BMW expects to sell more than 100,000 M3s
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BMW expects to sell more than 100,000 M3s
BMW’s iconic M3 is already nudging the point of ubiquity but the company feels it can do even better in the sales charts. Each progressive M3 has sold more units, from the first-gen E30 model moving 18,000 units, to the latest E46, which found 90,000 lucky buyers. At the recent launch of the new model in Spain, BMW’s M Division product manager Carsten Pries told Automobilwoche that they wanted to increase sales compared to previous models.
Recent reviews of the new M3 have said it retains the track focus of the predecessor but this trait limits its ability as a day-to-day car, something Audi’s RS4 excels at. The new M3 goes on sale in September and will go up against some tough competition, including Mercedes’ C63 AMG and Alfa Romeo’s forthcoming 159 GTA.
Recent reviews of the new M3 have said it retains the track focus of the predecessor but this trait limits its ability as a day-to-day car, something Audi’s RS4 excels at. The new M3 goes on sale in September and will go up against some tough competition, including Mercedes’ C63 AMG and Alfa Romeo’s forthcoming 159 GTA.
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man, one thing i loved a lot about my e39 m5 was that there was not that many. i believe they imported a total of 10,000 in North america and i believe a total of 15,000 ever.
m3's are a lot more commont. i can hardly go a day w/o seeing one. m5's on the other hand, you can go weeks. oh, well, that somewhat makes me wanna get an m5 more so...
m3's are a lot more commont. i can hardly go a day w/o seeing one. m5's on the other hand, you can go weeks. oh, well, that somewhat makes me wanna get an m5 more so...
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Originally Posted by mitchelrl
I see M5's daily in seattle. M3's are everywhere.
btw, I got my truck up and running now, so I can get the M5 ready for the concours :-)
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Originally Posted by 04ImolaZHP
man, one thing i loved a lot about my e39 m5 was that there was not that many. i believe they imported a total of 10,000 in North america and i believe a total of 15,000 ever.
m3's are a lot more commont. i can hardly go a day w/o seeing one. m5's on the other hand, you can go weeks. oh, well, that somewhat makes me wanna get an m5 more so...
m3's are a lot more commont. i can hardly go a day w/o seeing one. m5's on the other hand, you can go weeks. oh, well, that somewhat makes me wanna get an m5 more so...
I personally see multiple E39 M5's daily.
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If anyone wants their M5 to be rare move to Maui. There is only one on the island..lol
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Originally Posted by Spencer
Don't believe those figures. There were a ton of E39 M5's made. No way the E39 M5 is rarer than E30 M3's.
I personally see multiple E39 M5's daily.
I personally see multiple E39 M5's daily.
i am not saying you are wrong but my searches and observations point otherwise (keep in mind this is for e39 only):
How many of each version of the E39 M5 were produced?
ECE (LHD): 7,895 examples produced from 10/98 thru 06/03
ECE (RHD): 2,595 examples produced from 10/98 thru 06/03
NA (LHD): 9,992 examples produced from 09/99 thru 06/03
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Thats the one downside to success... When you saw a guy in a E30 M3 you knew he was an enthusiast (or a M Coupe). And same goes for the RS4 because its such a small-run cult car. But now 9 out of 10 times the guy in a M3 is a total ***** who bought the car to look cool and doesn't even know about its individual throttle bodies or anything else that makes the cars so great.
Similar thing has happened to porsche, I had given up on giving the nod to other fellow porsche drivers because I mainly got dirty looks back from lawyer types.
Similar thing has happened to porsche, I had given up on giving the nod to other fellow porsche drivers because I mainly got dirty looks back from lawyer types.
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Originally Posted by kem
Thats the one downside to success... When you saw a guy in a E30 M3 you knew he was an enthusiast (or a M Coupe). And same goes for the RS4 because its such a small-run cult car. But now 9 out of 10 times the guy in a M3 is a total ***** who bought the car to look cool and doesn't even know about its individual throttle bodies or anything else that makes the cars so great.
Similar thing has happened to porsche, I had given up on giving the nod to other fellow porsche drivers because I mainly got dirty looks back from lawyer types.
Similar thing has happened to porsche, I had given up on giving the nod to other fellow porsche drivers because I mainly got dirty looks back from lawyer types.
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Originally Posted by PorscheC4
you hit the nail on the head right there. most people who drive m3s never run them to high rpms where they shine, the putz around in them like the tools they are, same goes with a lot fo porsche, ferrari, and lambo owners. they buy it for the perception of the car rather than is characteristics and distinct personality and driving experience.
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Originally Posted by kem
Thats the one downside to success... When you saw a guy in a E30 M3 you knew he was an enthusiast (or a M Coupe). And same goes for the RS4 because its such a small-run cult car. But now 9 out of 10 times the guy in a M3 is a total ***** who bought the car to look cool and doesn't even know about its individual throttle bodies or anything else that makes the cars so great.
Similar thing has happened to porsche, I had given up on giving the nod to other fellow porsche drivers because I mainly got dirty looks back from lawyer types.
Similar thing has happened to porsche, I had given up on giving the nod to other fellow porsche drivers because I mainly got dirty looks back from lawyer types.
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Ahhh, the convertable... you never go over 5K RPM... Its all starting to make sense now. 
Originally Posted by 04ImolaZHP
i dont beat on my cars on regular basis. does that make me a tool?
. i dont go over 35 mph 
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