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Yep the GTR is quite a car ... but it only has 3 cup holders!

I think in this kind of a car id leave the drinks out anyway

Androo · 02-25-2008, 05:58 PM

Hey guys,
I'm a newbie here and was wondering if you can answer me some questions.

1/ I have been searching for some info on the M3 convertible release date for here in oz but cannot locate it, if its been said or not. Does anyone have any inside info on this?

2/ If no release dates have been said as yet can i still go into a dealer and order one and then play the waiting game like most of you have with your coupes. Me and a mate are going to order one each and we just do'nt know how to go about it.

Any information will be much appreciated and i look foward to chatting to you guys in the future.

OzStriker · 02-25-2008, 06:46 PM

1. No idea sorry, however if you are east of the city I would highly recommend dealing with Chris Ritzka, the special vehicles dealer at Doncaster BMW, he will tell you what he knows. Tell him the "pilot with the M3" sent you, he will look after you!

2. Yes, they may want a deposit to secure your spot however. I don't know how this relates to the vert, but in my case I ordered early September (to a specific spec), the car was released early October and delivery was early February. I could have picked M3s over that period but they would not have been to the spec I wanted.

Androo · 02-25-2008, 06:57 PM

I am going to go to Doncaster BMW this Saturday and see what they have to say as im near box hill, I went to Menere's in Brighton last Sunday but they were shut, man the M3 up close looks hot, I shall ask for Chris and i'll mention you sent me. thanks for your help.

OzStriker · 02-27-2008, 03:08 PM

I just realised last night that the Melbourne Motor Show starts on Friday Androo, Chris may not be at the dealership this Saturday...

Androo · 02-27-2008, 03:59 PM

i'll go anyway on Saturday just to get some sort of feedback on the vert, if he's not there i'll be going to the motor show on Tuesday night. I'll find him somewhere!

Androo · 03-06-2008, 10:36 PM

Hey Guys,
Well after doing plenty of research i went into BMW today, placed my order for AW E92 M3, woohoo!! i've gone for the M-DCT, Extended Fox Red, Brushed Alum interior trim, High End Audio and the 19's of course. Now the wait begins.
You're right about the Tax, man what a joke, when i was there the guy brought up on computer how much they really are, i don't think he was supposed to show me that but the price was $132k. So yeh your price of $40k tax is pretty much spot on.
The bad news though is that they have had a massive response for the M-DCT and can not guarantee i'll see it this side of xmas.
Anyway have a good w/end and talk to you soon.

OzStriker · 03-06-2008, 11:29 PM

Congratulations Androo!!!

I think you will be glad you are not lugging around the extra weight of the E92.

Did you go the rear roller blind? It is very handy when driving on sunny days and when you leave the car outside in the sun.

Androo · 03-13-2008, 09:05 PM

Hey Oz!,
had a call yesterday from my dealer, i received a ticket into their bmw corp tent on Sunday at the grand prix, i was just curious if you were invited along from your dealer.

OzStriker · 03-13-2008, 09:46 PM

WTF?

I guess because I have already bought one they dont care anymore!!!

Oh well, in that case, GT-R next

Also that should read E93 above...

GeriFix · 03-13-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

Hey Guys,
Well after doing plenty of research i went into BMW today, placed my order for AW E92 M3, woohoo!! i've gone for the M-DCT, Extended Fox Red, Brushed Alum interior trim, High End Audio and the 19's of course. Now the wait begins.
You're right about the Tax, man what a joke, when i was there the guy brought up on computer how much they really are, i don't think he was supposed to show me that but the price was $132k. So yeh your price of $40k tax is pretty much spot on.
The bad news though is that they have had a massive response for the M-DCT and can not guarantee i'll see it this side of xmas.
Anyway have a good w/end and talk to you soon.

Hi Androo,
Nice choice. AW with FR

I have the feeling that M-DCT is very popular now it has been announced. I had an e-mail from BMW Sydney yesterday saying they had 4 new M3s for sale, 1 immediately and 3 available next month, all manuals of course. These are vehicles that have already been specced and the buyers have recently pulled out (possibly to get a M-DCT car?).

Androo · 03-13-2008, 11:46 PM

Quick question, do the cars car from Germany or from Sth Africa, just curious if there is anyway of tracking the cars the same way they do in USA. Thanks GeriFix, I just hope I get it this side of xmas.
Oz, it maybe because me and my business partner both ordered one. I guess it was a good sales day for them.
The E93 comment is that for me? Isn't that the Vert? i ended up getting the coupe. Sorry i'm not up with the bmw lingo yet..lol

02-13-2008, 03:46 PM	#23
Bdez Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I think you guys are right - if you want it then you've gotta pay - makes the sale margin pretty good for BMW OZ though
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02-13-2008, 04:13 PM	#24
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	Yeah I guess car makers don't have excess capacity, the machines and workers don't just sit around on smoko all day long but imagine if they aimed for 100,000 M3s in Oz and priced them at $80k. EDIT: Actually don't imagine that, Geri and I would
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02-15-2008, 05:11 AM	#26
Bdez Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys although I understand the basic economics of this. Interesting to note that UK prices (converted to A$) looks roughly the same with full options etc perhaps less LCT. The possibility that some parts of the world subsidise other parts is interesting.
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02-15-2008, 05:28 AM	#27
GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	When the american prices were first being discussed I had a quick look at BMW site in other countries that drove on the correct side of the road and concluded that we were not paying much more (if any) than them. We actually have lower pricing than South Africa and India!
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02-15-2008, 05:41 AM	#28
Bdez Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Despite everything the M3 is still a great bang for buck vehicle – currently waiting for my slot in June/July which seems just too far away – having said that driving a company hack while I wait is good for the spirit and for building the anticipation – even the lads at work are getting excited !
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02-15-2008, 05:57 AM	#29
GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	June/July? It's a pity humans can't hibernate to pass the time. Good luck.
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02-15-2008, 10:10 PM	#30
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	Wheels magazine summed the M3 up pretty well: "...for those who can afford it, this BMW remains a true performance bargain, one of the world's best-ever all-rounders." Enjoy the wait, it makes delivery just that much sweeter. You can track your car through the build and transportation once you have the VIN, that might help the days pass by.
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02-25-2008, 05:58 PM	#34
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I'm a newbie here and was wondering if you can answer me some questions. 1/ I have been searching for some info on the M3 convertible release date for here in oz but cannot locate it, if its been said or not. Does anyone have any inside info on this? 2/ If no release dates have been said as yet can i still go into a dealer and order one and then play the waiting game like most of you have with your coupes. Me and a mate are going to order one each and we just do'nt know how to go about it. Any information will be much appreciated and i look foward to chatting to you guys in the future.
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02-25-2008, 06:46 PM	#35
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	1. No idea sorry, however if you are east of the city I would highly recommend dealing with Chris Ritzka, the special vehicles dealer at Doncaster BMW, he will tell you what he knows. Tell him the "pilot with the M3" sent you, he will look after you! 2. Yes, they may want a deposit to secure your spot however. I don't know how this relates to the vert, but in my case I ordered early September (to a specific spec), the car was released early October and delivery was early February. I could have picked M3s over that period but they would not have been to the spec I wanted.
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02-25-2008, 06:57 PM	#36
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	I am going to go to Doncaster BMW this Saturday and see what they have to say as im near box hill, I went to Menere's in Brighton last Sunday but they were shut, man the M3 up close looks hot, I shall ask for Chris and i'll mention you sent me. thanks for your help.
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02-27-2008, 03:08 PM	#37
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	I just realised last night that the Melbourne Motor Show starts on Friday Androo, Chris may not be at the dealership this Saturday...
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02-27-2008, 03:59 PM	#38
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	i'll go anyway on Saturday just to get some sort of feedback on the vert, if he's not there i'll be going to the motor show on Tuesday night. I'll find him somewhere!
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03-06-2008, 10:36 PM	#39
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys, Well after doing plenty of research i went into BMW today, placed my order for AW E92 M3, woohoo!! i've gone for the M-DCT, Extended Fox Red, Brushed Alum interior trim, High End Audio and the 19's of course. Now the wait begins. You're right about the Tax, man what a joke, when i was there the guy brought up on computer how much they really are, i don't think he was supposed to show me that but the price was $132k. So yeh your price of $40k tax is pretty much spot on. The bad news though is that they have had a massive response for the M-DCT and can not guarantee i'll see it this side of xmas. Anyway have a good w/end and talk to you soon.
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03-06-2008, 11:29 PM	#40
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	Congratulations Androo!!! I think you will be glad you are not lugging around the extra weight of the E92. Did you go the rear roller blind? It is very handy when driving on sunny days and when you leave the car outside in the sun. __________________ BMW E92 M3 6MT, G-Power SKII supercharged, custom exhaust with 100 cell cats and Remus Sport mufflers, Brembo 380mm BBK, BMW Performance steering wheel, LUX H8 angel eyes, CF CSL boot, Hamann CF diffuser, Vorsteiner CF lip, CF grilles, CF gills, CF bonnet vents, BMW Performance stripes, RAC RG63 wheels, Eibach lowering springs, camber modifications.
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03-13-2008, 09:05 PM	#41
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey Oz!, had a call yesterday from my dealer, i received a ticket into their bmw corp tent on Sunday at the grand prix, i was just curious if you were invited along from your dealer.
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03-13-2008, 09:46 PM	#42
OzStriker Captain 61 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	WTF? I guess because I have already bought one they dont care anymore!!! Oh well, in that case, GT-R next Also that should read E93 above... __________________ BMW E92 M3 6MT, G-Power SKII supercharged, custom exhaust with 100 cell cats and Remus Sport mufflers, Brembo 380mm BBK, BMW Performance steering wheel, LUX H8 angel eyes, CF CSL boot, Hamann CF diffuser, Vorsteiner CF lip, CF grilles, CF gills, CF bonnet vents, BMW Performance stripes, RAC RG63 wheels, Eibach lowering springs, camber modifications.
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03-13-2008, 11:46 PM	#44
Androo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 211 Posts Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Quick question, do the cars car from Germany or from Sth Africa, just curious if there is anyway of tracking the cars the same way they do in USA. Thanks GeriFix, I just hope I get it this side of xmas. Oz, it maybe because me and my business partner both ordered one. I guess it was a good sales day for them. The E93 comment is that for me? Isn't that the Vert? i ended up getting the coupe. Sorry i'm not up with the bmw lingo yet..lol
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