View Single Post
      11-08-2013, 08:47 AM   #39
bmw1racer
bimmerphile, technogeek
bmw1racer's Avatar
United_States
998
Rep
3,784
Posts

Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob View Post
It all really depends on what your definition of "classic" is. Someone mentioned the 2002, but what about the E30 as a more recent example? Sure, the E30 M3 is the definitive example, but I would argue that the platform in general has a pretty avid following, and my guess is that the 1er was produced in significantly fewer numbers. And the car already has sort of a cult following IMO, and it only just went out of production. I'm not saying our cars are going to be worth a whole lot down the line, but I think E82's will be remembered and recognized as characterful driver's cars, for whatever that is worth.
I agree.

My (rather simple) definition of classic would be a car that has been out of production for some time and looked back with fond reverence by both the critics and the public...

The 2002 and the E30 M3 fit this description to a tee.
__________________

Last edited by bmw1racer; 11-08-2013 at 10:19 AM..
Appreciate 0