mark88 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Autoweek says so: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070403/FREE/70402007/1059 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yeah I would say so, looks spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 The 2009 M3 will be powered by a a 4.0-liter V8 and a proper six-speed manual. erm 2009? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I think they are having a blonde moment... [ QUOTE ] the German automaker is now revealing the production version of the 2009 M3 due to go on sale in North America in mid-2008. [/ QUOTE ] So its the 2009 model on sale in 2008... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 2007 isnt it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 lol i was just speaking to my brother and at work they reckon number 30 on their list will have to wait over 2 years for his car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] A double-clutch gearbox might be closer to introduction than first thought, since there will be no sequential-manual gearbox option. [/ QUOTE ] who's turn for the bacon butty this time then?? Maybe its time I sold my car now rather than later on in the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Bugger I really want one now!! Would wait for the DSG though, and maybe even the touring. May get the LSD for mine and ask to have the first touring when it is available, would think that would be a year away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 yeah I saw the LSD video this morning. I could really be tempted into buying a touring M3 - I was out in my car before on my local back lanes thinking about the best point to sell the CSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Don't think it will matter too much, you may even find that prices hold out when the new M3 arrives, people will want one, not be able to get one for 12-18 months and look at other options including the CSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'm delighted the bonnet bulge seems less pronounced than shots of those I've seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I dont think it will do it for me. That pic o the interior confirmed in my head its just too much luxury not enough in your face performance. I will keep my order on as you never know but its looking unlikely. Might keep it to run for a week alongside the CSL if there are good premiums. If someone wants to give me a good offer for 5th at Park Lane I might be swayed. I think its going to between new CSL and GT3 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'll buy your deposit off you, but wouldn't pay a premium. I am sure people will though when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I spoke to soon really. I dont want to be hasty until I have driven the new version. I may be more wowed than I expect to be. I think the new M3 will be a cracking motor and ar better than the old one, but I know how good the CSL is - and ive compared it to the best that are out there. I just wonder if it will tickle me in the right places. Very keen on trying it for a week then selling it for a premium. Having said that it will be less costly for me than the CSL and certainly less than a GT3 - so in that respect it is worth a thought. Really wish it was the car - id feel like a ponce in a porka and I cant help thinking a CSL is a pipe dream Will let you know if I make a firm decision before my build slot... First dibs - Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks Sam. To be honest though I would want a dsg car, and I bet they don't arrive till spring/summer 08, and you could get a nice premium on that car as soon as all the reviews are raving about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 So is the DSG a definate then? Bit of a shame - makes it even less likly a CSL will arrive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'm with Sam in that I hope they don't appear in DSG guise - I'm really fond of the SMG now. In fact I'm really fond of the CSL complete. I'm not even sure I'd swap one for a GT3 apart from the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I actually prefure the body of the CSL to the GT3 (996 at least). I wouldnt swap for anything today. Im just thinking in a couple of years when it is time for a change I can only see the GT3 at this time being the way foward. Ninja green RS preferably! CSL im sure would be first choice though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irnbrukid Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] So is the DSG a definate then? Bit of a shame - makes it even less likly a CSL will arrive... [/ QUOTE ] Think it is to be called ZSG not to sure though, and work along the same lines as DSG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeboy749r Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Sorry, but what is it with those f3ckin wing mirrors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I know its early days - nut I just cant help being disapointed by this pic... [image]http://cwimg.sv.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=CW&Date=20070403&Category=FREE&ArtNo=70402007&Ref=V4&Profile=1059&maxw=490[/image] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 easily sorted - swap the seats for some Recaro racing bucket ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] easily sorted - swap the seats for some Recaro racing bucket ones. [/ QUOTE ] Not quite the same though is it... It wont have the noise, super agressive looks or the sparce and booming interior. Be closer to driving the Maybach. Dont really know - its jsut to early to tell and there is only so much speculation im capable of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Be closer to driving the Maybach. [/ QUOTE ] That is the funniest thing I have heard in ages. Have you heard the noise the new M3 makes? Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 my only real gripe with the CSL is how fragile the interior can be. I've already had the carbon centre console relaquered once due to scratches and now small ones are appearing again (I suspect caused by the dealer's valeters!). Also I'm sick of asking passengers not to just throw off the seatbelt for fear of scratching the carbon door panels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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