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      02-09-2012, 12:33 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot View Post
Completely agree with this. I don't see any justification for spending that much of a premium for this car. The CLS550 gives you a V8, faster acceleration than the 650i Coupe based on journalist tests, similar styling, and no worries about HPFP issues for less money.

My guess is that to equip a 650i GC to level of my 550i will put it at $105k. At that point you would be in CLS63 AMG territory.
Id agree and am guessing the fully loaded 650i GC with x drive will actually be closer to 110K if the also offer the Msport package. Its a very expensive car as BMW has decided to move it upmarket. However, in this case, you have to compare this car to the CL for comparisons, not the CLS even though its 4 door vs 2 because of the size, this is built on a shared platform with the 5gt so its big and wide, and in this comparison, the BM is probably cheaper.

Its a question of exclusivity as much as anything, these wont be around in large numbers, and im sure there will be a market for it especially with the success of the Panny as this beats it in the looks depo hands down. Id also say that while it may not be the best performer in the class by the numbers, that is not its intended goal, this is a sporty-luxury cruiser and 400+hp is more than enough power for 99.9% of the potential ownership population (the remaining 0.01% will be covered by the M 6GC variant)
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