How long did it take u to pull the trigger on this car?

ES_TRADER · 11-16-2010, 10:47 PM

when you first decided u wanted or needed a new car, how long did it take to settle on the M?

i know its probably pointless but this poll is just to satisfy my own curiosity.

thx for participating

M3maniac20 · 11-16-2010, 10:51 PM

I didn't need a new car...just wanted one. Figured out the price range, then drove what was in the class. (just to rule them out, I already knew I wanted the M3-but since I hadn't driven the other cars in that price range I figured I had a reason to now)

If I put it in numbers, I would say 3 months.

M3Pilot09 · 11-16-2010, 10:54 PM

What would prevent you from pulling the trigger on the M?

OC3 · 11-16-2010, 10:57 PM

1 day. First test drove a Lexus IS-F, but the sales guy would only let me putter around the block. Came away unimpressed. Then, went to a BMW dealer where the sales guy let me roar onto a freeway and onto a newly-built 5 lane highway (it was almost an 8 mile test drive on a brand new M3) and I was sold.

cmk227 · 11-17-2010, 12:47 AM

I always loved M... I did not take more than a day to decide on an M, but it took me about two years to afford to pay it in full. So I watch other drive an M around for over two years knowing I could finance an M but waited until I could pay it in full.

The M is a beautiful machine.

schnell325 · 11-17-2010, 01:03 AM

Emailed a S/A, twice in 2 weeks, got a phone call from another S/A saying the original guy moved......then, in 16.5 minutes, I ordered and placed a deposit.

The Woo · 11-17-2010, 01:20 AM

1 week. The client advisor just handed me the key to the M and let me drive it. He didnt even come along for the test drive. Took my license look at it, handed back to me and said "here you go, just try to take it easy on her, she's brand new". That was great service. But after I placed the order everything went down hill. I placed the order for a E90 ($70,000) 4 weeks ago and it still show on order at the bmwusa web site. Called the 1-800 # and still no confirm date. Call my "ca" and he said everything is ok "what does ok mean?". I'm about to cancel this order very soon and get my $1000 deposit back and order from someone else.

View Poll Results: How long did it take for you to decide on the M3 and place the order?
less than 5 days	12	40.00%
1-2 weeks	5	16.67%
1 month	1	3.33%
2-3 months	1	3.33%
4+ months	11	36.67%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

11-16-2010, 10:47 PM	#1
ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	How long did it take u to pull the trigger on this car? when you first decided u wanted or needed a new car, how long did it take to settle on the M? i know its probably pointless but this poll is just to satisfy my own curiosity. thx for participating
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11-16-2010, 10:51 PM	#2
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I didn't need a new car...just wanted one. Figured out the price range, then drove what was in the class. (just to rule them out, I already knew I wanted the M3-but since I hadn't driven the other cars in that price range I figured I had a reason to now) If I put it in numbers, I would say 3 months. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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11-16-2010, 10:54 PM	#3
M3Pilot09 Captain 1016 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	M3 What would prevent you from pulling the trigger on the M?
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11-16-2010, 10:57 PM	#4
OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	1 day. First test drove a Lexus IS-F, but the sales guy would only let me putter around the block. Came away unimpressed. Then, went to a BMW dealer where the sales guy let me roar onto a freeway and onto a newly-built 5 lane highway (it was almost an 8 mile test drive on a brand new M3) and I was sold.
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11-17-2010, 12:47 AM	#5
cmk227 Major 120 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: Goal: Another ///M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Garland, TX & Northern England iTrader: (2)	I always loved M... I did not take more than a day to decide on an M, but it took me about two years to afford to pay it in full. So I watch other drive an M around for over two years knowing I could finance an M but waited until I could pay it in full. The M is a beautiful machine. __________________ 14 Lexus GX460 & 14 Lexus ES300H 14 BMW 528d Touring Estate - UK Previous M's: 11 BMW M3 JZB ZCP 6MT, 02 BMW M3 Conv 6MT & 02 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT
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11-17-2010, 01:03 AM	#6
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Emailed a S/A, twice in 2 weeks, got a phone call from another S/A saying the original guy moved......then, in 16.5 minutes, I ordered and placed a deposit. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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11-17-2010, 01:20 AM	#7
The Woo Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: M3 2011 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	1 week. The client advisor just handed me the key to the M and let me drive it. He didnt even come along for the test drive. Took my license look at it, handed back to me and said "here you go, just try to take it easy on her, she's brand new". That was great service. But after I placed the order everything went down hill. I placed the order for a E90 ($70,000) 4 weeks ago and it still show on order at the bmwusa web site. Called the 1-800 # and still no confirm date. Call my "ca" and he said everything is ok "what does ok mean?". I'm about to cancel this order very soon and get my $1000 deposit back and order from someone else.
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