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      08-02-2007, 05:50 PM   #1
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Motortrend predicts $33,000 base price for 135i

Well, to be correct, I don't remember which magazine it was that I picked up (motortrend, road & track, Automobile), but it had a small section on the 135 and towards the end of the article they estimated $27,000 for 128i and $33,000 for 135i. Let's hope they know something we don't. :biggrin:
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      08-02-2007, 05:52 PM   #2
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It was CarandDriver and it was a cool article!! I saw it today.
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      08-02-2007, 05:58 PM   #3
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hope they are right, i'll take aw 128 with HID option ftw! guess i'll have to wait until my subscription comes in the mail to read it.
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      08-02-2007, 06:48 PM   #4
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I hope they are right too, but I think they are guessing just like everyone else is (in all actuality it is possible that BMW hasn't set the US pricing yet). However, after seeing the recently released pricing for the G37 I won't feel too bad if the 135i is $35,000+.
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      08-02-2007, 07:20 PM   #5
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However, after seeing the recently released pricing for the G37 I won't feel too bad if the 135i is $35,000+.


The G37 is a competitor of the 335i so you would prefer to pay more for a 135i, a model gear below a 3-Series? :iono:
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      08-02-2007, 07:51 PM   #6
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What Car and Driver month?
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      08-02-2007, 09:09 PM   #7
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what was released price of g37
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      08-02-2007, 09:31 PM   #8
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128er - Sept '07 with the M3 on the cover

UltimateDriver - In terms of handling, brakes and other factors to me the 135i and G37 are competitors and they will be cross-shopped just as the 135 and 335 will be cross-shopped. The smaller size of the 135 is an advantage in my opinion.

A G37 sport with premium, nav and destination is almost 42,000. I do think that is a fair price when you look at all of the options you get, but for that price I think I would rather have a loaded 135i, pending test drives of course.
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It's just a "guess-timate" they pulled out of their @$$

It seems that a lot of people, including those on this forum and some writing for car magazines, and who apparently want to buy a 135i for themselves, actually think that putting out completely unfounded and nonsensical prices into the public realm would somehow coerce BMW to set such a low price. Dream on fellas, but please stop making this forum seem like it's full with a bunch of wackos! For reference, $33K before destination charges is what you have to pay in the US for Volkswagen's R32 Golf model. If you can't tell the difference between an R32 and a 135i, maybe you should spend some time researching what the 135i is all about. For a more realistic projection regarding pricing, check out my posts in the main pricing thread.
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Do you work for BMW, ZweierCoupe? Please answer. I'd like to understand if you are a bystander, like us, or are in on the internal pricing discussions.
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      08-03-2007, 09:53 AM   #11
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Do you work for BMW, ZweierCoupe? Please answer. I'd like to understand if you are a bystander, like us, or are in on the internal pricing discussions.
I've been wondering the same thing. ZweierCoupe does come across as someone in the know, although that doesn't necessarily make it so. :iono:

I have been projecting higher price points for the 1er for some time and I have to say that I agree with many of his points. He might not win many awards for diplomacy, but I do believe that he makes some sound arguments. Please don't shoot me, too.
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I've been wondering the same thing. ZweierCoupe does come across as someone in the know, although that doesn't necessarily make it so. :iono:

I have been projecting higher price points for the 1er for some time and I have to say that I agree with many of his points. He might not win many awards for diplomacy, but I do believe that he makes some sound arguments. Please don't shoot me, too.
Haha, awesome response! He does make very valid points and I do hope he is wrong. BUT on the other hand, BMW pricing a 135i on the level of a G37 would be very clever. Heres why, it is a public statement saying Infiniti is NOT on the same level as the 3 series in their eyes. BMW does not want to stoop to their level. They have no plans whatsoever to drop the prices on their 3 series to remain competitive to the G37, so here comes the 135i. The 135i will not be cheap and DOES NOT need to be. The 128i will carry the brand just fine. 60mph in my opinion will come around 5.7-5.8 seconds. Thats plenty quick for the majority of those out there.
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Haha, awesome response! He does make very valid points and I do hope he is wrong. BUT on the other hand, BMW pricing a 135i on the level of a G37 would be very clever. Heres why, it is a public statement saying Infiniti is NOT on the same level as the 3 series in their eyes. BMW does not want to stoop to their level. They have no plans whatsoever to drop the prices on their 3 series to remain competitive to the G37, so here comes the 135i. The 135i will not be cheap and DOES NOT need to be. The 128i will carry the brand just fine. 60mph in my opinion will come around 5.7-5.8 seconds. Thats plenty quick for the majority of those out there.

That's a good point, regarding BMW making a "public statement" about the G37 not being on the same level as the 3-series; I can see them doing so to defend their upmarket position.
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That's a good point, regarding BMW making a "public statement" about the G37 not being on the same level as the 3-series; I can see them doing so to defend their upmarket position.
Guys, no disrespect here, but at 330 Horse and 270 torque, anyone who doesn't think the G37 stacks up to the 335i is smokin' some serious stuff.

We can argue Germany vs. Japan all day - and no one will ever question the position of the 335i, but it's definitely going to see competition, and in NA where price is a bit of a driver, the G37 WILL offer some stiff competition.

just my opinion...
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Guys, no disrespect here, but at 330 Horse and 270 torque, anyone who doesn't think the G37 stacks up to the 335i is smokin' some serious stuff.

We can argue Germany vs. Japan all day - and no one will ever question the position of the 335i, but it's definitely going to see competition, and in NA where price is a bit of a driver, the G37 WILL offer some stiff competition.

just my opinion...
I don't think we were talking in regards to power... I think we were talking about positioning as a luxury brand.
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its not the car's that there talking about its the association of BMW over Infinity. Infinity is nothing brand wise compared to BMW.
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Guys, no disrespect here, but at 330 Horse and 270 torque, anyone who doesn't think the G37 stacks up to the 335i is smokin' some serious stuff.

We can argue Germany vs. Japan all day - and no one will ever question the position of the 335i, but it's definitely going to see competition, and in NA where price is a bit of a driver, the G37 WILL offer some stiff competition.

just my opinion...
The g37 is indeed a very cool car, but as far as performance goes, the 335i usually outperforms it in almost every single category.

It is cheaper by a great deal and is very cool looking, but IMO, it is not built as well as the BMW product (I work at an Infiniti dealer) and I have a feeling the styling may not look as good 5 years down the road. Also, so far none of the colors look very good on the car IMO.

The 135i will probably do even better performance wise than the 335i but for a bit less coin....

With all that said, I will still seriously consider the G37 in my new car purchase .
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      08-28-2007, 07:26 AM   #18
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its not the car's that there talking about its the association of BMW over Infinity. Infinity is nothing brand wise compared to BMW.
LOL.... Obviously, their brand identity isn't completely sinking in;
since many don't know it's Infiniti with an I not Y
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Ahh... I was wondering when another price thread would start... somebody reporting a reasonable price in a magazine, Zweier refuting, people bringing up the G37.

Afterall, it's been a couple of weeks. :wink:

By the way, he's been asked more than a few times if he has any affiliation to BMW, and he's refused to answer.

If he isn't somehow related to BMW, then he is just somebody who thinks those in the US should be paying more then he does for the same car. (which would be understandable, seeing it's made in his backyard, and Germany doesn't exactly love the US right now, as a whole)
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LOL.... Obviously, their brand identity isn't completely sinking in;
since many don't know it's Infiniti with an I not Y
he also drives a yukon denalY.

must be a regional thing. :biggrin:
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I should publish an article on my prediction so I can stir up a whole new pricing debate!!
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Personally after reading many different articles in magazines, internet etc., and talking to the local BMW dealer, I think a good estimate for the 128i would be $29,000-$33,000, and for the 135i $35,000-$39,000. depending on what equipment you get. That way a loaded 135i would still be priced less than a base 335i. After seeing a shoot out between the G37 and the 335i and the 335i couldn't make it around the track the same number of times as the G37 did while testing it, and 335i overheating, I really don't see where they say the G37 isn't in their league. Don't get me wrong, I prefer a BMW any day, but this test really looked bad for the 335i.
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