When can we order a 2018 M3?

[B-52Gunner]

Does anyone know when they will start accepting orders for 2018 M3's?

[ppDoc]

June/July 2017

[B-52Gunner]

Wow, I was hoping to place an order sooner than that, but it is what it is. Thank you for the info.

[GOLFFRR]

June is most likely when allocations will come out. I would highly suggest if you want to get the first units you should put a deposit down at your dealer and get in writing that you will get their first allocation or 2nd. I am going to say that I think allocations are going to be very low since that has been the trend with M3s. If you get the first set of allocation you can expect the car stateside roughly september time frame.

July production

[B-52Gunner]

Yup, already put 1000 down so I would get the first allocation. Thank you for the info.

[starbai]

@B-52Gunner,

Did you negotiate price yet? ie "X off of MSRP".


Also what dealership took your deposit at this point? I've done the same thing with a dealership here in FL, I'm just curious what other dealerships entertained your goal of a deposit for allocation.

[B-52Gunner]

We negotiated the price based on current pricing it will probably change a little, but I did not wan to miss out. I buy all of my BMW's from the same dealer in upstate NY.

[starbai]

Ah I see... good I did the same. Scared that they'll give my spot away to the next highest bidder. Since I negotiated a pretty decent price off... of the 'then listed ED MSRP' I dont know if they''l just give my place away for their first 2018 M3 allocation to anyone willing to pay sticker or over sticker.

[OF Hero]

Dumb question, but when you refer to dealer allocation, do you mean for an individual order or simply whatever shows up on the dealer lot?

[B-52Gunner]

In my case I am referring to an individual order.

[OF Hero]

I had a local dealer tell me with utmost confidence that they would have a 2018 M3 allocation in April and a build date sometime in July. Said they were "owed a favor." Doesn't sound right based on the available information, does it? It would require only a refundable deposit so it doesn't seem like they're trying to pigeon-hole me.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by OF Hero

I had a local dealer tell me with utmost confidence that they would have a 2018 M3 allocation in April and a build date sometime in July. Said they were "owed a favor." Doesn't sound right based on the available information, does it? It would require only a refundable deposit so it doesn't seem like they're trying to pigeon-hole me.

M3 production begins again in July.

[MRCUR]

Originally Posted by OF Hero

Dumb question, but when you refer to dealer allocation, do you mean for an individual order or simply whatever shows up on the dealer lot?

All cars are done through allocations, including Individual orders.

[guarnibl]

2018 the last MY for the F80 M3 right ?

[shay2nak]

Originally Posted by guarnibl

2018 the last MY for the F80 M3 right ?

yes

[OF Hero]

Originally Posted by guarnibl

2018 the last MY for the F80 M3 right ?

Next gen in 2020? Skipping 2019?

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by OF Hero

Next gen in 2020? Skipping 2019?

Not "skipping", it takes BMW 2-3 years to develop an M version of a new model after the new model is released. The M models are never introduced at the same time the base model on which it is developed is released. I don't have the information at hand, but go back and look at when the F30/F32 were introduced and how long before the F80/F82 were introduced. Same for the E90 and the E90 M3, and so on.

Bottom line, if you want an M3 and you don't buy one by October 2018, it will be 2-3 years before the Gxx model of the M3 is available. F82 M4s will continue for another couple of years IIRC.

[shay2nak]

Probably next one will be 2022

[vonmayr]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Not "skipping", it takes BMW 2-3 years to develop an M version of a new model after the new model is released. The M models are never introduced at the same time the base model on which it is developed is released. I don't have the information at hand, but go back and look at when the F30/F32 were introduced and how long before the F80/F82 were introduced. Same for the E90 and the E90 M3, and so on.

Bottom line, if you want an M3 and you don't buy one by October 2018, it will be 2-3 years before the Gxx model of the M3 is available. F82 M4s will continue for another couple of years IIRC.

When the F30 was announced, it was a 2012 model year, the start of production for the M3 was June 2014 as a 2015 car.

Per the best estimate on the forum "http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=901686",

G20 (3 series "donor" body) Start of production (SOP) Model Year 2019 (which I translate to meaning announce next Spring, available at dealers in the late summer). M3 replacement would therefore be expected MY 21, announce/ship 2020.

Interesting that the new 4 series End Of Production is 2020, which I would think means a new model in 2020. That would push the M4 out of phase with the M3.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by vonmayr

Interesting that the new 4 series End Of Production is 2020, which I would think means a new model in 2020.

Yes, G22 comes in 2020 on the heels of the F32 EOP (just like any other BMW model generation switch-over).

That would push the M4 out of phase with the M3.

It never has in the past. E90->F20 was late 2011, E92->F32 was mid 2013, but F80 and F82 both came early 2014. We are likely to see the same thing occur this time.

In a perfect world, the M3 would be a separate product that did not borrow M4 exterior parts (the front end). If BMW were to base the M3 front end on the 3 Series instead of the 4 Series, then the M3 could theoretically precede the 4 Series (and thereby, the M4) release. I think there is actually a chance that they finally do that with the Gxx generation, but I would not necessarily bet on it. If it were to happen, it would mean the M3 would probably launch in early 2020. However, assuming that does not happen because it probably won't, we should see the next M3 and M4 launch together in early 2021.

[starbai]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

June is most likely when allocations will come out. I would highly suggest if you want to get the first units you should put a deposit down at your dealer and get in writing that you will get their first allocation or 2nd. I am going to say that I think allocations are going to be very low since that has been the trend with M3s. If you get the first set of allocation you can expect the car stateside roughly september time frame.

July production

Any chance we'll be getting any new M3 information in April there GOLFFRR ?

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by starbai

Any chance we'll be getting any new M3 information in April there GOLFFRR ?

July production I would assume order banks and allocation will be June.
if any info comes out tomorrow that is of any value ill make sure to post it as always in the pricing thread