About to put down deposit, got some questions please!

yalag · 10-17-2009, 08:14 PM

I just test drove a white M3 coupe and so tempted to put down a deposite, however got a couple of questions. First, I always hear that the M has a special M button where you can pre set all your settings and turn it on with that button. Is this true? I didn't see it on the M3 I tested, the sales person didn't know what I was talking about

I called another dealership and they said that it comes with the damper control package. Can I get a confirmation from people here?

Secondly, I was really surprised with the power of the M3. Did I not turn on the right settings? But basically when I stepped on the gas, it look a 1-2 second lag before the car would push forward. Really wasn't what I expected, maybe something with turbo but not the V8. Is there a sports mode that I need to turn on? Maybe some gas saving mode? And of course again, the sales person didn't know a thing....

The dealer is giving me a 4000 for cash incentive. Plus probably a 4-5k discount. Is this considered reasonable for a 09 M3?

Thanks!

ebohon · 10-17-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yalag

I just test drove a white M3 coupe and so tempted to put down a deposite, however got a couple of questions. First, I always hear that the M has a special M button where you can pre set all your settings and turn it on with that button. Is this true? I didn't see it on the M3 I tested, the sales person didn't know what I was talking about

I called another dealership and they said that it comes with the damper control package. Can I get a confirmation from people here?

Secondly, the dealer is giving me a 4000 for cash incentive. Plus probably a 4-5k discount. Is this considered reasonable for a 09 M3?

Thanks!

Sales person did not know what the M button was? Up to 9k discount off MSRP? The M button is on the steering wheel and it controls the damping, power and steering settings. If you don't get the EDC, I guess you don't get the M button and would control Power and Steering via other buttons or iDrive. Maybe they are giving you this discount because they can't move the car without the EDC option or any other 'missing' option. I could live without the EDC. I would not be a deal breaker for me. But I do like all the other options. Good luck!

yalag · 10-17-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ebohon

Sales person did not know what the M button was? Up to 9k discount off MSRP? The M button is on the steering wheel and it controls the damping, power and steering settings. If you don't get the EDC, I guess you don't get the M button and would control Power and Steering via other buttons or iDrive. Maybe they are giving you this discount because they can't move the car without the EDC option or any other 'missing' option. I could live without the EDC. I would not be a deal breaker for me. But I do like all the other options. Good luck!

Thanks for the help! The sales person is new, 2 weeks with BMW.....does anyone know if Power and Steering can be controlled through iDrive without EDC option? Maybe brakes too? Where can I get info on this?

Bluesummer · 10-17-2009, 08:28 PM

does the car have an iDrive?

yalag · 10-17-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesummer

does the car have an iDrive?

Yep, has the M-Drive and executive package just no EDC.

ebohon · 10-17-2009, 08:50 PM

I would suggest you go to the BMW website and 'build' your car so you can see what options are available with the various packages. There is no 'brake' option by the way. My suggestion is that you go back to the dealership and request a sales or service person familiar with Ms and ask them to show you how you would set the Power and Steering options either via iDrive or buttons. The huge advantage of the M button is that you control all 3 settings with one 'convenient' on/off button on the steering wheel.

yalag · 10-17-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ebohon

I would suggest you go to the BMW website and 'build' your car so you can see what options are available with the various packages. There is no 'brake' option by the way. My suggestion is that you go back to the dealership and request a sales or service person familiar with Ms and ask them to show you how you would set the Power and Steering options either via iDrive or buttons. The huge advantage of the M button is that you control all 3 settings with one 'convenient' on/off button on the steering wheel.

I went to the online configurator and built an M3 with the MDrive package which comes with the MDrive button and the description says "Just one touch of the M Drive button on the steering wheel and all preselected settings are reactivated...". But without the EDC options, what exactly are those settings? There's no way to find out

ebohon · 10-17-2009, 09:22 PM

Here is a bunch of pics that speak a 1000 words LOL... the blurry one shows what the M button controls...i obviously dont have a steady hand with my stupid cell phone cam... but...anyway...it says EDC, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), Power, Servotronic (steering). The other pics show the options within each area. You also have some buttons to control these individualy if you don't want to use (or have) the M button.

yalag · 10-17-2009, 10:47 PM

so basically, without the EDC option, my MDrive package is still good for Power, Steering and DSC? Thanks!

Pete The Greek · 10-18-2009, 12:43 PM

OP: Hit the power button, it makes the throttle more responsive. With the power off the M3 drives as more laid back car.

10-17-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
yalag Private First Class 18 Rep 115 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	About to put down deposit, got some questions please! I just test drove a white M3 coupe and so tempted to put down a deposite, however got a couple of questions. First, I always hear that the M has a special M button where you can pre set all your settings and turn it on with that button. Is this true? I didn't see it on the M3 I tested, the sales person didn't know what I was talking about I called another dealership and they said that it comes with the damper control package. Can I get a confirmation from people here? Secondly, I was really surprised with the power of the M3. Did I not turn on the right settings? But basically when I stepped on the gas, it look a 1-2 second lag before the car would push forward. Really wasn't what I expected, maybe something with turbo but not the V8. Is there a sports mode that I need to turn on? Maybe some gas saving mode? And of course again, the sales person didn't know a thing.... The dealer is giving me a 4000 for cash incentive. Plus probably a 4-5k discount. Is this considered reasonable for a 09 M3? Thanks!
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ebohon Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe, 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	I would suggest you go to the BMW website and 'build' your car so you can see what options are available with the various packages. There is no 'brake' option by the way. My suggestion is that you go back to the dealership and request a sales or service person familiar with Ms and ask them to show you how you would set the Power and Steering options either via iDrive or buttons. The huge advantage of the M button is that you control all 3 settings with one 'convenient' on/off button on the steering wheel. __________________ 2009 M3 : 6MT : Carbon : Silverstone : Fox Red Novilo : Aluminum Trim : Tech Package : iPod : MODS: Performance Spoiler: Clear Reflectors : H&Rs : Escort 9500ix hardwired : Tint : Macht Schnell Filter : RPI Scoops : Rogue Pulley : Fabspeed resonated x-pipe with Remus Race : ESS Tune: TVinMotion
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ebohon Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe, 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	Here is a bunch of pics that speak a 1000 words LOL... the blurry one shows what the M button controls...i obviously dont have a steady hand with my stupid cell phone cam... but...anyway...it says EDC, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), Power, Servotronic (steering). The other pics show the options within each area. You also have some buttons to control these individualy if you don't want to use (or have) the M button. Attached Images __________________ 2009 M3 : 6MT : Carbon : Silverstone : Fox Red Novilo : Aluminum Trim : Tech Package : iPod : MODS: Performance Spoiler: Clear Reflectors : H&Rs : Escort 9500ix hardwired : Tint : Macht Schnell Filter : RPI Scoops : Rogue Pulley : Fabspeed resonated x-pipe with Remus Race : ESS Tune: TVinMotion
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yalag Private First Class 18 Rep 115 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	so basically, without the EDC option, my MDrive package is still good for Power, Steering and DSC? Thanks!
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Pete The Greek the greek guy 12 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 M3 [0.00]	OP: Hit the power button, it makes the throttle more responsive. With the power off the M3 drives as more laid back car.
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