Went looking at teh 335i Convertible today
04-20-2008, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='563646' date='Apr 18 2008, 07:33 AM
I don't think so...been hard to find pricing for the M3vert - but what I seem to see is the M3 vert is in the $65 - $68K range....
Screw the drop-top.
~$60k for a non-M 3series is just crazy. :thumbsdown: M3 E90 - $53,800
M3 E92 - $56,500
You could get a pre-owned 650i vert for around $60k.
04-21-2008, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='564820' date='Apr 20 2008, 03:16 PM
I didn't say M3 convertible. I did - that's thewhole point in trading (for me anyways) 
Screw the drop-top. ~$60k for a non-M 3series is just crazy. :thumbsdown:
M3 E90 - $53,800 I just visited 4 BMW dealers here in SoCal and there wasn't an M3 Coupe or Sedan anywhere near that price. More like $62 - $70K..your $54K must be the starting price w/o options or packages?
M3 E92 - $56,500
You could get a pre-owned 650i vert for around $60k. Don't care for the 650i (see above post)
Screw the drop-top.
~$60k for a non-M 3series is just crazy. :thumbsdown: M3 E90 - $53,800 I just visited 4 BMW dealers here in SoCal and there wasn't an M3 Coupe or Sedan anywhere near that price. More like $62 - $70K..your $54K must be the starting price w/o options or packages?
M3 E92 - $56,500
You could get a pre-owned 650i vert for around $60k. Don't care for the 650i (see above post)
04-21-2008, 06:18 AM
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I had the same feelings about the 650i/cab................until I started the engine and drove it , for sake of comparison you should consider a test drive ................mmmmmm V8 ......... , you know , just for a balanced perspective , very very seductive car !!
04-21-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='564703' date='Apr 20 2008, 11:05 AM
M3 E90 - $53,800 I just visited 4 BMW dealers here in SoCal and there wasn't an M3 Coupe or Sedan anywhere near that price. More like $62 - $70K..your $54K must be the starting price w/o options or packages?
04-21-2008, 10:18 PM
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At the SLO meet I had the privilege of riding shotgun in blackonblackonblack's new 335, with My530i at the wheel, and it's an absolute beauty. Incredibly quick, incredibly beautiful, wonderful soundtrack and solid as a rock. Great car!!
04-22-2008, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='565422' date='Apr 21 2008, 03:54 PM
You can also just order one and pick your options. There are many dealers selling at msrp and I have even seen some deals below msrp on M3post. You can easily get a well optioned M3 sedan for ~$60k.
You'd probably have to order it as all the M3's I checked out (both coupe and sedan) were fully loaded...trouble is I want it all too
, the technology package, Cold weather, Premium Pkg. etc...if I go this route I'm going all the way I have a dealer preparing a price summary for me on a loaded M3 convertible and trading my '08 535i...I'll post the numbers when I get them. I do have to admit it's a tough decision as I really like my 535i but just saw my GT500 vert trailered away for sale and have the itch to replace the vert. Thought getting a BMW vert (M3) would satisfy both needs in one car more to come...
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='565700' date='Apr 21 2008, 11:18 PM
At the SLO meet I had the privilege of riding shotgun in blackonblackonblack's new 335, with My530i at the wheel, and it's an absolute beauty. Incredibly quick, incredibly beautiful, wonderful soundtrack and solid as a rock. Great car!!
Have to admit - I enjoyed the 335i that I test drove last weekend as well! Thanks for the feedback! Does anyone know if there is a limit on the number of M3 verts that BMW will produce - or will they build all they can sell
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='566241' date='Apr 22 2008, 08:46 PM
You'd probably have to order it as all the M3's I checked out (both coupe and sedan) were fully loaded...trouble is I want it all too , the technology package, Cold weather, Premium Pkg. etc...if I go this route I'm going all the way I have a dealer preparing a price summary for me on a loaded M3 convertible and trading my '08 535i...I'll post the numbers when I get them. I do have to admit it's a tough decision as I really like my 535i but just saw my GT500 vert trailered away for sale and have the itch to replace the vert. Thought getting a BMW vert (M3) would satisfy both needs in one car
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, the technology package, Cold weather, Premium Pkg. etc...if I go this route I'm going all the way I have a dealer preparing a price summary for me on a loaded M3 convertible and trading my '08 535i...I'll post the numbers when I get them. I do have to admit it's a tough decision as I really like my 535i but just saw my GT500 vert trailered away for sale and have the itch to replace the vert. Thought getting a BMW vert (M3) would satisfy both needs in one car more to come...
Make sure you tell him you have seen deals below msrp. Just read a couple deals posted on M3post.com. One person got $1,500 off msrp, another $2,000 off msrp.
But you might have trouble getting a deal on the M3 convertible, since it hasn't hit the showrooms.
Do you know what the msrp is on the M3 vert?
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Get one of each ... I added the '98 Z3 to the weekend driver role 10 years ago.
It fit the bill when the 5 or 7 wasn't necessary AND the weather was just right. And, 10 years ago it was the best $42K I ever spent. In today's dollars, given the extra performance and features, a nicely optioned 335 convertible sounds like a bargain!
Stop procrastinating
You only go around once!
It fit the bill when the 5 or 7 wasn't necessary AND the weather was just right. And, 10 years ago it was the best $42K I ever spent. In today's dollars, given the extra performance and features, a nicely optioned 335 convertible sounds like a bargain!
Stop procrastinating
You only go around once!
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='566808' date='Apr 23 2008, 05:25 PM
Make sure you tell him you have seen deals below msrp. Just read a couple deals posted on M3post.com. One person got $1,500 off msrp, another $2,000 off msrp.
But you might have trouble getting a deal on the M3 convertible, since it hasn't hit the showrooms.
Do you know what the msrp is on the M3 vert?
But you might have trouble getting a deal on the M3 convertible, since it hasn't hit the showrooms.
Do you know what the msrp is on the M3 vert?
JB thanks, I did see those threads over at M3post...this is the same dealer where I know the owner and he gave me the 535i at 700 over invoice...now I don't expect anywhere near that level of discount, but am hoping he can do something - or go high on the trade - it's all about difference anyway.
It has been a bit tough trying to figure out the MSRP on a loaded M3 vert. Best I got was add $8K to the M3 coupe (for the vert) and then add options. I'm thinking fully loaded is going to be in the $72K - $76K range - but am not sure of that guess.