[Erebor]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

I'm not a communications person. But given the timeline I'd expect first weeks of 2026 (big question mark).

That would be my guess aswell. If it starts around March, then early 2026 is a good time.

[Bizarre Meme Wombat]

just watched several review on the new ix3. Although I don't like the front grill too much, it does raise my expectation on the upcoming 3 series - the revealed ix3 is quite close to the previous leak/rendering so if the real 3 series is like that it will be a good looker.
and patiently wait for the new X5 leak/revealation...

[jmowsley12]

Just put money down on a new M850i Heritage M edition that is being built in Nov and delivered in Jan. Price is steep so I am starting to have second thoughts. They are only making 500 and selling them primarily in the States and Japan. Any thoughts? I am worried about depreciation and if anyone would even consider it special after a couple of years since its not a "true" M....

[W2k]

Originally Posted by Bizarre Meme Wombat

just watched several review on the new ix3. Although I don't like the front grill too much, it does raise my expectation on the upcoming 3 series - the revealed ix3 is quite close to the previous leak/rendering so if the real 3 series is like that it will be a good looker.
and patiently wait for the new X5 leak/revealation...

It's very BMW to be a bit bold with some of their designs in each generation. Sometimes this turns out well, sometimes not so much - remember the 7-series E65 and the 5-series E60 - very controversial at the time. But these were contemporary with the 3-series E90 which was much more conservative.

Among current EVs I'd say the iX, i4 and i7 have the more challenging designs while the i5 and other iX*s are slightly more held back. For the NK, the iX3 is clearly on the bold side, while it seems the i3 will be more conventionally appealing. We will see.

[Erebor]

Originally Posted by jmowsley12

Just put money down on a new M850i Heritage M edition that is being built in Nov and delivered in Jan. Price is steep so I am starting to have second thoughts. They are only making 500 and selling them primarily in the States and Japan. Any thoughts? I am worried about depreciation and if anyone would even consider it special after a couple of years since its not a "true" M....

That thing will not be special in any way a few years down the road. It will just be a very expensive 8 series.

[ynguldyn]

Some happy news in the top post for the people who hate the idea of electric M cars.

[5ten15]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Some happy news in the top post for the people who hate the idea of electric M cars.

Interesting! G80 M3 continues to MY 2027? Wonderful news. Might be able to snag one up after all…

[beaver9ght]

EV fanboy Remembrance Day

[Sudtirol]

ynguldyn Any clarity on timing of NA1 and ZA1? Thanks!

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by jmowsley12

Just put money down on a new M850i Heritage M edition that is being built in Nov and delivered in Jan. Price is steep so I am starting to have second thoughts. They are only making 500 and selling them primarily in the States and Japan. Any thoughts? I am worried about depreciation and if anyone would even consider it special after a couple of years since its not a "true" M....

Like all very expensive non-M BMWs, you can be assured of impressive depreciation and the unit never becoming a collector's car.

One unknown, however, is the 500-units-only production run. It is barely conceivable this will have some moderating influence upon the rate of depreciation - at least in this country.

Generally, people lease or buy these cars when they're new because they can afford them, they're willing to accept the rate of depreciation (assuming they understand it), and it's a model that meets their needs.

My 2¢, of course.

I think the 850s are terrific cars and gave a great deal of consideration to buying one myself. I would have taken advantage of the depreciation by buying one of the low-mileage units mostly spec'd the way I would have ordered one new and costing roughly half of new. A variety of non-financial circumstances finally convinced me that my days of buying cars like this (former M6 owner here) are now behind me.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by jmowsley12

Just put money down on a new M850i Heritage M edition that is being built in Nov and delivered in Jan. Price is steep so I am starting to have second thoughts. They are only making 500 and selling them primarily in the States and Japan. Any thoughts? I am worried about depreciation and if anyone would even consider it special after a couple of years since its not a "true" M....

What is the allure of buying it? Would a regular red grand coupe be just as nice at half the price?
https://www.bmwofalexandria.com/used...ffa7ebdfab.htm

https://www.bmwnorthscottsdale.com/i...v8c08ncj61385/

[Carlito_UK]

Originally Posted by jmowsley12

Just put money down on a new M850i Heritage M edition that is being built in Nov and delivered in Jan. Price is steep so I am starting to have second thoughts. They are only making 500 and selling them primarily in the States and Japan. Any thoughts? I am worried about depreciation and if anyone would even consider it special after a couple of years since its not a "true" M....

Depends on why you bought the car. We all have hope that it may be a future classic but honestly not sure why they didn't make it an M8 rather than the 850i.

[Erebor]

ynguldyn Is there no EOP for the iX (besides the i20)?

[note46]

Originally Posted by Erebor

ynguldyn Is there no EOP for the iX (besides the i20)?

Are you asking if there is a replacement for the iX after i20 is EOP?
If so, no there is no replacement for the i20. There will only be one generation of the iX.

[JSokoll]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

No.

So even no 800V architecture with current battery generation?

[Erebor]

Originally Posted by note46

Are you asking if there is a replacement for the iX after i20 is EOP?
If so, no there is no replacement for the i20. There will only be one generation of the iX.

I am asking, if there generally not yet an EOP date for the iX. It will be kinda obsolete, once the iX5 launches.

[javapro]

Originally Posted by Erebor

I am asking, if there generally not yet an EOP date for the iX. It will be kinda obsolete, once the iX5 launches.

As per the main post EOP for iX (I20) is 06/28.

[Erebor]

Originally Posted by javapro

As per the main post EOP for iX (I20) is 06/28.

Yeah, but only i20. Not the rest, which is odd. But yes, there apparently is really no EOP for the iX.

[oberpfalz]

Originally Posted by Erebor

Yeah, but only i20. Not the rest, which is odd. But yes, there apparently is really no EOP for the iX.

Since i20 is a chassis number with a bespoke architecture, it covers only the iX45, iX60 and ix70M vehicles. They will all go away at the end of the 2028 model year. There will be several models beginning with the letters "iX" that will be based on either CLAR or NK architecture which will be in production until at least 2035.

[javapro]

Originally Posted by Erebor

Yeah, but only i20. Not the rest, which is odd. But yes, there apparently is really no EOP for the iX.

iX is not related to any other models that start with iX, e. g. iX1, iX2, etc. There is plenty of information on these models in the original post as well!

[Erebor]

Originally Posted by javapro

iX is not related to any other models that start with iX, e. g. iX1, iX2, etc. There is plenty of information on these models in the original post as well!

That is absolutely not, what I meant. But I got my question answered. I20 is the model designation for the iX, not a iX 20 like a 520i. Missunderstood.

[Sudtirol]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

l[*]ZA0 M3 and ZA5 X3M will have the same motors.[/list]

Does this mean dual motor AWD or quad motor AWD for both? Presumably not rumored dual motor RWD if it’s also on the the X3M.