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      01-27-2010, 06:42 PM   #1
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Will the M1 be priced less than the $50K 335is?

I sure hope so...

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      01-27-2010, 06:51 PM   #2
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I dont know but that "M" designation carries alot of $.
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      01-27-2010, 07:08 PM   #3
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Yeh it would be cheaper to buy an M badge for around $20 if you have a fully modded 135i. Not something I'd do though lol
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      01-27-2010, 07:10 PM   #4
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My estimate would be $10k less than a base M3 coupe. So yes, just shy of $50k. I also feel that it'll have far less options offered than most BMWs... Kind of a "back to basics" kind of car.

Just my $.02 though.
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      01-27-2010, 07:12 PM   #5
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I'm guessing a base price of around 47-50K with priced out optioned around 56-58K, but that is just a WAG!
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      01-27-2010, 07:13 PM   #6
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i was thinking around 50k hopeful at 43ish though
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      01-27-2010, 08:44 PM   #7
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guarantee this car doesn't start under 48k
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      01-27-2010, 09:02 PM   #8
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guarantee this car doesn't start under 48k
I honestly think this is dead-nuts on where it'll start...
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      01-27-2010, 09:48 PM   #9
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Considering my back to basics, no frills, '99 M Roadster started at 41K 10 years ago, I doubt the M1 will be under 48K.
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      01-28-2010, 12:26 AM   #10
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As I said in the other post, I'll bet a $47-48k starting price for the M1
Maybe $49k if it's not released until 2011 as a 2012
But I'd HOPE it would be $47k at most even then, I mean, for fuk sake it was only 4 years ago that the M3 was $50k to start.
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      01-28-2010, 01:08 AM   #11
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all m's i believe was bout 10k more than the 3 ser of it's time.isay 47k base msrp to start.just a guess.)
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      01-28-2010, 08:00 AM   #12
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I honestly think this is dead-nuts on where it'll start...
I agree--and easily approaching 55K with some decent options....
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      01-28-2010, 08:54 AM   #13
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My guess (and that's all it is) is that we'll see a base price of $50k, but most customers will be pushing $58k by the time they get finished checking boxes.

A base 328i starts at $36.5k and the M3 starts at $55k.

A base 128i starts at $29.5k so if we add $20k to it we'd be just under $50k If we add 50% to it (which is pretty close to the premium the M3 gets over the 328i) we'd be looking at $45k. My gut feeling is that the $50k number is close to reality.
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      01-28-2010, 08:54 AM   #14
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e90 M3 starts at $55k. The M1 will be less than $50k.
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      01-28-2010, 09:06 AM   #15
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I agree--and easily approaching 55K with some decent options....
If the performance is significantly better than a 135i and I can get in to one for <$60k (LOADED), I'd highly consider picking one up.

I know we're talking apples to oranges in a lot of ways, but the Corvette Grand Sport is A LOT of performance for the $$ (as are used Z06s)... I'm guessing it won't be QUITE on that level of performance, but would be willing to sacrifice some of it for the creature comforts and luxury that BMW offers.
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      01-28-2010, 01:01 PM   #16
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The point I was trying to make is that the fact the 335is is priced at $50K which is outrageous by the way is actually good news for us, because they cannot price the M1 higher than that IMO especially after the announcement was made that they want to make this model affordable... I say it will come in at $46-47K
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If the performance is significantly better than a 135i and I can get in to one for <$60k (LOADED), I'd highly consider picking one up.

I know we're talking apples to oranges in a lot of ways, but the Corvette Grand Sport is A LOT of performance for the $$ (as are used Z06s)... I'm guessing it won't be QUITE on that level of performance, but would be willing to sacrifice some of it for the creature comforts and luxury that BMW offers.

Yep^... I'm riding that same wagon.
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The point I was trying to make is that the fact the 335is is priced at $50K which is outrageous by the way is actually good news for us, because they cannot price the M1 higher than that IMO especially after the announcement was made that they want to make this model affordable... I say it will come in at $46-47K

What does that^ car, have to do with the M1 pricing? Their focus is somewhat different.. there is already an M3, remember? The 335is has no bearing on the new M's price.
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      01-28-2010, 01:34 PM   #19
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There is a relationship between the pricing of the various series in the BMW lineup
The M model of a series comes in halfway between the middle and top variants of the next series up
For instance, the M3 starts halfway in price between a 535i and a 550i
That is my reasoning for saying that the M1 should come in at somewhere between a 335 and a 335is and will not be more expensive than the top of the line non M 3 series

Just speculation of course
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      01-28-2010, 01:54 PM   #20
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As I said in the other post, I'll bet a $47-48k starting price for the M1
Maybe $49k if it's not released until 2011 as a 2012
But I'd HOPE it would be $47k at most even then, I mean, for fuk sake it was only 4 years ago that the M3 was $50k to start.
EXACTLY!
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      01-28-2010, 01:55 PM   #21
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The base price of an M version of the 135i will be $45k. Nuff said.
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      01-28-2010, 02:20 PM   #22
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The base price of an M version of the 135i will be $45k. Nuff said.
That just seems too low to me--I would be pretty surprised....my 135 was 41K and there were a lot of things I didn't get.

If a 45K number is to be believed, then the car would not have many amenities at all....which would please some, but probably not the masses....
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