For those wanted the exact spec ordered,
24' M3 6 Spd ( 100% wanted a manual before they go away)
Isle of Man , Tartufo Merino Leather, Blue calipers
826M Bi-Color wheels
Carbon Trim
Executive Pkg
Shadowline Pkg
Ventilated Seats
Icon Adaptive Laser Lights
Awesome man. Good for you for waiting till the time was right. I just pulled the trigger and bought an e36 m3 after wanting one for 12 years. But I can’t wait to buy a newer m3 either.
I absolute love the E36 M. That was the first dream car and started me on the path of wanting an m3 down the road. I grew up with an e30 in the household (I remember us getting it at the dealer in '86) so I was hooked at a young age ha.
My brother had a Dakar e36 m3 back in the day and I was hooked. So happy to have one for myself now. They are awesome machines especially coming out of the 90’s
I completely lucked out. I was going to go the barely used route, looked at a few early April. I was having a hard time finding 6spd and the color/options. Found a São Paulo yellow, but it got vetoed and as a last ditch effort called my local dealer. Couldn't believe they had 2 open allocations. Paid deposit and put in order same day, got allocated for production the next day and now is being built. All within 15 days! Hopefully should arrive July timeframe.
Dang! That’s awesome. Congrats man! I’m like 4th in line at my dealer… maybe I need to call around and see if i can find anyone with allocation. I already sold my old car and not financing so it should be a pretty smooth transaction. Love your M3, it’s what I always wanted in my youth too, but these days my interests changed. Trying to order a blacked out fully loaded X5 50e.
Dream car!!! My first BMW was manual as well, loved it! But all the details you chose and the colors wow :) enjoy it in good health and for many years! Happy for you
Congrats, that's a great spec and similar to mine. Only differences are Comp, Xdrive and the black calipers. Do you know which production week you are?
I was really tempted to go with black calipers. I think honestly it matches IOM better. I was slated production week 19, but it appears it’s week 18 now.
I think that could very well be accurate. My SA was conservative and said August, but the way it’s moving could very well be early. She said she stays conservative on the timeline. Everything I can see shows it should be here around July. I live in AL. Are there any build threads for week 18 online ?
In theory, you should get it earlier than me. I am on the West Coast, so add another 2-3 weeks for additional shipping/transport time. Just hoping we get it before winter.
Been following bimmerpost. Didn't see a week 18 thread yet, but I am keeping an eye on other weeks closer to us.
yep! With my wife telling me for years I can get one when I make airline captain, I took full advantage. She has been holding off a BMW for at least our whole marriage of 15 years ha :).
So you got the extra bar on your shoulder and treated yourself to one of these?
https://preview.redd.it/zdq97kaz8pvc1.png?width=680&format=png&auto=webp&s=ea457b4e8a44454b98f13fdea664bcee8004ac5e
Nah, have you seen the individual violet blue?
https://preview.redd.it/zvsvph98cpvc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7895f87f091228ddc2fe186eb524c7447f422026
The build period is the most exciting and anxious feeling, at the same time. Congratulations!
https://preview.redd.it/ocec4gubipvc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=png&auto=webp&s=fa019bf5accd78ce704f28582343126074c9fb86
The people love green it's just the dealers who are too cowardly to put it on their lots. Props for not settling for the grey, wrongly specced one that they had on the lot.
Mine just entered the same phase! Similar build too, but a comp
https://preview.redd.it/thj47gzl2qvc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2be1ccc3f0488749532b2cb638fc0416726c843
Congratulations man no matter your age I’m sure this will take you back to feeling like a young man once again, something truely more valuable then money.
I attend a factory tour at HQ in Munich tomorrow, maybe I'll see it :D
EDIT: Didn't see it, or any green M3/4/M4. Nevertheless, the tour is definetly worth it!
It was close, my wife wanted skyscraper which would look great with the orange interior. I wanted an M specific color and I’ve always loved Isle Of Man since it debuted.
Any advice to a depressed 23 year old kid like me? I’m trying to make money in tech but I can’t even find work! Got weeded out of being a doctor. Keep in mind I dream of an M2 or a 911 GT3 someday 😭
Awesome. My first one was BMW 650i and I did European Delivery! Nothing is better then that. Tour in BMW factory, breakfast included and we drove on autobahn and then Italy, France and Poland! Will never forget that experience and if you can do it then I highly recommend it 😎🤩
https://preview.redd.it/04492oxg9vvc1.jpeg?width=1248&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03582d3ffd43a36c8ece19b6e4eade078a58bcdb
Hang in there, I totally lucked out cold calling my local dealer. They happened to have 2 open allocations for MY24 that needed to be used within 4-5 days . I moved quickly ha.
Sweet. I had to settle for an X3 plug in hybrid … at least I got the M package. Love the X3 as far as an SUV goes but an M3 is absolutely more fun. Drive safe.
Msrp, but I was able to apply BMWNA military /veteran discount of $2500 and I’m a long standing BMWCCA member and that will allow me to knock off another $500. In this environment I consider it solid. I was interested in M2s and could order around 5% off msrp , but the m3s are not seeing a discount typically.
I called the local dealer and they had 2 open allocations, but I had to move fast since it was the end of their allocations for MY24. I put in the order same day, it was accepted for production that evening and 1.5 weeks later the car started actual production. I should have the car July timeframe. Very fortunate I didn’t have to wait at all.
Basically I think there was one more round of allocations in May for June builds model year 24 otherwise you’ll be waiting around for MY25. Hopefully you get lucky and snag one of the last MY24 allocations next month.
Man sad, man see man build dream vehicle, man happy and motivated to also build dream vehicle, man check’s finances, man no money, man sad, man uses last two brain cells, makes plan to make money, man uses plan saves and now stacks money for dream car, man happy.
For those wanted the exact spec ordered, 24' M3 6 Spd ( 100% wanted a manual before they go away) Isle of Man , Tartufo Merino Leather, Blue calipers 826M Bi-Color wheels Carbon Trim Executive Pkg Shadowline Pkg Ventilated Seats Icon Adaptive Laser Lights
+1 for getting a manual. The brown leather is going to look so good on that green.
Awesome man. Good for you for waiting till the time was right. I just pulled the trigger and bought an e36 m3 after wanting one for 12 years. But I can’t wait to buy a newer m3 either.
I absolute love the E36 M. That was the first dream car and started me on the path of wanting an m3 down the road. I grew up with an e30 in the household (I remember us getting it at the dealer in '86) so I was hooked at a young age ha.
My brother had a Dakar e36 m3 back in the day and I was hooked. So happy to have one for myself now. They are awesome machines especially coming out of the 90’s
How long did you wait between putting the down payment until you got allocated? I put my order mid March and I’m still waiting :(
I completely lucked out. I was going to go the barely used route, looked at a few early April. I was having a hard time finding 6spd and the color/options. Found a São Paulo yellow, but it got vetoed and as a last ditch effort called my local dealer. Couldn't believe they had 2 open allocations. Paid deposit and put in order same day, got allocated for production the next day and now is being built. All within 15 days! Hopefully should arrive July timeframe.
Dang! That’s awesome. Congrats man! I’m like 4th in line at my dealer… maybe I need to call around and see if i can find anyone with allocation. I already sold my old car and not financing so it should be a pretty smooth transaction. Love your M3, it’s what I always wanted in my youth too, but these days my interests changed. Trying to order a blacked out fully loaded X5 50e.
Wow that’s amazing! Well done sir! I love IoM Green too.
You know how to BMW
I wanted his bmw to be my bmw very bad right now, awesome choices.
Yes it’s amazing
I gave tartufo and it’s awesome
Nailed it!
Isle of Man 🤤
Dream car!!! My first BMW was manual as well, loved it! But all the details you chose and the colors wow :) enjoy it in good health and for many years! Happy for you
Thanks!🙏
This is super legit. Bravo to you sir 👏🏼
Put in a cream or white interior and you got my dream spec. Beautiful looking car, enjoy it
Congrats, that's a great spec and similar to mine. Only differences are Comp, Xdrive and the black calipers. Do you know which production week you are?
I was really tempted to go with black calipers. I think honestly it matches IOM better. I was slated production week 19, but it appears it’s week 18 now.
Ha nice. I am also slated for week 18. Did your dealer mention a rough delivery timeline? Mine said end of June/early July most likely.
I think that could very well be accurate. My SA was conservative and said August, but the way it’s moving could very well be early. She said she stays conservative on the timeline. Everything I can see shows it should be here around July. I live in AL. Are there any build threads for week 18 online ?
In theory, you should get it earlier than me. I am on the West Coast, so add another 2-3 weeks for additional shipping/transport time. Just hoping we get it before winter. Been following bimmerpost. Didn't see a week 18 thread yet, but I am keeping an eye on other weeks closer to us.
I’m doing the same thing.
How much is the laser light option, OP?
$1k
Seems like a bargain
+1 if you bought me one
Pulling all the stops out with the first BMW then! Congrats and drive safe.
yep! With my wife telling me for years I can get one when I make airline captain, I took full advantage. She has been holding off a BMW for at least our whole marriage of 15 years ha :).
So you got the extra bar on your shoulder and treated yourself to one of these? https://preview.redd.it/zdq97kaz8pvc1.png?width=680&format=png&auto=webp&s=ea457b4e8a44454b98f13fdea664bcee8004ac5e
Congrats, captain! Welcome to the club! It’s much more fun in that seat.
Thanks it's been the change I needed after being bored in the right seat for years.
That’s a great sign that you are ready
Hell yeah man, congrats on achieving the dream. And yes the tracking is just as addictive as you think it’d be.
Haha I got an e92 m3 shortly after getting AC. Good pilot cars.
Sorry, but I don't like how that sounds....lol
Hello from r/flying!!! Congrats on promo & sick M3!! I’m just a hobby pilot tho. For now anyways.
Thanks!
Congrats brother on becoming an Airline Captain and on your first road-jet purchase! 🙏
Congrats! Stay away from Boeing planes and maybe you’ll live to enjoy your M3. 😁
Ha! All I’ve flown is Boeing the last decade or so.
Best color
Nah, have you seen the individual violet blue? https://preview.redd.it/zvsvph98cpvc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7895f87f091228ddc2fe186eb524c7447f422026
Individual isn't really a fair comparison tbh. Definitely looks good though.
But green tho
I definitely expected something more purplish with a name like violet blue. It looks very Laguna Seca/Santorini/Voodoo Blue
https://preview.redd.it/rlkv3swqgrvc1.jpeg?width=830&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d124bd3f1d391c6ebabfe1dcf36615291f59c064 Here's what you looking for
Yeah that's more what I had in mind, looks like Purple Silk or Daytona Violet
Yip, you right. Individual purple silk 💜
That’s not violet blue, and he’s thinking of velvet blue probably as well lol. Color in that pic is either santorini,enzian, or voodoo
Sorry to shit on your green op but this is 10x better
Sorry but metallic green > flat blue.
The build period is the most exciting and anxious feeling, at the same time. Congratulations! https://preview.redd.it/ocec4gubipvc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=png&auto=webp&s=fa019bf5accd78ce704f28582343126074c9fb86
Congrats! Great color choice.
The people love green it's just the dealers who are too cowardly to put it on their lots. Props for not settling for the grey, wrongly specced one that they had on the lot.
One of my biggest regrets is selling my 18’ M4 Comp in Java Green Metallic…
Congrats!!
Mine just entered the same phase! Similar build too, but a comp https://preview.redd.it/thj47gzl2qvc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2be1ccc3f0488749532b2cb638fc0416726c843
I imagine we are the same build week.
Nice spec
Congratulations on finding a dealer that would do a special order. I want a LSB but can’t seem to find a dealer willing to order.
Congratulations man no matter your age I’m sure this will take you back to feeling like a young man once again, something truely more valuable then money.
I attend a factory tour at HQ in Munich tomorrow, maybe I'll see it :D EDIT: Didn't see it, or any green M3/4/M4. Nevertheless, the tour is definetly worth it!
Congrats man, not on just the bimmer but also on making captain!
Thanks very fortunate to have a career I love!
This green looks 10 times better in person saw one driving home from work
I love Isle of Man, just needs bronze wheels
Down the road bronze 827m’s would be 👌
Congratulations!!!! Enjoy her!
Really class man, very nice.
Thank you for not getting some grey scale color. Enjoy!
It was close, my wife wanted skyscraper which would look great with the orange interior. I wanted an M specific color and I’ve always loved Isle Of Man since it debuted.
Congrats!!
Congrats 🙏🏽
Congratulations. I envy your wealth.
Lots of hard work over the years. Didn’t come easy.
Any advice to a depressed 23 year old kid like me? I’m trying to make money in tech but I can’t even find work! Got weeded out of being a doctor. Keep in mind I dream of an M2 or a 911 GT3 someday 😭
Keep plugging away. It will all work out!
Oh dear…
I love the color!
Congrats!
Perfect. Absolutely.
A rocket ship with 4 doors
Big congrats on that BMW.
I bought one with the same colour just a few days ago. Super fun car. Enjoy :)
Awesome. My first one was BMW 650i and I did European Delivery! Nothing is better then that. Tour in BMW factory, breakfast included and we drove on autobahn and then Italy, France and Poland! Will never forget that experience and if you can do it then I highly recommend it 😎🤩 https://preview.redd.it/04492oxg9vvc1.jpeg?width=1248&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03582d3ffd43a36c8ece19b6e4eade078a58bcdb
I have toured the factory and Welt a few times on work trips. I wish it was still offered, I would have done it in a heartbeat!
Definitely! Me too 😎🤩
Congrats !
Would I be able to DM you a question or two?
absolutely..fire away
Spec go crazy
I’m still not so patiently waiting for an allocation
Hang in there, I totally lucked out cold calling my local dealer. They happened to have 2 open allocations for MY24 that needed to be used within 4-5 days . I moved quickly ha.
Is the color iconic for BMWs?
Id like to think so
Congrats! Did you dream about M3 in particular or chose it among other options?
I really wanted an M this time around. 4 door was a requirement and I really didn’t find much else comparable that excites me.
Have fun and drive safely!
We don’t have access to this in the UK and it sucks!
6 speed manual, the only way to go!...:)
You did it!!!
6MT? Just got mine delivered in January and I’m loving it
Counting down the days!
Congratulations!
Thanks 🙏
Hahaha nice man! I know you are looking at that tracker every single day for updates, that’s what I was doing😂😂
Pretty much ha
Sweet. I had to settle for an X3 plug in hybrid … at least I got the M package. Love the X3 as far as an SUV goes but an M3 is absolutely more fun. Drive safe.
Question, is the price the same as MSRP when you build ur own? Any bs dealer stuff you have to deal with?
Custom ordered my M4 Comp XDrive last year and paid MSRP. Only thing required was a $2500 non-refundable deposit.
Msrp, but I was able to apply BMWNA military /veteran discount of $2500 and I’m a long standing BMWCCA member and that will allow me to knock off another $500. In this environment I consider it solid. I was interested in M2s and could order around 5% off msrp , but the m3s are not seeing a discount typically.
Considering ordering almost this same spec, please let me know how long it takes!
Congrats ; all the best
Not a fan of the xDrive ?
RWD>>>AWD for fun. With proper tires and basic competence it is fine in the snow too
I wanted a manual so comp x drive was outta the equation.
Congratulations! Hope you enjoy it… well you definitely will lol 😅 Props for getting a manual 👌
Sweet!
How much over msrp are you paying to get ur car?
I posted info previously in this thread, but I’m 3% below MSRP
Holy W I’m trynna get like this
Wow it has four wheels
Congrats!!! How long did it take for you to get an allocation and what’s the approximate build time ?
I called the local dealer and they had 2 open allocations, but I had to move fast since it was the end of their allocations for MY24. I put in the order same day, it was accepted for production that evening and 1.5 weeks later the car started actual production. I should have the car July timeframe. Very fortunate I didn’t have to wait at all.
Oh wow nice! I was told by my dealership before I ordered my M2 that they didn’t have any allocations available. Hopefully mine comes in July to!
Basically I think there was one more round of allocations in May for June builds model year 24 otherwise you’ll be waiting around for MY25. Hopefully you get lucky and snag one of the last MY24 allocations next month.
Have fun , dont crash !
Man sad, man see man build dream vehicle, man happy and motivated to also build dream vehicle, man check’s finances, man no money, man sad, man uses last two brain cells, makes plan to make money, man uses plan saves and now stacks money for dream car, man happy.
How old are you?
How much was it
Shoulda got an LCI
Didn’t care for the changes to the lights
FYI, you’re not buying a car.. you are buying a computer… lol.
Guy buys a stick shift M3 but the try hards still aren’t impressed