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Originally Posted by mkoesel
It's both the M4 coupe and convertible (Some would call that two models, some might call it two body styles of one model. No interest in debating usage of the word, just offering some detail.). In prior generations, the coupe sold the most by far, while the convertible came in second place, and the sedan has been last when it has been offered (not surprising given its shorter run). Given the fact that we know M4 allocations greatly outnumber M3 allocations, it is all but a foregone conclusion that the trend will continue. I personally suspect F8x M3/M4 sales will eventually top 100k units.
Despite remaining ardently indifferent  to the discussion, one could cite the very existence of all the models that you left out of your data provides a compelling counterpoint. When you add in the M6, X5M, X6M, 1M/M2, soon X3/X4 M, its hard to deny that the sales have increased and that the brand is more mainstream and accessible to more customers. |
BMW the brand survives based off leasing models. Whether it's corporate or personal purchase.....
To reduce said allotments BMW would itself have to be willing to reign in their supply, or reduce the finance options.
More people would be discouraged to buy an M model if they were married to a payment for the long run.