[Durin's Bane]

G'day guys.

I have seen photos / photochops on the other forum pages of the E92 M-Sport kit, and they look sensational.

Does anyone know when it will be released here? I called five different BMW dealerships in Sydney - four said it would be around six months or more away, while the fifth said I could put a $2000 deposit down for an E92 and he would find out for me (!? ).

I would get an E92 now, but want the sport kit and am prepared to wait!

Thanks.

[Chris.G]

Hi, im in the same boat as you. i have been trying to find out when it will be released in Aus as well but no dealer knows. I will keep contact with a couple of dealers until they can find out for us. I hope it won't take six months that would absolutley suck.

[1q2w3e4r]

If you want it just buy the car now and have it retro fitted later, no big deal.

[thomaslo]

Have you tried ringing BMW Aust directly. When I had an A4 I rang Audi directly and they were very helpful with a lot of technical questions that the dealer couldn't answer.
I couldn't wait for the M-sport pack either, so plan on fitting the aerokit front lip, and maybe the M-kit rear, or leave the rear stock when my car arrives in May.
I also don't like the anthracite headlining, or shadowline trim, or M wheels, so I would have only bought the pack for the body kit really (with BMW pricing, probably cheaper as a pack than bodykit alone I bet).

[Chris.G]

Originally Posted by thomaslo

Have you tried ringing BMW Aust directly. When I had an A4 I rang Audi directly and they were very helpful with a lot of technical questions that the dealer couldn't answer.
I couldn't wait for the M-sport pack either, so plan on fitting the aerokit front lip, and maybe the M-kit rear, or leave the rear stock when my car arrives in May.
I also don't like the anthracite headlining, or shadowline trim, or M wheels, so I would have only bought the pack for the body kit really (with BMW pricing, probably cheaper as a pack than bodykit alone I bet).

Yeah it is cheaper as a pack (when factory ordering), i tried to order a m-kit after i bought my x3 and they said they would charge 4500 dollars and they added another cost of $2500 for spray painting them.
Thats why im waiting to order the m-kit with a factory order so i don't have to pay a BS $2500 for spraying them. (patience is my virtue). I know you said you couldn't wait for the m-kit but the dealership is going to rip you off with ordering the lip or whatever part you want and also add the spraying cost.

[danielt]

An alternative is to import a bodykit from E92kits.com and they are negotiating spray painting them pre-delivery. It's not exactly the M-sports kit but still looks pretty good.

[thomaslo]

Originally Posted by Chris.G

Yeah it is cheaper as a pack (when factory ordering), i tried to order a m-kit after i bought my x3 and they said they would charge 4500 dollars and they added another cost of $2500 for spray painting them.
Thats why im waiting to order the m-kit with a factory order so i don't have to pay a BS $2500 for spraying them. (patience is my virtue). I know you said you couldn't wait for the m-kit but the dealership is going to rip you off with ordering the lip or whatever part you want and also add the spraying cost.

I haven't priced the aerokit lip yet here, but US pricing's about $380. I'll get my own bodyshop to do the painting and install. The e92kits M rear apron's about US$600, and they're getting back to me with shipping costs.
Anyway, want to own my car for a while first, and see what cosmetic changes will have best look/price compromise.

[thomaslo]

Originally Posted by danielt

An alternative is to import a bodykit from E92kits.com and they are negotiating spray painting them pre-delivery. It's not exactly the M-sports kit but still looks pretty good.

I reckon the rear looks much better than the official M sports kit for E92. Much more "3-D", like the E90 M rear. Not keen on the front or the sides though.
Another piece I'm looking at is the Hamann rear diffusor, which is an add-on piece to the OEM bumper. Euroline in Melbourne?Sydney? will let me know the price when available.

[Durin's Bane]

Hi guys - thanks for the feedback.

I will wait another month or so and see what info I can get... after that, I may have to make some decisions as I don't want to wait 6-9 months!!

[astra]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

If you want it just buy the car now and have it retro fitted later, no big deal.

yep

or..

get one of the tuner's bodykits

[ritual44]

I'm waiting as well. If it's already available in some countries. It won't be too long before we get it.

It is only add on pack, I can't see why it would take so long.

[astra]

order from overseas?

[M3_GTR]

ill ring up over here.. or call BMW directly, like someone siad, they're very good!!

[Durin's Bane]

G'Day guys.

An update - I called BMW Headquarters in Melbourne, and was informed by one of their sales specialists that they don't know when the M-Sport will be released here in Oz. In fact, it could be first quarter next year!

It wasn't a quick call - the first person I was directed to did some quick checks on his BMW Intranet and couldn't find the info, and then he passed me on to his supervisor, who gave me the update.

I guess I will consider ordering an 325i E92 Coupe with the Aero kit, or an E90 325i with M-Sport. I'll then look to change my car in late 2008. Will think it over though, as the M3 concept looked so awesome!

[astra]

or.. buy something from one of the tuners... they have some awesome looking stuff!

[ritual44]

Originally Posted by Durin's Bane

G'Day guys.

An update - I called BMW Headquarters in Melbourne, and was informed by one of their sales specialists that they don't know when the M-Sport will be released here in Oz. In fact, it could be first quarter next year!

It wasn't a quick call - the first person I was directed to did some quick checks on his BMW Intranet and couldn't find the info, and then he passed me on to his supervisor, who gave me the update.

I guess I will consider ordering an 325i E92 Coupe with the Aero kit, or an E90 325i with M-Sport. I'll then look to change my car in late 2008. Will think it over though, as the M3 concept looked so awesome!

I was told by a rep at the Melbourne show it will arrive around September.