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Old 04-01-2014, 11:14 AM
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Old 04-01-2014, 11:18 AM
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Chicago style pizza? what's that?
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Bacon flavored popcorn!
had it ... it's GOOD
Old 04-01-2014, 11:22 AM
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had it ... it's GOOD
Oh yes. There's a local popcorn shop here that has that flavor. Om-nom-nom.
Old 04-01-2014, 02:43 PM
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The M3/M4 have finally been added to the BMW Configurator!

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...spx?Series=M,M
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Old 04-01-2014, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
The M3/M4 have finally been added to the BMW Configurator!

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...spx?Series=M,M
I must admit, I'm not super-thrilled with the available color choices.
Old 04-01-2014, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
I must admit, I'm not super-thrilled with the available color choices.
I like the colors available but I wish there were a few more. A dark red would be great!

Just wait until BMW is ready to release the new model; there will be tons of special and limited edition colors like the E92 had
Old 04-01-2014, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I like the colors available but I wish there were a few more. A dark red would be great!

Just wait until BMW is ready to release the new model; there will be tons of special and limited edition colors like the E92 had
Yeah, so far Sakhir Orange has been their "red" on this generation of the M models, and that's just not red enough for my tastes.

I think if I were ordering an M4 today (which I'm not), it would be Mineral Grey with a Black Full Merino interior.
Old 04-01-2014, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
I must admit, I'm not super-thrilled with the available color choices.
What color would you want if you got an M3/M4? Moi: white.
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Yeah, so far Sakhir Orange has been their "red" on this generation of the M models, and that's just not red enough for my tastes.

I think if I were ordering an M4 today (which I'm not), it would be Mineral Grey with a Black Full Merino interior.
I opted for a Yas Marina Blue Metallic M3. I'm a sucker for blue and as sexy as the M4 is, I would prefer a M4 convertible over the coupe

Are you sure it isn't time to trade in the 335i for a "M", Tim?
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Maybe it's just moi...but, M3 Priced From $62,900 or M4 From $65,100 isn't too bad.
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Your prices are $900 more than ours
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Alllll day long...

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Originally Posted by Yumcha
What color would you want if you got an M3/M4? Moi: white.
No. I like the Interlagos Blue, Indy Red, or Melbourne Red from the previous generation.

Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I opted for a Yas Marina Blue Metallic M3. I'm a sucker for blue and as sexy as the M4 is, I would prefer a M4 convertible over the coupe

Are you sure it isn't time to trade in the 335i for a "M", Tim?
I'm sure I don't have any money for such a thing. So, I guess that makes me sure it isn't time for that trade.

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Maybe it's just moi...but, M3 Priced From $62,900 or M4 From $65,100 isn't too bad.
Compared to the pricing on an M-Sport 3 or 4 with similar features, I agree with you. I think the way I configured the M4 coupe was only "about" $5k more expensive than the way I configured a M-Sport 435 Convertible.
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Originally Posted by ttribe
No. I like the Interlagos Blue, Indy Red, or Melbourne Red from the previous generation.



I'm sure I don't have any money for such a thing. So, I guess that makes me sure it isn't time for that trade.



Compared to the pricing on an M-Sport 3 or 4 with similar features, I agree with you. I think the way I configured the M4 coupe was only "about" $5k more expensive than the way I configured a M-Sport 435 Convertible.
Yeah...I'm still not close to buying a car yet...but, (this may be blasphemous), if BMW adds an AWD component to their M-cars (i.e. M4), I could see myself in one.





Why AWD? The reality of living up here in Canadark.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
$80k
You must have foregone the automated penis pump. I've heard a fully spec'd M4 is $90K.
Old 04-01-2014, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
You must have foregone the automated penis pump. I've heard a fully spec'd M4 is $90K.
If, by "fully spec'd", you mean with the carbon ceramic brakes, that may be. But, I spec'd one to about $75k and it was nicely appointed.

Not that $75k is "reasonable", mind you, but it's better than one might expect given how outrageous the pricing gets on a run-of-the-mill 3 or 4.
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Yeah, talking about the "fully loaded" BMW is a little misleading.
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You must have foregone the automated penis pump. I've heard a fully spec'd M4 is $90K.
Indeed, gimme 3 pedals!
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M3 standard equipment: 6mt, HID, Navi

For the first time in my life, i don't mind buying a base model car. so $63k for me.
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
M3 standard equipment: 6mt, HID, Navi
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Originally Posted by ttribe
If, by "fully spec'd", you mean with the carbon ceramic brakes, that may be. But, I spec'd one to about $75k and it was nicely appointed.

Not that $75k is "reasonable", mind you, but it's better than one might expect given how outrageous the pricing gets on a run-of-the-mill 3 or 4.
I mean, the $75K Z/28 comes with carbon ceramic brakes. I don't see how a serious sports car wouldn't. I'd rather have the Camaro.
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actually i lied.

I just built one $65k with 6mt, HID, Navi, Red extended leather (for $950 that is a no brainer) and Sakhir Orange ($550)

Considering a 435 M sport with Navi and Extended leather will run you about $56k+, $9000 more is cheap for a real "M"

Alpine white is just wayyyy too common.

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will throw some aftermarket wheels on, maybe Kinesis or BBS. or Work Meister.

My M3 Sedan

BASE MSRP
$62,000



Mineral Grey Metallic
$550


Black Extended Merino Leather
$950

Manual Transmission
$0

Moonroof
$0

Destination & Handling:
$925

Total MSRP as Built $64,425
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
IWHI...

Alllll day long...

Kimchi would skip it for a Toybaru.
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Old 04-01-2014, 07:01 PM
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But, will it be better then the RCF/new C63?
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Originally Posted by VR1
But, will it be better then the RCF/new C63?
Well the concept of "better" is totally subjective. "Better" at what? Nevertheless, we know very little about the RCF and nothing about the next gen C63, so it's question that can't be answered yet.
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Well the concept of "better" is totally subjective. "Better" at what? Nevertheless, we know very little about the RCF and nothing about the next gen C63, so it's question that can't be answered yet.
But...But! We can answer with absolute certainty that an RLX with upgraded tires are better.
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But...But! We can answer with absolute certainty that an RLX with upgraded tires are better.
That's a given, because we already know it will kill M5s in 0-60 and 1/4-mile. Since M5 HP>M3/4 HP, then it follows that RLX+Tires>M*. QED.

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Kimchi would skip it for a Toybaru.
Yeah, I will probably spend 25k on the BRZ and use the rest for 1000000 billion packs of Kimchi.
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the main Chicago McLaren dealer is getting...... 8 or 9 P1's in the coming months....
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Yeah, I will probably spend 25k on the BRZ and use the rest for 1000000 billion packs of Kimchi.


That's alot of...kimchi, Kimchi.
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As any good or would-be :rice would know...it's a good bargain. And this video shows you $70K cars you can get for 50% off!

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I would own most of the cars on that list gladly.
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