Subject: Part of the problem the classic 'sharknose' fans had with the 8... Author: bcweir as bcweir750 : member since January, 2006 : 4266 posts Posted on: 2008-08-05 22:53:25

BMW made it way too "special." That's the polite way of saying that BMW packed it fancy electronic toys and expensive hardware that drove up the cost of the car. Nissan Z-Car enthusiasts blame Nissan for this same problem with the 1990-1996 300ZX (other examples are the Toyota Supra, and the Mazda RX-7). All of these cars packed on the pounds, gained expensive and exotic powertrains and hardware. Prices went through the roof, and out of reach of their traditional fan base.

Unlike Nissan, BMW eventually offered a few more RWD coupe choices for those who felt the new for 2004 6-series was too expensive: the 1-series coupe and convertible, the 3-series coupe and convertible, the M-roadster and M-Coupe, as well as the Z4 coupe and roadster.

When Nissan killed off the Z coupe and convertible, the only rear drive vehicle left in the lineup was the 240SX. That was gone too for the 1998 model year. Only the Z-car returned in 2002, in coupe and convertible format. At least this time they made it relatively affordable.

• BMW M1 Hommage + Doge Charger - paulmer 2008-08-02 16:09:46 (40 views)
  • The Charger is already in production... - bcweir750 2008-08-03 16:02:45 (28 views)
    • Re: The Charger is already in production... - paulmer 2008-08-04 01:13:52 (19 views)
      • Wouldn't the 6-series be considered the 8-series successor? (nt) - bcweir750 2008-08-04 10:41:19 (18 views)
        • Re: Wouldn't the 6-series be considered the 8-series successor? - paulmer 2008-08-04 13:43:49 (19 views)
          • Really? (pic) - leersmd 2008-08-04 22:25:42 (53 views)
            • Despite the price differences, I was looking at it like this.... - bcweir750 2008-08-05 09:39:31 (35 views)
              • Incorrect on the Z8. There are nothing but (m) - ///M Blitz 2008-08-25 15:22:59 (21 views)
                • Sounds like a latter-day 850CSi. I like that. (nt) - bcweir750 2008-08-25 22:44:22 (8 views)
            • Re: Really? - paulmer 2008-08-05 02:27:19 (25 views)
              • Part of the problem the classic 'sharknose' fans had with the 8... - bcweir750 2008-08-05 22:53:25 (23 views)
                • Re: Part of the problem the classic 'sharknose' fans had with the 8... - paulmer 2008-08-07 20:52:01 (22 views)
                  • I agree. They're two different cars. Different eras, different missions. - bcweir750 2008-08-07 23:00:31 (30 views)