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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    I continue to be surprised by how hard it is to get this car. I had never before heard of an M variant being such a big deal to get your hands on yes


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Enmanuel:

    I continue to be surprised by how hard it is to get this car. I had never before heard of an M variant being such a big deal to get your hands on yes

    I'm not sure it is hard in the sense that they either give you one or not and this decision is made in the beginning, when they offer you to order one and they assign an order number.

    I think this is just a lack of communication from my dealer's part and it just feels wrong.

    Production is limited to one year and now my dealer was told that they cannot produce more CS than they produced M4 CSL, so the production is basically limited to a 1000 cars.

    In the US, most customers didn't even get the chance to decide on the exterior color, brake system/caliper color or rim color, simply because BMW asked dealers to lock in their orders within a certain and very short time frame. So dealers basically have pre-configured cars which cannot be changed in configuration anymore. Take it or leave it. Smiley

    Also, US dealers already started with markups but this is nothing new. Many expect higher markups once the first cars are reviewed  or drag raced (CarWow, etc.).

    Maybe also interesting: Regular M3 Comp xDrive have a 12 months delivery period in Germany, the M3 Touring even 18 months and longer. Many German dealers don't take any orders for the M3 Touring anymore right now. So weird. Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    RC:

    The saga continues...

    It seems I wasn't in panic mode without a reason:

    You guys remember that my dealer called me over two weeks ago to ask a few details about my M history, what BMWs I drive right now and so on... I was surprised to hear that because I never heard from any other M3 CS customer that these were requirements to get a car. So far, so good.

    On March 1st, I wrote a mail to my sales guy, asking him for an update because two weeks had passed and I heard nothing from him. 

    He didn't reply. yes

    Yesterday, I mailed him again and again...nothing.

    I was pissed, so I called in a favor and had someone check on my order status in the BMW ordering system. BMW Germany unfortunately doesn't offer this anymore through their MyBMW web services, they stopped this over two years ago.

    Well...I found out that my car is status 111 (scheduled for production, planned for production) in Novembersad

    So yes, my sales guy was right...I am getting a car 100%. Unfortunately he "forgot" to mention when. yes

    Production in November means delivery in December. Winter time over here. surprise

    I get it, the sales guy is trying to fix the problem and probably made an inquiry at M GmbH but why can't he be honest with me?
    I am a reasonable person, I don't like it when he keeps the truth from me.

    So now I know why he isn't mailing me back, he is probably hoping for news from M GmbH but this really sucks because maybe I could have called another favor in and "help" him. 

    Right now I am really torn about what to do. My son says it doesn't matter, we get a car and this is the most important thing but I am really pissed because of the lack of communication and honesty.

    My contact I asked the favor in with just told me that there could be another problem...the color of my car. He checked a few other orders with Sapphire black cars and all of them were scheduled for production after September. Weird. They weren't many though, so he isn't completely sure and it would be unusual.

    Maybe it is good news that I haven't heard back from my sales guy but not replying to two mails (actually three now because I told him today that I know about the order status of my car crying) feels very rude to me. I don't get it. yes

    Any thoughts? Yes...I know...first world problems. 

    Happened to me with Ferrari last week and decided to cancel.

    Sales = Unstable and Shady


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    @RC it's a great car be thankful you have an allocation regardless of when it arrives wink


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    give him the credit of the doubt until he gets back to you.....and then you can maybe still call in a favour and trump his abilities


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    Sorry for hijacking the M3 CS thread for the M5 CS, RC, but I went to try one out last week. Whow... It really feels special, dynamism that elevates it above supersaloons somehow. It really felt special, the damping, the steering, feels much smaller than it actually is. I immediately felt tempted to throw it around corners, whereas usually a big powerful car  feels more suited to the autobahn, this one felt very happy on twisty backroads. The engine is a peach as well, although it doesn't sound nearly as good as the 4.0 from AMG. For acceleration it feels at least a match to the 740hp in my E63, I presume that's due to the 200 fewer kgs to lug around.

    Bottomline, brilliant car, the reviews are not exaggerated. I wish it was a little less shouty, looks wise. The available colour combinations don't help (matte green, matte grey, slate grey). I saw two, a matte green and a slate grey one, the green definitely looks best, but it isn't subtle. angry

    The garage where it stood had 'some' other interesting cars, unbelievable collection. I could have spent a month in that hall.

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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    lovely


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    Wow 😛


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    @ Porker is that a real Yellowbird and is it for sale? 


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    crayphile:

    @ Porker is that a real Yellowbird and is it for sale? 

    2x yes :)


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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Don‘t worry…your content is always appreciated. 👍😎

    Yes, the M5 CS is really something…I regret having missed it…just didn‘t have any BMW on my radar. Stupid me. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    The photos you posted…I have no words…paradise. Did your boy want to leave? 👀😂😉

    Oh boy…I wish I had all the money in the world…so many amazing cars, so little time…oops…money. 🥴😛😂


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    crayphile:

    @RC it's a great car be thankful you have an allocation regardless of when it arrives wink

    This is what the BMW guy I asked the favor in from told me as well. No more than 1000 cars and Germany, the UK, the USA/Canada and Japan are getting most cars with only a few making it to other select markets. No car for Russia. 😛

    I have no alternative anyway (that GT3 Touring slot I got is long gone 🤷🏻‍♂️).

    Still…there is a small chance I can get it a bit earlier, we‘ll see. Asked another favor in but these people don‘t actually owe me anything, so I depend on their goodwill. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Or maybe the dealer makes it happen but I don‘t trust my sales guy anymore. He didn‘t tell me about November. 🤬


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    What Ferrari did you want?


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    intouch1:

    give him the credit of the doubt until he gets back to you.....and then you can maybe still call in a favour and trump his abilities

    The thing is: I was so upset on Friday, that I emailed him the status and production date of my car. Smiley

    After a couple of hours, he wrote back. Instead of apologizing and promising to do anything in his power to fix it (if possible or not is a different story), he wrote back: "I am surprised that the car comes that late, I will check with them if it is really the final date." No apology, no surprise that I found out before him (actually I am pretty sure he already knew) and so on. Sorry but I hate this way of communication with a person I buy a product from. Smiley

    I have a very very strong impulse to cancel the order but everybody I talk to told me not to be stupid because there won't be a second chance to get one. I am still pissed. Smiley


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    don't act on impulse indecision


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    intouch1:

    don't act on impulse indecision

    +1


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    New M3 CS photos emerged from New Jersey (manufacturer license plates).

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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    These pictures (IMO) confirm that black was the right choice.


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Enmanuel:

    These pictures (IMO) confirm that black was the right choice.

    I know...too many contrasting colors with white...black...red...bronze...yellow.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Enmanuel:

    These pictures (IMO) confirm that black was the right choice.

    Indeed


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    I like it, I have a weakness for white. I'm sure it looks even better in the flesh.


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Ordering process in the US

    https://youtu.be/XC3Se51xg_4

    One car per dealer, total of 357 cars for the US (orders are already locked in).

    Production is only from March to December, 9 months only.


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)

     


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    RC:

    What Ferrari did you want?

    296 GTB


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    wow, those seats are cool.....  I hope you guys aren't getting me started on a BMW binge, I just recovered from my Ferrari bingesmiley


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    watt:

    wow, those seats are cool.....  I hope you guys aren't getting me started on a BMW binge, I just recovered from my Ferrari bingesmiley

    We love a good binge around here. A good tv show, a whole pint of ice cream, a new car collection. It’s the little things Smiley


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    watt:

    wow, those seats are cool.....  I hope you guys aren't getting me started on a BMW binge, I just recovered from my Ferrari bingesmiley

    The rear ones in the M5 CS are brilliant as well, and surprisingly comfy.

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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    watt:

    wow, those seats are cool.....  I hope you guys aren't getting me started on a BMW binge, I just recovered from my Ferrari binge

    Smiley New M5 hybrid is coming, with around 750 hp.

    Get a "small" M2 with manual...should be fun.

    A used M5 CS could also be interesting, I bet there are some cars in a pretty decent shape available in the US. The M5 CS is a monster. 


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    RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), BMW Z4 M40i (2022), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)


    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Final verdict is out in my M3 CS "saga": My build month hasn't changed, November 2023. Delivery around Nov./Dec..

    Car is status 111, already planned for production, with my name on it. So I am getting one, just pretty late. surprise

    Sales guy told me again that I should consider myself lucky I am getting one but to be honest, I do not like to hear this from a sales person. angry M GmbH is still working on an earlier production date but sales guy says that from his experience in the past, the outcome will be the same, no change in delivery date. They just don't have enough cars and a major part of the first production of pre-configured cars goes to the US first because it takes time until the cars arrive there. 

    Sales guy also told me that only the USA, Germany, the UK and Japan will be treated with priority, other markets just get a few cars only. Last information he got from M GmbH indicates same number of M3 CS as M4 CSL, so 1000 cars. Production for US/ROW models ends in December, production for EU in February. 


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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    RC:
    watt:

    wow, those seats are cool.....  I hope you guys aren't getting me started on a BMW binge, I just recovered from my Ferrari binge

    Smiley New M5 hybrid is coming, with around 750 hp.

    Get a "small" M2 with manual...should be fun.

    A used M5 CS could also be interesting, I bet there are some cars in a pretty decent shape available in the US. The M5 CS is a monster. 

    Confirmed the M5 CS, will open a thread when picked up. Looking forward 🥰


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    Re: 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now

    Does anyone have scans of the M5 CS Sportauto Supertest?


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