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Old 04-25-07, 10:48 AM
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Default BMW M3 Coupe Pricing Confirmed (UK): £50,625 gets you 420 hp

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Price announced for BMW M3 Coupé


Further details of the new BMW M3 Coupé, the most powerful road-going M3 the marque has ever produced, have been announced.

The latest BMW M3 Coupé is a technical tour de force. The 420hp V8-engined performance car is capable of zero to 62mph in 4.8 seconds, before going on to an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. But while engine capacity, cylinder count and output have increased compared to the previous M3’s six-cylinder unit, engineers have managed to reduce powerplant weight and introduce elements of BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme.

The use of lightweight engine components means the 3,999cc engine weighs 15kgs less than the previous 3.2-litre six-cylinder. Brake Energy Regeneration combines with an induction system featuring eight individual throttle butterflies and double-VANOS variable valve technology for the best performance. Such technology is why the BMW M3 posts a consumption figure of 22.8mpg on the combined cycle, an eight per cent improvement over the outgoing car.

The BMW M3 Coupé goes on sale in September 2007 priced at £50,625 OTR.
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Since I have USdollars in my wallet and not pounds - I wonder what it will be it will be when it comes over here?

The 335i convertible is 38k pounds over there and 42k dollars over here, so I'm guessing it'll end up being around 55k USD when it gets here...
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Prices of 3 series in UK : http://www.carpages.co.uk/guide/bmw/...ries-guide.asp
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Nice, curious to see what the final IS-F and GT-R pricing will be.
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What's the estimate/expected price of the IS-F in the U.K?
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M3, IS-F is not in the same league with GTR...
But now it seems like only IS-f and M3 are affordable... well, barely..
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Expect both the IS-F and M3 to be priced 10 to 15k higher with dealer markup.
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I thought Lexus does not allow dealer markup.
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Originally Posted by newr
I thought Lexus does not allow dealer markup.
They dont. but I am sure some dealers find a way.....

So 50k in the U.K is what, 65k here????
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
They dont. but I am sure some dealers find a way.....

So 50k in the U.K is what, 65k here????
you can't directly translate like that.

Different country has different importation tax and etc.

Generally, U.S got them the cheapest.

Btw, I have both IS-F and M3 for deposit at MSRP (in written), but I am only taking delivery for either one. If anyone in bay area wants to put deposit, just PM me and I will give you info.
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STIG, what # are you on the waiting list?
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Originally Posted by OC 335i
STIG, what # are you on the waiting list?
I am #5 for E90 M3, and #2 for IS-F.
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Originally Posted by newr
I thought Lexus does not allow dealer markup.
Dealers can add special dealer installed things like wheels or something and then charge an insane mark-up
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
They dont. but I am sure some dealers find a way.....

So 50k in the U.K is what, 65k here????
I don't think any Lexus dealer will find the way to lost the franchise... That's part of the deal, they can't not sell more than the sticker, if they do, they're in deep poo poo.

I've talked to the guy from Lexus area office today( not the guy that work at Lexus dealership) and he said the price of the IS-F will be in the low $50K with no option to add.

I guess the M3 will be around or close to $60K. I would love to see the M3 in person, just drool at it...
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Originally Posted by VVT-i
I don't think any Lexus dealer will find the way to lost the franchise... That's part of the deal, they can't not sell more than the sticker, if they do, they're in deep poo poo.

I've talked to the guy from Lexus area office today( not the guy that work at Lexus dealership) and he said the price of the IS-F will be in the low $50K with no option to add.

I guess the M3 will be around or close to $60K. I would love to see the M3 in person, just drool at it...
Thanks for clarifying
 


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