BMW: 3-Series News
10-24-2006 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Okay...So, I'm warming up more and more to this car, okay?
10-25-2006 | 08:43 PM
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From: SC
Originally Posted by stangg172004
imagine driving this with those ridiculous BOVs...
10-31-2006 | 12:14 AM
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10-31-2006 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
meh. I'm not in love with the styling and the delay. Not to mention that I'd take the GTR over this thing.
10-31-2006 | 04:57 PM
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From: Lexington
Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
What delay? The M version of a car has always come a year or two after the regular version came out.
And like I said, I think I'd prefer the GT-R. On styling alone the GT-R is better
More rumored hp, AWD, and should be a monster around the track.
11-09-2006 | 06:18 PM
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11-13-2006 | 12:46 PM
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11-13-2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
i like...
can't wait to see it hit the road...
11-16-2006 | 11:07 PM
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11-18-2006 | 11:16 AM
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just like BMW... bigger rims/tires and exhaust. am i the only one that thinks its terrible how there is hardly any different characteristics between a regular 3 series and the M version?
11-18-2006 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
just like BMW... bigger rims/tires and exhaust. am i the only one that thinks its terrible how there is hardly any different characteristics between a regular 3 series and the M version?
11-19-2006 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
while i had typed a whole long argument, ill just make this post short and sweet, i actually think BMW is crap.
I don't even know why you take time to click into this thread....
btw you got lotta friends in this forum.......I posted a while back that MB, BMW, Lexus has superior luxury name brand.....apparently lot of them disagreed
11-19-2006 | 12:57 AM
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superior luxury name brand, i would have to agree. but the RL has a majority of them beat, but people in that market see MB vs. Acura, they just hear the name. it's hard to argue the MB E class, that thing is just a winner.
personally i like lexus, and i'm looking for a 4 door AWD in the coming years, and i like the GS over any of the acura stuff right now.
i just have known alot of bmw owners, especially the M3, and i can't tell you how many complaints i've heard, this goes without saying, but not a single one owns a bmw anymore. i also won't deny the new M5/M6 are both MONSTER cars. but for the cost, i would put 100G on something a little more 'name brand' than bmw if you know what i mean ;]
personally i like lexus, and i'm looking for a 4 door AWD in the coming years, and i like the GS over any of the acura stuff right now.
i just have known alot of bmw owners, especially the M3, and i can't tell you how many complaints i've heard, this goes without saying, but not a single one owns a bmw anymore. i also won't deny the new M5/M6 are both MONSTER cars. but for the cost, i would put 100G on something a little more 'name brand' than bmw if you know what i mean ;]
11-28-2006 | 06:36 PM
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11-28-2006 | 06:36 PM
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Rumored M3 Pricing:
307kw = 411.69hp
BMW E92 M3 Coupe Pricing
Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.
Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975
Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC
Major Standard Equipment***
4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
Adaptive Xenon Headlights
Carbon Fiber Roof
SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires.
Invoice $49,117
Base Price USA Port of Entry* $53,975
Vehicle Options List
Metallic paint $475
Nappa leather $1,450
Carbon fiber trim $300
Aluminum trim NC
Comfort Access $500
M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Head-Up Display $1,000
Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
Power Rear Sunshade $350
Rear Park Distance Control $350
19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
Logic 7 sound system $1,200
SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
6-speed manual transmission NC
Rear Spoiler Deletion NC
12-07-2006 | 03:31 PM
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M3 convertible...?
From Leftlanenews...
Recent media reports have suggested BMW would not offer a convertible version of its next-generation M3 because the M division was not satisfied with the 2007 3-Series Convertible as a basis for the car. According to the reports, engineers felt the folding metal roof would make the car too top-heavy to be worthy of an M badge.
While there has been no confirmation one way or the other, spy photographers have snapped what appear to be photos of a 2009 BMW M3 Convertible prototype. The quad exhaust pipes, hood bulge, and new front and rear fascias make it painfully obvious that this is an M3. Our conclusion? The E93 M3 is most certainly a go.
Pics here: http://auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/134..._detail?skip=1
Recent media reports have suggested BMW would not offer a convertible version of its next-generation M3 because the M division was not satisfied with the 2007 3-Series Convertible as a basis for the car. According to the reports, engineers felt the folding metal roof would make the car too top-heavy to be worthy of an M badge.
While there has been no confirmation one way or the other, spy photographers have snapped what appear to be photos of a 2009 BMW M3 Convertible prototype. The quad exhaust pipes, hood bulge, and new front and rear fascias make it painfully obvious that this is an M3. Our conclusion? The E93 M3 is most certainly a go.
12-10-2006 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
307kw = 411.69hp
12-11-2006 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by theslik1
Wow. Considering that Shiv's Xede-only 335's (no other mods) are getting 340+ hp and 370+ tq at the wheels on 93 octane, that's a low number. How much lighter is the ///M going to be?
12-17-2006 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cob3683
$53,000 base could be fairly close (probably going to be $55-56)
Can't wait to see this baby hit.....
Can't wait to see this baby hit.....
2006 base MSRP is only ~$48 and change everyone should remember...despite the fact the new one will have V8 power, I think they'd be shooting themselves in the foot if they were to raise the base MSRP any more than $5-6k
12-17-2006 | 11:36 AM
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Not sure how I feel about the V8 either. I would have been warmer on the car if it was getting an evolution of the I-6 (more power/dispacement). The V8 engine and proposed pricing will put this M3 in the middle of some pretty nasty competition.
12-18-2006 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
Not sure how I feel about the V8 either. I would have been warmer on the car if it was getting an evolution of the I-6 (more power/dispacement). The V8 engine and proposed pricing will put this M3 in the middle of some pretty nasty competition.
Lets see:
Lexus IS500 F
Audi RS4
Cadillac CTS-V
Benz C55 AMG