[bmrm396]

Originally Posted by jeanchristophele

I thought I read somewhere that the M-SPORT will have a M short shifter for the manuals? Or was that for European models?

oh ya good point, i rem reading that too. maybe its just a shorter knob. judging by the way BMW is packaging stuff, an actual short shifter would never happen and if it did youd have to pay them ur first born child to get it.

[GreenLantern]

Hmm, interesting.

Thanks for the share!

[verbs]

Originally Posted by BMWSTL

If my math and my assumptions are correct, the M-Sport option for the 335i will cost $1500 more than the Sport Line -- $3200 for the M-Sport package, less the cost of the Sport Line over the base of $1700. Anybody have any other thoughts?

Bingo, that's what I have been thinking too. Since I no longer need to spend an extra $900 on 19" wheels to get 255mm tires in the rear, I can get the 255" tires I want on standard 18" wheels at no extra charge with the M-sport package. So this package will end up costing me only an extra $600 over what I would have spent anyway. This becomes a no brainer for me.

Another benefit of the new model year is that the M-sport suspension and variable sport sterring separately were $900 and $300 last year, and are $1,000 as part of the new "dynamic driving package" this year. Another $200 off for us that want the best suspension/steering options.

[cardnation]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

BMW would have to sell roughly 160,000 less cars annually in North America to become Audi.

Keep in mind Audi does cannibalize some of its own market with the Passat and CC.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by cardnation

Keep in mind Audi does cannibalize some of its own market with the Passat and CC.

Audi also refuses to incentivize leases on S-line/model cars (S4, S5, etc.). This hurts them badly. I think something like 75% of North American BMW customers lease.

[BMWSTL]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Audi also refuses to incentivize leases on S-line/model cars (S4, S5, etc.). This hurts them badly. I think something like 75% of North American BMW customers lease.

I was looking at a 2012 A6. 10K/year residual on a 36 month lease is 48%. A 3-series residual on the same term is 64%. The Audi lease economics make little sense at that level when compared to the BMW lease.

[WJGreer]

Originally Posted by lem144

Yes. First the steering. Then this. BMW is becoming Audi, unfortunately.

Or rather, BMW and Audi are both selling to the same North American market and coming to the same conclusions.

I would buy an F31, N55, xDrive, 6MT in an instant. Me and about twelve other people.

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by jeanchristophele

I thought I read somewhere that the M-SPORT will have a M short shifter for the manuals? Or was that for European models?

I believe that the "short shifter" you are referring to is the revised manual that any 3 with a MT will get. IOW, ALL MT cars will have the revised manual trans that has a shortened shifter.

[adelphi_sky]

Am I correct in saying that there are only four leather choices for the M-Sport PKG? I'm getting kinda tried of black leather. Wanted saddle brown. But all I see for the ZMM is coral red (too loud) or black (without the red/blue piping?).

[shoptb]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

Am I correct in saying that there are only four leather choices for the M-Sport PKG? I'm getting kinda tried of black leather. Wanted saddle brown. But all I see for the ZMM is coral red (too loud) or black (without the red/blue piping?).

Black, Tan, and Coral Red are the only options. Saddle Brown and Everest Grey are not available with ZMM.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by RPM90

I believe that the "short shifter" you are referring to is the revised manual that any 3 with a MT will get. IOW, ALL MT cars will have the revised manual trans that has a shortened shifter.

Are you sure?
the M Sport package includes the M leather steering wheel with multifunction including short-shifter gear lever (for manual transmission) in soft leather nappa with M emblem and sports seats.

That is from the description of the M Sport on BMW.com. There is no mention of a short shifter for the Sport Line.

Source

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

Am I correct in saying that there are only four leather choices for the M-Sport PKG? I'm getting kinda tried of black leather. Wanted saddle brown. But all I see for the ZMM is coral red (too loud) or black (without the red/blue piping?).

In the same boat! Probably will go for tan. Just quite bored of the all black interior.

[jeanchristophele]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

In the same boat! Probably will go for tan. Just quite bored of the all black interior.

At least we're not forced to have leather this time. I'm getting leatherette.

[CE750Jockey]

Originally Posted by jeanchristophele

At least we're not forced to have leather this time. I'm getting leatherette.

Yeah, but don't you HAVE to get leather (LC or ZPP) if you want the Cold Wx Package (ZCW)? Or am I missing something?

[jeanchristophele]

Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

Yeah, but don't you HAVE to get leather (LC or ZPP) if you want the Cold Wx Package (ZCW)? Or am I missing something?

I am just looking at page 5 of the Pricing Guide and I see KCSW as standard. Of course if you opt to get the Premium package then you'll tack on the Dakota leather. But I can unlock my car just fine and can always sign up for Satellite radio later on.

[jeanchristophele]

Originally Posted by jeanchristophele

I am just looking at page 5 of the Pricing Guide and I see KCSW as standard. Of course if you opt to get the Premium package then you'll tack on the Dakota leather. But I can unlock my car just fine and can always sign up for Satellite radio later on.

I also don't plan on cold weather package or need the heated seats.

I might swap out the driver seat later on so another reason I don't need the leather.

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by shoptb

Black, Tan, and Coral Red are the only options. Saddle Brown and Everest Grey are not available with ZMM.

It's a trip to think that I can order an Estoril blue car with Coral red interior!

That would either be horrible or awesome.....

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

It's a trip to think that I can order an Estoril blue car with Coral red interior!

That would either be horrible or awesome.....

Gonna go with horrible on the Superman Deluxe. Here are a few pics of a Z3 MC in the same, but slightly more tasteful combo:
http://www.coupeaday.com/2011/12/07/...ue-imolablack/

[shoptb]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

It's a trip to think that I can order an Estoril blue car with Coral red interior!

That would either be horrible or awesome.....

hahahaah....yeah, my vote is

[Alpine F31]

LOL

Yes, I think barf is probably right........

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Gonna go with horrible on the Superman Deluxe. Here are a few pics of a Z3 MC in the same, but slightly more tasteful combo:
http://www.coupeaday.com/2011/12/07/...ue-imolablack/

Yeah....even on that one I'm going with HSD (horrible on the Superman Delux )

Okay, so I won't do that.

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Yeah....even on that one I'm going with HSD (horrible on the Superman Delux )

Okay, so I won't do that.

LOL what a response you got...

I have to say though: "Superman deluxe" sounds right...