Interesting report on the M Division sales

dnvrdrvr · 02-02-2011, 02:27 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484005

The sales figures of the sedan caught my eye as I'm one of the few E90 M3 owners. I have to say I'd rather NOT have an X6 M instead... Sad to see many don't see it that way though.

Technic · 02-02-2011, 02:29 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484005

sensi09 · 02-02-2011, 02:38 PM

Does someone have numbers comparing against other 70K plus cars. And maybe comparisons with against the likes of the C63.

It seems like I see a ton of e90 M3s. There's at least 4 sedans that I routinely see at my gym.

dnvrdrvr · 02-02-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484005

Missed it! Thanks

dizzyj · 02-02-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

And people wonder why BMW doesnt want to make an M3 sedan anymore. Its sales are pretty bad.
I think one thing the M3 coupe has is that there is far less competition for a 2 door(within its class) as opposed the m3 sedan where audi, lexus, merc all have cars that could easily be an alternative with 4 doors.

I disagree completely. there are lots of e92 competitors, but not many e90 competitors. c63 really is not a similar car

scottEdog1 · 02-02-2011, 09:11 PM

agreed!!

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Originally Posted by dnvrdrvr

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484005

The sales figures of the sedan caught my eye as I'm one of the few E90 M3 owners. I have to say I'd rather NOT have an X6 M instead... Sad to see many don't see it that way though.

creepy coupe · 02-03-2011, 02:26 AM

I think sales are up 14.1% because people see the next few years as the last of the good years, motoring wise anyway.

It won't be long before we're all driving hybrid shite boxes,

Rshane · 02-03-2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I think sales are up 14.1% because people see the next few years as the last of the good years, motoring wise anyway.

It won't be long before we're all driving hybride shite boxes,

+1

jonasaurus · 02-03-2011, 03:15 AM

Where did I put that Prius brochure again...

RayC · 02-03-2011, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Where did I put that Prius brochure again...

In the trash?

Kyoshi71 · 02-03-2011, 05:27 AM

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I have to say I'd rather NOT have an X6 M instead... Sad to see many don't see it that way though.

Totally agree. I dont see that logic.

Dodge2Dub · 02-03-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzyj

I disagree completely. there are lots of e92 competitors, but not many e90 competitors. c63 really is not a similar car

I have to disagree as well...I cross shopped the C63, ISF, CTS-V and the S4 (in the same class after tuning) before deciding upon my E90.

So, it looks like less than 750 E90's were sold in the US in 2010 (using the percentage of E90's sold worldwide versus the total M's sold worldwide and comparing it to the US figure). I wonder if that means that total sales of E90's in the US is somewhere around 2,500 (assuming more units sold in the first year) for all production years?!?

I like being in exclusive company!

gblansten · 02-03-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by shift@red

How do you figure the C63 isnt a similar car? both 400+ hp, both ~70K.

The M3s direct competition is:

c63 (avail. as a sedan only)
isf (avail. as a sedan only_
ctsv

Really, within that class the only coupes are the M3 and CTSV.

So while the M3 coupe only has one direct competitor, the M3 sedan has 3.

All I am saying is that people looking for a 70K performance sedan have more choices than if there were looking for a coupe IN THAT CLASS OF CAR. And yes, I am right.

I don't know about you guys but I don't get that uptight about sedan versus coupe. I plan to re-test drive the M3 coupe this weekend. If I like that I'll order one to replace my C63. If I'm not moved by it then I'll order another C63 sedan. I don't care for the looks of the M3 sedan so I'm not considering that.

I bet I'm not the only one who cross shopped the E92 and C63.

dnvrdrvr · 02-03-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gblansten

I don't know about you guys but I don't get that uptight about sedan versus coupe.

The main reason I went with 4-doors over 2 has to do with safety. I found the B-pillar on the coupe is right in my blind spot when I look over my shoulder.

Lovegreatcars · 02-03-2011, 06:06 PM

I sold my '09 M3 about 6 months ago, had about 3500 miles on it. I had a '05 and an '06, liked those a lot more than my '09. '09 was heavy and didn't like the elongated shape vs the body style of the '05 & '06. Just my opinion.

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