2014 M3/M4 Dealer Launch Car Order Guide Reveals Colors, Options, Packages

[Robm129]

Interested to see military pricing on this. If all is reasonable I'll get low optioned M3 with DCT. Hopefully under $60k.

[DieGrüneHölle]

Originally Posted by Plastic_Surgeon

403 – Sunroof (will delete the CFK Roof)

It shocks me that this is available as an option on a M car, this is for the people that only buy the car for status/recognition i mean Who in their right mind decides to PAY MORE to have an awesome Carbon Fiber roof that looks gorgeous AND its really FUNCTIONAL: even though its only a bit lighter than the standard roof it actually shaves weight off the top of the car which is exactly where you dont want to have extra KGS, It just surprises me everytime that someone will willfully lose this over the "privilege" of driving with the sunroof tilted like a ricer Honda, or to drive with the sun roof open and think you own a targa or a convertible, amazing how a simple option on a car can tell you a lot about the owner to us car connoisseurs

You would be surprised by how many people wanted sunroof over the carbon roof on the E92.

I don't get it either.

[EvenSteven]

Originally Posted by Brosef

damn - was really hoping for Carbon or Jerez.

Carbon would have been great. Not digging the new colors at all, maybe if they released that Aurum Dust that was on the concept. High hopes for Austin Yellow.

[EvenSteven]

Originally Posted by cambit

ZCP package has more power, better handling, lowered ride height (looks better).

I find the whole concept of a competition package retarded and just a ///Marketing move to squeeze more ///Money.

the question is not why it's so good, but why it wasn't built with those packages from the start.

You are on crack. There are no power or handing differences in the ZCP car. The dampening on the Sport EDC mode (a practically useless mode to start with) doesn't make much difference, and the tiny MDM tweaks probably can't even be noticed by a professional, especially if both cars have Euro MDM enabled. Plus it is dropped a conservative 10mm, which is less than even Dinan springs.

ZCP is basically if you like those cast wheels.

[Maz335i]

Really stupid question guys but hopefully someone can point out.

I don't really understand the difference between "extended" and "full" leather option.

Isn't full leather up to the dashboard? But then what's extended?

[SamS]

Originally Posted by SamS

This is all good news.

Option 2VY (437M) must be the 5-star split spoke wheel seen on the Yas Marina Blue car, i.e. the launch wheel.

Probably means they're saving up the better (IMO) wheel for the 2016 ZCP version?

Well, shoot. Maybe that BIG pic I posted above is actually: 2PN - 18" Light Alloy Wheel V-Spoke Style? Not a 19".

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by Plastic_Surgeon

403 – Sunroof (will delete the CFK Roof)

It shocks me that this is available as an option on a M car, this is for the people that only buy the car for status/recognition i mean Who in their right mind decides to PAY MORE to have an awesome Carbon Fiber roof deleted that looks gorgeous
AND its really FUNCTIONAL: even though its only a bit lighter than the standard roof it actually shaves weight off the top of the car which is exactly where you dont want to have extra KGS, It just surprises me everytime that someone will willfully lose this over the "privilege" of driving with the sunroof tilted like a ricer Honda, or to drive with the sun roof open and think you own a targa or a convertible, amazing how a simple option on a car can tell you a lot about the owner to us car connoisseurs

I have sunroof in my e90 m3 and i go to the track 1-2 times a month, go to a canyon meet for a 2 hr carve once a month, made my own oem exhaust mod, my own oil changes, my own brake pad swaps, brake flush, swapped my own test pipes, and will install all my parts i buy myself.

You have a carbon fiber roof and drive around town and never get your hands dirty and go to the dealer for scheduled maintennce only and that makes you MORE of an enthusiast than me?

Where do you get these ideas?!



Just carlos being carlos i suppose.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by Blipit_

You would be surprised by how many people wanted sunroof over the carbon roof on the E92.

I don't get it either.

If anything getting the "drivers assistance" package would be more shameful lol.

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

I have sunroof in my e90 m3 and i go to the track 1-2 times a month, go to a canyon meet for a 2 hr carve once a month, made my own oem exhaust mod, my own oil changes, my own brake pad swaps, brake flush, swapped my own test pipes, and will install all my parts i buy myself.

You have a carbon fiber roof and drive around town and never get your hands dirty and go to the dealer for scheduled maintennce only and that makes you MORE of an enthusiast than me?

Where do you get these ideas?!



Just carlos being carlos i suppose.

Very well said bud!

[Haywood]

I was hoping to see a S65 option.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

Very well said bud!

Thank you thank you. Havent been on the f30 forums in a while. Your car must be nicely done by now!

[mkoesel]

I am genuinely surprised that the DCT was not made standard like it is on the M5 and M6 (and the auto is on every other BMW in the US now except Z4). I suppose that could change for standard orders but I doubt it. It seems the MT is alive and well for the M3. It's good news for MT buyers since your MSRP is a couple thousand cheaper than it would have otherwise been.

[Boostnectar]

I was hoping for a Bang & Olufsen sound system. Also does full merino leather include the upper dash and doors?

[cambit]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

I am genuinely surprised that the DCT was not made standard like it is on the M5 and M6 (and the auto is on every other BMW in the US now except Z4). I suppose that could change for standard orders but I doubt it. It seems the MT is alive and well for the M3. It's good news for MT buyers since your MSRP is a couple thousand cheaper than it would have otherwise been.

the fact that 37.34% of all E9X M3's were MT may have been a factor in that decision.

[shivaswrath]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

Exactly what i was thinking. My m4 is no executive car.

HUD is addictively awesome...

[aajami]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

I am genuinely surprised that the DCT was not made standard like it is on the M5 and M6 (and the auto is on every other BMW in the US now except Z4). I suppose that could change for standard orders but I doubt it. It seems the MT is alive and well for the M3. It's good news for MT buyers since your MSRP is a couple thousand cheaper than it would have otherwise been.

BMW can charge the ~60% of buyers who opt for the DCT for the privilege, whereas it's an expected feature in the M5 and M6.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by cambit

the fact that 37.34% of all E9X M3's were MT may have been a factor in that decision.

Originally Posted by aajami

BMW can charge the ~60% of buyers who opt for the DCT for the privilege, whereas it's an expected feature in the M5 and M6.

Both good points. But I think it is also so they can claim a lower weight for the car with the standard transmission.

[signes]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Both good points. But I think it is also so they can claim a lower weight for the car with the standard transmission.

Agreed and glad it is not going to be a "no cost" option. Hopefully it bodes well for a reasonable base price.

[Lorde]

Does MDOSU have his civic order in yet??

[Purcell]

I recall spyshots showing off the wide rear fenders being singapore grey (or something close to SG). Hopefully mineral grey is somewhat close to SG.

[Lorde]

Originally Posted by Enduro

I recall spyshots showing off the wide rear fenders being singapore grey (or something close to SG). Hopefully mineral grey is somewhat close to SG.

Mineral grey looks amazing on the F30 M-sport.

[WingZeroX5]

I hope they fixed the bluetooth/combox/ipod adapter/6NR clusterfcuk