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07-08-2007, 06:24 AM | #23 |
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I'd bet pink slips with anyone that the new M3 sets sales records. OK a couple of pre test reviews have said a couple of minor negative things. This car truly offers Ferarri speed and engine (and probably handling), comfort, looks and civility. All that at <$60k USD (likely). A winning formula. To the OP about it being a sales failure - want to bet?
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I think the M3 will sell just as well due to new markets in Eastern Europe and Asia, but will sell less well in US/Euro markets. E46 M3 just had no competition to speak of. The new one faces RS4/RS5/S4/S5/C63AMG/CLK63AMG/IS-F/GTR/CTS-V/159GTA/BreraGTA(both coming to US in 2009/2010)/CaymanS/Carrera(M3 is very close in price, especially in Europe, maybe 10% price difference MAX and M3 in Europe comes stripped of options.) Also, perhaps a more focused G37, Lexus LF-A depending on how much it costs and other cars within BMW range the 135 and 335.
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I think the new m3 will be WORTH about 54-55K USD with most if not all options. I guess the major question is am I willing to pay 70K+ for this car because its the *new* M3.
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07-08-2007, 11:19 AM | #26 |
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I'm really starting to like my decision of being in the mid 20's on the waiting list at my dealer (ended up # 24). I'll have a good chance to evaluate the M3 (which includes a test drive or two) well before my turn comes up, and the whole time I'll still be enjoying my 335i.
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well considering Road & Track, Motortrend, and Car & Driver don't have pre-release reviews posted yet, and Edmunds makes no mention of pricing in its pre-release review, i'm curious where you're getting your numbers from.
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07-09-2007, 09:33 AM | #31 |
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+1 in my initial thoughts but I think he meant that many of the rags, in print and online have posted estimates of pricing. Most of those numbers I have seen have definitely supported the less than $60k USD base price. No one has said anything about an odd number like $63k.
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I'd bet against that as well
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Crap, who wants my go cart stiff, rough cammed out idling, modified E36 M3 anyway.... |
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07-09-2007, 09:39 AM | #34 |
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Speculation thats what this board is just full to the brim of.
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