I've seen this question come up a few times lately in the forums.
With the strong residuals, low lease money factors, and $1,500 Lease/APR cash, and $750 OLP, well, I just couldn't resist myself
after putting a pencil to it and calculating my lease payment.
It'll arrive in time for Bimmerfest 2013 at The Rose Bowl...
By the time I am done, I am sure people are going to be sick of seeing my photos..
I forgot how exciting it is to custom-order a new car. There is something very special about picking all of the options, packages, colors (as opposed to simply settling on whatever is available)...
I would like to get the Premium Hi-Fi, but that requires the entire Premium Package. Now that I am 52 years old, it is not so important to be able to blast rock-and-roll like it was when I was young,
so I guess I can live with that...
The carbon fiber roof and the carbon fiber BMW Performance bits (mirrors, spoiler, and splitters) are going to look pretty cool I think. I really like the CF leather trim on the inside too.
This time around I am not going to do a bunch of mods like I did with the E36...
The dealer employee program is not compatible with ED, but I am sure I could arrange it. The conflict, though, would be
that if I did that, I would lose having my car arrive in time for Bimmerfest... Thanks for the suggestion though. I have yet
to ever do ED myself. Next time perhaps...
I've spent weeks already contemplating the configuration/specifications. I would have ordered more options if they we available a la carte. I don't care for the Competition Package, and don't need or care about Navigation (have lived in Santa Barbara for 40 years), don't want anything in the Premium Package, and have no interest in any of the "Convenience" options. To me, all of the apps, gizmos and gadgets are fine for others, but I am more "old school", and want the Ultimate Driving Machine (and not so much a computer on wheels). The DCT would be nice, especially with my leg pain/sciatica, but I am more excited about a lightweight car with a big V-8 and a stick-shift. Power seats are unnecessary, and on the M3 with the CF roof, a moonroof would be a waste. Plus, if I track it, my helmet will fit much easier without the moonroof, not to mention eliminating the extra weight up high. The only option I would like to get is Premium Sound, but BMW forces buyers to take the Premium Package to get that, so I have to pass. At my age, a high-output stereo is not as necessary as it was once upon a time. So... There you have it... The Ultimate Replacement for my Supercharged E36 M3!
FWIW, I did think long and hard about a 335is. The argument in favor of that car is a strong one, and has been discussed in the forums ad nauseum. Fuel economy is not a concern for me since I live 1.5 miles from the dealership. I have been driving a M3 for many years. Like other thimgs, once you've tried it, there's no going back...
I'm pretty new here and was looking at one myself. I spoke to a lot of people and everyone was terribly helpful both CAs and members on the board. I ended up going with a e92 M3 as well and couldn't be happier (so far, ED pickup for 2/25).
The carbon fiber accessories will make that build pop for sure. Can't wait to see pictures.
Jon, congrats on the pending delivery of your M3 coupe. Nice build, a purist configuration.
I recently ordered a M3 coupe and wrestled with DCT vs. MT. For now, it is configured with the DCT. But going forward, MT's are going to be harder to come-by. To have the opportunity to own a M3 with a NA V8 w/ MT....very tempting.
I helped a buddy of mine get into a e92 in NorCal (loaded 335i). I mentioned you're in SB but with the mrs highly enthusiastic about the purchase, fly-n-drive wasn't really practical with a small child and it made more sense to do it locally
I highly recommend premium sound if this is a custom build car. I don't blast my music either, but you'll definitely appreciate the sound quality/clarity.
Congrats! I keep toying w/ the same idea myself. What sort of lease payment are you able to get (if you can share that)? Will probably make us all jealous though.
Any idea if e92 M3 EDs still have to come out of dealer allocation?
Curious John-- if you plan to buy it off the lease why not just buy it up front? I can imagine many reasons why actually (try before you commit, really good money factor for the lease, etc) but just wondering. And I really don't mean for this thread to turn into a buy vs lease debate-- in know we've had more than our fair share over the years.
I'm not Jon but here is why I leased : you don't get the incentives if you buy it plus the residual is so high it is very likely you can buy the car at the end of the lease for much less than the residual.
Welcome to the very exclusive "I payed gas guzzler tax" club. What took you so long ? BTW, I like ZCP. The 19" forged style 359M wheels are great and the DDC is useful.
Congrats. Im thinking there is no way for us non-bmw employees to get it at $500 is there? Id be all over this if thats possible!
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