[g80z]

So I've yet to take delivery of my g80cx, which is stuck at the Bremerhaven port for about 4.5 weeks now. But with an estimated delivery of mid-January and the launch of the CS expected to be a month or two after that it has me thinking. Would it be too much of a rush to take delivery of my 2023 and wait for about 7-8months before a CS arrives and trade up? Or is that not crazy? Just trying to rationalize, it's just kind of upsetting I'll be getting my car, and about a month after the better version will be coming out. But from what I've seen it takes about a year from launch to consistent deliveries for these cars, or at least with the CSL.

Or, from what the news on the forums looks like is that there will be another special edition in 2024-25 that may be even better, but I hope it's not like a Jahre and more so like a proper CS. Is there anything that suggests that the special model will be more than carbon and badges?

My local dealer got to m5cs, 1 csl, and 2 Jahre allocations, all of which they marked up, but I'm supposedly on the list for the m3cs and don't plan to pay any markup as I didn't with my incoming g80. But hey maybe ai can rationalize me away if they do mark it up? I don't know as I am just drooling over the idea of a signal green g80 m3cs with buckets as I didn't option them on my incoming car both would def be a must for a CS

And a brief reminder I am fully aware these are extreme first-world issues and that's why I'm coming to like-minded individuals that all have the same passion.

Would love to hear all of your KIND opinions

And to summarize this to make sure it doesn’t come off wrong is… will the CS be enough car to want to replace a “regular comp xdrive” and from what the CSL reviews have shown it is, +xdrive it’ll be one hell of a car.

[Forzanerazzurri]

The iPhone generation.

[g80z]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

The iPhone generation.

Exactly what it feels like tbh

[astroricardo]

Just get both so you can have a spare

[G MONEY]

Don't take the one on order if you are going to trade it back in a few months. What's the point?

[g80z]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

Don't take the one on order if you are going to trade it back in a few months. What's the point?

Kinda need the car as it’s supposed to be my DD. Just trying to see if only keeping the car for a few months is worth it and to wait for a CS or be more practical and wait till the 2025 “specail model” comes

[John4C]

Is there concrete info on what the CS will have (other than awd and 54x hp)?

I don’t think it’ll be enough to warrant trading up personally. If you were going to order one today, sure grab a CS, but if you have one inbound, I doubt it’s really that different.

[g80z]

Originally Posted by John4C

Is there concrete info on what the CS will have (other than awd and 54x hp)?

I don’t think it’ll be enough to warrant trading up personally. If you were going to order one today, sure grab a CS, but if you have one inbound, I doubt it’s really that different.

Thank you, kind of the feedback I was looking for… if it’s a difference like m4 to m4csl than it may be but also not looking so spend over 130k on a 3 series regardless of edition because at that point used m5 cvs prices will be around their. Point is theirs always a better car and a endless ladder, just trying to see if the cs is worth the step up but given my circumstances it seems better to keep my incoming one for time before deciding

[thebigcheese]

Order the CS, if you can even get the #1 spot - which i doubt this late.

[Eris496]

lock the spot, then you have enough time to find out.

[MichaelB1969]

If you are looking for opinions, here's one. I think you should take delivery of the cx that's coming right around the corner and enjoy it. Unless you are going to live at the track, I definitely don't think it's worth upgrading.

[Higgs Boson]

take the CX, order the CS. you don't know how long it will take to come in or what else may happen in life that can otherwise prevent you from getting either one of them. Never pass.

[forumlurker]

I'd take the M3Cx first as its guaranteed. Then you can switch to a CS after seeing all the reviews.

[g80z]

Originally Posted by DM5PAV

Great advice given to me at one point, if you’re going to feel bad if you ever are in your Cx and see a CS or CSL… if that’s going to minimize your enjoyment of your car, then I guess you better go for that badge and whatever extra’s it entails.

I doubt that the experience is gonna be all that different to be honest, but if it is important to you then you might as well wait… especially if you are going to trade it in anyway. You’ll likely take a bad hit on that deal. Probably better off to just buy something cheap as your DD and drive that till you get your CS.

The CS is a better version, I guess… but you gotta realize that the next gen of cars in about 4-5 years is going to be “the better” version and smoke all these cars. and besides that CS is gonna be a hell of a lot of money.

Is the CS really gonna be the “best” car you can get for $175k?

Idk about that.
I think agree with many others here when I say the m3 is a $90k car. My build is about $25k more than that and I’m thinking about lowering it down, dropping some options as these cars simply don’t hold their value enough to be reasonable purchases over $100k (imo). I may just leave it, but at $115 I’m feeling like I’m overpaying.

A CS is going to be way more money, but definitely not way more car.

kind of the response I was looking for... these cars are reaching m5c and m5cs territory in pricing and then we look back and realize the starting price is 80k, its an endless latter. And given that ill just have to wait and see if the CS is that great of a car to spend an extra 25k which is highly unlikcley if i tastefully mod the first one.

[itrocks4u]

Uhh have you seriously been stuck at the port for 4.5 week? Holy.

[g80z]

Originally Posted by itrocks4u

Uhh have you seriously been stuck at the port for 4.5 week? Holy.

yep. its a crazy feeling knowing ur car physically exists and is just sitting in some parking lot in germany waiting for a ship.

[MichaelB1969]

Originally Posted by DM5PAV

Great advice given to me at one point, if you’re going to feel bad if you ever are in your Cx and see a CS or CSL… if that’s going to minimize your enjoyment of your car, then I guess you better go for that badge and whatever extra’s it entails.

If I had taken this advice throughout my life I would probably look back and be horrified at all the money I’d wasted chasing happiness with purchases like this, wondering why my retirement savings were a fraction of what they could/should be. But that’s just me!

Edit: I think I’m already horrified at how much money I’ve spent on cars, but the advice above would have led to me being even more horrified. 😬

[Bimmerfun82]

I would take delivery and upgrade if you can to the CS. I’m very happy with the G80cx as-is and would rather save the money for a future purchase, but the CS will hold its value better. It’s a trade-off…

[astroricardo]

Originally Posted by astroricardo

Just get both so you can have a spare

Joking about this by the way. If you're willing to spend the 130-140K that the M3 CS will most likely be, what's 10K or so lost when you unload your M3cx? Take delivery of your incoming M3cx (it's a beast) and keep your spot in line. You can always change your mind (usually) later without losing your deposit.