M3 dilema

sheps · 03-19-2010, 10:09 AM

I'm on the brink of taking the plunge!

Spec is sorted - Apline white, Red leather (I loved it in my last E92 M-sport), 19's, DCT, EDC, BT with voice, 6FL audio and heated seats.

My dilema is this; do I take a current car from UK stock (my 'man' who sorts my cars tells me it shouldn't be a problem to locate a car with this as minimum spec, with the possibility of some additional added bits) and thus avoid factory order delay?

OR

Do I factory order and take advantage of LCI improvements (new head and tail lights, stop strat tech, improved MPG etc)?

Are the LCI changes going to outweigh the pain of awaiting a new car? Bearing in mind I've given the SLK to my mum and am now in a stop gap car so dire I can't even bring myself to let you lot know what it is for the pisstaking that will ensue.

BGM · 03-19-2010, 10:18 AM

i think you should defo order a new one!

Steve A · 03-19-2010, 10:18 AM

come on sheps, what is it, i wont poke fun..............honest

Irnbrukid · 03-19-2010, 10:20 AM

There is quite a few new LCI M3's on order for the dealers in this country and some similar to the spec you are looking at. That was a couple of weeks ago on the order system, when i was looking through it. Personaly i wouldnt go with a pre LCI one unless the price justified it.

sheps · 03-19-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve A

come on sheps, what is it, i wont poke fun..............honest

What? Steve A, not poking fun!!??
You were one of the ones I was most worried about finding out!!

creepy coupe · 03-19-2010, 10:28 AM

Depends on how much you might save going used?

sheps · 03-19-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Depends on how much you might save going used?

It wont be used, it'll be brand new, just a cancelled order/stock car.
I'm being told that there will be no difference in costs, although I might get some additional spec for free if I go pre-LCI

Steve A · 03-19-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

What? Steve A, not poking fun!!??
You were one of the ones I was most worried about finding out!!

Renault laguna??????

Id wait and get the 'perfect car' its why i decided on speccing my own 335dT.

giotecno · 03-19-2010, 10:50 AM

If no Price difference mate then no point... go for LCI...

creepy coupe · 03-19-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sheps

It wont be used, it'll be brand new, just a cancelled order/stock car.
I'm being told that there will be no difference in costs, although I might get some additional spec for free if I go pre-LCI

LCI then, just don't look at the mirrors

philreid · 03-19-2010, 11:06 AM

If I were you I'd get the LCI model... especially if there's little price difference.

Remember residuals.

BGM · 03-19-2010, 11:07 AM

m3 mirrors are unchanged i think?

RiCh · 03-19-2010, 11:12 AM

I would order a new LCI

creepy coupe · 03-19-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BGM

m3 mirrors are unchanged i think?

There is a God

a1reader · 03-19-2010, 11:45 AM

LCI definitely, better for residuals, better iDrive, better consumption, greater freedom in spec. All these advantages would outweigh the pain of the wait in my book. Also I saw on another thread a post by Anneka from Sytner saying that Mineral white metallic is now available to order (might look nicer than AW on an M3). Good luck, whatever you decide.

dxb335d · 03-19-2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

It wont be used, it'll be brand new, just a cancelled order/stock car.
I'm being told that there will be no difference in costs, although I might get some additional spec for free if I go pre-LCI

Will it be registered at all ?!

Hotcoupe · 03-19-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheps

It wont be used, it'll be brand new, just a cancelled order/stock car.
I'm being told that there will be no difference in costs, although I might get some additional spec for free if I go pre-LCI

If it turns out like the spy shot, I'd wait, if only for the CSL's

Irnbrukid · 03-19-2010, 12:46 PM

Thats the Competition Pack, a lot of the cars i seen that are coming through have this.

Think it has updated EDC so you could remove 19" wheels & EDC from list and add this option.

Some Pics at the bottom of this thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356779

Hotcoupe · 03-19-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irnbrukid

Thats the Competition Pack, a lot of the cars i seen that are coming through have this.

So the CSL's are available then?

Irnbrukid · 03-19-2010, 12:56 PM

Dont think they are CSL wheels just similar.

The Competition Pack is £3315.

03-19-2010, 10:09 AM	#1
sheps Colonel 73 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	M3 dilema I'm on the brink of taking the plunge! Spec is sorted - Apline white, Red leather (I loved it in my last E92 M-sport), 19's, DCT, EDC, BT with voice, 6FL audio and heated seats. My dilema is this; do I take a current car from UK stock (my 'man' who sorts my cars tells me it shouldn't be a problem to locate a car with this as minimum spec, with the possibility of some additional added bits) and thus avoid factory order delay? OR Do I factory order and take advantage of LCI improvements (new head and tail lights, stop strat tech, improved MPG etc)? Are the LCI changes going to outweigh the pain of awaiting a new car? Bearing in mind I've given the SLK to my mum and am now in a stop gap car so dire I can't even bring myself to let you lot know what it is for the pisstaking that will ensue. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	i think you should defo order a new one!
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Irnbrukid Major 45 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: Imaginary M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	There is quite a few new LCI M3's on order for the dealers in this country and some similar to the spec you are looking at. That was a couple of weeks ago on the order system, when i was looking through it. Personaly i wouldnt go with a pre LCI one unless the price justified it.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Depends on how much you might save going used?
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philreid Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 214 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK iTrader: (0)	If I were you I'd get the LCI model... especially if there's little price difference. Remember residuals.
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	m3 mirrors are unchanged i think?
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RiCh Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	I would order a new LCI
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a1reader Evolve tuned... 9 Rep 291 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wilts, England iTrader: (-1)	LCI definitely, better for residuals, better iDrive, better consumption, greater freedom in spec. All these advantages would outweigh the pain of the wait in my book. Also I saw on another thread a post by Anneka from Sytner saying that Mineral white metallic is now available to order (might look nicer than AW on an M3). Good luck, whatever you decide.
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Irnbrukid Major 45 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: Imaginary M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thats the Competition Pack, a lot of the cars i seen that are coming through have this. Think it has updated EDC so you could remove 19" wheels & EDC from list and add this option. Some Pics at the bottom of this thread. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356779
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Irnbrukid Major 45 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: Imaginary M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Dont think they are CSL wheels just similar. The Competition Pack is £3315.
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