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04-19-2008, 09:59 AM | #24 |
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Economy is shit!! Gas prices at $117 also a bad sign. Causing world wide inflation and slow down!
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04-19-2008, 12:15 PM | #25 |
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I think for the true enthusiast the M3 would seem a good value. When you consider it offers a well balanced portion of sport, luxury, and aesthetics. But in a more competitive market, an economy in recession, gas prices through the roof, and the uncertainty of things. Many consumers including myself are on a wait and see approach.
Yes, it is true the 335 coupe was no were to be seen. We were the first in our county to have a 335 sedan. Shortly thereafter I enquired on the coupe and it had a more aggressive list. Yes the M3 is more expensive, it will no doubt sell very well. But its release is a real bad timing kind of thing. The fact that I can call three local dealers and they all have multiple M3's on the lot is very interesting. |
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04-21-2008, 06:10 AM | #27 |
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I am shocked to hear this actually, the rediculous price of M3's are apparantly not enough to deter Aussie buyers. I just recently spent a 123k (U.S dollers)on a M-Sports 335, the M3 M-DCT is estimated to cost 180K out the door.
To tell you the truth even though i love the M3 i would rather pay 150k and buy a GTR that kills the 911 Turbo. |
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I totally r-e-s-t-e-c-p the GT-R and would love one but when is it really going to be here, and in what numbers?
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04-21-2008, 07:18 AM | #31 |
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The GTR is going to be released here officially in 2009 is what i last heard but im hoping late this year. As for numbers its not possible to tell, i asked a dealer and they had no idea. I would wait till closer to the release date for numbers allocated for Australia.
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I really just laugh now at the ignorance of people that deny the good sales figures being generated by the new M3. I really LOVE it when their justification is based on their local dealership showroom floor which may have a dealer demo/dealer spec car sitting on their floor for more than a few weeks.
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04-21-2008, 02:52 PM | #36 |
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+2 Yep!! Not worried at all, it will sell great!
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I think you guys are missing the point. The GTR is a great car, no doubt, but I for one would not consider it for the same reason I wouldn't consider a Cayman S.
The M3 gives performance and an element of luxury and comfort that the others don't. So yes, you'll probably say why buy a M3 if that's what is wanted but I think that misses the point as to where BMW positions the car now. |
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04-21-2008, 06:07 PM | #39 |
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A total of 3 are slated for Australia! So good luck with buying one at MSRP before 2020. Hahaha!
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Ozstriker- There is no camparison between the M3 and the GTR, the only vehicle that can be compared with the GTR is a 911 Turbo that the GTR was benchmarked against. As others have said the M3 is luxury/Sports car that is well refined. The GTR looks refined and is a definate sports car(the 5th gear guys review is where im basing my opinions). The V-Spec however is more on the lines as a Porsche GT2 and GT3(track related vehicles) is what Wheels magazine have said. Last edited by Chris.G; 04-21-2008 at 06:53 PM.. |
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I disagree Chris, from a performance perspective you are correct, but what about the financial one?
My criteria? Sports cars that get the blood flowing that I can buy (with an acceptable, say <12 month wait). I can comfortably afford an M3, C63 or a GT-R but would have to sell my house or eat baked beans to purchase a Turbo. I am not going to sell my house or eat baked beans (apart from the odd breakfast) so it is just natural for me to compare these sub $200k cars. From purely a performance perspective you are spot on though, there is no comparison. Do you see where I am coming from? This wouldn't be the first time if I am making no sense!
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At this price you would be kidding yourself like Jellis(You come off like an M3 supremacist) if you wouldn't prefer to buy a GTR. |
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Sorry there was a bit of on-the-fly editing going on there but glad you got my point!
I am looking forward to driving a GT-R, who knows, if I can get one the white M may turn into a white GT-R.
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