[unc879wins]

Originally Posted by Eric Tsang

Used M3 becomes an interesting alternative...

It's the "used" that's the wildcard. My build came in around $68k. C43 night pkg + tech + exhaust is $74k.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by DZ F30

Needs red interior

Needs not only red interior but also Glacier Silver or Silverstone exterior color options.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by hockeymen14

The wife is not going to like this one...priced out at 65k. Ouch....used M3 or Alfa Romeo QV looking like real options here....hmm....will wait for a test drive and decide.

Unless you're tracking the car though, the G20 has the benefit of having similar straight line speed, more compliant suspension if you have to shuttle around the wife and/or kids, a brand new warranty, should be a bit more reliable, lease deals, and the benefits of the newer interior. The F80 just has an F30 interior with merino leather. The F30/F80 interior looks stale at this point.

A used M3 is definitely worth it because the market is flooded with them so they're cheap, but I've found most people that buy them use them as commuter cars. For use as such, the M340i probably makes more sense.

I priced out a moderately optioned RWD car at $59,300+dest.

[alex2364]

Originally Posted by farcus

I honestly don't see how this will sell when you can get a 2017/2017 CPO m3 for same. I hope the price comes down a bit. A 3 series for 60k...

A loaded 3 series has crossed the 60k line since the F30 generation. Comparing it to a used car is apples and oranges.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

$70k loaded and no option for Merino leather...

Sure there is. Order an Individual.

[_Mbition]

Man, its all gone left field.
Fully optioned out F30 340xi's were riding around price-wise where these are with no options.
Great looking car and probably drives even better, but G80 Pure is pretty much going to be a better option for 70-75k.
Shoot my previous F80 ZCP was 73k with DCT.
It's nice but I can't justify spending 65k on this thing fully loaded.

[2011zx10R]

Originally Posted by Score04

Well, I built mine for $63,425. If it came in stick that'd be $300 less for remote start and would be $63,125 (these prices exclude destination).

Seriously, what a bloody shame there's no manual! I chose RWD config.

Originally Posted by Score04

Well, I built mine for $63,425. If it came in stick that'd be $300 less for remote start and would be $63,125 (these prices exclude destination).

Seriously, what a bloody shame there's no manual! I chose RWD config.

$63k that's laughable.

If I'm not driving my F80; at $63k I'm in an M550

[andyberger87]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Unless you're tracking the car though, the G20 has the benefit of having similar straight line speed, more compliant suspension if you have to shuttle around the wife and/or kids, a brand new warranty, should be a bit more reliable, lease deals, and the benefits of the newer interior. The F80 just has an F30 interior with merino leather. The F30/F80 interior looks stale at this point.

A used M3 is definitely worth it because the market is flooded with them so they're cheap, but I've found most people that buy them use them as commuter cars. For use as such, the M340i probably makes more sense.

I priced out a moderately optioned RWD car at $59,300+dest.

My build is coming in around 59.3k as well. I debated either leather or a Priority 1 color and opted for Tanzanite Blue II over Congac interior

I've heard the SensaTec has improved.

All I needed were the 19's, Driver Assistance Pkg, ZPP, Wireless Charging and PDC.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by _Mbition

Man, its all gone left field.
Fully optioned out F30 340xi's were riding around price-wise where these are with no options.
Great looking car and probably drives even better, but G80 Pure is pretty much going to be a better option for 70-75k.
Shoot my previous F80 ZCP was 73k with DCT.
It's nice but I can't justify spending 65k on this thing fully loaded.

Fully optioned 340xi cars could easily hit the $60-$65k with just the normal packages. Remember this is an M Sport car with M Sport brakes and M Diff standard. If you want a base 6 cylinder car, that's too bad, but a comparably equipped F30 is not that far off.

The price increase comparably equipped seems to be about $4k-$5k. You also get an electronically locking differential and some new nannies and the live cockpit pro. And you have to factor in 6 years of inflation. It's not ridiculous. It's just BMW's way of forcing most of the people who wanted the high performance option to just go full out on the sport options.

I'll be opting out for the M3 pure, personally, but I don't think this is out of line.

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Sure there is. Order an Individual.

I'm referring to the builder which should have it included at that price. I'm not in the market for a sedan, and if I was it would be an F90.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by themnmd

Love the lasers, pew pew

They only operate above 45mph. Most of the time you'll be on the LEDs.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

I'm referring to the builder which should have it included at that price. I'm not in the market for a sedan, and if I was it would be an F90.

3 series Merino has never been available in builder.

Get a true M3 if you do not want a sedan.

[_Mbition]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Fully optioned 340xi cars could easily hit the $60-$65k with just the normal packages. Remember this is an M Sport car with M Sport brakes and M Diff standard. If you want a base 6 cylinder car, that's too bad, but a comparably equipped F30 is not that far off.

The price increase comparably equipped seems to be about $4k-$5k. You also get an electronically locking differential and some new nannies and the live cockpit pro. And you have to factor in 6 years of inflation. It's not ridiculous. It's just BMW's way of forcing most of the people who wanted the high performance option to just go full out on the sport options.

I'll be opting out for the M3 pure, personally, but I don't think this is out of line.

Oh i completely agree with you on that. I based my pricing on when i used to be a CA, and built some very impressive Full on M-Sport 340xi's for clients back east, and even with a few individual options one of them built up to about 66k. It was insane pricing at the time yes, but Some people need AWD and i absolutely agree with their decisions.
I live in the OC now, and of course not a lot of Xi's here, but if a client was really leaning towards one of these for practicality and luxury over an M3, the price AND all the new trinkets don't justify the means to me. Just an opinion.

Its like the M550. Most people don't need M5's so Its the next best way to go, but you'll still spend the premium. The price gap used to be so well spread out but between inflation and better engineering/technology, its all going up very quickly.

[Persius]

Interesting that on this m340i there is an option for Dravit Grey (individual) but its a 1,950$ cost. Wonder when this will be an option for U.S for the 330i and will it cost the same?

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

3 series Merino has never been available in builder.

Get a true M3 if you do not want a sedan.

I don't want a sedan unless it's an M5, I prefer the V8 even though the B58 is an incredible engine. I have no doubt the S58 will be too once it's on the road via the new X3/4M + Comp models.

[M2Cmtl]

So the 0-60 is exactly as the quoted M4 figures from BMW. Pretty nuts when you think about it. The next M4 is going to be a beast!

[Mr. Tasty]

Originally Posted by Kstark46

$65k+ build...can't wait to see G80 prices

my 2014 335i had a $60,000 build sheet

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

$70k loaded and no option for Merino leather...

Sounds like you new to head to " M town ". LOL

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Sounds like you new to head to " M town ". LOL

One day, I've been holding off for the sake of comfort but I do love ///M cars

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

One day, I've been holding off for the sake of comfort but I do love ///M cars

Real tires are more comfortable than RFT's. I realize they're slowly lightening up on those horrible things, but M's aren't necessarily any less comfortable than the non M's.

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Real tires are more comfortable than RFT's. I realize they're slowly lightening up on those horrible things, but M's aren't necessarily any less comfortable than the non M's.

I had non-RFT's on my X3 M40i, it did not help that much. I have a back issue from an accident years ago so comfort comes first. Roads by me are also anything but smooth 60-75% of the time so in a city, it would be fine, where I live that's a big no sadly. I sold my M40i for that reason and got the X5 50i instead. Whenever I move this won't be an issue anymore.

[Ramos]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Yikes, you can get a used M3 for cheaper

Or a brand new M2C