01-10-2011, 11:42 AM | #24 |
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I think its too expensive. You can buy a base M3 sedan for $9k more, which has more standard equipment and much stronger performance.
I think a 10% premium over the 135i would have been reasonable. But who am I? These will fly off the showroom floors over MSRP and people will glad to spend it. |
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01-10-2011, 11:43 AM | #25 |
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Based on the 135i Options prices from BMW USA I figure the fully Loaded 1M should be about $53500 ish. Just a thought.
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01-10-2011, 11:52 AM | #29 |
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oh man. 50k for an entry level M car.
whats the incentive in not getting a used e9x M3? that is a better performer all around! none. so i guess you only get the 1M if u love the way it looks. performance wise, the e9x m3 is superior and has a s based motor and is more capable than the 1M.
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Honestly--that doesn't seem high to me...for the last year when everyone has been speculating, most people thought it would be right around $50K with decent options.
Don't get me wrong--$47K is expensive...but my 135 was $43K and it doesn't have Navi or the upgraded stereo...
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I would assume so--the iPod/USB is part of the "value package"....I think those are things that will just be standard from here on out...
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I think we will see some great comparisons between the two, but I just don't see the M3 "killing" the 1M...
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Jus remember the Aussies get more screwed... I think they're already raised the price on top of the VAT increase. New 135i is £31,765 |
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01-10-2011, 12:02 PM | #36 |
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Right where I expected it to come out (or hoped that it wouldnt be over 50k) Sweet.
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You are right, BMW UK has just increased prices due to VAT rise. I had my car delivered on the 30th December after much kicking and screaming to avoid the VAT rise. My car was £30,600 basic from memory plus leather etc I think though BMW may have sneaked a touch of a price rise in there though on top of the VAT while they were at it.
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the ring lap times do not lie. the e9x m3 does it in 8:05. the 1m does it in 8:12. if you want to talk about modified cars, then modify both, not just the 1m. the m3 w/better flowing headers, an aftermarket suspension, r comps, better pads, and some weight reduction - essentially a m3 gts - did it in 7:48 a 1m with a chip, coilovers, r comps, better pads, weight reduction - i don't think it can shave close to 24 seconds off its lap time. i think it can surpass the e9x m3 STOCK nurburgring numbers, and get close to the sub 8 minute mark, but that still leaves 12 seconds on the table. the e9x m3 is a better performing car than the 1m - stock for stock and modified as well. i don't see an incentive in buying a used 1m other than the looks or the title of owning a 1m, especially when its older brother is cheaper (used) and better performing and way more reliable (n54 hasn't been proven on the race track) and resourceful (2 legitimate rear seats or 2 rear doors).
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GG people. The price is fantastic. Stop complaining. We are so lucky in the US. Quote:
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Please dont have a go at me about this post, but I look at the 1M as a 'special' BMW, it's not just any old car that will be sold to the masses, and therefore it will always have a premium price - any other manufacturer would do the same.
Most people that buy this car (me being one of them) will be buying it because they know exactly what it is and how special it is. Just my thoughts .... Please dont hate! |
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01-10-2011, 12:11 PM | #43 | |
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=) no hate. you buy it because you love it. at the end of the day its your money!
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a bubble back 9 second honda would take down a stock 2010 viper srt 10. how bout you send that viper srt10 to underground racing and see what happens then
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