Current 3-series, M3, and 1-series Production End Dates

[gblansten]

Thanks for the info Jason.

[UNNATRAL]

Originally Posted by kmarei

they grow up so fast
seems like only yesterday i was seeing pics of the M3 Concept

[SamS]

Originally Posted by duk

edit: 4th qtr 2012 to end E9x 3 series? That sounds like too long away. Should be 4th qtr 2011??

Not a typo, and consistent with what we have understood all along:

E90/E91 3 series and M3 to end production late 2011 (To be replaced with F30, no E90 M3 replacement).

E92/E93 3 series and M3 to end production sometime in 4th Quarter 2012 (F32 Coupe arrives later than the sedan, it was the same way with the intro of the E92).

[JCtx]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

no turbo 4 in the 3er?

It'll replace the NA I-6. No more BMW NA engines after next year .

Originally Posted by duk

edit: 4th qtr 2012 to end E9x 3 series? That sounds like too long away. Should be 4th qtr 2011??

As stated, sedan always dies a year earlier .

[duk]

ah okay thanks for clarification guys, i still think current gen is a bit long in tooth going into 2012

[eisenb11]

Originally Posted by duk

ah okay thanks for clarification guys, i still think current gen is a bit long in tooth going into 2012

Considering the car came out in what... 08, it seems like an amazingly short run IMHO.

[sameh]

I never checked on the 5 series since it's not my cup-o-tea so I don't know if or when were they i4 but maaan this big of a thing will be running on an i4??? Interesting

[Technic]

Originally Posted by duk

ah okay thanks for clarification guys, i still think current gen is a bit long in tooth going into 2012

The E90 perhaps is "long in the tooth", but not the M3. If anything, the M3 production is intentional.

My MY2008 was just 2 years old in late September 2010, by then BMW already had 5 M3 model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2011.5.

And by Sept 2011 it will be a total of 6 model years (MY2012) in less than 4 calendar years in production.

[Eau Rouge]

Good and timely info, Jason.

Now I know how long I have to decide on the details, but maybe BMW will complicate that by throwing in some additional "last model year" options.

[Robert B]

I am seriously considering trading my 2008 E90 M3 for 2011 E90 M3 before it goes out of production. How many other current E9x M3 owners are considering trading their cars in for a last year model run V8?

I can see several reasons for doing that if you love the V8, including (1) getting a fresh car, (2) effectively resetting the clock on covered maintenance, (3) effectively reseeting the clock on the warranty and (4) getting the last of its breed.

[OC ///M]

Originally Posted by Robert B

How many other current E9x M3 owners are considering trading their cars in for a last year model run V8?

You're not alone, there are several here on the forum that have done this.

Long Live the S65B40!

[M3maniac20]

I always loved that BMW didn't have 4 cylinders...

Wish those would just stay in Europe and we could keep the 6's here.

[adc]

Originally Posted by Robert B

I am seriously considering trading my 2008 E90 M3 for 2011 E90 M3 before it goes out of production. How many other current E9x M3 owners are considering trading their cars in for a last year model run V8?

I may be in the minority but I'm considering trading mine in for a 1M (pending test drive results of course).

Originally Posted by M3maniac20

I always loved that BMW didn't have 4 cylinders...

Wish those would just stay in Europe and we could keep the 6's here.

We're still going to have 6 cylinders, just not normally aspirated. N54, N55, whatever the name of the "35d" diesel engine etc.

[squawk7600]

Thanks for the info, Jason! Debating now whether to pull the trigger on European Delivery of 2012 E92 in September 2011 or May 2012. Hmmm...