2013 M3 Euro Delivery

Originally Posted by cchrisv

Well, today I made the final decision. I was going to purchase a 135is or 335is but the leases on M3 improved so much this month I could not resist.

Here is the deal I agreed upon today. I placed my order this morning and already received my production number.

MSPRP: $66,595
SELLING PRICE: $57,920
REBATE: $1500 (Holiday Cash)
TERM: 36 months
RATE: .00106 due to max MSDs
ACT FEE: $725
DOC FEE: $399

If I coundt the doc fee I am getting the M3 for $750 over invoice before the Holiday Cash. After Holiday cash I am paying around $750 below EU Invoice.

This was a long journey. The funny thing is I started looking at a 328i manual Sedan and worked my way up the BMW lineup because I could not find a car that fit all my needs. The 135is and 335is was close but the M3 is my dreamcar.

Here is what I am getting

2013 BMW M3 w/ 6spd Manual

300 Alpine White
4MY Carbon Leather interior Trim
NCH2 Fox Red Novillo Leather
Z19 Double Spoke (Style 219M) Satin Chrome finish M light alloy wheels
(18 x 8.5 front, 18 x 9.5 rear; 245/40 front and 265/40 rear performance tires)

223 Electronic Damping Control
494 Heated front seats
609 Navigation system
615 Online Information Services
620 Voice Command
639 BMW Assist
6FL iPod and USB adapter
6NN Hands Free Bluetooth
6UH Real Time Traffic Information
7KB Navigation, BMW Assist w/ enhanced BT & USB

Is this the deal of "end of this year" similar to last year's M3 Conv. Lease?

Originally Posted by Prost

Is this the deal of "end of this year" similar to last year's M3 Conv. Lease?

What does that mean?

Originally Posted by cchrisv

What does that mean?

Last Dec someone can lease an M3 Conv loaded for $600 per month, I think it's for 24 months lease...is this one comparable?

Comparable. Residual is the same, MF is very slightly lower now (overall market interest rates are lower so basically the same).

Pros Now (subjective)
- This applies to the M3 coupe vs convertible

Cons Now (subjective)
- Your car will be dated as soon as the new M3 is out (or even in style when the new coupe is out)
- You need to find a dealer willing to burn a dealership allocation for you

In summary, I'd do it if you are in the market for a car, the M3 fits your needs, and you can get a reasonable deal. I wouldn't do it if you didn't need a car, or wanted to make some money out of the deal.

Originally Posted by chrischeung

...In summary, I'd do it if you are in the market for a car, the M3 fits your needs, and you can get a reasonable deal. I wouldn't do it if you didn't need a car, or wanted to make some money out of the deal.

Chrischeung, good point

Originally Posted by chrischeung

- You need to find a dealer willing to burn a dealership allocation for you

This is the biggest hurdle. I've been really looking (including sponsors here) and so far with no luck. January or February production is no problem, but there goes the promos.

Originally Posted by Tricky

This is the biggest hurdle. I've been really looking (including sponsors here) and so far with no luck. January or February production is no problem, but there goes the promos.

Use a CA dealer like Greg or Justin, this will give you 90 days from the day the incentive ends.

I will do an ED on the next generation M3. December of 2013 or January 2014. When I do chrischeung will be one I turn to to make sure I am on the right track. He is locked in on these purchases.

So tempting to get one...when is the last time you can get a decent M3 for 600 something?

Unless you need a car now, you're better off paying 50% more in 1.5 years time on the new M3 (just throwing out a big number, not saying it will be that great a difference). Every new BMW is better/more desirable than the last. For example - how many folks do you see wanting the E60 V10 M5 over the F10 V8TT M5? Or E46 I6 M3 over the E92 V8 M3? Sure, perhaps the engine may not be as expected being turbo charged (it'll be more powerful), but the rest of the car will be a lot better - suspension, safety, brakes, interior, etc.

Bottom line. Number of months you don't need another car x $600 = money that can be applied to another car (potentially the new M3). Jump on the deal if you need another car within the next 3 months, or can sell your current car cost effectively and would really like the current M3 for 3 years. But to just lease an occasional driver to occupy a spot in the garage and all the other overhead that comes with a car seems generally unintelligent. I floated the idea to my wife about replacing her 2008 Mazda6 with the M3 (she has 20K miles on the clock), but she's negative on it. But if money is not an issue, and you don't have anything better to do with that money, why not?

Originally Posted by chrischeung

Unless you need a car now, you're better off paying 50% more in 1.5 years time on the new M3 (just throwing out a big number, not saying it will be that great a difference). Every new BMW is better/more desirable than the last. For example - how many folks do you see wanting the E60 V10 M5 over the F10 V8TT M5? Or E46 I6 M3 over the E92 V8 M3? Sure, perhaps the engine may not be as expected being turbo charged (it'll be more powerful), but the rest of the car will be a lot better - suspension, safety, brakes, interior, etc.

Bottom line. Number of months you don't need another car x $600 = money that can be applied to another car (potentially the new M3). Jump on the deal if you need another car within the next 3 months, or can sell your current car cost effectively and would really like the current M3 for 3 years. But to just lease an occasional driver to occupy a spot in the garage and all the other overhead that comes with a car seems generally unintelligent. I floated the idea to my wife about replacing her 2008 Mazda6 with the M3 (she has 20K miles on the clock), but she's negative on it. But if money is not an issue, and you don't have anything better to do with that money, why not?

You say this like its a fact.

If every decision you make is based on the idea that something better will be coming down the road then you'll never make a decision. How did you get married? Something better could have come along eventually.

The M3 is the car I want so it is the car I am buying. If the M4 is something I want next year then I will likely pick up one at the end of this lease. At that point it should be in its 2nd year of productions (I dont buy 1st year cars).

Originally Posted by cchrisv

You say this like its a fact.

If every decision you make is based on the idea that something better will be coming down the road then you'll never make a decision. How did you get married? Something better could have come along eventually.

The M3 is the car I want so it is the car I am buying. If the M4 is something I want next year then I will likely pick up one at the end of this lease. At that point it should be in its 2nd year of productions (I dont buy 1st year cars).

Not sticking up for ChrisCheung as he can take care of himself, but did I miss a post?

He makes a valid points, and in the end mentions that if money is not an issue and you just want it then go for it... Not sure why you got your panties in a bunch or did I misread it?

Originally Posted by miamiboyca

Not sticking up for ChrisCheung as he can take care of himself, but did I miss a post?

He makes a valid points, and in the end mentions that if money is not an issue and you just want it then go for it... Not sure why you got your panties in a bunch or did I misread it?

My panties is far from being in a bunch. You are reading things into the post that simply dont exist. Go find drama somewhere else.

The post I was responding too was quoted in my response. His post brought up two points 1.) New BMW are better and more desirable. 2.) You shouldn't buy something when something better might come up down the road.

My post said I do not agree. Not every new BMW is more desireable than the last, or better and if you always wait on the next best thing you'll never commit to something because something better could always come down the road.

I am positive ChrisCheung can handle a back and worth conversation.

Originally Posted by cchrisv

You say this like its a fact.

The M3 is the car I want so it is the car I am buying.

No - I say it like it is my opinion. Why didn't you get the M3 2 years ago? Or 4 years ago? If you can answer that, then that will go a long way as to answering why you are getting it now.

The answer is probably something like, I couldn't afford it at the time, or I wasn't in the market for a car at the time. I'm not saying this is not a good deal - it's a SCREAMING DEAL. I'm just saying that it is only a good deal if the circumstances are right. Otherwise it is not something that people should jump on. And I'm 99% sure a better deal on the future M3 or a different car will come along in future. So it's not the deal of a lifetime - something to really go out of your way to get. You're proably better off paying more for this car in 6 months time, if you don't need a car in the next 6 months, than paying a lease for 6 months for something unused.

Haven't you ever bought something for the deal, only to find out later that it wasn't a good fit, or something that you didn't really need, so overall wasn't really a good deal?

Originally Posted by cchrisv

My panties is far from being in a bunch. You are reading things into the post that simply dont exist. Go find drama somewhere else.


I am positive ChrisCheung can handle a back and worth conversation.

No drama, must have misread.

Originally Posted by chrischeung

No - I say it like it is my opinion. Why didn't you get the M3 2 years ago? Or 4 years ago? If you can answer that, then that will go a long way as to answering why you are getting it now.

The answer is probably something like, I couldn't afford it at the time, or I wasn't in the market for a car at the time. I'm not saying this is not a good deal - it's a SCREAMING DEAL. I'm just saying that it is only a good deal if the circumstances are right. Otherwise it is not something that people should jump on. And I'm 99% sure a better deal on the future M3 or a different car will come along in future. So it's not the deal of a lifetime - something to really go out of your way to get. You're proably better off paying more for this car in 6 months time, if you don't need a car in the next 6 months, than paying a lease for 6 months for something unused.

Haven't you ever bought something for the deal, only to find out later that it wasn't a good fit, or something that you didn't really need, so overall wasn't really a good deal?

4 years ago the M3 was not in my price range
2 years ago I was still in the middle of my CTS lease

Am I buying a car right now because of this deal? No. I need a new car because my lease is ending. However, am I picking the M3 over the 335is I was going to pick up originally because of the deal? Yes.

I think we're in agreement .

For those who are wondering if the E92 or F30 M3 is better for them, no one will obviously know until the F30 M3 is out. But you can draw some conclusion by looking at the differences between the E92 and regular F30. Only a real concern if you're realistically debating one vs the other right now.

Alternatively, if you're a buyer, wait for the F30 M3, then make a decision. You should be able to pick up a really nice used E92 if you really wanted it over the F30, and likely with a great discount.

Originally Posted by chrischeung

I think we're in agreement .

For those who are wondering if the E92 or F30 M3 is better for them, no one will obviously know until the F30 M3 is out. But you can draw some conclusion by looking at the differences between the E92 and regular F30. Only a real concern if you're realistically debating one vs the other right now.

Alternatively, if you're a buyer, wait for the F30 M3, then make a decision. You should be able to pick up a really nice used E92 if you really wanted it over the F30, and likely with a great discount.

Just a point of clarification. The new M3/M4 models will be using a new chassis designation so they won't be F3x chassis designations, they will be F8x chassis designations.

The new M3 will be the F80, the M4 will be either the F82 (Coupe) or the F83 (Cabriolet).

I'm holding out for an F82 M4 European Delivery, probably in 2015 or 2016!

I can replicate your payment by not including the 6% MD tax, however, including that tax raises the payment by about $50. Do you think the dealer is giving you a tax credit (which they sometimes do in states that tax the entire sales price of the car), or maybe the $590 does not include the tax?

Originally Posted by cchrisv

That includes tax. MD we pay tax on entire car not just on the payment.

Originally Posted by SD Z4MR

The new M3 will be the F80, the M4 will be either the F82 (Coupe) or the F83 (Cabriolet).

And you are probably missing the F8x M4 Grand Coupe, if it comes to pass.

You guys should also keep in mind that because his payment is so low, he could easily find someone to assume his lease whenever he wants. You can then pickup whichever newer BMW your heart desires.

Originally Posted by fq

I can replicate your payment by not including the 6% MD tax, however, including that tax raises the payment by about $50. Do you think the dealer is giving you a tax credit (which they sometimes do in states that tax the entire sales price of the car), or maybe the $590 does not include the tax?

I have tax credit because I'm turning in my CTS to the dealership.

My thinking was lease a '13 M3 for 3 years then decide if I want an M4. I wouldn't want the 1st one out of the box so the timing might be just right.

Originally Posted by Raz5219

You guys should also keep in mind that because his payment is so low, he could easily find someone to assume his lease whenever he wants.

I wouldn't count on that. I would recommend expecting to be making every lease payment until maturity. Folks who can afford to lease an expensive car tend to care more about the car they get than the deal - they'll generally want the new M3 if it's out. And those that are looking for a deal, won't like the huge up front deposit in addition to transfer fees. I sold the lease on my E93 M3, and it took quite a while - that for a current model year car, and a monthly payment of $605.

4 potential big turn offs: big deposit up front; new model out; payment, location of the car. The market demand for that type of car, at that exact time, may be limiting.

Originally Posted by cchrisv

RATE: .00106 due to max MSDs

0.00125-0.00049=0.00076

saw in the other thread you said the current rate was 0.00125. shouldnt the rate after msd be 0.00076 not 0.00106?