[mbanks21]

US has 440GC RWD just not with manual tranny. I would've gotten one (435GC/440GC) if they did

[kern417]

Originally Posted by metallicpea

Just promise you will share your secret if you do.

probably some high quality knee pads.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by neurotichamster

Looking for some insight here:

I want someone who is "in the know" at BMW (i.e., is in bed with some board member at BMW) that can get me a 3-series wagon in a manual...this is a honest request. If any dealer/SA can get me this, I buy--cash. No strings. Please pm if you want to chat.

cheers

The mechanism for bringing a manual BMW wagon to the states already exists. Trust me, we've all wanted to do this, only to find out what it actually requires. Basically, whatever car you pick out, you'll have to buy several versions of it. Then you will have to wait patiently and put up with red tape for possibly years while paying insane amounts of money.

Here's some more detailed info:
http://jalopnik.com/here-are-the-fou...uni-1682067632

A dealer would likely help you facilitate this, but it's not really their call.

[bad karma]

Seems cheaper to buy an AT wagon and do a swap?

[2000Z3M]

did say what year. there are 16 manual wagons for sale in the states right now.
here is one
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

[metallicpea]

Originally Posted by 2000Z3M

did say what year. there are 16 manual wagons for sale in the states right now.
here is one
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

I wish they still made those. I'd buy a new one

The probelm really is, the E46s are old enough that the rubber and plastic parts are all starting to go, even if you find a well cared for, low mileage one, and the E90s just aren't that good looking to me. I never did warm up to that exterior design, sedan, coupe or wagon, although the wagon and coupe are a bit better than the sedan.

[vtspecv]

Originally Posted by neurotichamster

Looking for some insight here:

I want someone who is "in the know" at BMW (i.e., is in bed with some board member at BMW) that can get me a 3-series wagon in a manual...this is a honest request. If any dealer/SA can get me this, I buy--cash. No strings. Please pm if you want to chat.

cheers

Perhaps this is good timing...I'll be posting my e91 M-Sport Manual RWD Wagon for sale this coming week. Was trying to wait out this damn rain to take good photos, but here are a few for now. PM me if you are interested and we can discuss details.

Thanks
-Brian

[kern417]

i'm really confused. i thought e91 only came in automatic and awd?

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by kern417

i'm really confused. i thought e91 only came in automatic and awd?

No, there were manual and rwd-only versions in the USA/CA. F31 in USA/CA is auto-only and xDrive-only.

They're often referred to as "unicorns".

[vtspecv]

Yeah, total unicorns. BMW only brought 473 e91 Manual RWD M-Sports to the US over the life of the car haha. I was lucky to find mine.

[Golo2016]

Originally Posted by neurotichamster

when i get my manual, rwd, 340, wagon i'm gonna rub it in all your faces

Anybody can fly to Germany, purchase one and ship it back to the states. Is that hard to do?

[floydarogers]

Originally Posted by Golo2016

Anybody can fly to Germany, purchase one and ship it back to the states. Is that hard to do?

You can ship it to the USA/CA, but customs won't let it out of the warehouse.
Yes, it's hard.

[vtspecv]

Putting this here just in case. I listed my wagon a few minutes ago. PM me with any questions. Thanks!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1387438