E82 1-Series Coupe

suprtran · 03-13-2014, 04:38 PM

Considering only 1-series hatchbacks are in production (none for the US market) and no more 1-series coupe being produced. Also, considering the 2-series has replaced the 1-series in coupe form, is there potential for the E82 variants to become a future classic? Especially in the US?

Da_Meister_22 · 03-13-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by suprtran

Considering only 1-series hatchbacks are in production (none for the US market) and no more 1-series coupe being produced. Also, considering the 2-series has replaced the 1-series in coupe form, is there potential for the E82 variants to become a future classic? Especially in the US?

I'd like to think so.

Would make me feel good to know I own a rare relic. lmao

suprtran · 03-13-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Manny@ActiveAutowerke

I'd like to think so.

Would make me feel good to know I own a rare relic. lmao

LOL. E82 a rare relic?...hardly. But just a thought

Redadair · 03-13-2014, 06:30 PM

The 2008 E82 had "Year one of the 1 Series" engraved on the Start button ring. And all 1M's in the US are 1 of 739

The 1M for sure, the rest of the E82's ? Most likely not

RPMjunkie · 03-13-2014, 06:35 PM

This topic came up about 6 months ago, but here is Jalopnik's take on it.

http://jalopnik.com/why-the-bmw-1-se...ssic-508797316

P90Puma · 03-13-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Redadair

The 2008 E82 had "Year one of the 1 Series" engraved on the Start button ring.

US 2008 E82's did.

Canada did not. Probably the rest of the world too.

I'm not complaining, you guys are stuck with sunroofs! And my MY2008 M-Sport actually means something.

nachob · 03-13-2014, 07:58 PM

I think the 128i with M sport, manual trans low options might appeal to club racers in the future being lighter and one of the last normally aspirated BMWs. Not the other ones except for the 1M coupe in my humble opinion. I know my son will be 18 in 5 years or so, and finding an MT 128i will be a high priority so he could experience NA/MT in a small BMW chassis that is not too old yet.

2 cents

Dee Pee · 03-14-2014, 06:42 AM

They rightfully cite the 128 as possibly having the most appeal as it's the last normally aspirated I6. I guess we will have to monitor and see.

IEDEI · 03-14-2014, 09:40 AM

1M = surefire classic!!

135 = definitely a 'cult classic' probably searched out by boyracer types looking for an affordable and fast RWD BMW coupe. Also by people looking for a track car.

128: a small group of people who want an N/A engine. I don't think the 128 appeals to as wide of an audience as the 135. It doesn't have enough performance to be memorable, IMO.

Overall i do think the E82 will have a cult-type following that will develop over many years (probably most after 10 or 15 years). It WAS a unique car that only came as a coupe to the US market and was closest, if anything, to the E21 3-series or 2002 (both also Coupes). The difference is that the E82 was a bit of a hot rod in 135 form and also very desirable in 1M form. The E21 only had the euro 320is which was probably entertaining, but not all that full-on.

1mm2 · 03-15-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee Pee

They rightfully cite the 128 as possibly having the most appeal as it's the last normally aspirated I6. I guess we will have to monitor and see.

I suspect in 30yrs this post will be most accurate...

Hobbe · 03-15-2014, 09:55 PM

I bet the only future classic naturally aspirated I6 would be the S54. A legend.

Is 128i a future classic car? Maybe in the US and Canada, but not on this side of the pond. We never got one

We had to do with 116i, 118i, 120i, 125i, 130i, 135i, and some diesel versions....and lots of them.

Would any E82/87/88 be considered as a future classic car? A stated above, maybe the 1M (with some luck).
Not even the E36 M3 is worth anything today, and it's a 22 year old model so why would any E82/87/88 with naturally aspirated engine be considered as a valuable classic car?

nachob · 03-15-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hobbe

I bet the only future classic naturally aspirated I6 would be the S54. A legend.

Is 128i a future classic car? Maybe in the US and Canada, but not on this side of the pond. We never got one

We had to do with 116i, 118i, 120i, 125i, 130i, 135i, and some diesel versions....and lots of them.

Would any E82/87/88 be considered as a future classic car? A stated above, maybe the 1M (with some luck).
Not even the E36 M3 is worth anything today, and it's a 22 year old model so why would any E82/87/88 with naturally aspirated engine be considered as a valuable classic car?

I still think the 128i M sport Manual will be high sought after for inline 6 NA motor and manual transmission, not automatics. The 128i is a hell of car that was overpriced but once used, I think they will be very desirable for club racing and for the front engine, rear drive classic experience. I just wanted to clarify that, not just any 128i but the manual ones.

The 1M is a no brainer for a classic as is well the as the E90 M3 motor.

Thanks.

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nachob Brigadier General 2314 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	I think the 128i with M sport, manual trans low options might appeal to club racers in the future being lighter and one of the last normally aspirated BMWs. Not the other ones except for the 1M coupe in my humble opinion. I know my son will be 18 in 5 years or so, and finding an MT 128i will be a high priority so he could experience NA/MT in a small BMW chassis that is not too old yet. 2 cents
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Dee Pee Captain 176 Rep 795 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M, ‘24 718 GTS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	They rightfully cite the 128 as possibly having the most appeal as it's the last normally aspirated I6. I guess we will have to monitor and see.
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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	1M = surefire classic!! 135 = definitely a 'cult classic' probably searched out by boyracer types looking for an affordable and fast RWD BMW coupe. Also by people looking for a track car. 128: a small group of people who want an N/A engine. I don't think the 128 appeals to as wide of an audience as the 135. It doesn't have enough performance to be memorable, IMO. Overall i do think the E82 will have a cult-type following that will develop over many years (probably most after 10 or 15 years). It WAS a unique car that only came as a coupe to the US market and was closest, if anything, to the E21 3-series or 2002 (both also Coupes). The difference is that the E82 was a bit of a hot rod in 135 form and also very desirable in 1M form. The E21 only had the euro 320is which was probably entertaining, but not all that full-on. Last edited by IEDEI; 03-14-2014 at 09:59 AM..
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Hobbe Private First Class 11 Rep 161 Posts Drives: AW E82 1M Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I bet the only future classic naturally aspirated I6 would be the S54. A legend. Is 128i a future classic car? Maybe in the US and Canada, but not on this side of the pond. We never got one We had to do with 116i, 118i, 120i, 125i, 130i, 135i, and some diesel versions....and lots of them. Would any E82/87/88 be considered as a future classic car? A stated above, maybe the 1M (with some luck). Not even the E36 M3 is worth anything today, and it's a 22 year old model so why would any E82/87/88 with naturally aspirated engine be considered as a valuable classic car? __________________ AW E82 1M, 414 PS/636 Nm Local tracks more fun than public roads WWW.BMWSC.COM Last edited by Hobbe; 03-15-2014 at 11:29 PM..
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