BMWphiles: Will The X5M And X6M Be MORE Collectible Down The Road OVER Passenger M Cars?

Yesterday I had the joy of synching up with Agent 001 in his neck of the woods outside of San Diego, California. It's always fun to see your buddy, again.

As usual when we get together we started coming up with story ideas just by driving around and observing everything around us. I'll tell you, I've got a bunch of all-new ideas thanks to hanging with the head honcho.

As we were passing through Solana Beach, 001 turned to me and asked an interesting question: Will the X5M and X6M be MORE desired down the road over other M cars?

While I must admit I chastised the M sport-utility vehicles previously — before I drove them — I have learned to love these monsters. They're so incredibly capable, spacious and, in my opinion, better than the current-gen M5 sedan.
And if there's one thing that doesn't appear to be slowing down or changing, it's consumers affection for SUVs.

So, having said all of that, what do YOU think?

Will the SUV Ms be MORE collectible down the road, or will the passenger M cars reign supreme?

TheSteve - 3/3/2016 9:30:41 PM

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I don't collect vehicles, so I'm not at all concerned with how collectible they might become. I also tend to keep my vehicles for a long time, so I'm not concerned about resale value. For me, the motto "Get What You Really Want" really works!

MDarringer - 3/3/2016 9:44:01 PM

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As someone who knows/works with car collectors, the answer would be no in my opinion. The M SUVs are likely to sell much better than the M cars, thus making them less exclusive.

Desirable exclusivity is usually a predictor for collectability.

Few would drive an M4 and an X5M and find the latter the better drive. The latter might be more practical and therefore more "desirable" as having one's cake and eating it too, but 20 years from now my money would be on the M4.

TomM - 3/4/2016 11:29:47 AM

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We don't really know how SUVs will be looked at in the future - maybe as four wheel drive station wagons!

Collectors buy cars based on rarity - and if the popularity of SUV,CUVs mean that more of them will be sold than sedans - then the sedans would seem to have an edge over them. However - we do not know how many of each will SURVIVE in the future. ANd that is the thing that will determine their value.

PUGPROUD - 3/4/2016 8:02:36 AM

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When driving is outlawed in favor of autonomously driven cars collectors will value cars that perform best on race tracks, the last place enthusiasts will gather to test their antiquated but beloved skills to maneuver a car on their own. With autonomous driven cars trending more and more toward SUV's and large boxes which provide maximum internal space for relaxing SUV's will not be as collectible as
small fast sedans, hatchbacks and sports cars of the self driving kind. Just my personal view.

cidflekken - 3/4/2016 1:13:07 PM

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I guess I need the term "collectible" described to me. I see a "collectible" as a car that is kept in a garage for 80% of its life, only taken out and used on weekends with perfect weather, and has few new miles after re-purchase.
Today, I see tons of M cars purchased by 20-somethings used as daily drivers and not necessarily being kept in pristine condition. I'm not sure that buyers today view them as collectors items vs. really great used-car buys. Granted, some of the original M cars are considered collectible, but I don't think that holds true to recent generations.

mre30 - 3/4/2016 1:48:23 PM

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They will be collectible only to the extent they are rare.

Right now, X5M and X6M are not rare. However as they are fiendishly complex, likely to be "beat-on" as daily drivers and not cherished, in 30, 40, or 50 years time they may be collectible, only because not very many survived.

A personal favorite collection category to me, are early 1970's GM cars and especially station wagons (Custom Cruiser and 98 Regency). However numerous they were, virtually none survive because they were used up and then crushed. I am in the market for a barn find Buick Estate Wagon or Olds Custom Cruiser from 1972 to 1976, in meticulous original condition, if anyone knows of one.

MrEE - 3/4/2016 7:07:34 PM

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With all the car auctions on cable I cannot seem to recall seeing any BMW's less than 50 years old that came up, unlike Mercedes. Seems like all BMW's just fall in value for an extended time. Maybe a 2002 or early 3 series can be sought after but a doubt any carry a high collectible value.