US MSRP for US Delivery PLUS Military Pricing

joelk · 11-14-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cuban135i

I hope they are not.

they are made in germany somewhere...was it leipzig?

atr_hugo · 11-14-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

they are made in germany somewhere...was it leipzig?

Yes - Leipzig it is.

1ster · 11-14-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OniKoroshi

At least Mitsubishi won't kill me on options that should be standard.

OK, aside from the Sport Pack, which should only cost around a grand, what is the 135i lacking that "should be standard"?

amdmaxx · 11-14-2007, 08:29 PM

I get cayman for that price...
More unique, less fast, more sporty..

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Originally Posted by phattbam

sounds about right. mid 40's out the door for a fully loaded 135i. with some aftermarket tuning, i'm looking at low $50s for one unique and fast car.

amdmaxx · 11-14-2007, 08:30 PM

Firmer suspension, better steering..

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Originally Posted by 1ster

OK, aside from the Sport Pack, which should only cost around a grand, what is the 135i lacking that "should be standard"?

joelk · 11-14-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by spinzero

So both models come in at almost exactly $3K less than the corresponding 3er sedan.

This, as I have said many times, makes the 128i a very shitty deal. There are some important things that the 135i comes with that are not even offered as options in the 335i. Those are the M exterior/interior, and of course the brembo 6 pots. Separately, these options will surely run north of $2K. Considering this, $3K is a justifiable price gap between the two model.

On the other hand, there is not a single thing that the 128 has that is not standard in the 328i. Not only that, I also have to point out that the 128i comes with a electric assist steering, while the 328i comes with a hydraulic one.

This really begs the question. Why would I get a 128i when I can get a 328i with hydraulic steering and 4 door practicality for just $3K more? Weight difference is rather negligible, and fuel efficiency will probably be worse. The brand name of the 3er also trumps that of the 1er. Is $3K really enough to overcome these factors?

My only conclusion is that BMW plans the 1er coupe to be lower volume model than I anticipated.

3er prices headed north in the medium term? :iono:

bavarianbutcher · 11-14-2007, 08:32 PM

A VERY respectable price indeed. I will have to check the 1er out this spring and we'll see what happens.

asv · 11-14-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OniKoroshi

Eh, if the Evo X is priced anywhere near the 135 I will be getting the Evo. At least Mitsubishi won't kill me on options that should be standard.

LOL. I would take a base BMW over a LOADED Mitsubishi anytime.

14D$ · 11-14-2007, 08:34 PM

At least now we know $.

joelk · 11-14-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by amdmaxx

I get cayman for that price...
More unique, less fast, more sporty..

i would love to get a cayman s but spec'd out a new one for me comes in at 70k and i just don't want that type of car loan at this point in time. still keeping my eye open for a used cayman s in the 50-60k range though.

ibeam81 · 11-14-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

3er prices headed north in the medium term? :iono:

Sounds likely. Good call.

joelk · 11-14-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by asv

LOL. I would take a base BMW over a LOADED Mitsubishi anytime.

that's what i was thinking but i didn't say it. heh. :respekt: to all.

bavarianbutcher · 11-14-2007, 08:37 PM

I cant believe all the ppl bailing on this forum due to this price. ppl its NOT BAD its a good bargain for what you get

MrRoboto · 11-14-2007, 08:38 PM

It will be interesting to see what the Canadian price is.

ibeam81 · 11-14-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joelk

i would love to get a cayman s but spec'd out a new one for me comes in at 70k and i just don't want that type of car loan at this point in time. still keeping my eye open for a used cayman s in the 50-60k range though.

A Cayman S would be my first choice as well, except when I factor in bang-for-the-buck. Right now the 135i wins in my bang-for-the-buck category.

ibeam81 · 11-14-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarianbutcher

I cant believe all the ppl bailing on this forum due to this price. ppl its NOT BAD its a good bargain for what you get

Didn't you hear the collective gasp when the pricing was released. I'm just hoping that no one had a heart attack. I'm still waiting to hear about the first suicide, though. :wink:

atr_hugo · 11-14-2007, 08:43 PM

A brand new Cayman S - base with Xenons - will run close to $61K - the 135i comes in at ~ 60% of the Cayman's price. You gotta hope it'll be more than 60% of the Cayman's performance.

Gotta love value shopping.

cracka · 11-14-2007, 08:44 PM

And let's not forget Porsche maintenance. $$$$.

Smokey · 11-14-2007, 08:45 PM

I knew this day would come: let the bashing begin.

Drillslinger · 11-14-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeam81

I'm still waiting to hear about the first suicide, though. :wink:

What can I say, my rope snapped :iono:

Propagator · 11-14-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I think that the prediction of $4+/gallon gasoline in the near future will cause people to buy that 128i over the 328i though.

Well except the 128i will not get better mileage than the 328i.

Robert · 11-14-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by amdmaxx

I get cayman for that price...
More unique, less fast, more sporty..

I'd love to own a cayman s but the tunability of the 135i is irresistible

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bavarianbutcher Private First Class 10 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 3 Series BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MidAmerica iTrader: (0)	A VERY respectable price indeed. I will have to check the 1er out this spring and we'll see what happens.
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bavarianbutcher Private First Class 10 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 3 Series BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MidAmerica iTrader: (0)	I cant believe all the ppl bailing on this forum due to this price. ppl its NOT BAD its a good bargain for what you get
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	A brand new Cayman S - base with Xenons - will run close to $61K - the 135i comes in at ~ 60% of the Cayman's price. You gotta hope it'll be more than 60% of the Cayman's performance. Gotta love value shopping.
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