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Official M3 pricing:



-M3 Coupe $56,500
-M3 Sedan $53,800
plus $775 destination

Options:
-Premium Package-Power folding mirrors, universal garage opener, digital compass mirror, BMW Assist, Novillo Leather interior and choice of three optional interior trims. - $1900

-Technology Package- EDC, M Drive, Comfort Access, and navigation system - $3250

-19" wheels with performance tires in mixed sizes (style 220) - $1200

-Electronic Damping Control (EDC) - $1000

-Extended Novillo Leather Interior - $2000 or $1100 with Premium Package

-Enhanced Premium Sound - $1900

M3 Coupe: steel roof with glass moonroof - No Charge

M3 Sedan: Moonroof - $1050







so what will C63 cost?

F_Porsche

that is freaking cheap! that would be around 43k EUROs.
compared to 55k EUROs without any taxes
I believe I will never ever understand that!

but I saw a grey one just this weekend. And I have to admit it looks
really good. Not too much but just enough to look better than a
normal Coupe.

MBNorCal

the m3 sedan looks like a bargain...that's only if you drive a manual only. waiting for the smg...

Carl Lassiter

I did, purchased it 1/5/08 and absolutely loving everything about it. Covered the first 1,200 miles in two days so can now roll around in P500. Unbelievably accelerative even compared to my previous 996TT.

I still have the $1,000 deposit down at Pacific Audi but that's only because I've been too lazy to call them up. I'm going to call later today or tomorrow and get that back as I'm going to keep this car until the next M5 comes out in about 4 years. I have the M bug

Had 50 percent ceramic tint (light) done allround at the dealership for $300 and getting the fugly orange side markers painted black at Platinum later this week. It will then be complete and I'll post pics.

Ted Baldwin

.............I don't blame you for being suprised. In 05 MB dropped the free scheduled maintenance. All cars sold from 2005 onwards, DO NOT have free scheduled maintainance. Even an S class.

Ted

dimsdale

I think Audi dropped it as well - although I'm not sure when. I think people have to buy that as "AudiCare" now.

GBlansten

That is one minor reason that I'm considering the M3 over the C63. It is definitely not a deal breaker but an issue nevertheless.

Konka

Does everyone really think the new C63 will cost that much. I think MB is trying to knock BMW of their pedestal and will make a shocker of a pricing for this car. They didn't really have to spend any money on engine design since the 6.2 liter already exists and that should make a significantly lower price. Maybe that's just wishful thinking by me even though i couldn't afford one anyway.

6.3AMG

wishfull thinking. I think the the C63 will start at $63,995

jtc55

my dealer also said that he thinks msrp will be around $63,000.

pmb600

BMW is the only car company that has the free (included really is a better term, because nothing is for free) maintenance now. Audi did also discontinue their program.

I hope that MB also prices the C63 to compete with the M3 sedan.

Oh just fyi, if you all think MB maintenance is bad get this, all Lexus models still use conventional oil and need service every 6 months or 5,000 miles.

Konka

What do you get with the maintenence for BMW? It isn't really that much is it?

Carl Lassiter

It is if you drive an M

pmb600

How much more could it be for an M than a regular 3-series? Brakes are probably more expensive and maybe more frequent for an M, but standard oil changes should be the same shouldn't they? maybe just a bit more oil.

pmb600

According to the BMW website it says they cover the following with "BMW Ultimate Service":

Brake pads
Brake rotors
Wiper blade inserts
Scheduled inspections
Oil changes
Roadside assistance

Carl Lassiter

I was more referring to the 1,200 mile run in service for the V10 and the new V8. Various techs have told me they work on it for six hours.

pmb600

Wow 6 hours? What do they do during this service? What did you mean also about the 1,200 mile run? Do you mean it needs to be serviced after 1,200 miles?

Carl Lassiter

Yeah, before 1,200 you should not exceed 5,500rpm or 107mph. Also, shift speed should be no more than S4 and M engineers say that it should be left in P400 mode.

Engine Oil (Castrol 10W 60)
Transmission oil
Rear axle diff oil
Air Filter

Thats all I can remember off the top of my head but but it's basically a retune according to those who built the car.

Now this is done, next service isn't until 15,000.

It's very frustrating as you want to do is nail it to 8,250 but worth it when it's such an investment. From 1,200 to 3000miles you're also expected to gradually increase revs but it's not that important provided the first essential 1,200miles were done by the book.

pmb600

Cool, well I learned something new. I know on any car you are supposed to be gentle during the brake in period but I guess BMW wants to make sure everything is done right since after that time most owners will probably push these cars very hard.

Carl Lassiter

Cool. The 1,200 mile service is quite unique but with a hair over 100bhp/liter on a naturally aspirated 5 liter V10 there is a lot of stress on the engine components and never more so before it's had chance to bed down a little.

OldNate

Eh..if i'm going to go for performance, i'm going to get the m3. But if I want an everyday car, i still wouldn't even get the c63. I'd get a c350 or whatever, and then debadge it. I don't need an everyday race car...

F10 M5

the base sedan looks attractive.

also wanted to point out that prior to BMW free maintenance every BMW was required to do a 1,200 mile service now only M cars are required

aleksandar1099

The c63 is a way better car!!! MB Rules!!

TREZ63

This has been a great post, I just read it all.
I have to say that my latest service experience with MB has pretty much convinced me to leave the brand after I am done with my current lease. I am not sure if anyone can really top the BMW service policy. When you consider the fact that MB cars are more expensive to begin with, and then add the maintenance cost for AMG cars, it's no brainer that the M wins the value wars. But for me it was all about the beauty of the car up to now and MB won hands down. But as I said, my recent experience with them has soured the deal enough that I don't want to repeat it.

6.3AMG