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03-19-2010, 10:09 AM | #1 |
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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.
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03-19-2010, 10:18 AM | #3 |
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come on sheps, what is it, i wont poke fun..............honest
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03-19-2010, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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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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03-19-2010, 10:20 AM | #5 |
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What? Steve A, not poking fun!!??
You were one of the ones I was most worried about finding out!!
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03-19-2010, 10:28 AM | #6 |
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Depends on how much you might save going used?
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03-19-2010, 10:35 AM | #7 |
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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
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Renault laguna?????? Id wait and get the 'perfect car' its why i decided on speccing my own 335dT.
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03-19-2010, 10:50 AM | #9 |
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If no Price difference mate then no point... go for LCI...
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03-19-2010, 11:03 AM | #10 |
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03-19-2010, 11:16 AM | #14 |
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03-19-2010, 11:45 AM | #15 |
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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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03-19-2010, 12:39 PM | #16 |
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Will it be registered at all ?!
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03-19-2010, 12:42 PM | #17 |
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If it turns out like the spy shot, I'd wait, if only for the CSL's
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03-19-2010, 12:46 PM | #18 |
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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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