No M3's in Ireland?

KJ · 05-24-2012, 10:05 AM

I always click on this forum by accident on my iPad when I'm trying to get to the Canadian forum.

I have always wondered how come there are so few M3's in Ireland?

I thought the U.K. had tonnes of BMW's and M-cars!

- KJ

DivideBYZero · 05-31-2012, 06:27 PM

Ireland != UK.

schnell325 · 05-31-2012, 06:36 PM

I always click here and think the same!!

Damn fat fingers and iPhones!

Sailorbaz · 06-26-2012, 03:54 AM

The Tax to own an M3 in Ireland (Republic of Ireland) is mental. Something in the region of £3K a year!! But in the North, (Northern Ireland) the tax is £475 a year and maybe the NI owners click on the UK rather than Ireland. I can't say to be honest. Thanks for visiting anyway, :thumbs:

Ken37.73 · 08-09-2012, 03:52 AM

Because an M3 in Ireland costs €115,000 (US$ 141,000 CAD 141,000) to buy and €2,100 (US$ 2,600 CAD 2,600) to tax annually making them as rare as cars that cost this much in the US and Canada. Also fuel costs €1.60 per liter (or approximately US$10.00 per European gallon).

omegaSMP300 · 08-23-2012, 06:39 PM

I was just in Ireland. During my travels I saw 6 M3s, 2 M5s, and 1 M6. I cannot speak to the total number present in the country but I saw enough to make me smile. Even with the current state of their economy there were plenty of BMWs/other luxury cars around. I did see a good number of the new F30s. To be honest I think in the US we are far more willing/interested in showing off our money through our toys than most of the population in Ireland. And truthfully I always enjoy being there for that reason. What a truly lovely country (even if it rains a lot hah).

05-24-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
KJ First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 - Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 370 iTrader: (1)	No M3's in Ireland? I always click on this forum by accident on my iPad when I'm trying to get to the Canadian forum. I have always wondered how come there are so few M3's in Ireland? I thought the U.K. had tonnes of BMW's and M-cars! - KJ
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05-31-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
DivideBYZero Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3, Prev. E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 273 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 120d M Sport 6MT [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 - SOLD [4.50] 2010 BMW M3 [5.00]	Ireland != UK. __________________

05-31-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
schnell325 Bored at work.... Drives: '08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 3,404 iTrader: (5)	I always click here and think the same!! Damn fat fingers and iPhones! __________________ 2008 SG E92 M3 6MT AA Stage 2 w/ Meth 2011 SG E90 335xi 6MT 2007 SG E70 X5 4.8is

06-26-2012, 03:54 AM	#4
Sailorbaz Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 E90 M3 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	The Tax to own an M3 in Ireland (Republic of Ireland) is mental. Something in the region of £3K a year!! But in the North, (Northern Ireland) the tax is £475 a year and maybe the NI owners click on the UK rather than Ireland. I can't say to be honest. Thanks for visiting anyway, :thumbs: __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and E90 M3! Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK

08-09-2012, 03:52 AM	#5
Ken37.73 Private 1st Class Drives: E92 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 467 iTrader: (0)	Because an M3 in Ireland costs €115,000 (US$ 141,000 CAD 141,000) to buy and €2,100 (US$ 2,600 CAD 2,600) to tax annually making them as rare as cars that cost this much in the US and Canada. Also fuel costs €1.60 per liter (or approximately US$10.00 per European gallon). __________________

08-23-2012, 06:39 PM	#6
omegaSMP300 Enlisted Member Drives: '11 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	I was just in Ireland. During my travels I saw 6 M3s, 2 M5s, and 1 M6. I cannot speak to the total number present in the country but I saw enough to make me smile. Even with the current state of their economy there were plenty of BMWs/other luxury cars around. I did see a good number of the new F30s. To be honest I think in the US we are far more willing/interested in showing off our money through our toys than most of the population in Ireland. And truthfully I always enjoy being there for that reason. What a truly lovely country (even if it rains a lot hah). __________________ 2011.5 E90 SG \| Extended Leather \| DCT \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZP2 \| ZCW \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Moonroof \| Auto High Beams \|

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