MeliDwhiteAMG

Comparing manufacturer rates between 2015 M3 and 2015 C63. The bmw forum has a very helpful thread with dealer participation. I couldn't find a similar thread for the new turbo C63!! Here we go!

Also post your builds/MSD/quotes you have received!



Here is an example:
April 2015 rates 36month

M3
15k 62%
12k 64%
15k 65%

M4 Coupe and Vert
15k 59%
12k 61%
10k 62%

MF .0013 US
MF .0016 ED

JPMBenz

The lease rates & residuals have not been released yet.

MeliDwhiteAMG

gotcha lets keep this thread open or a sticky. These will change month to month, qtr to qtr.

Also explains why the calc on mbusa hangs.

mcorliss

There were preliminary C63 lease rates posted in March despite the base MSRP not being announced. If I recall, they were pretty terrible at 53% for 36 months and 15k mi/yr. I thought about getting one having a mid-May delivery, but was able to get an M3 instead for 63% and .00129 MF.

I forget the Benz MF but it was much higher, probably due to the high demand for the initial batch of deliveries, I'm guessing. I imagine after 2-3 months these figures will get much better.

I was bummed at the time after having 4 AMGs in a row, but the M3 is very nice car too and I'm enjoying it immensely, especially with a tune and M-Performance exhaust.

Eventually, I'll swing back to AMG if and when they ever offer the C63s in 4Matic. Should be a monster with tune.

MeliDwhiteAMG

I own two highly modded N54 (twin turbo) BMWs at the moment and like the M3 the exhaust note just isn't great.

This is the way I see it....
M3 = fat fenders (weird exhaust note)
C63S = V8TT exhaust note combined with spool!! (really disappointed in the fenders)

A huge difference in the lease numbers could break the tie.

zibby43

The new M3 is a great car. I've driven both the F80 and F82 several times now (two of my friends are F8X owners).

The M Performance exhaust sounds much, much better than the stock system. As a V8 fan though, it's just hard to fall in love with the F8X's soundtrack. The M3's fenders look great though, and the newest iteration of the DCT is a gem.

I do have a question though. The F8X is obviously a RWD platform, and the newest M3 is perhaps the most traction-limited M3 to date (thanks to the mountains of torque), despite aggressive front/rear tire sizing. As the owner of a powerful RWD car, why would you like to see the W205 with 4MATIC?

FWIW, I think you made a great choice, as you simply can't go wrong with either car. Both the F8X and W205 are fantastic platforms. Each car is more dynamic than the one it replaces.

OC6.3AMG

Good idea. Care to share the link to the bmw forum thread with dealer participation? A friend is shopping M3/M4 lease.

Iceman II

This one might help => http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=504

The consensus might be that Jimmy from Steve Thomas BMW (username "Golffrr") is the dealer with the most participation on the forum. Most people looking for BMWs have been told to contact him for the best deals. The problem is the guy can't get allocations fast enough to meet his demand so there might be a wait.

MeliDwhiteAMG

Very educational on the mechanics and leasing strategies including how and why you want to max out security deposits ("MSD" I believe). Includes all the different levers that effect the cost of a lease.

Actual thread is here....
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...952542&page=34

I admire the following and client base Golffrr has. He must be doing very well as he himself has an F8x build thread rocking HRE's and some other goodies. He also has assistants and an automated form for customers so they are in a que.

Question is who is the "Golffrr" of the MBZ world? none? (whos hiring? lol)

amanuuh

We got JP

JPMBenz

HAHA!! Love it! Golffer is a great guy and is well respected in the BMW community.

OC6.3AMG

I can't believe the deals I see on the M3/M4. BMW is practically giving them away.

amanuuh

Yup. Thats the plan. Its only this low because of the C63 launch. Im betting it will change in a month or two.

OC6.3AMG

I doubt that's what it is. At this price point, a person either wants an M3 or a C63 and honestly none of these reviews really matter much. When you have a boner for M, AMG can't satisfy and the other way around.

amanuuh

Its weird because thats what everyone on bimmerpost is saying because it hasn't been this low since recently.

zibby43

As someone that has considered an F80 M3 (and an E90 in the past), I have never seen such favorable lease rates for the BMW.

The lease deals on the C63 will get better too. These cars are never "deals" at launch.

Iceman II

I know they've had some problems moving the M4s -- especially those with sunroofs. This dealer down the street from me has 38 M cars on the lot, which includes 15 M4s.

http://www.bmwencinitas.com/new-inve...l=M+Series&&&&

MRCUR

Thanks for starting this thread. As a current F80 M3 driver considering the switch to a C63, this will be super helpful. Bimmerpost is definitely very active in the purchasing forum so updated BMW lease info is easy to come by - I've been having a tougher time finding MB info.

Vinsanity12

Have to buddies getting M4s (part of the reason I went AMG) and they are getting just above $800 a month on 12k/36 months. They are getting great cap cost because they are doing ED. Either way still a great deal.

OC6.3AMG

Please share as to why you're moving from F80 M3 to C63. I've seen many bailing out of their M3/M4 leases.

OC6.3AMG

That's because BMW Encinitas is run by bunch of A**holes and many of their cars are optioned by someone who doesn't know much about the actual BMW M buyers and they don't give good discounts.

amanuuh

Someone told me that the lease rates came out yesterday. People that were going to lease the car should go take a look. I hear its not good. Im buying my car so it doesn't affect me lol

kuba.95

The payment calculator is up for the W205 C63 on MBUSA

Vinsanity12

That better not be accurate cuz I'm not paying $1600 a month!

amanuuh

They probably REALLY don't want people leasing the car so those that want to are going to be paying a **** ton.