Petition to Bring G81 M3 Touring to the US

DCG · 11-06-2020, 03:21 AM

PRUVEIT · 11-06-2020, 02:55 PM

I'd trade in my current generation M4 for this.

Size wise I don't want to go as big as an E class or 5 series. This would be perfect.

Oh and manual too please! #BMWNA

This an our i3S - not much more needed. Oh, another rant, too bad the i3 is going away...

Salespunk · 11-09-2020, 01:45 PM

That F81 should have been built by BMW. Absolutely beautiful and it makes me want to go start swapping parts on my F31. Wonder if I can find $75K for the parts in my couch cushions.

mercury26 · 11-17-2020, 04:13 PM

I have money in hand and waiting. My preference would be xDrive with 6 speed MT, that would make it unique.

DCG · 11-20-2020, 07:43 AM

Watch, reminisce, and dream.

DCG · 11-24-2020, 02:36 AM

DCG · 12-03-2020, 04:25 PM

BMW M3 Touring spotted in New York 🗽?!

SCOTT26 · 12-03-2020, 06:08 PM

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BMW M3 Touring spotted in New York 🗽?!

Berlin, Studio Babelsberg backlot.

CanAutM3 · 12-03-2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DCG

Watch, reminisce, and dream.

That is one great add. Can't wait for our RS6 delivery in 2021

Kief · 12-04-2020, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

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Originally Posted by DCG

Watch, reminisce, and dream.

That is one great add. Can't wait for our RS6 delivery in 2021

So envious! How'd you spec?

CanAutM3 · 12-04-2020, 05:50 PM

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So envious! How'd you spec?

We only have a deposit down for now, final config will be somewhere in the summer of 2021. I am not sure how the options and package compare between the US and Canada, but this how we plan on building ours:

Daytona Grey
RS interior design in red (red sticking, seat belt accents and alcantara steering)
22" wheels
Red brake calipers
Dynamic Package (RWS, torque vectoring, dynamic steering)

Otherwise, it comes pretty loaded as standard. Only skipping the driver's assistance and CCB.

Kief · 12-06-2020, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

We only have a deposit down for now, final config will be somewhere in the summer of 2021. I am not sure how the options and package compare between the US and Canada, but this how we plan on building ours:

Daytona Grey
RS interior design in red (red sticking, seat belt accents and alcantara steering)
22" wheels
Red brake calipers
Dynamic Package (RWS, torque vectoring, dynamic steering)

Otherwise, it comes pretty loaded as standard. Only skipping the driver's assistance and CCB.

Turning in the wife's RS3, or is this for you? Not a fan of the black out trim? Love it regardless!

CanAutM3 · 12-06-2020, 08:17 AM

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Turning in the wife's RS3, or is this for you? Not a fan of the black out trim? Love it regardless!

Yes, this will be my wife's car. I need something more track focused to support my addiction

. We actually prefer the silver trim, contrasts nicely with the Daytona Grey. The blacked out or even the CF trim looks fantastic on a silver car though. But since my next car will be silver again, my wife wants something different.

jcatral14 · 12-09-2020, 10:07 AM

Signed and hoping

Used to have an E46 wagon and although it wasn't powerful, it was fun to drive and I loved it. My one negative to it, okay two, was that it wasn't in stick and I wish it had a bit more power. This new G81 will provide both!

M-Pilot · 12-09-2020, 10:39 AM

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Signed and hoping

Used to have an E46 wagon and although it wasn't powerful, it was fun to drive and I loved it. My one negative to it, okay two, was that it wasn't in stick and I wish it had a bit more power. This new G81 will provide both!

Beautiful E46! G81 won't provide both of those things you mentioned though unfortunately. It's been confirmed by internal sources that it will be AWD and 8AT only (no 6MT).

jcatral14 · 12-09-2020, 10:46 AM

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Beautiful E46! G81 won't provide both of those things you mentioned though unfortunately. It's been confirmed by internal sources that it will be AWD and 8AT only (no 6MT).

Thanks! No stick? Really? Bummer

At least it'll have more power...

adc · 12-09-2020, 04:32 PM

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Thanks! No stick? Really? Bummer

At least it'll have more power...

Yes. But despite subscribing to this, I still don't think it will come to the US.

Don't spend this wagon currency just yet, we haven't earned it.

seis-speed · 12-09-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jcatral14

Thanks! No stick? Really? Bummer

At least it'll have more power...

They have the engineering to make a manual wagon. It will be less powerful, but who cares, they have the chance to make the ultimate enthusiast vehicle... But, will they?

Litman · 12-10-2020, 07:49 AM

wow. BMW M3 in beige looks great, very good tuning. I would like to have such a car. BMW cars, of course, are considered one of the best and most reliable, but I have long wanted to see myself a cadillac car. I like the brands of cars of the American manufacturer, and I have never owned a luxury car. The design of this car is completely different from others.

Jim B · 12-12-2020, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PRUVEIT

I'd trade in my current generation M4 for this.

Size wise I don't want to go as big as an E class or 5 series. This would be perfect.

Oh and manual too please! #BMWNA

This an our i3S - not much more needed. Oh, another rant, too bad the i3 is going away...

+1 Same here.

Fritzer · 12-14-2020, 01:37 PM

If they sell the G81 M3 in the US, it will be the first new BMW car I will have ever purchased, after a plethora of used ones.

seis-speed · 12-14-2020, 02:04 PM

Interestingly, on the Cadillac forums the polling is similar, 9/10 prefer the wagon to the sedan when given the option. They also are begging for manual with AWD.

One of these manufacturers are going to realize there is a market in the US. Times change, markets change, as big as these cars are now, why not make better use of the cargo space and added usability?

View Poll Results: If BMW were to offer all variants of G8x in the US, which model would you go with?
G80 M3 Sedan	106	14.19%
G81 M3 Touring	596	79.79%
G82 M4 Coupe	34	4.55%
G83 M4 Convertible	11	1.47%
Voters: 747. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-2020, 03:21 AM	#331
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PRUVEIT Private First Class 46 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6MT, skyroof Join Date: May 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M4 [0.00]	I'd trade in my current generation M4 for this. Size wise I don't want to go as big as an E class or 5 series. This would be perfect. Oh and manual too please! #BMWNA This an our i3S - not much more needed. Oh, another rant, too bad the i3 is going away... __________________ 2018 i3s Electric Blue 2015 M4 6MT- MG/BLK everything except CCB 2000 323 Ci - sold, 1998 SAAB 900 - hurricane, 1988 SAAB 900 SPG - sold, 1967 Ford Galaxy LTD 390 - stolen
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Salespunk Captain 514 Rep 925 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SlowCal iTrader: (0)	That F81 should have been built by BMW. Absolutely beautiful and it makes me want to go start swapping parts on my F31. Wonder if I can find $75K for the parts in my couch cushions.
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jcatral14 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2020 Mineral Grey X2 M35i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	Signed and hoping Used to have an E46 wagon and although it wasn't powerful, it was fun to drive and I loved it. My one negative to it, okay two, was that it wasn't in stick and I wish it had a bit more power. This new G81 will provide both! Attached Images __________________ 2020 Mineral Grey X2 M35i -jay
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Litman Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW x5 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	wow. BMW M3 in beige looks great, very good tuning. I would like to have such a car. BMW cars, of course, are considered one of the best and most reliable, but I have long wanted to see myself a cadillac car. I like the brands of cars of the American manufacturer, and I have never owned a luxury car. The design of this car is completely different from others. Last edited by Litman; 12-13-2020 at 03:20 PM..
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Fritzer No one sleep in Tokyo 403 Rep 949 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1991 E34 525i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (3)	If they sell the G81 M3 in the US, it will be the first new BMW car I will have ever purchased, after a plethora of used ones. __________________ LOOKING TO BUY: N52 Euro Airbox, any "BMW Performance" parts from E90 era, any E90 Autotecknic carbon fiber pieces. Private message me on here.
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