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      09-15-2015, 11:35 AM   #1
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No M3 for Demo/display in the Boston area

I find it very interesting, I have called and visit about 10 BMW dealers so far, each one has 1 or 2 M4s in stock or ready to be delivered, but 0 M3s.

One sales person told me that M3s are rare and when they come they go on the same day.

I guess that is a good thing to those who own one, but is a bad thing for those who wants to have an idea how the car looks.
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I find it very interesting, I have called and visit about 10 BMW dealers so far, each one has 1 or 2 M4s in stock or ready to be delivered, but 0 M3s.

One sales person told me that M3s are rare and when they come they go on the same day.

I guess that is a good thing to those who own one, but is a bad thing for those who wants to have an idea how the car looks.
I may be wrong, but the production ratio for 2015 was something like 4:1 (M4/M3). I don't believe BMW has released official numbers yet.
BMWAG probably assumed that the coupe would be in more demand during the first year of the new model. I test drove an M4 for assessment of driving performance prior to acquiring my M3, simply because the F80 had not been released (37th week of 2014).

The F80 was a no brainer for me...same performance, great looks, and practical with four doors and a usable trunk (that's what I told the wife to convince her it was a reasonable acquisition).

Good luck...wish I could be more helpful.
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Op fly over here in Seattle, my good friend has one and since I don't have mine, he shows up every night at my door to laugh at me.

Ss is a beautiful color on an m3.
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      09-15-2015, 11:50 AM   #4
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Perhaps you can go to a local meet to see another person's M3. I would think taking an M4 for a test drive would give you a pretty good idea of driving an M3. Not exactly the same, but I think it would be pretty similar. So combined with seeing someone else's, that should give you a good idea about whether or not to order one.
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i think even BMW surprised on the demand for the M3 instead the M4
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i think even BMW surprised on the demand for the M3 instead the M4
Are u saying that BMW was not expecting to sell as many M3s?

I yet to see one M3 on the road. I saw about a dozen of M4 on the road already.
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If I'm not mistaken coupes outsold sedans by a pretty wide margin in previous generations as well, when it was just M3 coupe / M3 sedan instead of M3 / M4.
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According to Cars.com, Herb CHambers Boston has two M3's and Shrewsbury has one. You are welcome to see my SO M3 when it arrives in about 2 weeks.

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According to Cars.com, Herb CHambers Boston has two M3's and Shrewsbury has one. You are welcome to see my SO M3 when it arrives in about 2 weeks.

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Nice! Thank you for letting me know.

I just called Boston, they only had an Alpine White with black interior in Boston and none in Sudbury, I will call Sudbury instead to check again.

I really want to see the M3 in Mineral Gray to tell u the truth.

Im doing the Euro delivery on mine on Nov 29th, Mineral Gray with SO interior
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So wait, you've already ordered it, and NOW you're looking to touch and feel one?

BACK ASSWARDS!! Which i love, good man.

I have only seen 1 other M3 in Boston besides myself, but quite a few M4's pop up, most in Mineral Grey. You're more than welcome to come check out my 2016 if you'd like, but it's Mineral White, not MG.
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So wait, you've already ordered it, and NOW you're looking to touch and feel one?

BACK ASSWARDS!! Which i love, good man.

I have only seen 1 other M3 in Boston besides myself, but quite a few M4's pop up, most in Mineral Grey. You're more than welcome to come check out my 2016 if you'd like, but it's Mineral White, not MG.
I test drove a 2015 M4 Convertible with DCT, and I did not enjoyed all that much, too heavy, and felt slow (car had only 200 miles) and 500+ pounds over the M3's weight

Since I never saw an M3 nor I have drove a M4 manual trans, Im taking my chances and hopping for the best, which I believe it will be.

Where are u located BTW?
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So wait, you've already ordered it, and NOW you're looking to touch and feel one?

BACK ASSWARDS!! Which i love, good man.

I have only seen 1 other M3 in Boston besides myself, but quite a few M4's pop up, most in Mineral Grey. You're more than welcome to come check out my 2016 if you'd like, but it's Mineral White, not MG.
BTW Mineral White was my first choice, but after sooo many years owning Gray, black and Blue BMWs I felt that MW would out of my comfort zone and I was afraid to regret down the years.

Anyways, I would love to look at your M3.

Thank you.
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I work in Boston and live in Hingham, I'd be happy to take you for a ride in mine anytime.

The White was a must for me. I almost ordered Blue, but didn't want the wait. I'm beyond thrilled with the color combo of White and Sakhir Orange.

Shoot me a message and you can come for a ride and touch/feel as much as you'd like.
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At least 2 on the south shore. I have a 15 bought in November friend took delivery of a 16 couple weeks ago

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I really want to see the M3 in Mineral Gray to tell u the truth.
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      09-26-2015, 06:54 PM   #15
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According to Cars.com, Herb CHambers Boston has two M3's and Shrewsbury has one. You are welcome to see my SO M3 when it arrives in about 2 weeks.

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Hey there, I just took delivery of my SO M3 this week - color is absolutely incredible!

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We have a mineral gray with Shakir orange m3 with Mperf items available. South shore BMW. You could also see my AW on SO m3. Pm me if your interested.
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Nice!

I would love to look at both if possible.

I will let you know my availability tomorrow.

Thank you.
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