Sales Results

mjposner · 09-09-2014, 05:55 PM

1/2 Series is the 204th most popular car:

YTD 14 YTD 13 % Aug. Aug
14 13
204 BMW 1-Series & 2-Series ³ 4,563 4,426 3.1% 657 628 4.6%

Not much change....

Lucky13 · 09-10-2014, 11:07 AM

No inventory, can't sell them if you don't build them.

basiluf · 09-10-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky13

No inventory, can't sell them if you don't build them.

Good for us. Higher resale value, even for those who leased. You might be able to sell it for more than its buyout.

ShockTower · 09-11-2014, 09:18 PM

Sorry, having trouble understanding the numbers. So what were the total 2014 production numbers for the 2 series? M235i, 228i?

DCastaneda · 09-11-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by basiluf

Good for us. Higher resale value, even for those who leased. You might be able to sell it for more than its buyout.

Here's to hoping!

mjposner · 09-12-2014, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShockTower

Sorry, having trouble understanding the numbers. So what were the total 2014 production numbers for the 2 series? M235i, 228i?

2014 1 & 2 series sales 4,563 through August

2013 1 series sales 4,426 through August

August 2014 1 & 2 sales 657

August 2013 1 sales 628

So sales are slightly up year over year and last month.

Hope this helps

horsepower_and_hounds · 09-12-2014, 06:38 AM

How about just 2 series sales and model specific broke out between 228 & 235

JStachmo · 09-12-2014, 09:01 AM

And is this for the US only? Or everywhere?

I was always curious how many m235s were sold in the US for 2014 + 2015 and if possible further broken down by state.

As it is, I still have yet to see a single m235 out in the wild yet (in CT) outside of the one I test drove prior to ordering mine. Now that I think of it, I've never seen a single 2 series period in CT outside of the dealership lot.

MikeG12 · 09-12-2014, 10:33 AM

I have yet to see another one on Cape Cod or in Massachusetts anywhere. Dealer on Cape Cod only sold 2 or 3 including mine. They now have the AWD which they think will sell better. I thought the 2 would sell much better than the 1 but not so far. I think 2 dr only is also part of the problem.

basiluf · 09-12-2014, 10:36 AM

If you want to do a quick comparison, check out your local Audi and BMW dealer websites and compare inventory between the 228i/M235i vs A3/S3. In Orlando we have two of each.

A3/S3- 51
228i/M235i- 2

That is a ridiculous difference, especially considering Audi is notorious for keeping low inventory.

hoppy6698 · 09-12-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by basiluf

If you want to do a quick comparison, check out your local Audi and BMW dealer websites and compare inventory between the 228i/M235i vs A3/S3. In Orlando we have two of each.

A3/S3- 51
228i/M235i- 2

That is a ridiculous difference, especially considering Audi is notorious for keeping low inventory.

Audi inventory models have changed though - they are really pushing the A3 (competition from CLA is harsh).

I prefer to see low numbers of M235i personally - good for resale and good for being rare on the roads

I would hate to own such a great machine and feel like its a fleet vehicle because it is everywhere.

ShockTower · 09-12-2014, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjposner

2014 1 & 2 series sales 4,563 through August

2013 1 series sales 4,426 through August

August 2014 1 & 2 sales 657

August 2013 1 sales 628

So sales are slightly up year over year and last month.

Hope this helps

Great. Thanks so much for
The clarification. Am wondering if they're selling more M235is than 228is.

mjposner · 09-13-2014, 06:33 AM

Individual model sales are usually not released and best I could find with detail is by style (coupe, sedan, etc.) and no 2014 figures yet.

Lucky13 · 09-13-2014, 01:49 PM

Easiest way to check inventory is Autotrader.com. It shows the national inventory for all new 2 series whether they are in stock or on order for sale by dealers. In other words they may not have the inventory yet. The other day there was about 115 M235 available in the entire US in over 360 dealers. My dealer hasn't had a 2 series in 6-8 weeks.

3.0L · 09-13-2014, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Audi inventory models have changed though - they are really pushing the A3 (competition from CLA is harsh).

I prefer to see low numbers of M235i personally - good for resale and good for being rare on the roads

I would hate to own such a great machine and feel like its a fleet vehicle because it is everywhere.

I've seen 3 or 4 228i's in the area, but no M235i's, other than mine. I'm enjoying the stares as I drive by. Or maybe it's the drooling.

missxmelon · 09-13-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

I've seen 3 or 4 228i's in the area, but no M235i's, other than mine. I'm enjoying the stares as I drive by. Or maybe it's the drooling.

Hehe same. Even as I drove mine off the lot, other customers were staring.

kz1000 · 09-13-2014, 04:07 PM

I still haven't seen one. Another month until I get mine.

FIRSTM · 09-13-2014, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Audi inventory models have changed though - they are really pushing the A3 (competition from CLA is harsh).

I prefer to see low numbers of M235i personally - good for resale and good for being rare on the roads

I would hate to own such a great machine and feel like its a fleet vehicle because it is everywhere.

It is everywhere, went to Miami and already seen 3, and thats only one and a half day there. The one in black looks very nice tho. Seen 2 in Fort Myers, and also 2 in Naples I think. Still have not seen any 228i at all, I believe the M235 roll out first and was a hit.

BEAR-AvHistory · 09-13-2014, 06:02 PM

If something is a poor seller on the new car market why do you think it will bring a premium when used?

Rare because its exclusive, Ferrari etc, is one thing rare because it dld not sell is something else.

CF22 · 09-13-2014, 06:22 PM

I've seen 6 or 7 228i's and 1 M235i. Dealers get very few which are either sold orders or sell within a few days. BMW just isn't producing enough 2 series for the demand. I ordered mine last month and delivery is November, the dealership didn't have any allocations until October, other dealers didn't have any, don't know about the 228i.

horsepower_and_hounds · 09-13-2014, 07:18 PM

I have seen (2) other M235's and (3) 435's here in Charlotte so far...no M4's as of yet

sstarrx3 · 09-13-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

I have seen (2) other M235's and (3) 435's here in Charlotte so far...no M4's as of yet

Hendricks has a couple M4s...but standard colors...gray n black. Not many folks in Charlotte in the market for 80,000 coupe that isnt a Porsche I guess.

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