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Originally Posted by indesign
I think there's little they can do to blip sales. They can chase hp numbers to make a more impressive stat sheet, but an 86 with more power (and higher price tag) would bring only a small amount of interest of would-be buyers; the r&d wouldn't pay off.
It's too niche. Only a driving enthusiast would truly appreciate the feel of the car. To any normal consumer, the road noise, lack of leg and head room, and basic interior would already turn them away.
Parents buying this car for a child would walk away because it is not practical, lack of space. Guys who value power will look elsewhere. The car does not offer comfort and luxuries that older buyers want. The only people who buy this car are guys who are in tune with driving dynamics or people who buy into the hype and eventually sell the car because it doesn't offer them what they want.
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I was once asked by TMS management who knew I'd owned a 10 Series for awhile what changes I'd like to see for future product. I asked for a stripped, de-contented, lightened spec series car like they sell in other markets. They looked at me like I had two heads but were polite enough not to laugh.
I've said it before and it's a dream, but if anything I'd like to see an even more niche special edition but realistically it won't happen in the US with our miles of wide open Interstates poorly suited to an even more track focused car and understanding that the latest RS 1.0 has probably hit the upper limit price wall for this segment. I'd still buy one.