M3 and M4 at local Canadian dealership

SW19 · 05-29-2014, 07:58 PM

My salesman called me today and said i could come over and drive the M3 that they just got in this week.The car is not sold,it is dealer stock.They also received a Sapphire Black M4 and a White M4 but they are both sold.

The M3 was pretty loaded up with options,DCT,full extended leather with the leather on the dash,19 inch wheels.I was very impressed with the quality of the interior,it really felt like you were sitting in a sports car.The seats are very comfortable and were supportive through the corners.The carbon fiber interior trim also really suited the interior.

The engine has tons of torque which really makes you want to drive fast all the time.i tried all three settings,comfort,sport and sport plus and sports plus was my definite favourite.The shifts are quicker and it lets you take the corners much faster without any of the traction control kicking in.I didn't find the ride harsh at all,so i would probably just leave it set in sport plus all the time.

The car definitely feels more substantial and heavier than my E46 M3 but it is still fun to drive.The electric steering is different but you still feel connected to the road and when you fly around a corner the car stays planted with little to know body roll.It is really impressive how well it handles.People are going to find it hard to drive this car slow.
I was definitely set on getting the new M2 when it comes out but after driving this car it makes it a bit tougher decision.I still feel the new M3 is to big but it is still fun to drive and the interior is way nicer than the M235i.I will probably still wait for the M2 because it will be smaller and should be more fun to drive.I just hope they can upgrade the interior to be as nice as the M3 and M4.

Anyone on the forum who has one of these on order should be very happy when there car arrives.My salesman did say that they are not able to release these cars to customers until the official launch of the M3 and M4 in June.

Here are some pics of the M3 i drove and the Alpine White M4 that still had all the white shipping plastic on it.

Keto · 05-29-2014, 08:05 PM

I remember the endless black interior contrast stitching brouhaha... solved by Canada. Nice.

The M2 sounds interesting but I highly doubt they will give it the interior quality of the M3. Scott26 might chime in if he sees this.

Audio Fan · 05-29-2014, 08:06 PM

Lups, your car is ready.

Powaup · 05-29-2014, 08:07 PM

What dealership??

The wait is getting tougher

Jockey · 05-29-2014, 08:08 PM

How is Canada getting theirs first?

This is an outrage!

mkoesel · 05-29-2014, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the writeup, OP. I'm jealous of you guys getting to take these out. It makes me want to see what is in Windsor and find out if I can drive one.

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Originally Posted by Audio Fan

Lups, your car is ready.

This one's in Canada. No US cars on lots yet, BTW - all still sitting at port.

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Originally Posted by Jockey

How is Canada getting theirs first?

They pay $10k more for that privilege. I can wait.

Jockey · 05-29-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

They pay $10k more for that privilege. I can wait.

In that case, enjoy your new M3s with your Labatt and maple syrup.

Ducfan · 05-29-2014, 08:44 PM

That black M3 looks soooooo good.

I have switched my order between SO and BSM many times already. Right now I'm on SO. I guarantee if I switch to BSM a day later some unbelievable SO pictures will surface.

accce · 05-29-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

How is Canada getting theirs first?

This is an outrage!

Its one of the first stops for the boat.

myzmak · 05-29-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

How is Canada getting theirs first?

This is an outrage!

Moral superiority and we are notoriously better lovers. Seduced the BMW muckety-mucks, eh?

Now, if you don't mind, there are hockey playoffs on ya hoser........

xtasyx · 05-29-2014, 10:51 PM

that looks like serpa bmw...

I heard the ay m4 is at budd's hamilton

IMrMark · 05-29-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

Now, if you don't mind, there are hockey playoffs on ya hoser........

take off hose head. now, who wants to play some beer hunter?

oh and thanks for the post and pics!

myzmak · 05-29-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IMrMark

take off hose head. now, who wants to play some beer hunter?

oh and thanks for the post and pics!

You take off, eh? Ya wanna go or what?

<smashes bottom off beer bottle and brandishes by neck>

Oh. Wait. Anne Murray is playing.....

....hold on.....

<faraway look comes over him....>

BD SM3RF · 05-30-2014, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jockey

How is Canada getting theirs first?

This is an outrage!

Jockey · 05-30-2014, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myzmak

Now, if you don't mind, there are hockey playoffs on ya hoser........

Stocked up on Labatts?

Suave · 05-30-2014, 09:20 AM

I am taking the next plane to Canada to do a test drive even though Im just 19 days away from my ED trip. Obviously Canada is too cool for this mystery software update holding up cars at the Port so I'm going North.

farbmw · 05-30-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave

I am taking the next plane to Canada to do a test drive even though Im just 19 days away from my ED trip. Obviously Canada is too cool for this mystery software update holding up cars at the Port so I'm going North.

It could be for the reason that the Canadian cars need no modification when it came to the dash and iDrives etc, because Germany and Canada are using the metric system and not the imperial.

ake · 05-30-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by farbmw

It could be for the reason that the Canadian cars need no modification when it came to the dash and iDrives etc, because Germany and Canada are using the metric system and not the imperial.

These ... US Americans. Why isn't there a way to change their mind that metric just is the better version of it?

myzmak · 05-30-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

Stocked up on Labatts?

Yup. Stubbies too. And back bacon. And poutine.

myzmak · 05-30-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ake

These ... US Americans. Why isn't there a way to change their mind that metric just is the better version of it?

Their cars get 40 rods to the hogshead and they like it just fine, thank you very much.

Jockey · 05-30-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

Their cars get 40 rods to the hogshead and they like it just fine, thank you very much.

Hey now, I can't picture 400 PS or whatever the hell that's even a measure of.

But I can picture 400 horses pulling something

bmwm4f82 · 05-31-2014, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ake

These ... US Americans. Why isn't there a way to change their mind that metric just is the better version of it?

I heard that US take a cautious approach to going metric....adopting metric inch by inch

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SW19 Colonel 2469 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M2 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wimbledon iTrader: (0)	M3 and M4 at local Canadian dealership - I drove the M3 My salesman called me today and said i could come over and drive the M3 that they just got in this week.The car is not sold,it is dealer stock.They also received a Sapphire Black M4 and a White M4 but they are both sold. The M3 was pretty loaded up with options,DCT,full extended leather with the leather on the dash,19 inch wheels.I was very impressed with the quality of the interior,it really felt like you were sitting in a sports car.The seats are very comfortable and were supportive through the corners.The carbon fiber interior trim also really suited the interior. The engine has tons of torque which really makes you want to drive fast all the time.i tried all three settings,comfort,sport and sport plus and sports plus was my definite favourite.The shifts are quicker and it lets you take the corners much faster without any of the traction control kicking in.I didn't find the ride harsh at all,so i would probably just leave it set in sport plus all the time. The car definitely feels more substantial and heavier than my E46 M3 but it is still fun to drive.The electric steering is different but you still feel connected to the road and when you fly around a corner the car stays planted with little to know body roll.It is really impressive how well it handles.People are going to find it hard to drive this car slow. I was definitely set on getting the new M2 when it comes out but after driving this car it makes it a bit tougher decision.I still feel the new M3 is to big but it is still fun to drive and the interior is way nicer than the M235i.I will probably still wait for the M2 because it will be smaller and should be more fun to drive.I just hope they can upgrade the interior to be as nice as the M3 and M4. Anyone on the forum who has one of these on order should be very happy when there car arrives.My salesman did say that they are not able to release these cars to customers until the official launch of the M3 and M4 in June. Here are some pics of the M3 i drove and the Alpine White M4 that still had all the white shipping plastic on it. Attached Images
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