Future M Coupe Collectability

[HELLBM 1557]

Whilst doing research on the value of my M Coupes I came across an interesting article: http://www.mcoupebuyersguide.com/future-m-coupe-collectability

Given that this is from a US perspective (where the vast majority of M Coupes reside} I wonder how this formula applies to the rest of the world.

[yng_750 247]

The way i see it collectability comes from two aspects. Long term desirability and production numbers being low.

Not enough people like them they dissapear and dont hold value.

To many production numbers and the price stays low due to supply and demand.( like the model t 100 years later and still not hard to find)

Many of the american cars listed are as much about big power as big looks. theres plenty of bmws around with big power but the m coupe may just have the biggest looks. Much like the nentioned m1 or art cars.

Many people find the coupes ugly but the same applied for the roadrunner and daytona. i think the looks dont hit the right note parked next to a 5 series or commodore but in 20 years when the car market is jammed full of superminis and city cars the big long bonnet and unecconomical use of space will tickle the dont build cars like they used to vibe.

Only question is will the hit the hotrod stage between now and then. Regretfull motor transplants and body modifications are all part of making a car future classic.

[lord_jagganath 421]

I wonder how many of these they sold as regular breadboxes, just so they can serve as a non M platform for N-series turbo transplants...

[Nobimmer 694]

You are the best kind of hoarder

[MISS BM 712]

The way i see it collectability comes from two aspects. Long term desirability and production numbers being low.

Not enough people like them they dissapear and dont hold value.

To many production numbers and the price stays low due to supply and demand.( like the model t 100 years later and still not hard to find)

Many of the american cars listed are as much about big power as big looks. theres plenty of bmws around with big power but the m coupe may just have the biggest looks. Much like the nentioned m1 or art cars.

Many people find the coupes ugly but the same applied for the roadrunner and daytona. i think the looks dont hit the right note parked next to a 5 series or commodore but in 20 years when the car market is jammed full of superminis and city cars the big long bonnet and unecconomical use of space will tickle the dont build cars like they used to vibe.

Only question is will the hit the hotrod stage between now and then. Regretfull motor transplants and body modifications are all part of making a car future classic.

Given the comparison between US and NZ, even at local Automotive shows here in NZ, you will most certainly seen an American Muscle classed as 'Rare' and a Collectible sitting among the many others - I think the M coupe has a certain draw that really does make it above all the rest.. The fact we hardly see any rolling around the roads of NZ, say's something in itself.

Given I can't tell the future, I would say by watching the increase of value to Bmw's that are now classed as 'old school' and 'rare' despite being more regularly produced than the M Coupe, there will most certainly be an increase in value after maybe the 25 year mark, as we have seen many other 'M' cars go down then up again. E30 M3's are now coming up in price, despite not being a genuinely rare car with over 16,000 made...

The future will certainly see more diminish, so those that will be around in 15-25 years will hold their value in a lot bigger figures than what we see the current sale price at. It is already seen as a collectible, even more so in years to come. Taking into account the price increase from current - not from new.

"Rarity is a quality that once it is lost…never returns"

Edit: Holy Moly, just realised this is my 300th Post. Time to cut back I think... Haha

Edited April 19, 2014 by Miss Bm

[BreakMyWindow 1874]

Can't go wrong with your collection there Ray. The m coupe has to be the most outrageous hot rod bmw have ever made. I read it was dreamt up and implemented by an engineer at bmw m after normal working hours.

[HELLBM 1557]

Car magazine article from August 1998:

car_august_1998.pdf

[MISS BM 712]

Car magazine article from August 1998:

That was an awesome read.

"It's also worth remembering that the idea for the coupe came from the engineering department, not design or marketing"

^ That pretty much sums up the perceptional value this car places in the world of bmw creations. Perfect.

[hybrid 1043]

The shoe is one of my favorite bmws ever. To drive and to look at.