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Now that some of BMW Centers saw the 1-Series Coupe this past week in Dallas I am hearing probably $35k for a 135i. By the time you add the desirable options you'll be looking at $40k + .
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Which makes me wonder if those 135 prices being quoted are anywhere near being correct. |
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06-28-2007, 06:40 PM | #71 |
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I predicted months ago there would be a 128i and 135i. I now predict the price should be 27k for the 128i, and 34k for the 135i.
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After reading the news today in the automotive blogosphere and catching up on the spec, all I have to say is Whoaaa. I think I want one. I already have too many cars and plan to buy a few others next year but this is definitely on my list. I will probably buy this for my wife but I would love to drive this everyday for errands. It is just an excuse for her to sell her car and get a new one. This car has the potential to attract all sort of people. Old, Young, etc. I'm not particularly a BMW fan. I like their older pre bangle cars but this sure caught my attention real quick. I am hoping the range topping 135i with nav and xenon are under $35K. Decisions. Decisions. My car interests for next year is all over the map - Jaguar XF, Cayman S, Elise, new Challenger, and even the Pontiac G8. But I like the idea of a small run-about performance saloon. Especially like the idea of what people call a lower "faux" BMW. I don't care too much for the 3 series because of size and weight. I'm definitely not buying one for the badge because I could afford cars twice its price. I could care less about what people's perception of the vehicle is. If the 135i is as fun to drive and as fast as I think it is, BMW has a winner. I will definitely consider this car after driving it. |
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06-28-2007, 08:43 PM | #74 |
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Base price of a 328i coupe is $35,300 USD
A 328i coupe with just Sport, Premium, and NAV comes in at $42,425 USD. (no metallic paint, either) Base price of a 335i coupe starts at a paltry $40,800 USD. A 335i with the same options is $47,325 USD. So why would anyone in their right mind get the 328i over a base 335i? Because they feel they're getting more stuff even though it's $2,000 more. To get the same stuff in a 335i, they'd be paying over $5k more (which just happens to be the difference in the base pricing - but people tend to gloss over that for some reason) The same will be apply to the 1-series. Figure base prices of $28-30k for the 128i and $33-35k for the 135i.
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Because in 3er we are talking $5K between a base 328i and a base 335i, with the 335i having some minor options like xenon and logic 7 standard. With the 1, we are taking $5K between a base 128i and a full on M sports 135i with M suspension and Brembo. I don't know why this doesn't strike you as unlikely. I am not doubting your number on the 135i. Rather, I'm wondering how low the 128i will have to go to have a sensible pricing structure. |
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It doesn't strike me as strange because that's just how BMW likes to price things out between models in a Series. I don't see why they would turn away from their normal pricing scheme just because the 135i has a few more goodies standard.
The 330Ci had more goodies compared to the 325Ci as well. - A full dual exhaust system (the 330 had two pipes running the entire length of the system while the 325 joined together into a single pipe towards the muffler) - Larger brakes and rotors - More powerful engine When you compare it to the differences in the 1-series models it's very similar. 135i will have the following standard compared to the 128i: - M-sport kit - Larger brakes and rotors - More powerful engine Right on line with how BMW has always done things. :biggrin:
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ok here's how I figure it, maybe someone already did this but I'm going with the 27k base for the 128i off the UK prices.
right now the 1 series base (3 door) is 17,815£ and the 3series base is 20,735£ the American 3 series starts at $32,400 17,815 X 20,735 32,400 X= $27,837 for the base model however at the same ratio the 135 would start at $41,228, which I think is too high, b/c then I would just get the 335i. I did a little price comparison (am I trying too hard?) US comparison of (non convertible) main line models 3 series base low $32,400 base hi $40,800 5 series base low $44,300 base hi $58,500 6 series base low $74,700 base hi $74,700 7 series base low $75,800 base hi $122,600 So my guess is that it should fall inline in the front as 1 series base low $27,400 base hi $32,800 I'm assuming they want to cover more market area with their lines. They will sell more cars if they cover more market price points, while maintaining the higher price = value to the BMW name. |
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You're quoting 328 SEDAN pricing which is $3000 LESS than the COUPE.
Apples to oranges. 328i COUPE pricing starts at $35,300 A 335i coupe is 40,800 and a 528i starts at 44,300. That's nearly a $4,000 difference between the highest model of a lower series to the lowest model of a higher series. Knowing that BMW likes to keep in line with how they've done things in the past, it's pretty safe to say there is going to be a noticeable difference in base pricing between a 135i and a 328i coupe. My guess is a $3000 difference putting the base price of a 135i at $32k.
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I dunno.... I can't shake the feeling that something seems fishy here.... They sure are throwing a lot of options into the 135i as standard.... Almost like it's a baby ///M. Seems like a perfect excuse to justify a high asking price. I'm hoping for $35k or under, just like everyone else, and I hope BMW comes through, but does anyone else get that feeling?
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It's going to be a delicate balance of pricing. The 135 will need to be cheaper than an e92 but doesn't need to be cheaper than a 328i.
Keep in mind a 328i sedan can range from 32k-50+k with options. As odd a sit may seem the 135i and 2009 Camaro are my number 1&2 choices for my next car. |
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I'm leaning heavily towards a 135i, but also keeping in the back of my mind the Challenger and maybe a secondhand Elise....
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