Buying my dream car

[Straykiwi 52]

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.

[Apex 693]

Congratulations.

How much are you planning on selling it for when it arrives? 

[TonyT 48]

Is it being built for you? What colour did you choose?

[Straykiwi 52]

50 minutes ago, TonyT said:

Is it being built for you? What colour did you choose?

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.

[Straykiwi 52]

2 hours ago, Apex said:

Congratulations.

How much are you planning on selling it for when it arrives? 

I'll only consider extortionately high offers. 😛

In all seriousness I meant what I said,  this one I intend to keep.

[Apex 693]

25 minutes ago, Straykiwi said:

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.

Winner. Best colour and kudos. I would have gone with a grey interior and yellow calipers but I cant afford one and cant expect someone else to build it for me 5 years before I can.

I only say that as near every enthusiast car as of late seems to end up on Trade-Me a month later for RRP or higher and I know the M3 Touring will be in demand. 

Likely to be the one and only M3 Touring so good on you for indulging when you can.

 

 

 

[TonyT 48]

4 hours ago, Straykiwi said:

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.

Nice, the green is a very cool colour. Please keep us updated as the build progresses. 

[balancerider 702]

5 hours ago, Apex said:

 

I only say that as near every enthusiast car as of late seems to end up on Trade-Me a month later for RRP or higher and I know the M3 Touring will be in demand. 

 

Interesting that both the Chch and Hamilton dealer demo G81’s were on trade me <24h before being taken down (both at rrp) so clearly the demand is there. I love the idea of an M touring but think I’d take an Alpina B3 instead

[Straykiwi 52]

10 hours ago, Apex said:

I only say that as near every enthusiast car as of late seems to end up on Trade-Me a month later for RRP or higher and I know the M3 Touring will be in demand. 

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... 😒

[Straykiwi 52]

10 hours ago, Apex said:

Winner. Best colour and kudos. I would have gone with a grey interior and yellow calipers but I cant afford one and cant expect someone else to build it for me 5 years before I can.

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.

 

4 hours ago, balancerider said:

Interesting that both the Chch and Hamilton dealer demo G81’s were on trade me <24h before being taken down (both at rrp) so clearly the demand is there. I love the idea of an M touring but think I’d take an Alpina B3 instead

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! 👍

[Sammo 2477]

Awesome! an Isle of Man Green G81 is an incredible looking car - perhaps not the most 'classically' beautiful, but a genuine head turner with insane performance and practicality 😎

[Straykiwi 52]

On 10/10/2023 at 5:52 PM, TonyT said:

Nice, the green is a very cool colour. Please keep us updated as the build progresses. 

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

[Cement 782]

Not sure what flavour green this is but just spotted at BMW North Shore.

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2915]

Yup, that’s the Isle of Man green, on an M3 Touring no less.

[Straykiwi 52]

Pretty much identical to what I am buying externally.

 

EDIT:  I don't know how I feel knowing I won't have the only Isle of Man green M3 Touring in NZ.  I thought everyone went for Dravit/Oxide/Brooklyn/Skyscraper Grey these days?

EDIT 2:  Since NZ's car registry data is searchable, for the month ending January 2024 there are 21 M3 Tourings registered in NZ.  There will be 3 'green' M3 Tourings in NZ once mine arrives.  We know at least one of the others is also Isle of Man green,  the third one could be an individual colour, who knows?  Keep an eye out in and around Auckland as that is where the other two were delivered.  

Edited February 19 by Straykiwi

[balancerider 702]

On 12/21/2023 at 9:53 AM, Straykiwi said:

I thought everyone went for Dravit/Oxide/Brooklyn/Skyscraper Grey these days?

Don't forget Mineral! 😂

Dravit / Oxide do look good in the sun but there are so many nice Individual greens available now too (if you're prepared to pay the extra). IOM actually looks really good on the touring.

[Straykiwi 52]

Update: received my vehicles VIN number from the dealer this afternoon. 

[Straykiwi 52]

Update:  App now says delivery is under way.  Let the logistics lottery begin!

[E30 325i Rag-Top 2915]

On 1/12/2024 at 8:21 PM, Straykiwi said:

Update:  App now says delivery is under way.  Let the logistics lottery begin!

Yup, the ports in Europe still seem to be backed up with cars, fingers crossed yours comes through quickly!

[BMTHUG 942]

On 12/20/2023 at 11:49 AM, Cement said:

Not sure what flavour green this is but just spotted at BMW North Shore.

was planning to paint my e30 this colour! absolutely inlove with it

[Straykiwi 52]

Update:  My car is on a vessel awaiting passage through the Panama Canal.  ETA in NZ is early April.

[BMTHUG 942]

12 minutes ago, Straykiwi said:

Update:  My car is on a vessel awaiting passage through the Panama Canal.  ETA in NZ is early April.

I am so excited for you man!

[hybrid 1039]

manditory pics and meetup when you get it

[Straykiwi 52]

On 3/9/2024 at 9:14 AM, hybrid said:

manditory pics and meetup when you get it

Oh for sure, photos will be provided here, no need to ask.

I have a mate who owns a F80 M3,  I might meet up with him and his car somewhere in Auckland at some point after the dust settles.  Lots of things need to happen before that becomes possible,  so we shall just have to wait and see.

[Straykiwi 52]

Update:  Vessel is now ~35nm east of Great Barrier Island on an ESE heading at 14 knots,  due to dock in Auckland tomorrow evening.