The new M Roadster and M Coupe have a 315 horsepower version of the new M3's engine. The first ones are being delivered to the US this week. The difference in horse is due to a slightly different exhaust setup. Plus, BMW from a marketing perspective somewhat needs to have the M3 with more horsepower. The 3150 or so pound M Coupe and Roadster will still have a tiny bit better power to weight ratio than the M3.
By the way, the previous engine 240-horse M Coupes are an absolute blast to drive -- they're basically like a go-kart, great sounds, "tossable" handling, and in-your-face two-tone interior options.
- A-Train
An unofficial review of online classifieds for '99 and 2000 M Roadsters with 5K - 10K miles shows dealer asking prices in the high $30Ks.
Likely means dealers take them in trade for $33K, and get somewhere probably right up the middle from their asking retail prices.
Many think the car is worth every penny of $40K once driving it, regardless of what they might actually pay for it.
- A-Train
In the Chicago area 2000 M Roadsters are being listed for between 38 & 41K. However, I don't know what they're actually being sold for. My car is immaculate. If I can't get my price, or somewhere near it during the "good" season, then I may just wait to sell it until my beast arrives (About 1 year) or just keep it. It's too nice of a car to let go for the low 30's.
I was NOT trying to insult you. I just went thru the buying process for one and just telling you the results. I actually had also been talking with my dealer (read: info probably tainted a bit) and they said the market was soft. As a matter of fact they had a new one still in stock. Go figure.
I was not offended in the least! I feel badly that you felt that I was. I certainly don't personify my car, and take no offense to what anyone thinks of it or feels that it is worth. I'm just hoping to get the most that I can when I sell it. It's strictly economics. Thanks for your concern, I appreciate it.
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