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07-18-13, 08:12 AM
#212
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Finally a coupe. Too bad I'm looking to get out of my current coupe and into a sedan (GS).
I hope this thing has the GS interior, at least in terms of build/material quality.
I hope this thing has the GS interior, at least in terms of build/material quality.
07-18-13, 09:14 AM
#214
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/569...on-the-horizon
Looks like no more V8 for the new IS-F. Maybe it will be the same for this model too?
Looks like no more V8 for the new IS-F. Maybe it will be the same for this model too?
07-18-13, 09:18 AM
#215
Not a DCT, it is a torque converter. DCT have a very distinct urgent instant shift sounds, this is a fast torque converter just like today's IS-F's 8-speeds. The shifts aren't slow, just not instant like a DCT.
Last edited by BNR34; 07-18-13 at 09:57 AM.
07-18-13, 11:10 AM
#219
I know. The test car sounds just like the IS-F. I just find it strange that the chief engineer says there will be no more V8 in the next gen IS-F due to it doesn't meet the euro 6 requirement, and then you hear that engine in coming coupe.
07-18-13, 12:09 PM
#220
Multiple sources is saying it is a V8 and this video confirmed it, I am happy
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07-18-13, 01:20 PM
#221
it is pretty obvious that it is NA V8
07-18-13, 01:29 PM
#222
Pole Position
LOL! That is so true, of course all that with a little bit of author's twist like what he/she would love to see as end product.
07-18-13, 02:53 PM
#224
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07-18-13, 04:40 PM
#225
I am with him on that, although is not a regular thing, I have seen quite a few M3's window sticker in the $85k~$95k range. You are correct, if you add up every "regular" packages, options and accessories, it maxed out at $79k.
But BMW can farther customize the car with their individual program with special paint, interior trims...........then there is a list of 14 M performance accessories that the dealer can add onto the car, louder muffler, lip spoiler, steering wheel..........those parts are very expensive, I think if you add up everything, it can be over $100k. Those $90k car just got a few selected items added on. Because not many sane people would pay $100k for a M3.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...=E92M&cat=1009
But BMW can farther customize the car with their individual program with special paint, interior trims...........then there is a list of 14 M performance accessories that the dealer can add onto the car, louder muffler, lip spoiler, steering wheel..........those parts are very expensive, I think if you add up everything, it can be over $100k. Those $90k car just got a few selected items added on. Because not many sane people would pay $100k for a M3.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...=E92M&cat=1009