BMW 2 Series spied

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 03:54 PM

More pics in Article

BMW 2 Series spy pictures | 6 | Auto Express

The design is an improvement but doesn't seem dramatically different as stated. But the updates are all positive updates for the 1 series. There's no good shot of the grille, but it looks slightly O.D. from the angle I saw.
Either way, BMW's 1/2 series is the woulda, shoulda but i better not tuner car. It takes someone with a lot of disposable $$$$$ to start altering things under the hood. Even though, I thought the 1series was pretty decent as a whole pkg... Was priced a lot better 08-10 though... This one is definitely looking more than ok.

Let's see where BMW prices this car?

bdavis89 · 05-17-2013, 03:56 PM

So is this replacing the 1 series or something? Or are they going to squeeze another coupe in between the 1 and 3 series? Realistically wouldn't they need to move the 1 down or the 3 up? I haven't looked at the prices recently, but I thought the 1 and 3 series weren't hugely different pricewise?

EDIT: The coupes start at $31.2k and $38.7k...so I guess there is room, but not really..meh

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

So is this replacing the 1 series or something? Or are they going to squeeze another coupe in between the 1 and 3 series? Realistically wouldn't they need to move the 1 down or the 3 up? I haven't looked at the prices recently, but I thought the 1 and 3 series weren't hugely different pricewise?

EDIT: The coupes start at $31.2k and $38.7k...so I guess there is room, but not really..meh

I think the 1 series will be a hatchback and wagon. The 2 series are coupes. like BMW 3 series coupes will become the 4 series.

It's something bimmer has historically done on the higher end.
5 series sedan and 6 series coupe
7 series sedan and 8 series coupe.

They are bringing that tradition down to the lower end cars.

Then when the 1 and 2 series is outrageously priced in 5 more years, BMW will bring out the 0 and -1 series.

bdavis89 · 05-17-2013, 04:14 PM

Found this too. Looks like you're right! I had noticed that about the higher numbers, I guess it's cool they're doing it with the lower ones too. More consistent.

2014 BMW 2-series M Sport Spy Photos – Future Cars – Car and Driver

kenchan · 05-17-2013, 04:15 PM

so is this car going to break down again?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 08:10 PM

I would kill to see the day BMW makes something that performs well and is equally reliable.

asdfsammich · 05-17-2013, 08:20 PM

If the M2 makes 400hp and the next z doesn't, I'm might go this route (and dump it as soon as the warranty runs out)

Tapatalk2 ...

kenchan · 05-17-2013, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I would kill to see the day BMW makes something that performs well and is equally reliable.

and no longer leases cars. cash only.

then would get rid of a lot of mistaken dumbarses (douchebags).

... maybe.

Ziggyman · 05-17-2013, 08:37 PM

BMW seems to be searching for an answer much the way Merc is. American cars are kicking *** for performance and Japanese cars are kicking *** for reliability and all are raising the bar. $40K for 3 series with heated seats isn't getting it done in North America, for 300 hp you're talking $45-50k to start.

Don't get me wrong, if you have the cash a used 335 with N54 engine can take you really far, but the rest of the lineup seems over priced.

I love the style though.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 11:04 AM

Definitely better looking than a 4 series.

JungleZ · 06-17-2013, 01:26 PM

Better than a 4 series, still looks like a squished i28i

05-17-2013, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	BMW 2 Series spied More pics in Article BMW 2 Series spy pictures \| 6 \| Auto Express The design is an improvement but doesn't seem dramatically different as stated. But the updates are all positive updates for the 1 series. There's no good shot of the grille, but it looks slightly O.D. from the angle I saw. Either way, BMW's 1/2 series is the woulda, shoulda but i better not tuner car. It takes someone with a lot of disposable $$$$$ to start altering things under the hood. Even though, I thought the 1series was pretty decent as a whole pkg... Was priced a lot better 08-10 though... This one is definitely looking more than ok. Let's see where BMW prices this car? __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-17-2013, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	So is this replacing the 1 series or something? Or are they going to squeeze another coupe in between the 1 and 3 series? Realistically wouldn't they need to move the 1 down or the 3 up? I haven't looked at the prices recently, but I thought the 1 and 3 series weren't hugely different pricewise? EDIT: The coupes start at $31.2k and $38.7k...so I guess there is room, but not really..meh __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic Last edited by bdavis89; 05-17-2013 at 03:59 PM.

05-17-2013, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Found this too. Looks like you're right! I had noticed that about the higher numbers, I guess it's cool they're doing it with the lower ones too. More consistent. 2014 BMW 2-series M Sport Spy Photos – Future Cars – Car and Driver __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

05-17-2013, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I would kill to see the day BMW makes something that performs well and is equally reliable. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-17-2013, 08:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ziggyman Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Shore Posts: 176 Drives: 11 SR Tour/Sport MT Rep Power: 12	BMW seems to be searching for an answer much the way Merc is. American cars are kicking * for performance and Japanese cars are kicking * for reliability and all are raising the bar. $40K for 3 series with heated seats isn't getting it done in North America, for 300 hp you're talking $45-50k to start. Don't get me wrong, if you have the cash a used 335 with N54 engine can take you really far, but the rest of the lineup seems over priced. I love the style though. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ The Dude abides!

05-17-2013, 04:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	so is this car going to break down again?

05-17-2013, 08:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
asdfsammich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 Drives: 09 370Z SR MT Rep Power: 14	If the M2 makes 400hp and the next z doesn't, I'm might go this route (and dump it as soon as the warranty runs out) Tapatalk2 ...

06-17-2013, 11:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Definitely better looking than a 4 series. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Better than a 4 series, still looks like a squished i28i

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