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CBLW · 08-22-2008, 02:05 PM

Seriously. Are we?

In 2009, will folks go out of their way in order to track down remaining 2008 model "Year One of the 1" cars? Will the 2008 be preferable for collectable purposes over the 2009 and beyond? Likewise, twenty years down the road, if well maintained, are we talking about extremely valuable first year cars here?

mistermojorizin · 08-22-2008, 02:07 PM

yes, i think we are. and this is the first time anyone has asked this question. and searching isn't necessary before posting.

CBLW · 08-22-2008, 02:10 PM

Bad Friday?

My135 · 08-22-2008, 02:49 PM

Only time will tell.

emm3tt · 08-22-2008, 02:56 PM

Probably no better than the 1st gen M coupe.

Jewpac · 08-22-2008, 02:59 PM

I highly doubt it.

All4One · 08-22-2008, 03:01 PM

We can only speculate.

damian · 08-22-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CBLW

Seriously. Are we?

In 2009, will folks go out of their way in order to track down remaining 2008 model "Year One of the 1" cars? Will the 2008 be preferable for collectable purposes over the 2009 and beyond? Likewise, twenty years down the road, if well maintained, are we talking about extremely valuable first year cars here?

no. people aren't stupid, and will want the newer one with better specs/fuel pumps.

CBLW · 08-22-2008, 03:02 PM

Hey Jewpac, as a Caps fan, I still have a soft spot for crazy 'ol Ronnie Wilson. I think you guys did him wrong out there. How do you think your boys are gonna be this year? Look at it this way, they can't possibly choke any harder than they did last season ;-)

atr_hugo · 08-22-2008, 03:06 PM

I'd be willing to take odds that we aren't driving anything that'll end up in the collectors market for at least another 30 years.

Remember the muscle cars of the '60s took forty years to appreciate. (And then they took off with a vengeance as all the nerds who were too busy going to math/science classes in HS, and are filthy rich now, can now afford to pay 100 times the initial price for one ; -)

Jewpac · 08-22-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CBLW

Hey Jewpac, as a Caps fan, I still have a soft spot for crazy 'ol Ronnie Wilson. I think you guys did him wrong out there. How do you think your boys are gonna be this year? Look at it this way, they can't possibly choke any harder than they did last season ;-)

I think we gave him plenty of chances. 3.5 years is enough and out of the second round only once. Maybe if he would stick with some consistent lines or have his assistants pay more attention to what is going on on the ice rather than their laptops maybe he would still be here. Also if he would instruct his players to GET IN FRONT OF THE FUCKING NET when our defencemen are taking slapers from the blue line we might have scored a few more goals.

CBLW · 08-22-2008, 03:12 PM

Dude, he's the Marty Schottenheimer of the NHL. Still, he's a kook though, and I think he's a pretty good coach. Toronto is such a sideshow, maybe he'll fit in perfectly up there. I'd like to see him win the Cup before retires. That thing with the toilet seat bowl in the locker room during the quarterfinals last year was just pricesless. lol

jrc · 08-22-2008, 03:20 PM

OK I’ll take a stab (slow Friday at the office).

It all depends what you mean by “collectible.” But if you look back over the past 20 – 30 years there’s only really a very few BMW’s that could really lay claim to that title as far as I’m concerned: e.g. M1, 3.0CSL “Batmobile,” E30 M3 Evo, 2002 turbo.

There’s also the Z1 and Z8, but both are less desirable in my opinion.

In addition, there are a few more BMW’s that I’d call desirable older cars e.g. non Evo E30 M3, 2002tii etc., but I don’t think they’d be the kind of car you’d really call “collectible.”

So IMHO, no I don’t think the 135 will ever become a collectible. It’s neither rare enough nor does it have a sufficient racing pedigree/reputation (now if they come out with a limited edition version that really breaks the mold, or sets a new standard on the racetrack like the E30 M3 – then who knows).

CBLW · 08-22-2008, 03:23 PM

I was actually under the impression that the 2008 135i WAS fairly rare in the States? I thought that there was a very limited set for some reason...

My135 · 08-22-2008, 03:25 PM

I think the 2002 tii is a collectible car now.

gatorfast · 08-22-2008, 03:38 PM

I really dont think so

TP 135i · 08-22-2008, 04:13 PM

I think that only the 2008 SGM 1 series cars will be the true collector's cars :wink:

jrc · 08-22-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CBLW

I was actually under the impression that the 2008 135i WAS fairly rare in the States? I thought that there was a very limited set for some reason...

You are right. They are pretty rare on the roads right now. But for projecting whether they will be collectible at some future time you have to look at how rare they are when production ends. Not when production has just begun.

PA135i · 08-22-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

I think that only the 2008 SGM 1 series cars will be the true collector's cars :wink:

You are correct Sir. :biggrin:

HappyNDing · 08-22-2008, 04:22 PM

Only if you plan to single-handedly destroy every 2008 135i in the world except yours. In that case, I can assist you...:headbang:

All4One · 08-22-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kja325ci

You are correct Sir. :biggrin:

News Flash!!! BMW brings back SGM in 2010!!:biggrin:

AZ135 · 08-22-2008, 04:26 PM

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lso if he would instruct his players to GET IN FRONT OF THE FUCKING NET when our defencemen are taking slapers from the blue line we might have scored a few more goals.

It would also help if the Sharks D-men i.e. Ehrhoff could hit the damn net with a shot.

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08-22-2008, 02:07 PM	#2
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,658 iTrader: (0)	yes, i think we are. and this is the first time anyone has asked this question. and searching isn't necessary before posting. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production

08-22-2008, 02:49 PM	#4
My135 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,599 iTrader: (0)	Only time will tell. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.

08-22-2008, 02:56 PM	#5
emm3tt Out Driving Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 685 iTrader: (1)	Probably no better than the 1st gen M coupe. __________________ Emmett 01 E46 M3

08-22-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
Jewpac Marty Turco Hater Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 768 iTrader: (0)	I highly doubt it. __________________ 135i, Alpine White, Taupe Leatherette, iPod USB adaptor, 6MT Delivery Wednesday 5/7

08-22-2008, 02:10 PM	#3
CBLW Private Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Bad Friday?

08-22-2008, 03:01 PM	#7
All4One Second Lieutenant Drives: 135icp Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	We can only speculate. __________________ Monaco to Monaco:roundel:

08-22-2008, 03:02 PM	#9
CBLW Private Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Hey Jewpac, as a Caps fan, I still have a soft spot for crazy 'ol Ronnie Wilson. I think you guys did him wrong out there. How do you think your boys are gonna be this year? Look at it this way, they can't possibly choke any harder than they did last season ;-)

08-22-2008, 03:06 PM	#10
atr_hugo No longer moderate Drives: SWB 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - Posts: 4,248 iTrader: (0)	I'd be willing to take odds that we aren't driving anything that'll end up in the collectors market for at least another 30 years. Remember the muscle cars of the '60s took forty years to appreciate. (And then they took off with a vengeance as all the nerds who were too busy going to math/science classes in HS, and are filthy rich now, can now afford to pay 100 times the initial price for one ; -)

08-22-2008, 03:12 PM	#12
CBLW Private Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Dude, he's the Marty Schottenheimer of the NHL. Still, he's a kook though, and I think he's a pretty good coach. Toronto is such a sideshow, maybe he'll fit in perfectly up there. I'd like to see him win the Cup before retires. That thing with the toilet seat bowl in the locker room during the quarterfinals last year was just pricesless. lol

08-22-2008, 03:20 PM	#13
jrc Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 257 iTrader: (0)	OK I’ll take a stab (slow Friday at the office). It all depends what you mean by “collectible.” But if you look back over the past 20 – 30 years there’s only really a very few BMW’s that could really lay claim to that title as far as I’m concerned: e.g. M1, 3.0CSL “Batmobile,” E30 M3 Evo, 2002 turbo. There’s also the Z1 and Z8, but both are less desirable in my opinion. In addition, there are a few more BMW’s that I’d call desirable older cars e.g. non Evo E30 M3, 2002tii etc., but I don’t think they’d be the kind of car you’d really call “collectible.” So IMHO, no I don’t think the 135 will ever become a collectible. It’s neither rare enough nor does it have a sufficient racing pedigree/reputation (now if they come out with a limited edition version that really breaks the mold, or sets a new standard on the racetrack like the E30 M3 – then who knows). __________________ "To add speed, add lightness." Colin Chapman

08-22-2008, 03:23 PM	#14
CBLW Private Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I was actually under the impression that the 2008 135i WAS fairly rare in the States? I thought that there was a very limited set for some reason...

08-22-2008, 03:25 PM	#15
My135 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,599 iTrader: (0)	I think the 2002 tii is a collectible car now. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.

08-22-2008, 03:38 PM	#16
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,850 iTrader: (3)	I really dont think so

08-22-2008, 04:13 PM	#17
TP 135i Major Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland Posts: 1,341 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	I think that only the 2008 SGM 1 series cars will be the true collector's cars :wink: __________________ 2008 135i SGM

08-22-2008, 04:22 PM	#20
HappyNDing Private First Class Drives: It drives me Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: E. Bay Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Only if you plan to single-handedly destroy every 2008 135i in the world except yours. In that case, I can assist you...:headbang:

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