06-14-2012, 05:33 PM | #23 | |
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06-14-2012, 06:35 PM | #24 |
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$120 Grand!?!?!? No problem, <waits for the Euro to crash> Price should drop a little *snickers*
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06-14-2012, 06:48 PM | #25 |
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IDC I'm still getting it.
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06-14-2012, 07:03 PM | #26 |
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BMW is creating this car and at this price for a long list of reasons, some which you have all mentioned.. My opinion..
1) Every IHG manufacture now have plans to create some sort of line of 'green' vehicles. As another member mentioned, this is their halo for the i brand. A halo car that creates PR, awareness, and desire. A must have for a competitive luxury market vehicle 2) It's a direct competitor to the R8 e-tron. The R8 e-tron will be a pure electric R8 and should be in the same price range around 2014. 3) Cars like this aren't made to be sold in massive quantities. I'd be surprised to see more than 2,000 of these the first year it's in market (factor in dealer mark up too). 4) If this car does very well, it could be a test for a more large scale full gas variant to compete against the R8 V10, Acura NSX, SL63, and more than likely the Infiniti Skyline (I wouldn't be surprised to see the GTR go to Infiniti..) So creating this car, this sub brand, is one of the best moves BMW could make in their long term planning.. |
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06-14-2012, 07:35 PM | #27 |
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+1 this car will be well north of 100K, I think BMW was stupid to say 100K+, because it gives the illusion of 100K. I see it being 125K to 150K, a price that will be reasonable.
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06-14-2012, 09:22 PM | #28 |
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I think it is a great price tag! I thought this car was going to cost around 200k. Hopefully it is true. i8 might be reachable now
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06-15-2012, 01:09 AM | #29 | |
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A Zonda hey, it's over 100k.. lol Watch, they come back and say "yeah $250k" but you said over... yes we said OVER 100k. 250k is over 100k.
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06-15-2012, 01:42 AM | #30 |
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Seriously, if I can get an allocation, I'll put down a huge deposit to hold one. I've already got my Judge Dredd uniform pressed and ready.
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06-15-2012, 05:39 AM | #32 |
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No, you can't.
Always compare apples to apples. In Germany the BASE price on the M5 is 102,xxx€. That is plus options. Stateside pricing should be about 30-50% less as usual. Example: My 135i: 52,200€. Same car US Spec military sales :$39,xxx.
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06-15-2012, 06:11 AM | #33 | |
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Expect this car to be around 150k IMO. |
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06-15-2012, 07:41 AM | #34 |
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This car is beautiful (from pics) but I think I will await the new Jaguar C-X16 to come out later this year - which will be in the same price range (maybe cheaper) as this this i8 and offer similar hybrid supercar technologies
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06-15-2012, 09:47 AM | #37 | |
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As far as the i8 goes, I would drop 120K for that car in a heartbeat. This is a car that truly moves things forward and looks absolutely fantastic in the process. Also, at 120K it is going to make the new M6 look completely obsolete and even more overpriced than it already is. |
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06-16-2012, 08:19 AM | #40 | |
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I guess that has changed for the C-X16? Don't get me wrong the i8 is an amazing looking car but I don't think it will sway enthusiast who WANT a big, FAST GT car like the M6. I think the i8 may target a different crowd and isn't a good comparison to the M6 IMO. The only thing the i8 and M6 may have in common is the price tag and the roundel.
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06-16-2012, 08:57 AM | #41 |
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I think $125K is reasonable and I would seriously consider making this my next purchase if it stays in that range.
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06-16-2012, 09:40 AM | #42 | |
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The Tesla got crushed in a comparo with a Boxster S. The Boxster not only walked it after 60 mph but embarassed it in handling and track times. So yea, youre going to pay 150K for a car with that looks the part but cant back it up with actual performance. |
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06-16-2012, 11:36 AM | #43 | |
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I worked for a time management/payroll company and Tesla was one of our clients and I can tell you, that company has a boatload of issues starting with some rather inept management, supply chain issues and overindulgent executives. The i8 will blow the Tesla roadster out of the water. |
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The i8 only has a range of 20 miles, which is a joke and doubt the performance will be anything to write home about. IMO its going to be a poser hybrid. Again, looks pretty good (it's no porsche 918 though) but doesn't have performance to back it up. |
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