Stupid Question: When will BMW become "affordable"?
08-17-2003, 09:12 PM
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Stupid Question: When will BMW become "affordable"?
To the regular middle class people? You think it will ever become "affordable" like a honda? Or how Volkswagon claims the German everyday family car.
08-17-2003, 11:37 PM
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Well they will be coming out with the 1 series, which I think is a big mistake. Prices should start in the low $20's. I read an article that I agree with. They should really break off into dual nameplates like Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infiniti. I think the lame fact that there will be a $20K 1 series that has the same name as a $80K 7 series, just like the MBZ C230 sports coupe, and a $120K S55 just destroys brand image. Next time a guy tells you he drives a BMW or MBZ, it may be worth less than a lot of Hondas (can you say BMW Civic ?)
08-18-2003, 03:38 AM
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They already are affordable. Your typical car is selling in the mid $20's and BMW starts right there, maybe a little more. You can get a BMW for less than a Fully loaded accord.
325i start at $28K.
325i start at $28K.
08-18-2003, 04:08 AM
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they dont look 2 bad either.. that reminds me.. i was in taiwan last year and saw an audi a3 hatchback, looks very nice acutally.. anyone know how $$$ it is?? and it only sells in europe and asia i think
08-18-2003, 07:59 AM
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It's all relative. You can get a 3 series for less than a typical Pickup Truck or SUV. Well maintained 2-3 year old cars for about what you'd pay for a new loaded Taurus or Impala.
Check out your local Chevy Dealer...they sell plenty of Trucks and SUV's (to regular people I might add)that cost way more than a Corvette! $ 45K and up!
Check out your local Chevy Dealer...they sell plenty of Trucks and SUV's (to regular people I might add)that cost way more than a Corvette! $ 45K and up!
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08-18-2003, 08:11 AM
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I just did a little search, this year (in June) the average (net) selling price for all new vehicles was $24K. The average MSRP was $28K.
So I don't think the 3 series is out of reach of the average family. How many Explorers are sold for $30K and up?
Sure people can get more "bang for the buck" at lower end dealers, but that's not the same as saying the BMW is out of reach.
So I don't think the 3 series is out of reach of the average family. How many Explorers are sold for $30K and up?
Sure people can get more "bang for the buck" at lower end dealers, but that's not the same as saying the BMW is out of reach.
08-18-2003, 11:35 AM
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They will become more affordable with the release of the 1 series car, a compact car that is originated from the 318ti, but hopefully this one will have better numbers, all around