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      09-02-2007, 04:10 AM   #1
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26,000 for a 128..hell yeah

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      09-02-2007, 07:29 AM   #2
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Don't hold your breath for a 26K 1er. Think more like 28-29 with the 135 around 35. Even if it is 26K you would be hard pressed to spend less than 30 to drive it off the lot. Oh and if you want one before 2009 you should already have a deposit down.
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      09-02-2007, 07:44 AM   #3
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You know - looking at pricing of some of the existing competition for the 128i - I suspect that $25K to $26K will get a base stripper 128i. For instance the Volvo C30 comes in base/stripped at just over $23K - I can see a premium for the roundel and rear wheel drive being tacked onto that (a 10% bump) which would bring you into that range.

I fully expect that optioning out a 128i (if the options are ala carte - like Volvo seems to do) will put a well optioned 128i into the mid $30s. Can you option out a 128 beyond the base price of a 135? You betcha - hell I just went to the BMW USA site and built a 328i coupe with a list price of over $52K!! (Went stark raving crazy on the options sheet).

I also built a 335i Coupe with Sports Package and standard color/leatherette - it comes in at $42,675 with delivery. Figure the 135i has a sport package standard (hence the inclusion in the 335i I priced) and mulitply the 335i price by anywhere from 82 to 85% and I think you'll end up with a decent guesstimate for a 135i. YMMV
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      09-02-2007, 08:58 AM   #4
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25-26k sounds good to me too...I know a guy who got a 6 series when they first came out for invoice..so I wouldn't bet on paying a premium. 2009 is a little dramatic if you don't have a deposit down
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      09-02-2007, 09:18 AM   #5
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      09-03-2007, 10:13 AM   #6
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Yup, I agree — more like $28,000 to $29,000 for a 128i.
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      09-03-2007, 01:11 PM   #7
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I'm kinda hoping for 27k for the 128i. Some people are paying invoice for the 328i sedan. Thats 30k. Some people would rather pay the 29k for a sedan than pay the same amount for a smaller coupe which will probably have less features. Obviously, i'm referring to the non-enthuthiasts here.
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      09-03-2007, 09:34 PM   #8
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Don't hold your breath for a 26K 1er...
/\ What he said. It's all speculation at this point.

I think it's going to be $27K or more, but I'm just speculating too.

Come on, BMW, give us some damn pricing!
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      09-04-2007, 03:27 PM   #9
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I'm having a hard time biting that a 135 will cost more than the 335....
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      09-04-2007, 05:54 PM   #10
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I think the pricing will be about 27,500..BMW is pretty good about negotiating, I wont take anything above 500 over invoice. I know many people have gotten that when the E90's came out with a new body style.
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      09-10-2007, 03:51 PM   #11
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If the 128 is under 29k for the base, ill probaly be getting one! Im totally new to BMW, ive done tons of research on all its competitors, Infiniti, Lexus, Audi. But when i saw the 1 series i loved the design. And hopefully with a base price under 30k its a sweet deal!
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      09-10-2007, 07:04 PM   #12
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That's been my guess all along, 26K for the 128i and 31K for the 135i. Base price of course.

Now we wait for the official news from BMW!
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      09-10-2007, 07:11 PM   #13
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I am SOOOO hoping the 128i starts at 26k! That would be pure amazing! I kinda doubt it though.....Fingers crossed!!
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      09-10-2007, 07:24 PM   #14
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26K sounds good to me...that would make invoice like $23,600!!
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      09-10-2007, 07:41 PM   #15
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I can't imagine the 128i starting much below $30K. Let's be realistic. If they make the 128i too much of a bargain, they're going to start poaching sales from the 328i coupe which starts at $35,300. Yes, the 328i is a bigger car with more standard features, but there's not a huge difference between the two vehicles.
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Im starting to doubt the base MSRP on the 128i being above 28k..But its hard to tell what its competitors are??
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      09-10-2007, 11:27 PM   #17
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I am going to stop guessing what the 1 series is going to cost, when they want us to know , we will given the info. There is one thing I'm almost certain on, is with the popularity of this model, anyone that thinks they will get these cars discounted when they are first released is dreaming. There might be some good deals out there, but given the history of car manufactures, if they have a hot model, they will get every penny they can out of it, while the popularity lasts. I would expect to pay full or close to full sticker price, until the market needs are met.
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I can't imagine the 128i starting much below $30K. Let's be realistic. If they make the 128i too much of a bargain, they're going to start poaching sales from the 328i coupe which starts at $35,300. Yes, the 328i is a bigger car with more standard features, but there's not a huge difference between the two vehicles.
But that is the catch, if BMW doesn't differentiate the price between the two then what is the point. Buyers will just get the the 3er or worse yet for BMW, buy one of those Japanese brands which already have a price advangtage over the 3 Series.
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      09-11-2007, 02:01 PM   #19
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But that is the catch, if BMW doesn't differentiate the price between the two then what is the point.
Yes, there will be a spread between the 128i and the 328i to differentiate the two. It's just not going to be a spread of $8K or $9K. That's just wishful thinking. $4K-$5K is realistic, which would put the 128i at around $30K.
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Yes, there will be a spread between the 128i and the 328i to differentiate the two. It's just not going to be a spread of $8K or $9K. That's just wishful thinking. $4K-$5K is realistic, which would put the 128i at around $30K.
Yeah but who knows how much the 135 will be? Hopefully tomorrow we will know!
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      09-11-2007, 07:05 PM   #21
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128i...30K...I think not...Why would it start so high?? Most people would just say screw the 1 series and go for the 328i sedan!
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      09-30-2007, 11:43 AM   #22
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Does anyone know if the dealers will allow you to custom order or will they pretty much shove what they get down the throat? I am not big into options such as iDrive, bluetooth, iPod connection, satellite radio and so on. More importantly, do you think they will put premium on them?
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