M3/M4 CS owners - Impressions?

[xsracer]

Originally Posted by DML

He wouldn't be required of any payments till delivery.

Hmm, it's not about holding the car. I was told you cannot lock rebates. You can lock MF & residual for a couple of months, but if the rebate isn't available by then, it would be lost. Being how they gave 10k for CS, I've decided not to take chances.

[DML]

Originally Posted by jmg

There were deals in NY at the time I got mine. Are they not dealing anymore? You could always have it shipped!

I'll be looking July and forward, hope these deals are equal if not better. Not really schooled with the shipping method, something to consider. Thanks for the reply!

[Toni_D]

Originally Posted by Toni_D

Hi guys,

I signed yesterday for a brand new M3 CS in alpine white.

Can pick it up in june when my M4 returns to the dealer.

Im SO happy!

Going to post some pics later

Here are some pics as promised

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That would make 3.5mm difference.

I'm lowered about 15mm in front, scraping that front splitter is part of my daily routine

So you went less that the recommended drop with the MPHAS? I went .8" on front and /5" in back on my 16 F80. Now I am considering what height to drop on my CS (i got one today).

My current lip is so much lower than the CS lip and I manage to get by in NYC.

I am considering 12mm spacers in front, 10mm in rear. MPHAS at recommended drop.

Also, wanted to go to 265 on front tires with PS4S. I am immediately getting rid of the PSS and selling them, getting the PS4S put on before I pick up the car.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That would make 3.5mm difference.

I'm lowered about 15mm in front, scraping that front splitter is part of my daily routine

How's the lip holding up? Debating if it's worth the damage.

Also, not sure if I caught if you are running spacers or not. I would hate to interfere with the balance of the CS right now, I think it's pretty good. Would you say it's fine for street and then just take them off for the track?

[AlexN]

Originally Posted by DML

I'll be looking July and forward, hope these deals are equal if not better. Not really schooled with the shipping method, something to consider. Thanks for the reply!

Rumors say April is going to be the last month BMW supports leases on the 2018 M3's (makes sense since the 2020 M4 started production in March).
After that it will only be a sale, not a lease...
If anyone is interested, I can put you in touch with my CA who gave me a great deal on an SMB CS. picked it up last week and they have one last left in stock.
Only problem is that it has the ceramics and the frozen dark blue paint so the MSRP is $115K. But they are willing to be aggressive with the discounts
PM me if interested, the car is in Florida.

[DML]

Originally Posted by AlexN

Rumors say April is going to be the last month BMW supports leases on the 2018 M3's (makes sense since the 2020 M4 started production in March).
After that it will only be a sale, not a lease...
If anyone is interested, I can put you in touch with my CA who gave me a great deal on an SMB CS. picked it up last week and they have one last left in stock.
Only problem is that it has the ceramics and the frozen dark blue paint so the MSRP is $115K. But they are willing to be aggressive with the discounts
PM me if interested, the car is in Florida.

Thanks for the reply, unfortunate news's. Most likely drift towards the M4 or long shot M2 ZCP. Too bad since I really like my current M3 ZCP, was looking forward to a CS.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by DML

Thanks for the reply, unfortunate news's. Most likely drift towards the M4 or long shot M2 ZCP. Too bad since I really like my current M3 ZCP, was looking forward to a CS.

There was a forum member who basically signed a leas for a M3 or M4 CS and they are holding it for him for several months. Supposedly he/she will only start payments upon delivery.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by jmg

How's the lip holding up? Debating if it's worth the damage.

Also, not sure if I caught if you are running spacers or not. I would hate to interfere with the balance of the CS right now, I think it's pretty good. Would you say it's fine for street and then just take them off for the track?

The lip is holding up pretty well. I've found that it is not the lip itself that actually rubs on the pavement, but rather the protrusion for the fasteners that do, so whatever damage occurs when I hear the dreadful scrape is relatively minor.

I run 12mm front and 7mm rear spacers with my 640M winter wheels. I find the narrow winter wheel way too tucked in without spacers, especially up front where I have -2.5 degrees of camber. I figure that handling dynamics do not matter that much on winter tires.

I'll be installing my 763M summer tires shortly. I may go with either no spacers or 7mm front and rear.

I run 18X10ET25 front and 18X11ET44 rear EC-7 wheels for the track. I use a 5mm spacer in front just as a safety to clear the MP-HAS. It clears without spacers, but it's pretty tight.

You can have a look at my picture thread to see the stance with the spacers: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1533482

[visi107]

Originally Posted by jmg

There was a forum member who basically signed a leas for a M3 or M4 CS and they are holding it for him for several months. Supposedly he/she will only start payments upon delivery.

Was he in the US though? From his profile and the pictures he posted it seemed to me like he was in Europe.

[WestBankM4]

Picking up my M4CS in SMB this afternoon! I'm so stoked I cannot contain myself.

I'm looking forward to those MP HAS.

[Toni_D]

Originally Posted by visi107

Was he in the US though? From his profile and the pictures he posted it seemed to me like he was in Europe.

If you are talking about me then yes, I’m from Germany.

[DML]

Originally Posted by jmg

I've had the car since January and took it slow the first 1200 miles. After the 1200 mile service I took a quick run down Turnbull Canyon Rd. I was still getting used to the car, so I don't think I pushed it too hard. So yesterday night on the way home from work I took it down Mulholland. WOW, this car handles almost completely different than my non-ZCP '16 M3! I had so much fun, I did it AGAIN tonight despite adding 30 minutes to my commute! It's so much easier to steer with the throttle, and it turns like there is a rope tied from the b-pillar to the apex, it's THAT balanced! It might not be a full on sports car, but it's very capable. I still need an MPE though!

One would think the MPE would be inclusive.

[m3cssvr]

At this point I can’t see myself making any changes. The car is perfectly balanced. The only change are Cup 2’s after I burn out these tires at around 3k miles. The 265 cup 2’s upfront will give a perfect fitment in my opinion.

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by m3cssvr

At this point I can’t see myself making any changes. The car is perfectly balanced. The only change are Cup 2’s after I burn out these tires at around 3k miles. The 265 cup 2’s upfront will give a perfect fitment in my opinion.

I completely agree. Not sure why some are so thirsty to tune the CS. It sounds ridiculous to be honest.

[hova00]

I took my CS to a track day last week and then to the drag strip this week and I'am truly impressed with its stock performance. Below is the best time slip from the drag strip. For reference I had an 18 Comp pack M3 with a BM3 stage 1 tune, AA mid pipe, BMC filters that trapped 124.xx at the same track and this car is trapping 122.xx with a best of 122.72 with 3/4 tank of gas.

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by hova00

I took my CS to a track day last week and then to the drag strip this week and I'am truly impressed with its stock performance. Below is the best time slip from the drag strip. For reference I had an 18 Comp pack M3 with a BM3 stage 1 tune, AA mid pipe, BMC filters that trapped 124.xx at the same track and this car is trapping 122.xx with a best of 122.72 with 3/4 tank of gas.

11.4@ 122! what RPM did you launch? shift points? I knew it felt quick.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by m3cssvr

At this point I can’t see myself making any changes. The car is perfectly balanced. The only change are Cup 2’s after I burn out these tires at around 3k miles. The 265 cup 2’s upfront will give a perfect fitment in my opinion.

The PSC2 a meatier than the PSS front and rear, even if the rear are of the same nominal size. With 0.5" and 0.4" greater tread width front and rear respectively the difference is quite noticeable .

My car was inadvertently delivered with the optional PSS and I drove on them for a full week before my dealer swapped them out for the PSC2. I have to say the PSC2 look much better by filling the wheel wells more, without even talking about the improved handling feel and performance.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by hova00

I took my CS to a track day last week and then to the drag strip this week and I'am truly impressed with its stock performance. Below is the best time slip from the drag strip. For reference I had an 18 Comp pack M3 with a BM3 stage 1 tune, AA mid pipe, BMC filters that trapped 124.xx at the same track and this car is trapping 122.xx with a best of 122.72 with 3/4 tank of gas.

The CS performs much better than the meagre 9hp peak power increase suggests

[Habber]

Am I the only one that thinks the CS is crazy expensive? Don't get me wrong, I like my CP but when I see the numbers on the CS, it pretty much opens the door for any car out there (price wise).

Not trolling, just can't believe what they are asking for the car.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Habber

Am I the only one that thinks the CS is crazy expensive? Don't get me wrong, I like my CP but when I see the numbers on the CS, it pretty much opens the door for any car out there (price wise).

Not trolling, just can't believe what they are asking for the car.

What they are "asking for" in the US in terms of MSRP is bit ludicrous, but they are getting heavily discounted to get them moving.

In Canada, the CS MSRP is much more decent than in the US. Further, you also can get quite good discounts in Canada, although not as much as in the US due to the more reasonable starting MRSRP. I got about $10k CAD of rebates/discounts on my 2019 M4cs back in September. When I factor what I got for the ~$16k premium over a well optioned CP, it is quite worth it to me:

• CF hood (reduced weight, improved engine cooling, downforce)
• CF front lip (downforce)
• CF rear decklid spolier (downforce)
• CF diffuser (weight, looks)
• Factory tune fully warrantied (performance discussed above)
• Weight reduction (interior trim, HVAC, sound system)
• Grippier alcantara seats (M4cs only)
• Alcantara steering wheel
• 763M wheels (lighter weight)
• Suspension and electronics optimized for R-comp tires (EDC, DSC, ABS, EPS, e-Diff)
• Exclusive Lime Rock Grey colour

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by Habber

Am I the only one that thinks the CS is crazy expensive? Don't get me wrong, I like my CP but when I see the numbers on the CS, it pretty much opens the door for any car out there (price wise).

Not trolling, just can't believe what they are asking for the car.

Yes, you are the only one. They can be had for low-mid $80s I'm not sure why that's so expensive relative to the performance and other vehicles at a similar price point.