Limited BMW E92 M3 Carbon Edition Debuts in China

Nexlevmm · 06-01-2011, 04:46 PM

wow. i dig the vinyl scheme on the sides.

persian54 · 06-01-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KGB7

China makes tons of mods that you and i later buy on internet for BMW's. Half the products around the world are made in China.

Plus chinese people know how to do things with their own hands, unlike many people here in US who cant even change a light bulb in a bathroom.

The reason all 111 of these cars will sell on day one, is because Chinese are Crazy about brand names especialy when its made in limited numbers just for their market. Their mentality is very diferent compared to average US person.

Yes what we buy comes from there.. but you forget most people (US or China or Eur) don't know much about modding in general, that was the point I was trying to make.

You got the mentality down for sure

Silverstone · 06-01-2011, 05:53 PM

I really dont like it. not feeling the stripes.

SCOTT26 · 06-01-2011, 06:04 PM

Helicopters and M3's anyone?

BGM · 06-01-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo@Alpine

why does china get these and the tiger?

read the thread

Ranjohn · 06-01-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari4evr1

IMO, this doesn't seem worth it. If this car used carbon fiber extensively through the car (even the wheels) saving 600-700 lbs (or more), then, I can see the justification.

You can see the justification, can you live with the price????

Ranjohn · 06-01-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Yes what we buy comes from there.. but you forget most people (US or China or Eur) don't know much about modding in general, that was the point I was trying to make.

You got the mentality down for sure

exactly, Chinese people are born with fervent inclination towards luxurious products. They would shop Louis Vuitton and Hermes like a sales event in Walmart.

SchnellM3 · 06-01-2011, 07:33 PM

Interesting....

I like the interior

jmunro · 06-01-2011, 07:50 PM

As an American, I'm starting to feel a bit alienated by BMW that we have not even one special edition. I guess we're yesterday's news and there's no need to win over buyers since we already buy so many BMW's...

GOLFFRR · 06-01-2011, 08:16 PM

thats kinda of cool

oldmanstyle · 06-01-2011, 09:57 PM

on the dash it says "one of 111", so is the last one going to have "one hundred eleven of 111" on the dash?

Sonic64 · 06-01-2011, 09:59 PM

niceee

08E92M3 · 06-01-2011, 10:35 PM

Carbon edition without carbon fiber mirror cover??? What's wrong with this picture?

Bubajay · 06-01-2011, 10:37 PM

Everyone has gotta realize cars are typically around twice as expensive in Asia than they are here. Honda Accords can get around $75k USD there. So 180k lets say for 80k car here isn't nearly as bad seeing that cars are already twice as expensive with a premium for a limited edition. Hope that made sense...I'm out of it O_o

dyb2858 · 06-01-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by isugoo

Looks like not much special about this M3.
I think BMW went too far to make money from China.

I strongly agree your opinion.

It is just waste of money!

dyb2858 · 06-01-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

Please don't misunderstand. In China, a regular M3 normally is pretty close to that number already. They pay huge luxury import premiums in China.

The question is, would you pay $10-20K more than normal for a special edition?
I know Americans would gladly pay for a legitimate special edition if one was released.
I saw a guy purchase a 1M for $10K over STICKER just to secure one off of a showroom floor.

I think BMW is hesitant with these special editions in the U.S. (similarly to their own German market) because American & German buyers are more discerning about what is really "special." We're not just going to jump at a special "decal" edition, especially if the main thrust of all of these special editions are cosmetic... If all you want is a cosmetic upgrade, you're better off just using the $20K towards personalizing your M through the Individual department.

Good point!!! I agree with your comment.

Bob MG · 06-02-2011, 03:37 AM

oh dear

ricer in deed.

FLASH........Aahhhh.........

Need to wear red and yellow tights when driving this baby LOL

NL-J · 06-02-2011, 03:47 AM

I think it's ugly, bit tasteless. I love the M3, but I prefer a normal M3 in a nice color combo, has more style imo. Not feeling those special editions.

GT3 Tim · 06-02-2011, 09:50 AM

They should just make it out of FRP and sell it as CF. Thus, getting back at the Chinese for all the counterfeit products they make. lol

MonteCarloM3 · 06-02-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jmunro

As an American, I'm starting to feel a bit alienated by BMW that we have not even one special edition. I guess we're yesterday's news and there's no need to win over buyers since we already buy so many BMW's...

BMW could give a crap what north americans think relative to the rest of the world, we are the worst margins for them in terms of profit. if we were willing to pay more for a vehicle then they would make special products, simple.
if you were manufacturing and selling cell phones for example, would you make a special one-off product for the people that always wanted a bargain and made you the least money, or would you reward the customers that made you buttloads of money and bought everything you made regardless the price?

mkoesel · 06-02-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jmunro

As an American, I'm starting to feel a bit alienated by BMW that we have not even one special edition.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399125

and, very soon:

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M3 convertible will offer new BMW Individual Composition Package in the Spring (info coming later)

Special edition BMW Individual M3 coupe will be offered in limited numbers in late Spring (info coming later)

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484877

Mark's M · 06-02-2011, 02:04 PM

How stupid looking, especially the graphics.

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