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12-18-2007, 12:25 AM | #1 |
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My VERY Painful Decision
So I had to come to a decision the other day and it is one that pains me each night.
In my area there is NO WAY possible to get into the new M3 without either being WAAAAAAAAAAY down on the list and being AT LEAST a year out until having a slot to order one OR paying $10k - $15k premium ABOVE the MSRP and options. Regardless, the 2 dealers in my area and surrounding areas up to 150 miles away are fully loaded with lists that stretch into next year. On top of that my local BMW dealer is now saying that WHEN they get the first M3 in they are going to hold it as a test drive model. I even test drove the new Carrera S and seriously considered this for about a week. But when I slept on it on my final night I just came to the conclusion I am not a Porsche man. No offense to any of the posters here who have or have had a Porsche. It's just not me. I love the M immensely. So with that being said I placed an order for the 335i fully optioned and will have the DINAN chip amping it up to 382 HP. My lease is due to expire December 23rd so I could either turn the car in and drive my alternate car for at least a year until I get an M3 order slot OR I could get into the 335i on a short term lease...wait until the fire storm dies down and THEN get into the new M3. I imagine like the rest of you...if I cannot drive a high performance ride...I feel constricted and lifeless. My alternate ride is an SUV and is anything BUT high performance. I would rather have something than nothing. Since I have a car on order BMW USA is extending my lease turn in date until the new one arrives. My LAST chance is that the dealer agreed that if during the time my 335i is being built they are able to get a high number of M's allocated to them and my name is within that initial allotment then they would allow me to opt out of the 335i order and put me on the M3 order list. I have this in writing too. In this scenario BMW USA said if I can give them a production order number then they would extend my current lease until the new one arrives as well. I am not holding my breath on this last one. SS
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I think many of us can empathize with your "pain". I know what you mean about P-cars as well, brilliant cars, great looking, great performers, etc. However, I do think you are right that there just are "Porsche guys" and those who are not. Some basic thoughts and suggestions on the rest of your situation:
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12-18-2007, 12:01 PM | #5 |
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When you see an M3 around your neighborhood, you will regret it and kick yourself in the arse. When I bought my E46 M3, I was lookings at the 330ci at the time and my salesperson persuaded me on the M3. He was right and he knew what I was looking for especially, the prestegious M3.
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12-18-2007, 02:05 PM | #6 |
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Hey I'm a "porsche guy"(we're not so bad) but only for another 3 or 4 months. I can hardly wait to get my new M3 and I've never even driven one but I know I'm gonna love it.
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I am an M3 and a Porsche guy...they aren't that bad. However IF I was you...I'd just extend my least out 12months. BMW will easily let you do that. Then start calling around the US and find a dealer with a lower allocation and put down your $$$ deposit and go get the car. There are still dealers out there with initial 08 allocations whose waitlists aren't in the stratosphere! You just need to put in the legwork. Last Oct Sterling BMW in VA had under 6 folks on their initial allocation list who'd put down a deposit. (may have changed by now). Also seems like plenty of folks are changing or dropping their allocations (not me) but they are out there.
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I was in a similar predicament until I went two states away and picked up a #5 allotment. I was glad I decided not to go with the 335i instead (great car but not the M).
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I even asked if I had a deposit down on a waiting list and they said they would only offer lease extensions to buyers with production order numbers. This year's policy may have been altered from last year's. Who knows. SS
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With no definitive order information and my lease end date rapidly approaching it is either drive my freakin' non-performance SUV or suck it up with a 335i for 24 months and then get into the M. Nothing will compare to hearing that 8 rumble on the interior of the cabin.
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12-19-2007, 12:57 AM | #12 |
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To 911 Now as well:
None of us are saying Porsche's nor "Porsche guys" are bad. The cars are brilliant and many Porsche guys are the real deal - true enthusiasts. I think our term "Porsche guy" just relates to a certain stereotype and maybe it is more apparent/applicable in the US. However, just like all stereotypes it is not universally true. Of course there are "BMW guys" as well which embodies certain negative stereotypes as well. |
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12-19-2007, 10:45 AM | #13 |
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Swamp's right. Hold out if you can... FWIW: I just let go of my 400 ft.lb. e92 after less than a year...I agree that it's not worth it using the reg. e92 as a temporary substitute. Get that SUV detailed baby! Enjoy it! P.S. I'm driving the F150 and the accord meanwhile as well.
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Yes Sick Speed- You are correct. I do not have a production # yet. I'm only estimating (maybe a bit optomistically) based on being 3rd on the list at Reeves.
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