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Originally Posted by Ze4eMCe
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Originally Posted by GMe90
I do think that the 2-series is overpriced. The 228i should start at below $30k, so that you can buy a nicely equipped one for less than $35k. A nicely equipped M235i should be $42k max.
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WHile I wont disagree with this statement and maybe EVERY BMW is overpriced, but after taking delivery of my 435 GC and lamenting the things it DOESN'T have for the 65k I paid (Ventilated seats, better sound system etc...)
I will say that driving it is simply fantastic and so it goes with the 2 series- the M235 is just fantastic in every way and at 52k doesn't have ventilated seats, BLIND SPOT monitoring, a sound system thats as good as a Nissan Sentra etc... but oh my does it drive sweet- power to spare excellent handling and feels planted for such a small car. There is a price to be paid for that.
If the M235i is 42k loaded Id buy one just to have!! |
Agreed. But you hit the nail on the head. If you could get an M235i for $42k, I bet the sales would go up quite a bit. Sure the profit on the individual car suffers a bit, but the increased volume in sales more than makes up for it. I think there is a mental block for a lot of consumers when the car starts approaching $50k.