Known Options (135i)

[Maximus Decimus]

Originally Posted by ibeam81

I thought that I read somewhere that you couldn't play copy protected material via the USB port with an iPod. The workaround was to convert the AAC files to MP3s.

Personally never tried the usb route. I went the cheap aux in route with my ipod. I want to go a fully integrated route next time for safety and convenience reasons.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Maximus Decimus

Personally never tried the usb route. I went the cheap aux in route with my ipod. I want to go a fully integrated route next time for safety and convenience reasons.

What? I text emails on my blackberry and switch songs on my ipod while I am driving. :iono:


JK... very dangerous... I need to toss my blackberry out.... such an addict to that.

[Genericuser1]

Half the time I don't listen to a radio, just the sound of the engine/exhaust.

[ibeam81]

Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd

Half the time I don't listen to a radio, just the sound of the engine/exhaust.

That's dangerous, too. Keep doing that and you'll end up in a Porsche or Ferrari. :biggrin:

[theslik1]

Originally Posted by Trooper

I did a little mock pricing based off speculative prices and option prices from other models, except active steering, and came up with a fully loaded price of around $43,000 add another $2,000 for the convertible.

If it does come in at this price they will NEVER sell it or sell it in small quantities. There are alot of other/better options for that kind of $$$$.

[speculation]
Considering that the G37S 6MT coupe is going to come in at around $42K MSRP nicely equipped (pricing info is out), I think you're right about 135i coupe sales prospects if it's priced at that level. Anything north of $40K MSRP with popular options (hell, $38K is pushing it) is going to be a bust. There are simply too many better-equipped choices at $40K+. It won't matter if the 135i is a better performer...it'll be seen as a way overpriced entry-level model. BMW absolutely, positively has to get real on the pricing and equipment content. Personally, if your scenario is correct then I'll just go back to Plan A-1 and buy a 335i coupe for a few thousand more. All IMHO.
[/speculation]

[brfbmw128i]

theslik1 your avatar trips me out, it looks like it is glowing and pulsing...........im scared.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by theslik1

[speculation]
Considering that the G37S 6MT coupe is going to come in at around $42K MSRP nicely equipped (pricing info is out), I think you're right about 135i coupe sales prospects if it's priced at that level. Anything north of $40K MSRP with popular options (hell, $38K is pushing it) is going to be a bust. There are simply too many better-equipped choices at $40K+. It won't matter if the 135i is a better performer...it'll be seen as a way overpriced entry-level model. BMW absolutely, positively has to get real on the pricing and equipment content. Personally, if your scenario is correct then I'll just go back to Plan A-1 and buy a 335i coupe for a few thousand more. All IMHO.
[/speculation]

This video from Roadfly of the G37S with options, priced out @ $38,XXX.

http://www.roadfly.com/2008-infiniti...ive-video.html

[theslik1]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

This video from Roadfly of the G37S with options, priced out @ $38,XXX.

http://www.roadfly.com/2008-infiniti...ive-video.html

Neat video. The reviewer sounds a little too much like a marketing hack, but then again Roadfly isn't known for its scathing critiques. :tongue: The G's stated MSRP simply amplifies the points being made about 135i pricing.