Visiting Cali....saw many M3s

jaay11 · 10-20-2008, 08:42 PM

Hey guys....

I'm out in California from Boston on vacation this week and decided to stop by Southbay BMW to look at the M3s with some buddies.

I was shocked to see 12 2008 M3s on the lot....not including those in the showroom and at other storage facilities. Not sure this is a normal number but I bet they are dying to get rid of them.

If you are in CA and looking for a deal, Southbay has a fleet they'd probably want to get rid of....I saw at least 6 verts......4 coupes with DCT. Give'em a call.

MrHarris · 10-20-2008, 08:45 PM

Aren't many coupe's with CF roof/6mt left that's for sure!

ebohon · 10-20-2008, 11:57 PM

That's exactly right. Mostly all DCT at Crevier also. That's one reason why I ended up having to special order mine. And, another interesting thing I noticed is that out of maybe 10 that I saw, maybe 1 or 2 had the stock radio, all others were the 1900 upgrade.

frankzlin79 · 10-21-2008, 12:21 AM

I'm I'm Houston, TX. How much would it cost and how much trouble is it for me to get a Cali dealer to truck me an M3 coupe with DCT? I think I can get a better deal in Cali than in Houston, where the economy is still mighty strong due to the oil & gas industry and ship channel.

ebohon · 10-21-2008, 12:41 AM

Dunno the process...but, it wouldn't hurt to call the sales rep that helped me. His name is Tom Curren at Crevier in Santa Ana, CA. Look them up on-line for the number. Feel free to tell him you were referred by Ed Bohon.

Robert · 10-21-2008, 03:55 AM

never liked southbay bmw and their haughty attitudes. Buy your car from BevHills or Long Beach BMW.

Sticky · 10-21-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

I'm I'm Houston, TX. How much would it cost and how much trouble is it for me to get a Cali dealer to truck me an M3 coupe with DCT? I think I can get a better deal in Cali than in Houston, where the economy is still mighty strong due to the oil & gas industry and ship channel.

Are you serious? The economy here is plenty strong, as in strongest in the country.

inmotion · 10-21-2008, 10:36 AM

the economy is bad, but there are still many buyers with cash on hand ready to move for the right deal

E394KEN · 10-21-2008, 11:23 AM

Yup, waiting for 2010 model, but if the right car & deal were available I may be persuaded. No hurry on my part.

jaay11 · 10-21-2008, 11:49 AM

Yeah, really bad economy. The SB lot was almost full with 08s (Ms, Zs, 3s, 5, and 7s).

daltonnnn · 10-21-2008, 12:36 PM

There are around 20 at the dealership near me (Bay area, San Jose). The service manager there said, "they aren't selling like BMW hoped for, so they're a bit more rare that way." I believe so as well.

ismelllikepoop · 10-21-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

Are you serious? The economy here is plenty strong, as in strongest in the country.

are you on crack?

!Xoible · 10-21-2008, 12:53 PM

in one day last week i've seen 4 different ones in irvine. it was a sign that M3 is now just a common car. time to look for a new one

ihyln · 10-21-2008, 12:55 PM

You should move to the northeast. I saw my first M3 in the wild, AW coupe with tints.

CMOS · 10-21-2008, 01:27 PM

In the metro DC area (northern VA, DC, suburban MD) I almost never see an E90/92/93 M3 (except on dealer lots). I've seen maybe 5 total?

10-20-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
jaay11 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Dinan 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Visiting Cali....saw many M3s Hey guys.... I'm out in California from Boston on vacation this week and decided to stop by Southbay BMW to look at the M3s with some buddies. I was shocked to see 12 2008 M3s on the lot....not including those in the showroom and at other storage facilities. Not sure this is a normal number but I bet they are dying to get rid of them. If you are in CA and looking for a deal, Southbay has a fleet they'd probably want to get rid of....I saw at least 6 verts......4 coupes with DCT. Give'em a call.
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10-20-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Aren't many coupe's with CF roof/6mt left that's for sure!
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10-20-2008, 11:57 PM	#3
ebohon Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe, 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	That's exactly right. Mostly all DCT at Crevier also. That's one reason why I ended up having to special order mine. And, another interesting thing I noticed is that out of maybe 10 that I saw, maybe 1 or 2 had the stock radio, all others were the 1900 upgrade. __________________ 2009 M3 : 6MT : Carbon : Silverstone : Fox Red Novilo : Aluminum Trim : Tech Package : iPod : MODS: Performance Spoiler: Clear Reflectors : H&Rs : Escort 9500ix hardwired : Tint : Macht Schnell Filter : RPI Scoops : Rogue Pulley : Fabspeed resonated x-pipe with Remus Race : ESS Tune: TVinMotion
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10-21-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	I'm I'm Houston, TX. How much would it cost and how much trouble is it for me to get a Cali dealer to truck me an M3 coupe with DCT? I think I can get a better deal in Cali than in Houston, where the economy is still mighty strong due to the oil & gas industry and ship channel.
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10-21-2008, 12:41 AM	#5
ebohon Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe, 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	Dunno the process...but, it wouldn't hurt to call the sales rep that helped me. His name is Tom Curren at Crevier in Santa Ana, CA. Look them up on-line for the number. Feel free to tell him you were referred by Ed Bohon. __________________ 2009 M3 : 6MT : Carbon : Silverstone : Fox Red Novilo : Aluminum Trim : Tech Package : iPod : MODS: Performance Spoiler: Clear Reflectors : H&Rs : Escort 9500ix hardwired : Tint : Macht Schnell Filter : RPI Scoops : Rogue Pulley : Fabspeed resonated x-pipe with Remus Race : ESS Tune: TVinMotion
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10-21-2008, 03:55 AM	#6
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	never liked southbay bmw and their haughty attitudes. Buy your car from BevHills or Long Beach BMW.
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10-21-2008, 10:36 AM	#8
inmotion Lieutenant 10 Rep 528 Posts Drives: where do I start? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (0)	the economy is bad, but there are still many buyers with cash on hand ready to move for the right deal __________________ E60 M5 Silverstone, Balloon White Gallardo Spider, Rosso Corsa F430, Audi CG Q7 Sportline, IS R8 before and DG R8 now, Basalt Black Carrera GT, SG M3 DCT, Orange GT3RS, IS CLK63 Black Series On order: 2010 R8 V10
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E394KEN M3//4KEN 10 Rep 409 Posts Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i (Woosh!) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ventura, CA iTrader: (0)	Yup, waiting for 2010 model, but if the right car & deal were available I may be persuaded. No hurry on my part.
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10-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#10
jaay11 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Dinan 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, really bad economy. The SB lot was almost full with 08s (Ms, Zs, 3s, 5, and 7s).
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10-21-2008, 12:36 PM	#11
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	There are around 20 at the dealership near me (Bay area, San Jose). The service manager there said, "they aren't selling like BMW hoped for, so they're a bit more rare that way." I believe so as well. __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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!Xoible Banned 837 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	in one day last week i've seen 4 different ones in irvine. it was a sign that M3 is now just a common car. time to look for a new one
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ihyln Banned 85 Rep 3,384 Posts Drives: M3post sucks Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: M3post sucks iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2002 530i [0.00]	You should move to the northeast. I saw my first M3 in the wild, AW coupe with tints.
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10-21-2008, 01:27 PM	#15
CMOS Private 4 Rep 65 Posts Drives: Carrera 4S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	In the metro DC area (northern VA, DC, suburban MD) I almost never see an E90/92/93 M3 (except on dealer lots). I've seen maybe 5 total?
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