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Friend says he will never buy bmw because of my 328i
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05-07-2013, 12:26 AM | #133 |
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05-07-2013, 10:46 AM | #135 | |
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I would drive that thing as a daily driver anytime. I am actually considering getting a used one when the M3 comes in to split time between the two.
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05-07-2013, 12:19 PM | #136 | |
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05-08-2013, 06:11 PM | #137 |
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No, they are crap.
Again, I don't have direct experience with BMW as mine has xenon a, just going from what I have read. OTOH P1 e350's get crap. I drove them one after another p1 vs P2 the same route. It is amazing what you don't know you are missing until you have something to compare against and can actually see things. |
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05-08-2013, 06:39 PM | #138 | |
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If you wanted a car to just get the basics done you would buy a Honda Civic not a BMW. HID's are fast becoming the standard for automotive lighting, something like that should be standard on a luxury vehicle. |
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05-08-2013, 08:50 PM | #139 |
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hey! Kia has a quality selection of offerings. spring by your local dealer and see what in the 2014 Cadenza. Decent cars, can't beat that 10yr/100K mile powertrain (especially since you can turn it into a bumper to bumper if you like)
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05-09-2013, 12:11 PM | #140 |
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And yet, I see many people out there with standard headlights on their luxury cars. Perhaps some luxury buyers see headlights as headlights, and not a status symbol.
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05-09-2013, 12:15 PM | #141 | |
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05-09-2013, 12:35 PM | #142 |
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05-10-2013, 08:35 AM | #143 |
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Read it and weep:
Total MSRP as Built $65,048 328 Sedan fully loaded with Maintenance and special wheel package: My 328i Sedan Details 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine Rear-wheel drive See all standard features BASE MSRP $36,850 Sport Line $2,500 Black Sapphire Metallic $550 Leather Dakota Black/Red highlight $0 High-Gloss Black Trim $0 Cold Weather Package $950 Driver Assistance Package $1,900 Driver Assistance Plus $700 Dynamic Handling Package $1,000 Lighting Package $900 Premium Package $3,100 Technology Package $3,100 Increased top speed limiter w/Performance Tires $0 Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles $500 Active Cruise Control $2,400 Parking Assistant $500 Rear manual side window shades $575 Harman Kardon surround sound system $875 Anti-theft alarm system $400 Automatic high beams $250 BMW Carpeted Floor Mats $99 BMW Luggage Compartment Mat - Sport Line $129 BMW M Performance Double-Spoke 405M, 20" Lightweight Forged Wheels - Complete Set $4,750 BMW Maintenance Program Upgrade $2,095 Destination & Handling: $925 BMW Ultimate Service™ A suite of premium benefits that are included at no cost with all new BMW Vehicles. 4 Years/50,000 Miles Warranty Included 4 Years/50,000 Miles Maintenance Program Included 4 Years/Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance Included
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05-10-2013, 08:45 AM | #144 |
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05-10-2013, 09:44 AM | #145 |
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Agreed I would never buy one new when you can get it for 1/2 price 3 years later.
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05-10-2013, 10:06 AM | #146 |
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Amen, QUiKSR20.
My '10 E92 had an original sticker price of $48,900. I bought it last month for about $25K, which is the same price as a tricked out Chevy Cruze. Hmm - I wonder which one I'd prefer to drive? (PS - I drove a Cruze rental this week - it's actually a nice car) |
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05-10-2013, 04:09 PM | #147 | |
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08-26-2013, 03:18 PM | #148 |
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I think what most American's don't understand is BMW isn't a luxury brand in Europe. To be competitive they have to sell cars at lower price points which means that have to offer choices rather than bundling everything but the kitchen sink in and having the price be a one size fits all. As you work your way up the BMW food chain you see more and more included equipment because those are luxury cars. Lexus is a pure luxury brand so they include more equipment often times because if you want a stripped car you buy a Toyota. Having said that it is a bit shocking to see how many things are optional for the IS models I passed on a IS 250 for my wife because the 06 model required NAV to get bluetooth.
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08-26-2013, 09:03 PM | #150 |
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I got that from a guy who got pissed off at me for jokingly talking shit about JDM. He said a Kia Optima is better because it has more features than the "soccer mom" car the 3 series is.
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08-26-2013, 09:19 PM | #152 | |
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This thread is hilarious. All this moaning about "options", and it doesn't occur to you why newer BMW's are becoming "softer"? Here's a hint: *YOU*! The "I want everything and I want it CHEAP" consumer. Think about it - you're saying on the one hand that BMW should become more "Kia-like", and on the other hand you complain that they are becoming too "Kia-like"! |
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08-26-2013, 09:44 PM | #153 | |
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08-26-2013, 09:53 PM | #154 | |
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The halogens really piss me off, too. I think that if xenons were standard, BMW would sell many more cars. A lot of people already think that BMWs look too much like every car on the road. If xenons were standard, people would see the angel eyes and think, "wow that's a cool looking car, I'll probably pick that over the Audi."
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