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      08-01-2007, 12:54 PM   #1
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I am predicting $32K base price for the 135i

I have several reasons for choosing this number. I believe that the 128i will most like have a base price around $26k since the average between the mini cooper and 328i base prices is $25k and motortrend has also predicted about a $26k base price for the 128i. Therefore through seeing about a $5k price difference between the 328i and the 335i its safe to say that the price difference between the two 1 series models will be about the same if not less. Therefore I think its safe to that the 135i will have a $32k base price. This would also make it very competitive with the audi a4 even though theyre two different types of cars.
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Hoping you are correct, but doubtful that it will be anywhere close to that price. I'd say $35k at the least if not more. There is tons of speculation but the truth is none of us will know until it is released.
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      08-01-2007, 01:11 PM   #3
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$32K sounds great, but I'm in the ~$36K camp. I don't generally like being wrong, but this is one time where I would love for that to be the case. :wink:

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I have several reasons for choosing this number. I believe that the 128i will most like have a base price around $26k since the average between the mini cooper and 328i base prices is $25k and motortrend has also predicted about a $26k base price for the 128i. Therefore through seeing about a $5k price difference between the 328i and the 335i its safe to say that the price difference between the two 1 series models will be about the same if not less. Therefore I think its safe to that the 135i will have a $32k base price. This would also make it very competitive with the audi a4 even though theyre two different types of cars.

I am going to have to agree with this. I have also heard prices around those numbers. I hope that is true. I think that BMW really wants to make a splash with this car, and truth be told if they ask too much for it it could be a huge bust. I know that this car is going to be awesome, and I will be buying one if the price is right. But even given the specs, how can you justify $36K-$37K for an entry level car? I believe that amount of $$ will scare off too many buyers.

I am 23 and this car comes out 2 days before my b-day. Talk about the best birthday present ever.... Anyways, I know there alot of people my age that would seriously consider a car of this quality for $30K-$32K. Not to mention the kids that have their parents to buy it for them (no offense to anyone). But if they ask $35-$37K? I bet the number decreases by 30%. I know I wouldn't be able to afford that extra $5K, as much as I want this car. They can charge more and sell less, or charge less and sell alot more. It just seems to me that they can't afford to charge too much.

Or maybe I am just wearing my BMW goggles praying I can afford one. Either way, if they charge $35-$37K there will be losing at least one customer..... me.
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I am going to have to agree with this. I have also heard prices around those numbers. I hope that is true. I think that BMW really wants to make a splash with this car, and truth be told if they ask too much for it it could be a huge bust. I know that this car is going to be awesome, and I will be buying one if the price is right. But even given the specs, how can you justify $36K-$37K for an entry level car? I believe that amount of $$ will scare off too many buyers.

I am 23 and this car comes out 2 days before my b-day. Talk about the best birthday present ever.... Anyways, I know there alot of people my age that would seriously consider a car of this quality for $30K-$32K. Not to mention the kids that have their parents to buy it for them (no offense to anyone). But if they ask $35-$37K? I bet the number decreases by 30%. I know I wouldn't be able to afford that extra $5K, as much as I want this car. They can charge more and sell less, or charge less and sell alot more. It just seems to me that they can't afford to charge too much.

Or maybe I am just wearing my BMW goggles praying I can afford one. Either way, if they charge $35-$37K there will be losing at least one customer..... me.
I really don't consider the 135i M Sport an entry level car and I don't believe that BMW is marketing it as one. Now the 128i is another matter. Don't get me wrong I think that the 128i will be a great car, but I do think that BMW is aiming at different market segments with the 128i and the 135i.

I find the gap between the 128i and a 135i M Sport an interesting move by BMW and really have to wonder about their intent if they only offer the 135i as a M Sport. It would be similar to the them only offering a 335i in a ZSP version.

As much as I would like a $32K for the 135i price to be so, I can't pull a Picard and say "Make it so" and I don't see how BMW can either. Although $35K is possible, I'm still thinking at least $36K. The 128i will be ~30K and will be the majority choice accordingly.
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      08-01-2007, 08:55 PM   #6
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Guys!! The 1 Series cannot interfere with the 3 series in ANY way!! if the 135i was 35k...Most people would just get a 328i! I agree with the thread starter, the mini cooper and 328 average is $25,525. I think the 128i will be a $26,000 car at most. BMW wants a car that people can afford and that is why they are bringing the one to America
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I am going to have to agree with this. I have also heard prices around those numbers. I hope that is true. I think that BMW really wants to make a splash with this car, and truth be told if they ask too much for it it could be a huge bust. I know that this car is going to be awesome, and I will be buying one if the price is right. But even given the specs, how can you justify $36K-$37K for an entry level car? I believe that amount of $$ will scare off too many buyers.

I am 23 and this car comes out 2 days before my b-day. Talk about the best birthday present ever.... Anyways, I know there alot of people my age that would seriously consider a car of this quality for $30K-$32K. Not to mention the kids that have their parents to buy it for them (no offense to anyone). But if they ask $35-$37K? I bet the number decreases by 30%. I know I wouldn't be able to afford that extra $5K, as much as I want this car. They can charge more and sell less, or charge less and sell alot more. It just seems to me that they can't afford to charge too much.

Or maybe I am just wearing my BMW goggles praying I can afford one. Either way, if they charge $35-$37K there will be losing at least one customer..... me.

You are sooo right. The 128i is targeting a younger market who wants an entry level BMW. People who are ~20-25 cannot afford a $35,000 car. BMW won't put a car at a price that you can get a 3 series at!
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You are sooo right. The 128i is targeting a younger market who wants an entry level BMW. People who are ~20-25 cannot afford a $35,000 car. BMW won't put a car at a price that you can get a 3 series at!
The 128i won't be $35K, but the 135i will be at least that much and probably more. At ~ $30K the 128i will be BMW's new entry level vehicle, while the 135i is aimed more at enthusiasts willing to pay the price of admission. Based upon what we've seen for Europe the base model of the 135i will be the M Sport.
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      08-02-2007, 04:44 PM   #9
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Guys...I'm really scared that the 128i will be out of my price range!!! I can only go up to $30,500 WITH sales tax! I defenintly want leather too and steptronic! Do you think it's possible
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      08-03-2007, 09:13 AM   #10
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Just take a look at prices of other German cars in this price range and get a grip!

For a more realistic projection regarding pricing, check out my posts in the main pricing thread. I just posted a long response a few minutes ago, which addresses both 128i and 135i prices, and why these are to be the likely prices you'll see next spring. I think people aspiring to get a 1-series BMW next year should stop fantasizing and deal with reality.

The Volkswagen Golf R32 starts at $33K (without dealer destination charge), Audi's A3 Quattro Sportback is $34K (without dealer destination charge). The 135i will easily blow both of these cars away, so why should it be priced at the same level???
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      08-03-2007, 10:27 AM   #11
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The Volkswagen Golf R32 starts at $33K (without dealer destination charge), Audi's A3 Quattro Sportback is $34K (without dealer destination charge). The 135i will easily blow both of these cars away, so why should it be priced at the same level???
Because nobody wants to buy those cars because they are overpriced.
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      08-03-2007, 11:39 AM   #12
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I'm inclined to agree with everybody on here on bits and pieces. The 135i can't be so high that it interferes with the 3 series. The reason of if it were the same price people would buy 328 insteand of 135 is not entirely correct. Different engine, and 135 will clearly be much faster and more potent that 328.

However, entry level or not, this is a car that BMW USA is trying to have it come out competing with Merc and Audi. The price will be higher than those two because it's always been so. I suggest to get an accurate pricing, we should look at the entry level A3 or an entry level Merc. Add a frew grand to that, and that'd be the price of the 1s.
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      08-03-2007, 03:24 PM   #13
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Because nobody wants to buy those cars because they are overpriced.
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      08-05-2007, 11:17 AM   #14
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I disagree...Just look at the 3 & 5 Series...The top 3 series (335xi) is $40,800 and the Bottom 5 series is at $44,300. So BMW doesn't want any series to interfere with another in any way!!!
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      08-05-2007, 12:08 PM   #15
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Guys!! The 1 Series cannot interfere with the 3 series in ANY way!! if the 135i was 35k...Most people would just get a 328i! I agree with the thread starter, the mini cooper and 328 average is $25,525. I think the 128i will be a $26,000 car at most. BMW wants a car that people can afford and that is why they are bringing the one to America
I would have to disagree, I'm not sure if people will choose the 328 over the 135i. I know I wouldn't
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Because nobody wants to buy those cars because they are overpriced.
This is a very accurate representation of the enthusiast's viewpoint. Even the VW guys are unimpressed with the R32, especially regarding its price to performance ratio. The A3 S-Line is not selling at all....

I'm very interested in ZweierCoupe's perspective regarding this; I don't believe he as addressed this issue yet.

Personally, I believe that the 135i will start no more than $35k. That price point would enable BMW to offer an alternative to its own 3 series while also offering a direct pricing competitor to the G37. The idea that BMW is a premium brand in comparison to the different Japanese manufacturers is not only arrogant, but it's also a mentality that is not shared by the majority of the American consumers. Lexus, Infiniti and Acura all exist because of the demand for quality, performance and value in this particular market.

Anyhow, I do enjoy reading the various logistics behind the pricing debates.
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      08-05-2007, 03:07 PM   #17
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I would have to disagree, I'm not sure if people will choose the 328 over the 135i. I know I wouldn't
True but most car buyers don't spend months posting on an internet forum about a car that isn't out yet.

I think it's safe to say the car buying choices made by posters here isn't representative of your average BMW buyer.
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I think I read on these forums that BMW will be introducing the 1 series so they can raise the price of the 3 series a little bit. So we can't just straight up compare the existing prices of the 3 series because those prices could go up.

For example, in Canada the 135i is supposed to start at 40K and top up at around 45k. But that doesn't make that much sense because I believe the 335i starts at 46K.
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BMW is not intending to do charity with this car. It is all about business. Look at UK price, there is not much difference between 3's and 1's. Why would it sell cars at loss, dilute the brand image and cannibalize 3's? As much as I want it to be affordable as Japanese cheap shit, it is not going to happen. Get real.
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I think I read on these forums that BMW will be introducing the 1 series so they can raise the price of the 3 series a little bit. So we can't just straight up compare the existing prices of the 3 series because those prices could go up.

For example, in Canada the 135i is supposed to start at 40K and top up at around 45k. But that doesn't make that much sense because I believe the 335i starts at 46K.
1) 2008 3 series pricing has been out for months, it won't be raised. If they do raise the prices faster than the competition, regardless of the reason, they will sell fewer cars.

2) Canadian pricing hasn't been announced yet, that is a guess.
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      10-28-2007, 02:36 AM   #21
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I was quoted at a base price of 29000 us. But Im not going through a dealership so who knows.
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Anybody has any insights regarding the fact that BMW did not increase the price of 3-series for 2008? That's kind of unheard of. VW/Audi did hefty $600 or so.
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