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Breville · 11-23-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Yes M3 sedan is available now. $145k rrp but doesn't come with quite a few things that the coupe come with which is why they can price it $17k lower (to combat C63 in price).

I checked out the M3 Sedan on the configurator and didn't see much difference in terms of specs. Do you know roughly what's missing?

professor · 11-23-2008, 06:21 PM

the EDC and M-Drive are optional on the sedan. still has an LSD though.

WAY · 11-23-2008, 06:47 PM

Sunroof is missing too. All big ticket items. What is M drive btw? I thought that is the LSD...

professor · 11-23-2008, 06:54 PM

wayne, the MDrive is a programming function for the EDC, servotronic steering and DSC, and the M3 sedan does come with an LSD standard. with the isf at 129, i think the three are very well priced for those who look at cost as an equal determinant.

WAY · 11-23-2008, 08:49 PM

The Lexus is a 4 seater btw but it is by far the best value as it comes fully equipt!

professor · 11-23-2008, 09:21 PM

is it a 4-seater!? its a 90%-there car in almost every way isn't it...
so, are we going 50/50 on the r35 or what?!
by the way, drove my friend's R50 yesterday. what an absolutely awesome thing that is....

WAY · 11-23-2008, 09:28 PM

Hahaha yes, 90% car would be how I would describe it. I am tempted to buy the R35 Prof, but not sure what purpose it will serve for me. I won't take it to the track as I have read enough to know that it is far from bulletproof (albeit fast). I rather get another family car I think. Passat CC looks really nice!

professor · 11-23-2008, 09:32 PM

yeah, passat cc looks nice, R-version? you know, i want that R50 but i have no garage space. LOL! blardy 2-car garage!

WAY · 11-23-2008, 09:45 PM

The V6 version of the Passat CC uses the same engine as the R36. But only 4 seats. I want 5 seats. Not sure how much, but given how good value VW products are, I doubt it's going to be that much.

Btw, did you use your friend's R50 to tow a 747? Hehe

smarm · 11-23-2008, 09:46 PM

Got a spare spot in my garage with your name on it Prof.

Looking at a C63 here.....

professor · 11-23-2008, 09:53 PM

wayne, i cracked that joke with him too! but he said that the one that towed the 747 was not an R50 "just" a V10. so i guess this one would be able to pull a 747 that's trying to go the other way!

doc, i guess i'll have to think about your offer. i am desperate and the kids are not too please sitting in cramped cars anymore!

Alpine* · 11-24-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by professor

wayne, the MDrive is a programming function for the EDC, servotronic steering and DSC, and the M3 sedan does come with an LSD standard. with the isf at 129, i think the three are very well priced for those who look at cost as an equal determinant.

Yeh had a look at the specs on the M Sedan vs Coupe and see that what you are saying is right on! What a rip! If you spec the sedan to the same as the coupe the $ diff is a paltry $7k (including ALL taxes). So to get the $ down to similar money as the C63 they just deleted a few stock options and bang, it's cheaper! Guts effort.. not. An M without those options is not the full monty IMO, sure you can do without the roof but in the coupe it is a n/c option.

Just my thoughts anyway!

smarm · 11-24-2008, 02:13 AM

do you still get CF roof with a sunroof in the coupe?

Alpine* · 11-24-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smarm

do you still get CF roof with a sunroof in the coupe?

Ah that's a big nope!

The purpose of the CF roof is to a) reduce weight and b) lower the centre of gravity, having a s/roof would increase both.

smarm · 11-26-2008, 04:54 PM

Yeah that's what I though AlpineM3E92

Spotted a beautiful silver 135 vert with coral red interior in Victoria st in Richmond yesterday

Alpine* · 11-27-2008, 01:40 AM

Slightly OT but worth a look.

http://www.biante.com.au/product_19509.htm

Furo125i · 11-27-2008, 11:13 PM

"BLK 135" on Spencer Street at 3.45 today.. & a 120 vert

hummel · 11-30-2008, 01:22 AM

Spotted me sitting in the passenger seat of Smarms 135i today for a while.

First ride in a 135i and I was utterly amazed. The power, the delivery and those brakes! Very impressive

smarm · 11-30-2008, 03:24 AM

My ability to talk myself out of a large fine will be seen though!

Breville · 11-30-2008, 10:44 PM

Warringah Mall car park this am; must be a Col Crawford number plate as it's nearly the same as mine. My wife thinks I'm mental taking pictures of other 1er's..

Alpine* · 12-01-2008, 01:05 AM

Spotted yesterday PM in Bunda St outside the Canberra Centre, verrry dirty

Tj303 · 12-01-2008, 10:15 PM

Spotted a blue 135i parked on P6 in the Sunlord Parking building (Sussex St) Sydney... anyone from here?

11-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#376
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	the EDC and M-Drive are optional on the sedan. still has an LSD though.
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11-23-2008, 06:47 PM	#377
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Sunroof is missing too. All big ticket items. What is M drive btw? I thought that is the LSD...
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11-23-2008, 06:54 PM	#378
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	wayne, the MDrive is a programming function for the EDC, servotronic steering and DSC, and the M3 sedan does come with an LSD standard. with the isf at 129, i think the three are very well priced for those who look at cost as an equal determinant.
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11-23-2008, 08:49 PM	#379
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The Lexus is a 4 seater btw but it is by far the best value as it comes fully equipt!
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11-23-2008, 09:21 PM	#380
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	is it a 4-seater!? its a 90%-there car in almost every way isn't it... so, are we going 50/50 on the r35 or what?! by the way, drove my friend's R50 yesterday. what an absolutely awesome thing that is....
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11-23-2008, 09:28 PM	#381
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hahaha yes, 90% car would be how I would describe it. I am tempted to buy the R35 Prof, but not sure what purpose it will serve for me. I won't take it to the track as I have read enough to know that it is far from bulletproof (albeit fast). I rather get another family car I think. Passat CC looks really nice!
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11-23-2008, 09:32 PM	#382
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	yeah, passat cc looks nice, R-version? you know, i want that R50 but i have no garage space. LOL! blardy 2-car garage!
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11-23-2008, 09:45 PM	#383
WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The V6 version of the Passat CC uses the same engine as the R36. But only 4 seats. I want 5 seats. Not sure how much, but given how good value VW products are, I doubt it's going to be that much. Btw, did you use your friend's R50 to tow a 747? Hehe
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11-23-2008, 09:53 PM	#385
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	wayne, i cracked that joke with him too! but he said that the one that towed the 747 was not an R50 "just" a V10. so i guess this one would be able to pull a 747 that's trying to go the other way! doc, i guess i'll have to think about your offer. i am desperate and the kids are not too please sitting in cramped cars anymore!
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11-27-2008, 01:40 AM	#390
Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Slightly OT but worth a look. http://www.biante.com.au/product_19509.htm
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11-27-2008, 11:13 PM	#391
Furo125i Private First Class 4 Rep 138 Posts Drives: AW/CORAL 125i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 12-2008 125i - E82 [0.00]	"BLK 135" on Spencer Street at 3.45 today.. & a 120 vert __________________ The docks.. Melbourne 9/12 Delivery: Thursday 18/12!
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11-30-2008, 01:22 AM	#392
hummel catching up... 0 Rep 78 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Spotted me sitting in the passenger seat of Smarms 135i today for a while. First ride in a 135i and I was utterly amazed. The power, the delivery and those brakes! Very impressive
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11-30-2008, 10:44 PM	#394
Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Warringah Mall car park this am; must be a Col Crawford number plate as it's nearly the same as mine. My wife thinks I'm mental taking pictures of other 1er's.. __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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12-01-2008, 01:05 AM	#395
Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Spotted yesterday PM in Bunda St outside the Canberra Centre, verrry dirty
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12-01-2008, 10:15 PM	#396
Tj303 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Spotted a blue 135i parked on P6 in the Sunlord Parking building (Sussex St) Sydney... anyone from here? __________________
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