S65 M3 Sold Out

[ridin135]

Just seen this and it seems all the current gen M3 are already called for as far as ordering goes. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=835953

[Hyperjack]

*delete*

[FVM3]

sad

[Jason]

This was previously covered on the HOMEPAGE.

[jphughan]

Well gents (and ladies), the sad day we all knew was coming has finally arrived: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=835953

Stay extra careful out there folks, because if you total yours now you won't be able to order another one just like it anymore! Farewell S65 and all that you represent. You are truly a high-water mark of engine development, not just for BMW M but for the entire industry, as evidenced by the fact that you won International Engine of the Year award for all 5 years you've been eligible so far.

[GotE46M]

At least there are still some new ones sitting on the dealers lot.

I'm contemplating if I should pick up a 13 and wait 2-3 years for the M4 or just wait it out in general...

[xcharlesy]

Originally Posted by GotE46M

At least there are still some new ones sitting on the dealers lot.

I'm contemplating if I should pick up a 13 and wait 2-3 years for the M4 or just wait it out in general...

speaking of that,

BMW Towson has a White e92 ZCP, with the CF roof right now.

[mestes1999]

Sure am glad I ordered mine on April 16. It's sitting at port now waiting on a ship. Guess she'll be one of the very last e92s.

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by GotE46M

At least there are still some new ones sitting on the dealers lot.

I'm contemplating if I should pick up a 13 and wait 2-3 years for the M4 or just wait it out in general...

Get the 13 now and enjoy the bliss that is the S65, then wait at least until the M4 hits LCI. Or realize that you want to hang onto the '13 even past then, as I plan to do because I just don't see myself being tempted away from the S65 by a turbo 6, even when that turbo 6 is in a car that's several hundred pounds lighter. The S65 is just on a whole other plane of existence compared to the N54, and I don't expect the S55 to change the picture too dramatically. Hell, only a few years back and with a flat plane crankshaft, the S65 wouldn't have been out of place under the hood of a Ferrari.

Get in on something truly special while you still can.

[Powerbeast]

Wow that crazy,at least you can still buy one from dealers that have inventory. When is the M4 due to release?

[DMW2315]

I think my client was one of the last to get an allocation for his order. I was starting to sweat since I almost could not fill his order.

[go4gr8]

Originally Posted by jphughan

Get the 13 now and enjoy the bliss that is the S65, then wait at least until the M4 hits LCI. Or realize that you want to hang onto the '13 even past then, as I plan to do because I just don't see myself being tempted away from the S65 by a turbo 6, even when that turbo 6 is in a car that's several hundred pounds lighter. The S65 is just on a whole other plane of existence compared to the N54, and I don't expect the S55 to change the picture too dramatically. Hell, only a few years back and with a flat plane crankshaft, the S65 wouldn't have been out of place under the hood of a Ferrari.

Get in on something truly special while you still can.

Huh?

[mdosu]

got mine...in sedan form. Too bad they never stamped the M3 logo under my hood...but I double-check my engine bay, there's a S65 under there.

[p-streets]

The legend has come to a end. I was so hoping BMW had a true limited edition to give us before this monster was no more. I will not get rid of her ever I will buy a new one but never get rid.

[FVM3]

Still got some sitting in the dealers

[AlpineE92M3]

So sad...I am lucky and blessed enough to have owned an '11 and my new '13 e92's. Hopefully it will retain some kind of value in the future. I plan on keeping it for a while anyway.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by p-streets

The legend has come to a end. I was so hoping BMW had a true limited edition to give us before this monster was no more. I will not get rid of her ever I will buy a new one but never get rid.

GTS/CRT .... the 4.4 is the only rare M3 out there...all the other limited editions gets diluted b/c they open it up to be customized as an "Individual"

[p-streets]

Originally Posted by mdosu

GTS/CRT .... the 4.4 is the only rare M3 out there...all the other limited editions gets diluted b/c they open it up to be customized as an "Individual"

very true but we cant get them in the US i think. but money can get anything. I was thinking more like a CSL something that us in the US can have and not just a paint job. i would love to have that 4.4l if it was avalible when i got mine i would have got that one well at least i think i would have. $$$$$$

[Vic311]

Had to happen some time.

[VMcV3y]

From that article:
"Car and Driver: The current M3 was fitted with a unique M engine. Will future vehicles be derived from existing BMW engines, or will you continue to afford yourself the luxury of bespoke M engines, like the naturally aspirated V-8 and V-10?

BMW M CEO Friedrich Nitschke: At the core of their architecture, our engines will be closer to BMW AG engines. But they will be optimized for the specific needs of M customers, so we can still essentially speak of standalone engines"

Non-double-speak-non-spin translation: "No, we won't make anything special for M's; we will modify the regular engines they give us."

Grrrrrrrr.


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[socalm3lover]

I pick up my Space Gray/Fox Red at the Welt in two weeks. With 90K on my '08, I just wanted the V8 and maybe I will put less miles on this one. I saw a hint that ceramic brakes are on the new one? That would be great, maybe in a few years the M3/M4.

John

[UCBPhD]

Originally Posted by p-streets

The legend has come to a end. I was so hoping BMW had a true limited edition to give us before this monster was no more. I will not get rid of her ever I will buy a new one but never get rid.

Several comments:

* Given how expensive the "special editions" to date have been, it seems that a _real_ special edition would be like $250k. :s

* I have had several cars in my life that I regret getting rid of (in particular, a pristine 1968 GT350 Fastback; what can I say, I was young and stupid . . .), but I will definitely not make that mistake again (barring a very serious need to do so). I definitely plan on keeping mine until (1) I die, or (2) it gets totally destroyed.