Now don't get me wrong - I think BMW's are superior machines to its competition in many ways, BUT . . . Mazda has this thing called a Miata that has been around for 20 years and is priced in the low to mid $20's. I rather doubt BMW will price this one less than $30K - BMW won't want to have its brand associated with the "lowly" Miata . . . even though its the most popular sports car on the planet.
Hmmmmmm. . . . . .
Doug