The Coupe Remains Exclusive!

Sportstick · 04-29-2020, 09:57 AM

With all this free time at home (week 3 of being on "furlough"), I browsed a BMW dealer I had used in Michigan. I was initially somehow reinforced to see 23 2 Series models in stock! The car is popular....yay!

Then, I checked the next level of inventory search and found:

wow

OTOH, we remain exclusive! For whatever that is worth......

And, there are folks on the 2 GC forum who don't think this will sell because they don't like the design. Never mind...the dealers have spoken!

dradernh · 04-29-2020, 11:14 AM

BMW has been flogging them heavily. I've interpreted this to mean that they're a relatively inexpensive means for the masses to acquire their very own roundel. Or rent one for a while, at least. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Middy2000 · 04-29-2020, 11:17 AM

I look at it as a positive.
The F22/F23 isn't that popular over here in the UK where the 1 series sold really well.
It makes me feel I've something a bit unique.

Throttlesteer14 · 04-29-2020, 11:36 AM

As I pointed out in another thread, I was surprised to see so many more convertibles than coupes regarding M240is. In the Pacific Northwest, it rains 3/4 of the year. Maybe the same logic is being applied to the disparities with Gran Coupes and AWD models?

BimBimM2 · 04-29-2020, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Throttlesteer14

As I pointed out in another thread, I was surprised to see so many more convertibles than coupes regarding M240is. In the Pacific Northwest, it rains 3/4 of the year. Maybe the same logic is being applied to the disparities with Gran Coupes and AWD models?

Because let's face it, this is the best convertible package on BMWs lots. The Z4 is too specialized as a roadster, and the 440i is stupidly boat like (reminds me of that dumb Chrysler Sebring haha) and the M4 convertible... well, this one is a tough one but the stupid hard roof is just that, stupid.

Where else can you get a convertible with this much modding potential and almost Miata like size proportions for this price? Of course it is HEAVY but has tons of power to boot, serviceable back seats, a decent sized boot... without being a boat. An AWD all weather beast with the ability to put down the top. No wonder people default to the M240i convertible.

harma24 · 04-29-2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I was initially somehow reinforced to see 23 2 Series models in stock! The car is popular....yay!

Then, I checked the next level of inventory search and found:

And sorry to hear about the furlough. Seems like most people I know have either been furloughed or have taken a pay-cut. Unprecedented times right now.

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dradernh Brigadier General 4413 Rep 3,497 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	BMW has been flogging them heavily. I've interpreted this to mean that they're a relatively inexpensive means for the masses to acquire their very own roundel. Or rent one for a while, at least. Not that there's anything wrong with that. __________________ 2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; GTechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Ceramic; Suntek PPF
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Middy2000 Middy2000 50 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 218d Sport Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lincolnshire, England iTrader: (0)	I look at it as a positive. The F22/F23 isn't that popular over here in the UK where the 1 series sold really well. It makes me feel I've something a bit unique.
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Throttlesteer14 Captain 1101 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 17 M240 ix, 14 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	As I pointed out in another thread, I was surprised to see so many more convertibles than coupes regarding M240is. In the Pacific Northwest, it rains 3/4 of the year. Maybe the same logic is being applied to the disparities with Gran Coupes and AWD models?
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