Petition to Bring G81 M3 Touring to the US

FrenchBoy · 09-02-2020, 01:21 PM

After my E90 M3 and F80 M3 (both 6 speeds), the wagon would be my next car particularly if it came with a 6 speed. Otherwise probably Audi or Porsche

cruedam3 · 09-02-2020, 01:27 PM

After 8 M3 cars and currently on a X3MC I would jump into the M3 Touring in a NY minute.
Signed the petition with both hands!

solstice · 09-02-2020, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jocker0317

Hey BMW,

What if we, as an enthusiast community, agreed to stop complaining about the new grill design, would you bring the G81 stateside then?

Lol, don’t make promises you know you can’t keep.

ki__ · 09-02-2020, 01:37 PM

Over 650 people signed the petition in 1 day! Wow.

spuntyb · 09-02-2020, 01:40 PM

Me looking at the spy shots, not knowing if we'll ever get one here...

solstice · 09-02-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ki__

Over 650 people signed the petition in 1 day! Wow.

If this is successful I really hope those who sign step up and buy these. Otherwise forget it in the future...

DCG · 09-02-2020, 01:50 PM

BMW bring it to North America 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦!

Hpirx · 09-02-2020, 01:58 PM

I wonder if a petition to Alpina to bring this model to the US might be more successful. I don't know a lot about their relationship with BMW, but it might circumvent internal bureaucracy, regulations, etc. preventing it's import.
I'm sure there would be a hefty premium
Involved but I'm sure the end result would be an amazing and highly coveted model.

spuntyb · 09-02-2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

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Originally Posted by ki__

Over 650 people signed the petition in 1 day! Wow.

If this is successful I really hope those who sign step up and buy these. Otherwise forget it in the future...

I'll be first in line if it comes here. I'll be first in line again for the LCI, and on and on as long as they keep making them. There's no better midsized wagon on the market imho

solstice · 09-02-2020, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

I'll be first in line if it comes here. I'll be first in line again for the LCI, and on and on as long as they keep making them. There's no better midsized wagon on the market imho

That’s for sure. I just hope the market is as strong as the poll/petition.

As someone who loved and rated wagons as 1st choice for decades I wouldn’t even consider one today after being totally spoiled with the superior overall usability and capability of today’s SUVs for my needs. So I remain slightly skeptical to the follow through an mass.

ppointer · 09-02-2020, 02:16 PM

Signed. While I would prefer 6MT and RWD, I will put my money where my mouth is and be a buyer even if AT and AWD are mandatory.

Quattro98 · 09-02-2020, 02:18 PM

Have an E92 M3 and F31 Touring. Next car will likely be an RS6. Would rather have Alpina B5 Touring or M3 Touring.

bkfastwagon · 09-02-2020, 02:40 PM

I don't know what's worse- BMW never creating what I dreamed of in M3 touring or not being able to buy one when they finally make one.

Ibiza · 09-02-2020, 02:43 PM

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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.

Hey, I voted for the G83

I'm always in the minority, but don't mind swimming upstream

The G83 is getting stepped on at the polls

. It's a niche car, and not practical as a primary car.

Rick4345 · 09-02-2020, 02:44 PM

I know the BMW Car Club of America launched a campaign that brought the E36 M3 to the US.

Maybe something can come from them.

lemetier · 09-02-2020, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hpirx

I wonder if a petition to Alpina to bring this model to the US might be more successful. I don't know a lot about their relationship with BMW, but it might circumvent internal bureaucracy, regulations, etc. preventing it's import.
I'm sure there would be a hefty premium
Involved but I'm sure the end result would be an amazing and highly coveted model.

US market doesn't have Alpina models manufactured by Alpina.

Ibiza · 09-02-2020, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

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Originally Posted by ki__

Over 650 people signed the petition in 1 day! Wow.

If this is successful I really hope those who sign step up and buy these. Otherwise forget it in the future...

$5,000 deposit at 650, that's $3.25 million.

Would you all pay full MRSP for the G81?

Ibiza · 09-02-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Better chance of getting BMW to change the grill design

But I wish you'll nothing but the best

Will the G81 potential owners pay full MRSP? If so, then they should take it up with the BMW dealership council. Dealerships could pressure BMW NA to import to the US under full MRSP terms.

Ibiza · 09-02-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

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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.

Maybe if you live in California?

Or the in the Sunbelt, AZ, Texas, GA, SC and FL.

535i MSport · 09-02-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanck

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

I would be ok with that.

535i MSport · 09-02-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

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Originally Posted by 535i MSport

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

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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.

Maybe if you live in California?

Or the in the Sunbelt, AZ, Texas, GA, SC and FL.

But not the U.K. or Germany for that matter. No M4 verts at the 'Ring when I was there.

BimmerMat135 · 09-02-2020, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Better chance of getting BMW to change the grill design

But I wish you'll nothing but the best

Will the G81 potential owners pay full MRSP? If so, then they should take it up with the BMW dealership council. Dealerships could pressure BMW NA to import to the US under full MRSP terms.

Why the G81 buyers should be paying much more? Bmw should sell the G81 at a small premium over the G80 like the F31 was about 1500$ more than the F30. Of course if they use Mazda marketing department and sell it at a crazy premium it will fail(CX-5 diesel).

View Poll Results: If BMW were to offer all variants of G8x in the US, which model would you go with?
G80 M3 Sedan	192	16.81%
G81 M3 Touring	844	73.91%
G82 M4 Coupe	80	7.01%
G83 M4 Convertible	26	2.28%
Voters: 1142. You may not vote on this poll

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FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 234 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	After my E90 M3 and F80 M3 (both 6 speeds), the wagon would be my next car particularly if it came with a 6 speed. Otherwise probably Audi or Porsche __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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Hpirx First Lieutenant 255 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2022 M240 xDrive, BGM Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	I wonder if a petition to Alpina to bring this model to the US might be more successful. I don't know a lot about their relationship with BMW, but it might circumvent internal bureaucracy, regulations, etc. preventing it's import. I'm sure there would be a hefty premium Involved but I'm sure the end result would be an amazing and highly coveted model. __________________ Retired: '08 335xi E90. "Long may you run." Retired: '19 M240xi "You also"
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