New M3 and M4 Arrive in Taiwan. Launch Party Comes May 27

[Kief]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Nevermind, just saw that the video was added and this is a front page story now.

That answers the question about whether the production car will have a specific trim piece with no center cutout in the MDDC button area for cars without adaptive suspension. Clearly no.

Thanks for pointing that out.

Yup, no specific trim (let me try again and spell Adaptive...)
I was thinking of putting a V-Tec sticker on my blank button, or maybe "NOS" (Nitrous or "not otherwise specified"--for those of you in the mental health field)

[BigAllen]

I Just wonder how someone can add a video to my opening thread? ???

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by BigAllen

I Just wonder how someone can add a video to my opening thread? ???

Because it's the same topic which you started, mod might just put what gets linked in the thread for continuity purposes. Thanks for sharing the info with everyone, really cool!!

[BigAllen]

Originally Posted by IMrMark

Because it's the same topic which you started, mod might just put what gets linked in the thread for continuity purposes. Thanks for sharing the info with everyone, really cool!!

Cool

[unagi]

It rains every single day in Taipei!!

Originally Posted by Tracus

Umbrella

[Z///M]

Very nice article and photos.

[knightsabers]

According to guy in the video, The new M3 & M4 is currently BMW's fastest 0-100 (0-60) car at 4.1 seconds. Didn't realise the new seats M-Logo illuminates as well.

This new M-car specs certainly looks promising. Love the aggressive styling of the new car.

[curehead]

So how was the launch party? Any new insights or photos?

[Law]

thanks for sharing

i can almost feel the humidity through the photos

[PNF]

Just ordered YMB in Taiwan, should be here in nov!! Cant wait!!!

Hehehe

[m4pewpew]

Wow it is so expensive to buy an M3/M4 in Taiwan than buying one here in the states:

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...ntd%20to%20usd

[PNF]

Originally Posted by m4pewpew

Wow it is so expensive to buy an M3/M4 in Taiwan than buying one here in the states:

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...ntd%20to%20usd

mine is about 5.3million NT dollar, after options and individual.

Which is about 176k usd. NOT including misc. fees!

I just spent over 14k usd on upgrades. ( wheels n kits)


I could buy a 2013 Ferrari in the states already.....fuk

Cars in the states are cheap...... So whenever i see like a Porsche gt3 cost maybe 180k. I envy you guys..

[JL M3]

In taipei right now, wonder if I'll see an m3.

[bradleyland]

I don't know about Taiwan, but the reason foreign cars are so much more expensive in China is because of taxes. And yes, I know the geopolitical link/situation between China and Taiwan is a complex one; hence, I have no idea how these taxes relate to Taiwan. I mean no offense to anyone who has strong feelings about that situation

A quote (you'll have to pardon the sketchy English):

The hefty profit margin has combined with high taxes leading to the exorbitant retail prices of imported cars. At present, imported vehicles are subject to a 25% tax on the basis of CIF (cost, insurance and freight) prices, 17% value-added tax and a consumption tax ranging from 1%-40% according to the engine size, with models with a engine being subject to the highest 40% rate.

Source: Want China Times

So for the M3/4, this gives you:

• 25% CIF tax
• 17% VAT
• 30%-40% consumption tax (probably)

I don't know what the displacement ceiling is on the consumption tax, but you can bet that it's not terribly high in a place where a 1.6L engine is on the large side.

I also know that Taiwan has an annual "fuel tax" that isn't paid at the pump, it's part of your vehicle registration. The larger your engine displacement -- regardless of fuel economy -- the higher the tax.

Add all this up, and Taiwan is a ridiculously expensive place to own any automobile, much less a sports car. I feel for you guys