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M2 U.S. MSRP dream
Just had a dream that the M2 U.S. MSRP was $51,895 + destination.
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10-05-2015, 11:29 AM | #7 |
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Don't know man. Above 55K is dangerously close to M3 territory and no one is going to pay a 12K+ premium over the 235 for the M2. I think we see it right around 53K. 10K below the big brother. Less than 10K more than the 235.
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10-05-2015, 11:44 AM | #8 |
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Yeah it's pretty hard to predict but a base M235i is $45k after destination and an M3 is $64k. I would guess $55k is a pretty solid estimate, but then again the CLA45 AMG starts at like $49k or something...
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10-05-2015, 12:04 PM | #9 |
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I think way back scott26 had mentioned it will definitely cost more than the CLA45 AMG.
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10-05-2015, 12:09 PM | #10 |
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Just some backgroud for those who missed this thread: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1150752
I think the $51k-52k mark is likely to be where the M2 ends up. If not then the M3 enters the discussion quickly, especially if you are leasing the car. The 3 series residuals are usually more robust than the 1/2 series. |
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I stand by the number from my dream. Keep in mind it's just a 2 series. It doesn't have the expense the M3/M4 went under to lose weight. And the materials are nothing like the higher models.
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Everyone is guessing but I'm saying at least $55k. |
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An don't forget about the S class engine under the M3 hood. Can't have the M2 so close in price to that. No one will buy it. |
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The only cars that they would worry about overpricing would be entry level 3 series, x models etc to stay competitive. |
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10-05-2015, 01:50 PM | #15 |
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Keep in mind when the 1M came out it was just over $46k in 2011. The starting price for the M3 was about $56k. The 1M was about 82% of the M3 price. Applying the same standard today would start the M2 right at $53k.
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It's the entry M car so for those that have never owned a BMW or an M car before can buy one at an affordable price and they have the success of the 1M to back it up. The 235i success is also driving this kinda of cult following for the new baby M. But this first time M2 is relatively cheap to make with only 370hp, no CF roof, no S55 engine, and none of the technology used to make the M3/M4 shed the amount of weight that it did. My thoughts are the M2 will be slightly heavier than the 235i but will be a huge success because of the adequate package in combination with the price. We all shall see.
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I don't think it will be more than 55 or less than 52...we will know soon enough.
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And once you separate the forum fanboys who have no real interest in actually buying this car, yet will defend it with their lives against any competition which they have never even sat inside of, I think you would find that serious shoppers for this car would think twice before spending $65k for a fully optioned M2 that isn't even that well optioned over something much cheaper that's almost as fast, almost as much fun... maybe something like the M235i.
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The BMW enthusiasts have a ton of options (even more in Europe) around the 50-65k price range including the M235i, 340i, 435i, 435i GC, 535i, 535d, X3, X4, X5, and M3. And those are just the 6 cylinders. To the M enthusiast, you have 3 options, the M2, the M3 and to a lesser extent the M235i. Its not a stretch to think a fully loaded M235i buyer may want to jump into the M3, as the M3 is much more well equipped stock. Why would that be any different for the M2 to M3? |
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