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Welcome aboard! I am also considering the IS-F as my next vehicle. I currently drive a 2003 Infiniti G35 sedan, so the IS-F will be a big improvement I probably will not be getting the M3 unless they offer an M3 sedan before the IS-F hits the showrooms. I am also considering the Mercedes C63 AMG. Why are you not considering the C63? Nobody knows how much the IS-F will cost, but all my research and internet sources point to a base price a hair under $50K with a well-equipped one going for around $60K.

 

[is-fan]

Thanks for your insight. I was just reading about the M3 sedan, but there was no information about when it would be available. I'm guessing the sedan will not be available until late next year. I would still recommend that you test drive the AMG C63. From what I've read so far, it sounds like it's handling is much better than the previous AMG C. The Audi RS4 seems overpriced to me as well, but it does have AWD, and for some that may make it worth the extra money. As far as price, I believe that the IS-F will have a base price very close to $50K, but we have to wait for official pricing.

Take care, Ken

Hi Ken and thanks for the welcome. There is a guess that the M3 sedan might here in the States same time the M3 coupe arrives. They are now both listed on the bmwusa.com site. Good question about the AMG C63. I got to see the new C class upclose couple weeks ago. It is a nice car, but if I have to pay over $60K I would go with the M3. We have a Benz E430 in the family, parent car, but parked at my house lol. It is boring to drive. I even test drove a '06 AMG CLS55 last year. It was fast, but not fun as BMW's IMO. When I test drove the M5 it left a fat grin on my face lol. My point is that I feel BMW are more driver oriented than Benz. Also there is quality, our '02 E430 has only 13K miles on it. Last year I had to have the steering wheel shaft replaced and with extended warranty paid $1100+ out of my pocket just to get OEM parts

That brings me to the current '07 Audi RS4. I saw one in Newport Beach during my business trip to So. Cal. Very nice car, but disliked the price and that it only comes in a manual. I am really looking forward to the upcoming BMW M-DCT tranny aka dual-clutch and the 8 speed auto with manual mode in the IS-F. Also I like the interior of the Lexus more than the Benz so far too. Even more than the upcoming M3.

As for IS-F pricing, it is not released yet. I keep reading and hearing it will be in the $50K which I feel is a deal compared to the German rivals. Even the M3 pricing has not been released and I am dying to them lol.

Even though I will be getting the 2nd model year of either the IS-F or M3 Sedan I still would like to know pricing. It will help me to decide to lease or if I do a strait purchase I will also have to decide to sell or trade-in my Saleen; which I really do not want to do.