Will there be a 2012 1M Coupe?

[21450]

It's odd that the 2012 1 Series and the 2011 1M Coupe both start production in March 2011. It's been stated that 1M production will stop around spring of 2012.

Will there be a 2012 1M Coupe starting production in September 2011? That would explain limited number of 2011 1M Coupes.

With a 2012 1M we could possibly have more choices in colors and DCT

[LeMansM5]

If that happens, it will little bit suck for those ordering before, if they wanted DCT and a different color like LeMans blue or Monte Carlo blue.

[Mirage]

This is exactly what I want to know. I was okay with buying the car sight unseen and paying MSRP because it sounded like that would be the only way to get one and they would be rather limited. I don't want to be screwed as an "early adopter" if a few months after the first deliveries you can get a 2012 with DCT (unlikely, I know) and more standard features (iPod/USB). I love the car and I'm very excited about it, but I don't feel that I have to be one of the first people to own one... I just want to be able to get one. I'd be happy to wait for a model year 2012 if one is on the horizon, especially if it will have some refinements.

[jdbunda]

Originally Posted by Mirage

I'd be happy to wait for a model year 2012 if one is on the horizon, especially if it will have some refinements.

I agree 100%. If it's truly a limited production, I will go ahead and get one with 6MT. If I could wait and get one with a nicer color and DCT, I would prefer that. It is a little annoying, I have had a deposit down for a LONG time. If this is the car, I'm ok with getting it as is. But I would really be annoyed if after I've committed, they suddenly say "Oh look, here is the 2012 1 Series M Coupe with new interior choices, new colors, and an open book of 1 series options."

There is also the rarity factor and "investment protection". I feel a lot more comfortable buying a car that maybe isn't exactly what I want if I feel like I have something special, and especially if the rarity factor makes it easy for me to, worst case, sell and get out without too much pain if I decide it's just not for me.

I can live with it either way - just give me enough information to make my decision.

[Grey Dove]

Originally Posted by jbunda

I agree 100%. If it's truly a limited production, I will go ahead and get one with 6MT. If I could wait and get one with a nicer color and DCT, I would prefer that. It is a little annoying, I have had a deposit down for a LONG time. If this is the car, I'm ok with getting it as is. But I would really be annoyed if after I've committed, they suddenly say "Oh look, here is the 2012 1 Series M Coupe with new interior choices, new colors, and an open book of 1 series options."

There is also the rarity factor and "investment protection". I feel a lot more comfortable buying a car that maybe isn't exactly what I want if I feel like I have something special, and especially if the rarity factor makes it easy for me to, worst case, sell and get out without too much pain if I decide it's just not for me.

I can live with it either way - just give me enough information to make my decision.

SAME HERE!!!

[Diver]

My guess is 2011 only, and a very short production run.