2009 BMW price increases
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That is pretty crazy and not to mention bold of BMW. I guess some of their cars will sell no matter what, but to raise prices 2% (in the case of the 1 series) all the way up to 5% (in the case of the X6) is staggering to me.
They are already discounting the M3 to invoice, so raising the price ~1.8% is going to do the trick?
Maybe they see the economy getting better than we do!
They are already discounting the M3 to invoice, so raising the price ~1.8% is going to do the trick?
Maybe they see the economy getting better than we do!
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i cant say i'm suprised ... bimmer seems to still wander around w. the idea that they are the greatest manufactuere out there
i'd say the 3 and the x5 will sell reguardless, but this probably isn't the cleverist of ideas
besides ... i think most people lease rather than buy their new bimmer so the finance rates will make more of a difference than the invoice price
i'd say the 3 and the x5 will sell reguardless, but this probably isn't the cleverist of ideas
besides ... i think most people lease rather than buy their new bimmer so the finance rates will make more of a difference than the invoice price
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They did say they will be increasing prices and reducing lease deals. It was expected. Its so crazy to see a base 335i sticker for 40 grand!! So insane.
I chuckled when I saw this pic. I feel your pain little guy.
I chuckled when I saw this pic. I feel your pain little guy.
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That is pretty crazy and not to mention bold of BMW. I guess some of their cars will sell no matter what, but to raise prices 2% (in the case of the 1 series) all the way up to 5% (in the case of the X6) is staggering to me.
They are already discounting the M3 to invoice, so raising the price ~1.8% is going to do the trick?
Maybe they see the economy getting better than we do!
They are already discounting the M3 to invoice, so raising the price ~1.8% is going to do the trick?
Maybe they see the economy getting better than we do!
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Um dollar has picked up against the Euro significantly in the past 3-4 months (http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/co...USD&amt=1&t=3m) .
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Well BMW stated they plan to sell 20% less cars so this is about right I guess. Amazing a 335 convert starts at 50k. The 335 coupe/sedan is 5k more base than an IS 350 now.
A 135 convert is 40k base? lol
550 is 60k, only about 2 grand more. Why does the 6 series cost so much?
Deleting First Aid Kit on 5 series, 6 series?
Deleting space saver spare on X5 and X6?
A USB/ipod adapter is $400 on a $105,000 M6?
Wow!
A 135 convert is 40k base? lol
550 is 60k, only about 2 grand more. Why does the 6 series cost so much?
Deleting First Aid Kit on 5 series, 6 series?
Deleting space saver spare on X5 and X6?
A USB/ipod adapter is $400 on a $105,000 M6?
Wow!
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Um dollar has picked up against the Euro significantly in the past 3-4 months (http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/co...USD&amt=1&t=3m) .
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BMW was already too expensive so this is the wrong move for them. I understand the US Dollar is weakening... some same we may see 10% inflation this year!
To clarify... I think their base prices aren't too bad. If you look at the amount of car you're getting with a base 335i I think the price is reasonable.
It's really the options that kill it for BMW pricing... they charge almost rape-like prices for some optional features that are found as standard or at least at far lower prices in cars much less expensive.
To clarify... I think their base prices aren't too bad. If you look at the amount of car you're getting with a base 335i I think the price is reasonable.
It's really the options that kill it for BMW pricing... they charge almost rape-like prices for some optional features that are found as standard or at least at far lower prices in cars much less expensive.