Petition to Bring G81 M3 Touring to the US

naveeds786 · 09-01-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ando

BMW needs to do a better job balancing business economics and value creation for customers. If you spend too much time on the business economics you can easily miss shifting behaviors. And there's an obvious surge in product personalization driving loyalty and profits.

The feedback from the US on the M3 Touring isn't noise. No one needs a new M3. We want to buy one to fulfill our travel and mobility needs. I have a F80 and a F97 and I'm holding for a G81.

This is an opportunity for BMW M to connect with us and I want to connect with a new M3 Touring.

Well put. BMW is listening by building an M3 wagon but not importing it to the US is disappointing as an enthusiast.

solstice · 09-01-2020, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Pilot

I don't think G81 will sell more than the G80/G82 but I definitely don't see it doing much worse than G83

If this poll is an accurate picture of the market they will sell 1 vert for every 23 wagons

Which I personally wouldn’t mind, the 4 series vert looks quite horrendous in pictures. Really awkward rear proportions.

knightarmor · 09-01-2020, 10:37 PM

I would quickly trade my F80 in for a G80 wagon.

cardemax · 09-01-2020, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Pilot

Edit: We also have a Change.org petition thanks to ki__: http://chng.it/7Z7sRrfZdK

As we all have probably heard, the rumor is that the upcoming G81 M3 won't be offered in the US market for various reasons. I was already debating about the idea of starting a new thread to show BMW and BMW USA the potential interest from the US buyer about the G81. After seeing couple other similar thoughts in the other G81 thread and hearing from Jason that they would support this initiative, I decided to start this thread which will hopefully serve as a petition to bring G81 M3 to the US.

In addition to the answering the poll, please feel free to post your thoughts about why BMW and BMW USA should offer the G81 here in the States. I understand this is not something official with hard commitments from people but I believe it will be good indicator of the potential interest.

Let's make this happen!

If this comes I will order a highly optioned individual British racing green over tan interior... Think of all that profit BMW lol

cardemax · 09-01-2020, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Looks like BMW should cancel the vert. A big fat zero takers in the poll.

I guess this pole really shows M4 Vert owners aren't usually enthusiasts (therefore not on the forums) and on the opposite end the high choice of the wagon shows that BMWs core enthusiasts really like the idea of a wagon... put profit aside and make a product for the people who actually advocate and interact with your company in my opinion.

bayarea328xit · 09-02-2020, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bayarea328xit

I'd pay $5-10k more than the sedan for the wagon in the US; see:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1751142

Petition signed

Saphirschwarz · 09-02-2020, 10:50 AM

as if G80 wasnt already big enough ....

LemonOne · 09-02-2020, 10:52 AM

No love for X3M?

spuntyb · 09-02-2020, 10:52 AM

Was just waiting for this.

I'm 100% in on a G81.

TAKE MY MONEY BMWNA

e92ben · 09-02-2020, 10:52 AM

Problem is out of 100k signatures 44 people will actually buy one.

ZGM3 · 09-02-2020, 10:54 AM

Manual...... Manual....... Manual......
OR NONE AT ALL!!!!!

spuntyb · 09-02-2020, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Salespunk

As a current owner of an F31 and M5 and having owned 15+ BMW's in the last ten years I will put a deposit down the day they announce the M3 Touring availability in the US.

I still miss my F31. One of the best dailies I ever had. Even had the leather dash! Would have replaced it if they brought one here. An ///M version would be perfection.

F82PRETEND · 09-02-2020, 10:57 AM

I'd put a $20k deposit on one today if I knew it were coming for sure...with a stick!

Mako · 09-02-2020, 11:11 AM

M4 GC

Where is that option?

Prazision · 09-02-2020, 11:11 AM

a rwd manual, and you can take my first born...

535i MSport · 09-02-2020, 11:13 AM

Stop buying SUV tanks and you might be in with a chance! 🤣

535i MSport · 09-02-2020, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

Problem is out of 100k signatures 44 people will actually buy one.

And they will likely want some other mug to take the initial depreciation hit.

mbanck · 09-02-2020, 11:14 AM

It'll be AWD with the ZF8 automatic: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=197

535i MSport · 09-02-2020, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cardemax

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Originally Posted by solstice

Looks like BMW should cancel the vert. A big fat zero takers in the poll.

I guess this pole really shows M4 Vert owners aren't usually enthusiasts (therefore not on the forums) and on the opposite end the high choice of the wagon shows that BMWs core enthusiasts really like the idea of a wagon... put profit aside and make a product for the people who actually advocate and interact with your company in my opinion.

WAGS and hairdressers...

bimmerfrk · 09-02-2020, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

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Originally Posted by cardemax

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Originally Posted by solstice

Looks like BMW should cancel the vert. A big fat zero takers in the poll.

I guess this pole really shows M4 Vert owners aren't usually enthusiasts (therefore not on the forums) and on the opposite end the high choice of the wagon shows that BMWs core enthusiasts really like the idea of a wagon... put profit aside and make a product for the people who actually advocate and interact with your company in my opinion.

WAGS and hairdressers...

Hey hey ! I love my F83 Ferrari red vert. And yes I also had an f82z the F83 is the perfect /// in every way.

darkbro66 · 09-02-2020, 11:18 AM

I will continue to post on every thread for this, this is the only way BMW is getting my money. I will buy a G81, I will not buy any of the other options. Hope this works!

Parabolica · 09-02-2020, 11:18 AM

Signed even though I don't like that front grille.

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

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09-02-2020, 10:52 AM	#31
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09-02-2020, 10:54 AM	#33
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09-02-2020, 11:11 AM	#37
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09-02-2020, 11:14 AM	#40
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09-02-2020, 11:18 AM	#44
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