[Footman614]

I have read extensively the high depreciation of the M8. Will phasing out the coupe and convertible help or hurt resale value. It seems logical that since BMW are not going to make a 2021 model and possible stop forever, there might be a higher demand for these models in a few years to come. Wishful thinking?

[brava09]

Yes! Wishful thinking

[BMWGirlFL]

Only no MY21 US allocations. M8 coupe & convertible remain in production and available in other markets.

[c^2]

Most likely no net affect. They overpriced the M8 from the start. Only the minority of the sales that have happened were orders, the remainder of the majority only happened due to deals from sitting on the lots for so long. This car isn't built to sell and I'd be surprised if it even makes it into 2023.

It looks nice, drives ok, and is built/targeted for a customer base where other competitors do it a lot better either in drive (Porsche 911) or creature comforts (Mercedes S63). Maybe in 20 years when it's in the $10K used car range, it MIGHT add a few K to the resale. But then again the cost of parts and maintenance will probably drive sales away.

[noushy]

Disagree with the above assessment as it is a better DD than most high performance 911s and AWD and incredible performance make it easy to drive and enjoy in places like Michigan. Should it have been $10-20k less yes but in small numbers hard for BMW to do that. I love mine, special order and loaded and no regrets. Easily can get any Porsche and I have owned a Cayenne Turbo and 911 Turbo as well. My only gripe is the rear seat room and the weight. Hopefully BMW learns from this and the next round is more efficient use of space and weight. Look at the new M4 rear sear room and CF seats as examples of moving forward.

Noushy

[LSM]

Originally Posted by noushy

Disagree with the above assessment as it is a better DD than most high performance 911s and AWD and incredible performance make it easy to drive and enjoy in places like Michigan. Should it have been $10-20k less yes but in small numbers hard for BMW to do that. I love mine, special order and loaded and no regrets. Easily can get any Porsche and I have owned a Cayenne Turbo and 911 Turbo as well. My only gripe is the rear seat room and the weight. Hopefully BMW learns from this and the next round is more efficient use of space and weight. Look at the new M4 rear sear room and CF seats as examples of moving forward.

Noushy

I DD my 992 and have to disagree. We all like different things. I prefer the 911 in every way to the M8 and great for what I want. Sports car that's comfortable vs GT that's fast. As was said above it's not nearly as sporty as a 911 not nearly as luxurious as An S class. Outside of the 911 expensive coupes in the mid 125-175 don't sell well anyway. Tough market

But as I have said many times they are after different audiences. 992 Turbo S is sold out until next fall and the M8 sits at dealer lots without much demand. I can trade my 992 in today 9 months later for exactly what I paid.

Although the M8 is a wonderful car it really depends what you are after vs a 911. I can see why people drive M8's. It's beautiful, eats up miles, and is exotic car fast.

I buy my cars due to not lease friendly state and I keep the tax credit. But overpriced or not with BMWFS and dealers being so aggressive with M8's have 1200-1300/mo lease deals. That's a ton of car for 1200-1300 and no chance you are getting into an AMG GT, 911 or any car that costs 150-165k for near what the M8's are leasing for. Bargain of the century and easy offload on swapalease

[RJC-1]

I agree with the two above posts. 911's are bought by those that want true 2 door sports cars that are powerful, yet light and nimble and can be a DD with the little jump seats as an extra bonus for space. They are however way overpriced for what you get, as optioning these can get very steep very quickly. I've owned countless 911's and there is just something about them that will always hold a mystique type edge over other competitors, even when the others are faster and better looking per say. The lux SUV craze and the 4 door "sports cars" like the Panamera and others have eroded the sales of the true 2 door GT car...sad.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by Footman614

I have read extensively the high depreciation of the M8. Will phasing out the coupe and convertible help or hurt resale value. It seems logical that since BMW are not going to make a 2021 model and possible stop forever, there might be a higher demand for these models in a few years to come. Wishful thinking?

The comments got side tracked into other cars. Returning to the original post; I can say 100% without a doubt it will hurt resale value.

These are productions cars, not collectors cars. They aren't hand built or unique or special enough to warrant a 30 year collection. These aren't works of art, like the special edition 1 of 8 type, Ferrari or such.

When a production car like the m8 stops getting made, you can't find parts and people don't want them. The reason a 1940s or 1950s car is in demand is because everyone bought one and now they want to relive their youth.

The m8, specifically the convertible and coupes; are a dying breed. Most people want a big SUV; and all car sales from every major manufacturer is going all electric and all SUV. The 8 series sales are bad and they aren't going to go up in value just because they get discontinued.

That said; they are great cars and there will always be someone willing to buy a m8comp or M850i convertible or coupe. Just at a lower price.