$57,272 for the M3 Coupe in the US
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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?
-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?
premium package
EDC
54,575+ 1900+1000+ ~2000 is still less than 60K. That's pretty decent pricing given how weak the dollar is against the Euro.
Sorry Lexus, but at with the M3 sedan at a 3-4% premium there's no way I will get an IS-F.
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The new gearbox on the M3 is nothing like the SMG system before. The new gearbox is actually a 7 speed dual clutch gearbox (similar to the VW/Audi one). On paper, it should be much better than SMG because shifts should be even quicker and it will be silky smooth, even in automatic mode at slow speeds (unlike SMG).
It potentially can be the best of all worlds type of gearbox.....you get the convenience/comfort of a smooth automatic transmission, but you can also execute very quick/smooth manual shifts for track duty. The M3 with this "M-DKG" gearbox is quicker in acceleration than the manual stick version, and also is more fuel efficient.
It's the type of gearbox I wish MB/AMG would come out with.
It potentially can be the best of all worlds type of gearbox.....you get the convenience/comfort of a smooth automatic transmission, but you can also execute very quick/smooth manual shifts for track duty. The M3 with this "M-DKG" gearbox is quicker in acceleration than the manual stick version, and also is more fuel efficient.
It's the type of gearbox I wish MB/AMG would come out with.
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I'm guessing SMG will add another 1500 to 2K, so the car with most of the options I need:
premium package
EDC
54,575+ 1900+1000+ ~2000 is still less than 60K. That's pretty decent pricing given how weak the dollar is against the Euro.
Sorry Lexus, but at with the M3 sedan at a 3-4% premium there's no way I will get an IS-F.
premium package
EDC
54,575+ 1900+1000+ ~2000 is still less than 60K. That's pretty decent pricing given how weak the dollar is against the Euro.
Sorry Lexus, but at with the M3 sedan at a 3-4% premium there's no way I will get an IS-F.
In BMW's technical document on the transmission it shows that an M3 with M DKG is faster to 60MPH by .2 seconds, and gets better gas mileage than the 6 speed manual.
I have a deposit down on both an M3 and a C63.
At this point it looks like the M3 is the car that I will be getting.
Last edited by Peanuthead; Jan 16, 2008 at 02:40 PM.
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The price for M DKG was announced today, it is $2,700.00.
In BMW's technical document on the transmission it shows that an M3 with M DKG is faster to 60MPH by .2 seconds, and gets better gas mileage than the 6 speed manual.
I have a deposit down on both an M3 and a C63.
At this point it looks like the M3 is the car that I will be getting.
In BMW's technical document on the transmission it shows that an M3 with M DKG is faster to 60MPH by .2 seconds, and gets better gas mileage than the 6 speed manual.
I have a deposit down on both an M3 and a C63.
At this point it looks like the M3 is the car that I will be getting.
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coupe with M DKG is the way to go!
good job BMW..
The n54 guys are still trying to make the TT3L engine abeat a stock M3.
With the 7spd dual clutch, is going to take on even more boost and mods to keep up on the high speed runs.
besides the price difference is not that much.. around $10k
good job BMW..
The n54 guys are still trying to make the TT3L engine abeat a stock M3.
With the 7spd dual clutch, is going to take on even more boost and mods to keep up on the high speed runs.
besides the price difference is not that much.. around $10k
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I mean, I have own 3 MBs now and would not considered recommending them to any of my friends or family members. I purchase my vehicles from 3 different dealerships and have had services done in Maryland and Virginia dealers and was never really satisfied.
I still think that MB makes the best looking cars out there, but everyday it seem like others (BMW, Lexus) are making it much more attractive to join them.
MB need to shape up by offers free maintenance in their vehicles (at least the higher end ones) and have the dealers restructure their service procedures, staff, and pricings.
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The new gearbox on the M3 is nothing like the SMG system before. The new gearbox is actually a 7 speed dual clutch gearbox (similar to the VW/Audi one). On paper, it should be much better than SMG because shifts should be even quicker and it will be silky smooth, even in automatic mode at slow speeds (unlike SMG).
It potentially can be the best of all worlds type of gearbox.....you get the convenience/comfort of a smooth automatic transmission, but you can also execute very quick/smooth manual shifts for track duty. The M3 with this "M-DKG" gearbox is quicker in acceleration than the manual stick version, and also is more fuel efficient.
It's the type of gearbox I wish MB/AMG would come out with.
It potentially can be the best of all worlds type of gearbox.....you get the convenience/comfort of a smooth automatic transmission, but you can also execute very quick/smooth manual shifts for track duty. The M3 with this "M-DKG" gearbox is quicker in acceleration than the manual stick version, and also is more fuel efficient.
It's the type of gearbox I wish MB/AMG would come out with.
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OK, we are all surprised that the M3 Sedan and Coupe have such great prices, however, with the 4 door M3 being under $54k, I doubt the C63 will have a base above $59k. But expect a long option list.
The first number on the C63 price will be a 5 in order to be competitive with the M3 Sedan.
The first number on the C63 price will be a 5 in order to be competitive with the M3 Sedan.
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Hmm, I wouldn't want the first generation 7-speed DSG. Let people buy the first years supply and have the probems ironed out on their dollar. After one or two years it'll be opitmized.
Also, I wonder how quick it will be when skipping gears as one clutch deals with odd numbered gears and the other for even numbers. So going from 5th to 3rd may be a problem, I'm not sure.
Anyway, in time it'll be a great success.
Also, I wonder how quick it will be when skipping gears as one clutch deals with odd numbered gears and the other for even numbers. So going from 5th to 3rd may be a problem, I'm not sure.
Anyway, in time it'll be a great success.
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OK, we are all surprised that the M3 Sedan and Coupe have such great prices, however, with the 4 door M3 being under $54k, I doubt the C63 will have a base above $59k. But expect a long option list.
The first number on the C63 price will be a 5 in order to be competitive with the M3 Sedan.
The first number on the C63 price will be a 5 in order to be competitive with the M3 Sedan.
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I hate to seem like we're bashing MB but I must agree 100%. The fact that I had referred my mother and my best friend to Lexus when they wanted a new car in the past 12 months and not MB speaks a lot about what I believe is the best value. That's two cars Lexus have sold from my referals.
I mean, I have own 3 MBs now and would not considered recommending them to any of my friends or family members. I purchase my vehicles from 3 different dealerships and have had services done in Maryland and Virginia dealers and was never really satisfied.
I still think that MB makes the best looking cars out there, but everyday it seem like others (BMW, Lexus) are making it much more attractive to join them.
MB need to shape up by offers free maintenance in their vehicles (at least the higher end ones) and have the dealers restructure their service procedures, staff, and pricings.
I mean, I have own 3 MBs now and would not considered recommending them to any of my friends or family members. I purchase my vehicles from 3 different dealerships and have had services done in Maryland and Virginia dealers and was never really satisfied.
I still think that MB makes the best looking cars out there, but everyday it seem like others (BMW, Lexus) are making it much more attractive to join them.
MB need to shape up by offers free maintenance in their vehicles (at least the higher end ones) and have the dealers restructure their service procedures, staff, and pricings.
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This looks pretty good.
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...n-ar50771.html
It might just be the final push for me to take the M3 with this transmission as my next vehicle.
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...n-ar50771.html
It might just be the final push for me to take the M3 with this transmission as my next vehicle.
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you are wrong again. compare a 2006 ml350 with premium package, harmon kardon, navigation and 6 disc cd changer with 25k miles in excellent condition. suggested private party is 37K vs a 2006 BMW X5 3.0i with premium package, premium sound, navigation, 6 disc cd changer with 25k miles in excellent condition is $39K. In 2006 a brand new ML350 with the same options goes for about $50K. In 2006 a similiar equipped X5 goes for about $50K also. The 745 and the S both have poor resale value in 2003 and up. Acutally they are tied. Where are you basing your numbers from? 
