Anticipated pricing?

[jetstream23]

Would it be fair to expect pricing similar to the current M3, possibly a few percent more? The pricing of the e90 3-Series is only slightly more than the MSRP on the e46 but includes "more stuff" (i.e. larger engine, Xenons, etc.). Essentially it follows the pattern of PC's where the price roughly stays the same but the product gets better.

Any hope for an MSRP of a "well-equiped" e90 M3 under $60K? Or does the probably V8 engine and its reported 400 HP blow that out of the water?

[RandyB]

I think there will be only a modest price increase, like they did with the E90 sedan.

And an E90 M3 sedan? :yummy:

[aztro]

I believe the new m3 will be priced about 80 grand MSRP because I have asked a North America BMW dealer just recently and the new m5 will be about 110 grand to 120 grand!

[mjreddy]

I believe the new m3 will be priced about 80 grand MSRP because I have asked a North America BMW dealer just recently and the new m5 will be about 110 grand to 120 grand!

WHAT!?!?! that sounds rediculous! i've heard 80-90K for M5 and 90-100 for M6... no way the MSRP for M3 will jump 30K you're crazy...

[Reefminis]

I believe the new m3 will be priced about 80 grand MSRP because I have asked a North America BMW dealer just recently and the new m5 will be about 110 grand to 120 grand!

The dealer you spoke to is obviously quoting what some will likely try to get for the first few M5's........MSRP+adjusted market value...or...no mileage, titled, "used" car. There is no way BMW will charge $80k for the E90 M3. They cannot afford to charge much more than the usual modest increase.

[beewang]

:stupid:
Given that the M5 will be in the $80k (most likely in high High 80's), and the M6 just a tad below $100k. I think its fair to assume the M3 will be in the $70k's range, and a fully loaded M3 Cabrio breaking over to low $80k. This would be fairly consistenet w/ the recent year BMW pricing trend as well as placing the product competitively vs. MBZ.

[Alstoy]

The twin-turbo 335 will probably help "push" the M3 to a pricier tier, but if that gets close to a 911....

[Kaz]

:stupid:
Given that the M5 will be in the $80k (most likely in high High 80's), and the M6 just a tad below $100k. I think its fair to assume the M3 will be in the $70k's range, and a fully loaded M3 Cabrio breaking over to low $80k. This would be fairly consistenet w/ the recent year BMW pricing trend as well as placing the product competitively vs. MBZ.

:stupid:

The current one is almost mass-market at its current pricing. With the big creep upwards in price of the M5/6, and the introduction of V8 power in the M3, it'll be easy for BMW to justify moving the M3 up. I just built a fully loaded 330i on the configurator, which broke $50k before floormats :p Leave some room for the potential '335' turbo, or E90 'ZHP,' and a stripper M3 will be low to mid $60k easy, and possibly into the $70ks.

[Alstoy]

Wonder if there will be an ED discount on the 335?

[Pinecone]

If the M3 is it the $70K range, they will nto be selling a BUNCH of them. The M3 is a mass market M car, they have to keep it in reach to sell the numbers.

Typically M3s have gone for about $10K more base price than the non-M 3 series.

[Nefilim]

Not that I'm equating the two but I think BMW might have a tough time charging a _significant_ premium (ie $15-20k) for the E90 M3 over the B7 S4 ($46k base). I think this is already indicated given their effective price _reduction_ on the E90 3 (taking into account the weakening dollar, global economy slow down and increase in the competition's pricing where BMW kept the price virtually the same as the outgoing model).
So iow, I think it will probably be launched with a base sticker of around $50 - $55k, depending on global and domestic economic trends in 2006 & 2007. Just my 2c...

[olmy]

The twin-turbo 335 will probably help "push" the M3 to a pricier tier, but if that gets close to a 911....

or a Cayman S ....

[Reefminis]

It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out. The 335 does give BMW a way to push the M3 further upmarket.

[Alstoy]

or a Cayman S ....

Cayman......not if even they were giving them away :thumbdwn:

[Alstoy]

:stupid:
Given that the M5 will be in the $80k (most likely in high High 80's), and the M6 just a tad below $100k. I think its fair to assume the M3 will be in the $70k's range, and a fully loaded M3 Cabrio breaking over to low $80k. This would be fairly consistenet w/ the recent year BMW pricing trend as well as placing the product competitively vs. MBZ.


Bee,

If the price is "reasonable" would you get your name on a list?

Al

[beewang]

Absolutely!! I am all for "shot first... ask questions later.." ;)

[gabf1]

new here and like all the comments but i really couldn't see much of an increase in msrp for the simple reason is that competition is tight. audi, c6 z06, 997s, even a used 996tt would be reasonable choices that people may consider. all in all, i must say that seeing the 330i in the metal sure has some purdy lines :)

[CenterBmw]

i believe the price will be 55-60k considering that the previous m5 will go up in msrp by about 5 to 10k.