[YKIGI]

Originally Posted by JasonDot

Ummm, that petition/request paragraph has a lot of room for improvement.

I only passed it along. Not gonna reinvent the wheel.

[SteveinArizona]

Until recently I would have agreed and signed the petition. But now that the new M3 will have the bugs bunny grill, I can't sign the petition in good faith since I wouldn't buy the new M3 touring unless it lost the grill.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

This is the most pressing issue facing this country right now.

[spuntyb]

Already did. Let's hope it works. Would love one of these!!

[LuisBoston]

Bravo on the petition. But I'd want BMW to bring over the plug in G21 first, so I have something to buy.

Otherwise, I'm probably going Tesla or Polestar2.

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by M-Pilot

I personally had ZERO interest in an F31 because BMW only offered the 4 cylinder versions in the US (328i/330i and 328d). Similarly, I would have zero interest in a G21 330i as well. However, I would seriously consider M340i Touring and immediately jump on a G81 M3 Touring.

I have an F31. Love the utility, but the four banger sounds like a blender.

Lease is up in May. Probably not getting another BMW (this is my 3rd).

[Nativetexan]

Originally Posted by 9M71

You guys think i can change.org my employer into giving us free cafeteria lunches?

I would shoot for the moon and ask for free refills too 🙃

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by YKIGI

Fair enough but let’s not turn this thread into the grill issue. There’s enough of that already

Jus sign it if you like the idea of a M3 wagon

The problem is that I don't think it is fair to sign a petition asking for BMW to import a vehicle that I wouldn't buy. That would be wrong. So, unfortunately, the grill is relevant to the request.

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but a poll showing what the 400+ G81 customers will get if the G81 is not offered in the states in 2 years.

Would they buy a G80 or X3M?

I'm shocked at the low G82 interested customers. The G83 I get and expected.

What are the interested G81 customers driving now, if leasing, what will they drive for an other 2 years if the petition is a success?

Currently have an F31 and Civic Type R. Just got rid of my F90 M5 last week. Considering an X3M right now, but I turn cars pretty quickly so even if I got the X3M, would just give it to my wife to drive or put it up on Swapalease.

[ki__]

Almost 3,500 signed on the petition.

[Soul_Glo]

Done. On the condition they provide the m diff lock.

[F32Fleet]

You want AWD?

[strohw]

A wagon is already a very tough sell. A RWD only wagon is a death nail before it even starts. When Caddy did their 2nd gen CTS V that had the wagon variant, they managed to sell 1700 of them in 4 years. They sold roughly 8000 sedans and 8000 coupes in the same time frame.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

First, all BMW needs to do is read this thread and notice the numerous people (stupidly) openly admitting they wouldn't buy an M3 wagon but voted that they would anyway. This behavior COMPLETELY reinforces the correct analysis that people are simply talking out their ass. Many couldn't even afford such a vehicle, but profess that availability is the only obstacle. When push comes to shove, only a crazy-rare few are really going to put their $80k+ into a wagon... even if it does have a M on the liftgate.

I asked this before, but will again... Has anyone else noticed how rare (like never) it is to hear of someone buying a CPO Porsche Sport Turismo? I literally can't recall ever hearing someone even mention they're considering one! Also, look around and you'll notice how unbelievably rare it is to actually see a Sport Turismo on the street. I think I've seen 3 ever... and I drive 30k miles a year throughout the entire northeast. BMW has surely done the market research and concluded (correctly imho) that wagons don't sell unless they're marketed as a SUV alternative like an AllRoad.

[pz619]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

The problem is that I don't think it is fair to sign a petition asking for BMW to import a vehicle that I wouldn't buy. That would be wrong. So, unfortunately, the grill is relevant to the request.

Yeah same here. In another thread I specifically committed to buying the car if it didn’t have the dumb grill. Since it does, I can’t see myself purchasing it. Would love for the touring to come to the US, but can’t sign the petition for something I now have zero intent on purchasing. Now if the LCI fixes the front end, I’ll be back in business. Regardless, good luck to those who are still in the game!

[DCook]

Originally Posted by strohw

A wagon is already a very tough sell. A RWD only wagon is a death nail before it even starts. When Caddy did their 2nd gen CTS V that had the wagon variant, they managed to sell 1700 of them in 4 years. They sold roughly 8000 sedans and 8000 coupes in the same time frame.

Yet the prices are skyrocket for them.

I don't care nor afford for a wagon, but i signed anyway.

[SCOTT26]

Some have been crunching the numbers as they say: Its not promising.

[Jimboslice312]

Everyone needs to start sending emails and physical mail to BMW NA!!!

[khanyam4]

Is this wagon going to share the same ugly front giant grille as the upcoming M3 and M4?

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by khanyam4

Is this wagon going to share the same ugly front giant grille as the upcoming M3 and M4?

Theoretically yes.

[neilol]

Doing a 1 off Euro delivery style group-buy might wake them up. If we could get a large dealer to place an order for 500 cars it might work.

I would commit to buying one

[Jimboslice312]

The issue is that BMW does not have a big enough market for this car here in NA. Although some of us would absolutely love it, the majority of M car owners would not. And I think with BMW in financial hardship (allegedly) after COVID, there is a 0% chance of it coming to the states.