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As an exercise in value, a mini countryman S all4 (2017+), which is practically the same mechanically as the m235i GC is dirt cheap, and new is about 10k cheaper comparatively optioned (not based on MSRP, but actual price paid vs M235i GC)...... it doesnt add up for BMW, they priced themselves out of that segment.
Compared to rival offerings in the same category, they all have things that bring them above the 2 series, for example the MB A35 AMG, the interior is just fantastic, great performance and you're not sitting 20 feet above the ground.... Cadillac CT4V, RWD LSD standard and can be bought new for 40k or less (MSRP is 45k, but no one pays that ever) with the awesome handling of the alpha platform.... thats just two options right there that are already heads and shoulders dynamically and aesthetically above the m235i GC.... BMW better start slashing prices or incentivize heavily, otherwise I see them sitting on lots for a while.
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