Straykiwi

Speed Revenue Safety Cameras about to quadruple in number "to increase safety" Yeah right... Rant over

Just got emailed by the dealer. Build slot confirmed for the second week in January 2024.

I wanted a grey interior but the missus vetoed it (had to keep her happy since I'd never hear the end of it otherwise). As for the brake calipers, I didn't think you could get them in yellow. You can get gold ones if you buy the carbon ceramic discs, which at $16,500 was something I didn't want. The only options I could find were blue (default), black or red. I asked the dealer about how Hamilton had managed to acquire a M3 Tourer and got told a very sad tale, not one I want to repeat on a public forum. I am inclined to believe them because they were selling the car (as in it was not being sold privately) and it wasn't road registered which is why I had to test drive their demo M3 comp sedan instead. I did get to sit in it, it does look full stealth mode in the blacked out scheme but my current car is black and it's a pain in the ass to keep clean. So thanks but I think I'll wait for a green one. Yeah I quite like the look of the Alpina B3 too, it certainly looks far more elegant and understated. But this is a M3! 👍

I went into the ballot for a GR Corolla and never got lucky. I was less than amused when I saw them start to appear on Trade-Me later being sold "for personal reasons..." Yeah right, about 76000 personal reasons... 😒

I'll only consider extortionately high offers. 😛 In all seriousness I meant what I said, this one I intend to keep.

Yes it is a factory order and no I have not received a build slot yet. The colour is Isle of Man Green with black wheels, black brake calipers and a black leather interior.

Hi all, I have just ordered a G81 M3 Touring, my first ever BMW. In fact it will be the second BMW I have ever driven, the first being the demo G80 M3 Comp xDrive sedan from the dealership. This car is my dream car, and I am really looking forward to enjoying it for a long time.