Worlds First F81 M3 CS Touring!

[seis-speed]

Originally Posted by The Nerd

Looks/style are all subjective of course. And, I completely respect others' opinions that differ with my own. But....what is all the fuss about a station wagon M4? Is it more of a European thing because there's more hatches in Europe? Or, do people really prefer the looks over sedans? Or is it all about functionality? I'm usually pretty open minded, but I never understand all the frenzy over high powered station wagons (whether Audi or BMW) when they are released?

I used to be like that, but during a European Vacation, when I see these wagons I really started to appreciate them, now I literally lust after them, so do many car enthusiasts. In fact, I would say the German makers are completely missing the mark on high performance minded-wagons. After owning a lot of different cars, I also appreciate practicality. A manual transmission, fun to drive wagon, that is a sleeper, and can haul a lot of stuff is the perfect car for me.

[M3 Alex]

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

Actually its 316D, not an M3 and not a CS. This is an hommage/replica and I would never slap a badge on something its not.

It's literally the frame/body of a wagon with every other piece from an M3 CS. If anything it's more CS than 316D. Don't be such a hater.

Originally Posted by MSCD

It's funny reading the comments. The Touring is a low selling car, so much so that they dropped it in the US.... I moved from a Subaru Outback to an F31 and love the power and quality increase, but when you break it down they are both wagons!!

The Outback is considered more of a crossover but it's just a wagon with a higher ride height (4 inches or so over the Legacy).

There's a stigma in the US with the word 'wagon' - I saw the UK posters with 'hearse' instead of estate... that's half of the issue here.

All good points. My entire town is FLOODED with Subaru Foresters and Outbacks. America also has a massive mini-van market which doesn't exist in most of the rest of the world. Mini-vans eat into a lot of the wagon market too.

Originally Posted by Ajolives

Mercedes and Audi both have wagons in U.S. now....never know

Fingers crossed! Isn't the new Audi RS6 Wagon coming to the states? I may have to jump ship, boys...

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

And thus it's not really a "CS" without it.

Without a CF roof? Seriously? Does that mean you don't have a "real M3" if you ordered it with a moonroof?! Get a grip.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by 535i MSport

It does in some countries.

Which countries?

[RNByrd3]

Originally Posted by M2 Alex

Without a CF roof? Seriously? Does that mean you don't have a "real M3" if you ordered it with a moonroof?! Get a grip.

I think he was referring to the fact that the CS ONLY comes with a carbon fiber roof.

[dgallagher_m3]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

None of the 5 F81 M3 Tourings that have been built have a carbon roof panel.

Likely because the touring model encourages the use of roof racks.

[Stuartlogan77]

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

With so many people saying they would buy one it is strange that they don't make one.

The 12 people that say this on Bimmerpost does not make financial sense to Bmw.

[63NP]

Another 2 From the UK 🇬🇧

[redEYEjedi]

Originally Posted by 63NP

Another 2 From the UK 🇬🇧

There's a lot of FOMO going on on this side of the pond.

[slicer]

I'm a huge fan of this build and wagons in general. Really wish BMW did this. I love that the RS6 is coming here but that price tag is a little husky for me.

[phoenx]

I'd have one if BMW made it. Looks awesome!

[Jim B]

Originally Posted by phoenx

I'd have one if BMW made it. Looks awesome!

So would I.

[Brake_Late]

Wagon love is real