BMW M series coming to India soon

rahul_intlad · 2nd August 2007, 17:21

The BMW M series is to be launched soon here[next year],we will get both the M3 as well as the M5, not sure of the pricing as yet though.

This is what Mr. Peter Krnoschnabl,BMW India president has said so let's hope this is true.

The M series is the enthusiasts car in the perfect sense and would love to see it here on our roads.

Now if only Money did grow on trees.......

Source:
BMW to launch new sports car in India

GTO · 2nd August 2007, 18:52

Sweet! The M series has always had a strong following within the metros, and will give BMW an edge over Merc's positioning. An alternative to the rich enthusiasts! If they launch it in 2008, its indeed going to be a quick launch as it is yet to be released world-wide.

Unfortunately, it will surely come in as a CBU and the price differential between a 325 and the M3 will be double that in other countries.

Still...very heart-warming news for enthusiasts in India and a huge thumbs-up to BMW!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 2nd August 2007, 19:24

I got a back-seat ride (very short) in an AC Schnitzer BMW M3 (1996 model, if i remember correctly) and wow, was that an experience!

Now, if only a team-bhp'ian were to buy one.

iraghava · 3rd August 2007, 12:30

Nice! Now finally we can see some more of the fine machines on our roads! Now, which bank should I rob

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

I got a back-seat ride (very short) in an AC Schnitzer BMW M3 (1996 model, if i remember correctly) and wow, was that an experience!

You mean you got a ride in this:

mclaren1885 · 3rd August 2007, 12:32

Where one Mr. Scooby?

iraghava · 3rd August 2007, 12:37

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Where one Mr. Scooby?

Nope, galat jawaab !

abdul 65 amg · 3rd August 2007, 14:35

In bangladesh we have already M series car for some years.How happened that India didnt get earlier?

CrAzY dRiVeR · 3rd August 2007, 16:41

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Originally Posted by iraghava

You mean you got a ride in this:

Yup!

Isn't that M3 itself? Did i make some mistake?

iraghava · 3rd August 2007, 19:15

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Isn't that M3 itself? Did i make some mistake?

Nope, no mistake at all. That is a genuine E36 M3 with an AC Schnitzer Bodykit, Wheels & Suspension. It may have more stuff but that's all I can remember right now!

Mumbaiya · 3rd August 2007, 19:19

But BMW are already selling the M series here in India. The prices will be the same but there will be more dealers for the same and that is all.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 3rd August 2007, 19:33

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Nope, no mistake at all. That is a genuine E36 M3 with an AC Schnitzer Bodykit, Wheels & Suspension. It may have more stuff but that's all I can remember right now!

If i may add to the list K&N, front seats were two seats were Recaro or some racing other such brand.

And everyone wanted to know the FE, and how it managed our pot-holled filled roads.

1100D · 3rd August 2007, 20:27

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Originally Posted by abdul 65 amg

In bangladesh we have already M series car for some years.How happened that India didnt get earlier?

Because India has an Automobile Industry.

vkochar · 3rd August 2007, 21:30

My business associates son bought a BMW M3 in london a few months back, I TD it !! Wow !! It was a ride I can not forget !! 19'' Alloys - Fatter Rubber, AT Transmission, rest I don Know !! I only drove it from one street starting to the end of the street. I do not have an Int DL.

Now if I only had the money here to buy one !!

1100D · 3rd August 2007, 21:44

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Originally Posted by vkochar

..... BMW M3..... It was a ride I can not forget.... 19'' Alloys - Fatter Rubber... AT Transmission

Isn't the last phrase in this line, an eyesore!

vkochar · 4th August 2007, 08:33

I am not much of a driver, though yes I am sure a true performance car should be Manual.

But yes whenever I drive ( which is in India all the time ), I do prefer Manual. But most of the cars available there ( UK ) are AT.

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rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	BMW M series coming to India soon The BMW M series is to be launched soon here[next year],we will get both the M3 as well as the M5, not sure of the pricing as yet though. This is what Mr. Peter Krnoschnabl,BMW India president has said so let's hope this is true. The M series is the enthusiasts car in the perfect sense and would love to see it here on our roads. Now if only Money did grow on trees....... Source: BMW to launch new sports car in India Last edited by rahul_intlad : 2nd August 2007 at 17:23.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,763 Times View My Garage	Sweet! The M series has always had a strong following within the metros, and will give BMW an edge over Merc's positioning. An alternative to the rich enthusiasts! If they launch it in 2008, its indeed going to be a quick launch as it is yet to be released world-wide. Unfortunately, it will surely come in as a CBU and the price differential between a 325 and the M3 will be double that in other countries. Still...very heart-warming news for enthusiasts in India and a huge thumbs-up to BMW!
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CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,507 Times View My Garage	I got a back-seat ride (very short) in an AC Schnitzer BMW M3 (1996 model, if i remember correctly) and wow, was that an experience! Now, if only a team-bhp'ian were to buy one.
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abdul 65 amg BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brussels Posts: 252 Thanked: Once	In bangladesh we have already M series car for some years.How happened that India didnt get earlier?
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vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	My business associates son bought a BMW M3 in london a few months back, I TD it !! Wow !! It was a ride I can not forget !! 19'' Alloys - Fatter Rubber, AT Transmission, rest I don Know !! I only drove it from one street starting to the end of the street. I do not have an Int DL. Now if I only had the money here to buy one !!
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vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	I am not much of a driver, though yes I am sure a true performance car should be Manual. But yes whenever I drive ( which is in India all the time ), I do prefer Manual. But most of the cars available there ( UK ) are AT.
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