The dilemma, F80 --> ?? -I know not another, when's the next gen coming out thread...

[starbai]

So guys, I'm picking up this F80 ZCP M3 in September. The plan was to lease it. I'm comfortable with the numbers so I thought I was good to go.

But I've been reading a lotta threads coming up with guys who had a 2015 thats coming outta lease now and they're seriously contemplating buying out the car or getting a new M3 or what have you.

It got me thinking, given our situation, there's a damn very good chance I'm going to want another M3 when this lease is up, or even to hang on to mine a little longer than 36 months. I don't want a BMW outta warranty. So beyond 4-5 years is not in my consideration set and is a big reason why buying isn't an option for me.

So my real question is, whats the M3 landscape look like in September 2020.
What are the odds that the next gen M3 will be out by then? I know we know nothing about the car, and who knows I may hate it? But thats partially why I'm considering options that will give me 48 months (not leasing) to buy myself a bit more time with my F80.

Just trying to think ahead and make sure I'm not backing myself into a corner in 3 years.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Pretty sure you can extend for a few months. Based off rumors I may not be interested in the next M3 (AT only, AWD, hybrid?). Maybe next M2 will be a "real" M.

[starbai]

Originally Posted by pheerlx

Pretty sure you can extend for a few months. Based off rumors I may not be interested in the next M3 (AT only, AWD, hybrid?). Maybe next M2 will be a "real" M.

True... but is conventional wisdom saying the ETA is still roughly this time 2020?

[M3Fury]

Originally Posted by starbai

True... but is conventional wisdom saying the ETA is still roughly this time 2020?

Pretty sure there is a thread or two on the speculation of next gen and timing.