2018 BMW M3 CS priced at $97,400

[Brake_Late]

Told ya

[Brake_Late]

Originally Posted by Stanio

They have officially lost their minds...

[amdmaxx]

Originally Posted by Stanio

They have officially lost their minds...

ultimate rich daddy machine

[Ibiza]

For a 'limited' edition of 550 units, too many units to hold MRSP pricing. Look at all the 'flippers' trying to unload M4 GTS's. Too bad production is around 6 months as 1 year into the new model cycle is when pricing moves from MRSP to invoice.

BMW NA usually 'locks out' ED pricing for 1st year of new M series, so M3 CS will never be available for ED pricing and new M5 not until 2019 for ED pricing. Time to pay up.

[Vectors2final]

Originally Posted by hi_officer

Interesting price.

I went on the configurator and the most expensive M3 I could build (without upgraded warranty/service plans) was $99,193. This include individual paint, interior, trim and all the little accessories.

You're looking at the "pseudo-individual" colors that cost $1950, while "true" indie colors go for $5000+.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

HAHAHAHA. It was, when I convinced myself it would only be around $90k. Now I will gladly put my foot in my mouth.

Well, at least they're trying to take all of your money. And then some.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Bigger posers than the ones who say things like 'Over 100k it's automatically 911 territory'?
Unlikely

the really rich ones have a GT2 RS and M4 CS and just go to meets. lol

[Saphirschwarz]

Originally Posted by DeeKay

How about a kidney on top of that as well?

There are always two kidneys included.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

I was wrong and under estimated the price back then at $85-$90k. If I was in the market for a 4 door sedan, would be the new F90. Instead my 4 door sedan is the X5, soon a X5M. Need a larger car to offset the convertible when space is needed.

Or just get the F80 ZCP at ~80 and call it a day...that works too.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

the really rich ones have a GT2 RS and M4 CS and just go to meets. lol

M4 CS to GET to the meet...Porsche to RUN at the meet.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Saphirschwarz

There are always two kidneys included.

and then they make you buy two more....in black.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

M4 CS to GET to the meet...Porsche to RUN at the meet.

LOL - sometimes it actually happens. Like the really rich dude who really needs to show that he's really rich so he'll have anyone and anybody drive a few of his own cars to the same meet. ha

[Seba77W]

M5

[GFK007]

Originally Posted by Zeroblade

Been like that since the F8x released. Get one fully loaded, CCB, leather, M Perf exhaust and accessories gets you that 100k+ M3/4

Always the used market in year or two.

A well optioned f80 CP - can be had for $80k.

When you get up towards $100k the m3 is no longer a compelling option in my opinion.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

LOL - sometimes it actually happens. Like the really rich dude who really needs to show that he's really rich so he'll have anyone and anybody drive a few of his own cars to the same meet. ha

I mean come on, if you have a GT2-RS, you can stop and have a beer waiting on the M4 CS waiting to catch up. You wouldn't want anyone at the meet to see that.

[Parabolica]

Quite honestly, they can price it at $100K all they want but BMW needs to provide a better package. The 10HP increase over the CP is simply not enough. Still well below the Alfa QV. Brakes improvement? Nope. Suspension coilovers? Nope.

What exactly are we getting for this price tag? Not much. Seats? Looks like the 30 Jahre seats, who cares. Delete centre arm rest? Isn't this supposed to be an every day car? I don't understand the intent of this car.

No thanks.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

You can make a good guess by using UK price. US M3 CS price is another 12.7%. Using same ratio US M4 CS should be a tick over $100k.

Thanks for posting that. I guess I didn't realize M3 CS prices were already announced for other markets. So yes, to me it looks like the M4 CS is the value "winner" (in what is a somewhat dubious contest to begin with). I would, however, be remiss if I did not mention that the M3 CS has couple features the M4 CS doesn't such as a better radio and door storage. Though those are marketed as contributing to the "lightweight" cabin of the M4 CS (in reality the weight savings are minuscule).

[Parabolica]

Originally Posted by Pic18

The Road and Track article states it is only going to be $1000 more than the M3CS

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...cs-specs-info/

I am pretty sure that's a typo. Has to be 10K not 1K. Unless they remove the OLED's.

[dkhm3]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

I was wrong and under estimated the price back then at $85-$90k. If I was in the market for a 4 door sedan, would be the new F90. Instead my 4 door sedan is the X5, soon a X5M. Need a larger car to offset the convertible when space is needed.

You’ll get space but it comes with less fun.

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

Sigh. Okay man. I do not see how what you are saying is any different than what I am, namely, that for close to $97k I can possibly get an ED M5 (I did not say with options, and I tend to like my cars base) or a nicely optioned 911....

Are you just arguing with me now to argue? My OPINION is that for that amount of money, namely $98k including destination I could possibly get a base M5 for ED (which right now seems unlikely for the M3 CS) or a 911 with options without sweating the price difference too much.

I guess my point is that when we start getting closer to $100k, there are many more options for not that much money more. Relatively of course.

Basically, no M3, no matter how special, is worth $100k in my opinion. But again my opinion

No, it’s just funny what people expecting. A ZCP F80 or F82 can cost easily 86K without individual options. The F80 CS got most GTS goodies and more power, how you can sell it for 90$? Take a ZCP add the hood, wheels, carbon parts and see how much it is and you still do not have the tune.

[e92_m3]

A used M3 Cs would be nice, but $97,400 for a brand new one? Definitely not worth it since that's a brand new 911 Carrera moolah right there!

With that price tag, it's PCAR > M3 Cs for me EVERYTIME!

Can't believe how expensive the M3 Cs is...

Also, Alpha QV is starting to look nice now... Hehehehee

[JibSTir13]

I highly doubt the M4CS is going to have an MRSP of $10K more than the M3CS.

My guess is the price differential is going to similar to what it is between the standard coupe and sedan. Maybe an extra grand or two due to the OLED tails.