List of US M3 Coupe options w/ Option Codes

lucid · 10-22-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Lucid, do you know if Metallic paint was also no extra cost for the E39 M5 or was that a new thing for the E60 M5? I ask because as far as I know Metallic paint has always been extra for the M3.

Don't know, but it looks like this could actually be a 3 vs. 5 series thing. It's free even on the base 5 series car, whereas it is extra for all the 3 series cars that have been released so far in this cycle. However, I am thinking if they end up going up in the base price significantly, it will look silly to ask for extra change for metallic paint on a car that costs ~$60k. Then again, they make us buy navigation for MDrive/M button...

mkoesel · 10-22-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Milk Run

Would it be cheaper to pick it up at the performance center? I wonder if that would avoid delivery charges.

I think you still pay Destination fees with PCD. I know for sure that you do with ED, so I have to believe you do with PCD too. Not that that should deter you from doing either. I fully plan to do both when I order mine!

mkoesel · 10-22-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lucid

Don't know, but it looks like this could actually be a 3 vs. 5 series thing. It's free even on the base 5 series car, whereas it is extra for all the 3 series cars that have been released so far in this cycle.

Ah, ok. Yeah, I bet that's it then - a 3 vs. 5 thing.

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However, I am thinking if they end up going up in the base price significantly, it will look silly to ask for extra change for metallic paint on a car that costs ~$60k. Then again, they make us buy navigation for MDrive/M button...

Well, that, and they still charged for Metallic paint on the ~$60k E46 M3 vert...

ILC32 · 10-22-2007, 09:34 AM

If these prices are close to accurate, then I am looking at roughly $10,000 in options, not including DSG or SMG which likely will be another $1200 or more. If base price is close to $60k, then I am not sure I can justify it as much as I like the car having driven it. Time will tell.

GregW / Oregon · 10-22-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lucid

Don't know, but it looks like this could actually be a 3 vs. 5 series thing. It's free even on the base 5 series car, whereas it is extra for all the 3 series cars that have been released so far in this cycle. However, I am thinking if they end up going up in the base price significantly, it will look silly to ask for extra change for metallic paint on a car that costs ~$60k. Then again, they make us buy navigation for MDrive/M button...

If this option list is final, it is definitely extra, because only Non-Metallic is denoted "STD". It is included in the base (as well as leather) in South Africa, but our price should be considerably less than theirs.

southlight · 10-22-2007, 09:53 AM

Sorry for the OT:

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Originally Posted by Davo2003

Good try but do your research. I would expand but alas this isn't a Toyota board.

http://www.toyota.com/html/help/glossary.html

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Smart Key System
An advanced computerized system that uses sensors to automatically unlock the doors and start the vehicle without the use of a traditional key. Also see keyless entry, keyless start and push-button start

It's available for Yaris in Germany, don't know about U.S.

Trying not to talk about how poor it is to want CA as distinctive feature from an Yaris owner, but sorry, it's not even distinctive...

Best regards, south

DC52E55 · 10-22-2007, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the update. This is going to be one hell of an expensive car. I can only wish base price starts around 52k

Epacy · 10-22-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ILC32

If these prices are close to accurate, then I am looking at roughly $10,000 in options, not including DSG or SMG which likely will be another $1200 or more. If base price is close to $60k, then I am not sure I can justify it as much as I like the car having driven it. Time will tell.

How many times can I say it?!?!?!?

Base MSRP will be below $60k.

ILC32 · 10-22-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

How many times can I say it?!?!?!?

Base MSRP will be below $60k.

I don't know how many times you can say it. I do know that you are not responsible for deciding the price on behalf of BMWNA. So unless yu have inside info, you are speculating like the rest of us.

Big Windy · 10-22-2007, 11:47 AM

nobody believes you...

Epacy · 10-22-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by redmtclimber

nobody believes you...

Just wait till the price comes out...

mkoesel · 10-22-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ILC32

If these prices are close to accurate, then I am looking at roughly $10,000 in options, not including DSG or SMG which likely will be another $1200 or more. If base price is close to $60k, then I am not sure I can justify it as much as I like the car having driven it. Time will tell.

I think its almost asured that base price will be "close to $60k", no? Whether it turns out to be a few K less or a few K more is another matter, but it will almost surely by closer to $60k than it is to $50k (and $70k for that matter). So at best you are looking at just under $70k when you figure for tax.

Sedan_Clan · 10-22-2007, 12:18 PM

Looks like I'll have about $4k in options on top of the base price.

devo · 10-22-2007, 12:56 PM

I most certainly believe him.

Base price almost has to be below $60k, since one can add $7-11k in options rather quickly. I estimated my options at $10,700. I can't see a fully loaded M3 going for anything over $70k.

I'm hoping mine will price out @ $67,000 or less.

Sedan_Clan · 10-22-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by devo

Base price almost has to be below $60k, since one can add $7-10k in options rather quickly.

Agreed! I'm still thinking somewhere between $55k-57k. That's a good $5-7k more than the E46 M3's '06 base price.

lucid · 10-22-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

If this option list is final, it is definitely extra, because only Non-Metallic is denoted "STD". It is included in the base (as well as leather) in South Africa, but our price should be considerably less than theirs.

Good point. I missed that.

carnuts3 · 10-22-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Agreed! I'm still thinking somewhere between $55k-57k. That's a good $5-7k more than the E46 M3's '06 base price.

My OTD dollar cap for this car is between $62 -65,000 with options. If it comes out any higher, I'll look at alternatives....not worth more, IMO.

swamp2 · 10-22-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by carnuts3

My OTD dollar cap for this car is between $62 -65,000 with options. If it comes out any higher, I'll look at alternatives....not worth more, IMO.

Good luck! I don't know what CT tax is off hand but 10.7*$59k = $63.1k. Add 19s and a dealer destination charge and you are beyond $65k.

ruff · 10-22-2007, 03:40 PM

If BMW prices this car base in the 60s and a decently optioned one is in the 70s, then I believe it will be to BMW's own peril in the long term. If there are genuine BMW enthusiasts, such as on this board, who won't buy a 3 series no matter how special it is that is priced, options included, anywhere north of 60k; then you can bet your bottom dollar there will be a lot of badge concious non enthusiasts who will look for higher a prestige badge for similar dollars.

I would be surprised if BMW made the same mistake as they did with overpricing the M5 and M6 but greed does have it's prestige. I am watching to see if BMW finally decides to CPO the M5 and M6. If they choose not to, there should be an army of red flags flying in regards to all M products.

GregW / Oregon · 10-22-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Good luck! I don't know what CT tax is off hand but 10.7*$59k = $63.1k. Add 19s and a dealer destination charge and you are beyond $65k.

I stand a chance here in Oregon, since we don't have sales tax!

brandonlowe · 10-22-2007, 04:13 PM

I too am awaiting BMW NA's decision to CPO the M5/M6!

brandonlowe · 10-22-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ruff

I would be surprised if BMW made the same mistake as they did with overpricing the M5 and M6 but greed does have it's prestige. I am watching to see if BMW finally decides to CPO the M5 and M6. If they choose not to, there should be an army of red flags flying in regards to all M products.

I too am awaiting BMW NA's possible reversal and start CPO'ing the M5/M6

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DC52E55 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 212 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the update. This is going to be one hell of an expensive car. I can only wish base price starts around 52k
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25021 Rep 22,269 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Looks like I'll have about $4k in options on top of the base price.
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devo Colonel 755 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: Bimmers & Porsches Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I most certainly believe him. Base price almost has to be below $60k, since one can add $7-11k in options rather quickly. I estimated my options at $10,700. I can't see a fully loaded M3 going for anything over $70k. I'm hoping mine will price out @ $67,000 or less.
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ruff Conspicuous consumption 99 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 987 S .2, Lemond Zurich Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The mountains of Utah iTrader: (0)	If BMW prices this car base in the 60s and a decently optioned one is in the 70s, then I believe it will be to BMW's own peril in the long term. If there are genuine BMW enthusiasts, such as on this board, who won't buy a 3 series no matter how special it is that is priced, options included, anywhere north of 60k; then you can bet your bottom dollar there will be a lot of badge concious non enthusiasts who will look for higher a prestige badge for similar dollars. I would be surprised if BMW made the same mistake as they did with overpricing the M5 and M6 but greed does have it's prestige. I am watching to see if BMW finally decides to CPO the M5 and M6. If they choose not to, there should be an army of red flags flying in regards to all M products.
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brandonlowe Private 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 11 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jackson, TN area iTrader: (1)	I too am awaiting BMW NA's decision to CPO the M5/M6!
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