Limited Production? = Widespread Panic!

[KSAF]

Originally Posted by RobMason

Where are people coming up with these numbers?

From the same source that informed me 4 monthes ago that BMW M will only offer the 1M in 6MT. Check my post # 80: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...39#post7290539

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

From the same source that informed me 4 monthes ago that BMW M will only offer the 1M in 6MT. Check my post # 80: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...39#post7290539

What's your source?

Leif W.

[southlight]

Reliable, I'd say.


Best regards,
south

[sparoz]

If that's really true, my deposit becomes very valuable.

[1978.530i]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

It's limited to only 2,500 cars world wide for now.

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[KSAF]

Originally Posted by LeifW

What's your source?

Someone from BMW M.

Originally Posted by 1978.530i

for now

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The plan now is to build only 2,500 cars!! But we never know, they might decide later to build more than that!

Nothing is official yet until BMW M releases the final specs of the car.

[Red Bread]

In two years, 2500 cars is more than demand will likely call for. There are barely 600 S54 E66/8 M Coupes, built over two years, and at the end of production, you could get them at a discount. Same goes for the three years of E86 M Coupe production, and for the Z8 and Alpina (albeit at a different price point). For a two or even three year run, 2500 1M Coupe S-Drive 3.0T(T?)'s will be more than enough.

What the hell are they going to call the convertible if they build it? 1M Roadster? That's seems ridiculous, so it's probably what they'll do.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

Someone from BMW M.



The plan now is to build only 2,500 cars!! But we never know, they might decide later to build more than that!

Nothing is official yet until BMW M releases the final specs of the car.

Will the final specs be released prior to Detroit?

And do we know for sure that Detroit will be where the car is unveiled?

[KSAF]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

What the hell are they going to call the convertible if they build it? 1M Roadster? That's seems ridiculous, so it's probably what they'll do.

1 Series M Convertible.

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

1 Series M Convertible.

God I hope they make it. Demand for a stick vert is pretty low and it would make it a lot easier for me to get one

[enigma135]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

God I hope they make it. Demand for a stick vert is pretty low and it would make it a lot easier for me to get one

You and me both! Luckily we're not in the same area

[KSAF]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Will the final specs be released prior to Detroit?

And do we know for sure that Detroit will be where the car is unveiled?

Well I don't know about that. I will ask my source and tray to get more details from him if I can.

[southlight]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Will the final specs be released prior to Detroit?

Yes, I think so.


Best regards,
south

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

Well I don't know about that. I will ask my source and tray to get more details from him if I can.

Thank you good sir.

I don't live that far from Detroit, and would definitely attend the show if they are going to indeed unveil the 1M there....

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by southlight

Yes, I think so.


Best regards,
south

Thanks South.

[LeifW]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

Someone from BMW M.
.

Well, I'd say that's a pretty good source. Thanks.

Leif W.

[1978.530i]

Originally Posted by KSA ///M3

1 Series M Convertible.

Do you know if a 1 Series M Convertible will be available in 2012?

[HERR FSTIR]

The take home message: Get your deposit in soon if you haven't already. You can always reclaim the deposit if the final specs don't meet your expectations.

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

In two years, 2500 cars is more than demand will likely call for. There are barely 600 S54 E66/8 M Coupes, built over two years, and at the end of production, you could get them at a discount. Same goes for the three years of E86 M Coupe production, and for the Z8 and Alpina (albeit at a different price point). For a two or even three year run, 2500 1M Coupe S-Drive 3.0T(T?)'s will be more than enough.

You know, that's a heckuva good point. I think it's easy for us to see limited production numbers and think that the sky is falling, but we are 1er enthusiasts, and this likely will not be an extremely popular model. We act like the whole world will be clamoring for this car, but let's face it, all you have to do is throw a rock to hit a 1er hater. For a lot of them, this will be the ultimate 1 to hate.

I think the E86 M Coupe is a maybe the precedent or template for this vehicle, both in name and execution. To me, that is a gorgeous car, and destined to become a classic BMW, but they only sold about 1800 in the US (if my numbers are right). And we may be looking at an even shorter production run for the 1M. BMW may just have their numbers dead on.

Of course, the big question is what is this thing going to sell for? I really think they've got to keep it mid-$40k's to make any sense.

[Jaguar66]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

What the hell are they going to call the convertible if they build it? 1M Roadster? That's seems ridiculous, so it's probably what they'll do.

1 Series M Cabrio

[Jaguar66]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Of course, the big question is what is this thing going to sell for? I really think they've got to keep it mid-$40k's to make any sense.

Since a fully optioned 135i has a MSRP over $50k, I have to believe the 1M will be higher than mid 40s. I am betting starting price in the high 40's, nicely optioned mid 50s , fully optioned high 50s.

[KSAF]

Originally Posted by 1978.530i

Do you know if a 1 Series M Convertible will be available in 2012?

Most likely late 2012 to early 2013 production.