Reference for M3 configurations by generation?

willyd3 · 08-02-2015, 04:05 PM

I'm curious to know if the M3 is currently, or has in the past, been available as a convertible, with manual transmission, in vermillion red metallic. I'm unsure how to begin research to determine if this configuration ever was or is currently available. Any insight is appreciated.

RocketBoots · 08-02-2015, 04:13 PM

They don't make an M3 convertible.

PodDoc · 08-02-2015, 04:14 PM

You can order that or almost any other color through the individual program. Its just a special request that you can start with your CA your email bmw individual directly to get it approved. Any previous bmw color costs $5k, if approved (some paints like techno violet and fire orange are being denied right now due to production issues). If its a color from another make, anywhere from $7.5k to $10k to cover r&d costs.

email:individual@bmw.de

pikkagtr · 08-02-2015, 04:15 PM

M3 in the past has had convertible and MT options.
You can apply to get most individual colors option as long as BMW approves the color, you can get that paint.
Currently M3 is sedan only, to get the options you want it would have to be a F83 M4 vert 6spd with individual vermilion red metallic

F83 · 08-02-2015, 05:12 PM

As others have said, M4 vert only. The verts are two door only, not four door.

jeff4598 · 08-02-2015, 05:28 PM

I'm sure OP did not know re 4 issue at all.

STooK · 08-02-2015, 05:35 PM

I believe vermilion red was only available for the e92/93 LCI 3 series but not for the M3. Like others said you can probably get it done thru Bmw individual but it'll cost you 5k.

willyd3 · 08-03-2015, 10:44 AM

Many thanks to all for your timely and detailed responses.

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RocketBoots Colonel 1879 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	They don't make an M3 convertible.
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PodDoc Lieutenant 302 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i / 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lake Forest, IL iTrader: (0)	You can order that or almost any other color through the individual program. Its just a special request that you can start with your CA your email bmw individual directly to get it approved. Any previous bmw color costs $5k, if approved (some paints like techno violet and fire orange are being denied right now due to production issues). If its a color from another make, anywhere from $7.5k to $10k to cover r&d costs. email:individual@bmw.de
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3987 Rep 2,917 Posts Drives: '22 GR Z4 Coup '06 Z4M Rdster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	M3 in the past has had convertible and MT options. You can apply to get most individual colors option as long as BMW approves the color, you can get that paint. Currently M3 is sedan only, to get the options you want it would have to be a F83 M4 vert 6spd with individual vermilion red metallic
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jeff4598 Captain 177 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C HS, DCT, much Dinan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	I'm sure OP did not know re 4 issue at all.
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 735 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I believe vermilion red was only available for the e92/93 LCI 3 series but not for the M3. Like others said you can probably get it done thru Bmw individual but it'll cost you 5k.
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willyd3 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sarasota, FL iTrader: (0)	Many thanks to all for your timely and detailed responses.
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