3-series price increases effective June 1, 2008

sashah60 · 05-06-2008, 09:24 PM

wow. i wonder if they will increase the price again for the MY09. Thanks for the info Jason.

hensta · 05-06-2008, 10:29 PM

Well...As it turns out my 335i coupe step with metallic space gray paint, prem, sport just went up $750 altogether. Good thing I'm picking it up next week.

Does the price increase affect people who ordered in April and pick up in June?

TurboFan · 05-06-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

this is all cuz of the stupid 1 series.

and maybe a weak dollar?

Solonng · 05-06-2008, 10:49 PM

Definately due to our weak dollar. While its not pleasant to see a price increase for BMW, Toyota is raising its prices this month also. I think that it was like 1% as well. The fact that you have to pay more for a Toyota would probably hurt more than paying for a BMW since it is a luxury good. Hmm, should have studied macroecon better in college..lol.

BMW335icDDS · 05-06-2008, 11:17 PM

I'm actually glad the prices are increasing. I want to see less of them around.

GregL · 05-06-2008, 11:19 PM

The increases are still quite reasonable especially given the value of the dollar. I was pricing the 1-series here the other day and was shocked to find that a loaded 135i convertible is a tad bit more expensive in Canada than a loaded M3 sedan in the US.

De90man · 05-06-2008, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

this is all cuz of the stupid 1 series.

yes, weak dollar. They have to increase prices just to regain their eroding profit margin.

amuzement · 05-06-2008, 11:52 PM

Shouldnt they actually be lowering prices because the economy is so bad?

evo2335 · 05-07-2008, 12:51 AM

i'm hoping this doesn't affect people that have already placed there order...

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 05-07-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by evo2335

i'm hoping this doesn't affect people that have already placed there order...

No, it shouldn't. . . I wouldn't worry but i would call my dealer just to be sure

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 05-07-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by axi

Shouldnt they actually be lowering prices because the economy is so bad?

Yeah seriously!
This sucks. . . By december when i place my order for a 335/M3 its going to be higher

evo2335 · 05-07-2008, 01:07 AM

if i placed my order back in april, but have not confirmed an actual deal or selling price, will i have to deal with the price increases when my car arrives in June or did I order in time to avoid them?

garyhgaryh · 05-07-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW335icDDS

I'm actually glad the prices are increasing. I want to see less of them around.

Haha.. true.., but with financing, almost anyone with a decent job can swing a 3 series.

E90330iS · 05-07-2008, 01:58 AM

doesn't affect me, a new BMW is still far away

mapezzul · 05-07-2008, 06:54 AM

The thread from the main page is here :
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=1#post2622315

MBChariot · 05-07-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by axi

Shouldnt they actually be lowering prices because the economy is so bad?

Our economy isn't Germany's economy, with the weak dollar even Toyota's prices are set to increase as well.

ManMachine · 05-07-2008, 11:17 AM

yeah weak dollar. BMW profit (and all the importers) is hurting from doing business in the U.S. Domestics however don't really have the opportunity to step up due to the slow economy and high fuel price.

LuisBoston · 05-07-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Solonng

Definately due to our weak dollar. While its not pleasant to see a price increase for BMW, Toyota is raising its prices this month also. I think that it was like 1% as well. The fact that you have to pay more for a Toyota would probably hurt more than paying for a BMW since it is a luxury good. Hmm, should have studied macroecon better in college..lol.

Actually, the Toyota will hold more of its value, so I don't see the logic in your argument...

Unless you are saying that people buying a BMW can eat the extra cost? An extra $200 on a Camry won't hurt Camry sales.

flipmde786 · 05-07-2008, 12:26 PM

Guess Infiniti is just gonna continue to eat up sales..

aztec31 · 05-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Will the cars on the lot already be subjected to the price increase come June 1st? If I buy May 20th - May 23rd will the new prices be in affect?

hjs1971 · 05-14-2008, 07:13 PM

Let's not forget the price of every major option and package has gone up as well...if you wanted a base only car, yes, it went up $400 (say for a 335xi) but if you want, metallic paint, it went up about $40, sport package-up $100, premium package- up $100, etc. you get my drift...my car went up exactly $900, luckily, it was already here in the states at the production center so I feel like I saved $900!!! My dealer says if the car is in the dealership by June 1 or you ordered by 5/10, you are safe from the increases...my two cents...

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 05-21-2008, 12:05 AM

This sucks, I plan on getting an 09, not that it is an incredible amount but do you think they will increase the 09's when they arrive too or just this increase will stabilize until then?

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hensta I see old people 7 Rep 111 Posts Drives: too slow in my '08 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nor CA iTrader: (0)	Well...As it turns out my 335i coupe step with metallic space gray paint, prem, sport just went up $750 altogether. Good thing I'm picking it up next week. Does the price increase affect people who ordered in April and pick up in June?
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05-06-2008, 10:49 PM	#26
Solonng Captain 110 Rep 829 Posts Drives: Monacco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Definately due to our weak dollar. While its not pleasant to see a price increase for BMW, Toyota is raising its prices this month also. I think that it was like 1% as well. The fact that you have to pay more for a Toyota would probably hurt more than paying for a BMW since it is a luxury good. Hmm, should have studied macroecon better in college..lol.
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05-06-2008, 11:19 PM	#28
GregL Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	The increases are still quite reasonable especially given the value of the dollar. I was pricing the 1-series here the other day and was shocked to find that a loaded 135i convertible is a tad bit more expensive in Canada than a loaded M3 sedan in the US. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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evo2335 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 243 Posts Drives: G37 IPL (340i on the way) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	if i placed my order back in april, but have not confirmed an actual deal or selling price, will i have to deal with the price increases when my car arrives in June or did I order in time to avoid them?
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05-07-2008, 11:17 AM	#39
ManMachine Lieutenant 29 Rep 484 Posts Drives: E60 528 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	yeah weak dollar. BMW profit (and all the importers) is hurting from doing business in the U.S. Domestics however don't really have the opportunity to step up due to the slow economy and high fuel price. __________________ E60 528
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05-07-2008, 04:39 PM	#42
aztec31 Private 31 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Will the cars on the lot already be subjected to the price increase come June 1st? If I buy May 20th - May 23rd will the new prices be in affect?
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05-14-2008, 07:13 PM	#43
hjs1971 Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2017 x5m, 2012 m6 convertible Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Let's not forget the price of every major option and package has gone up as well...if you wanted a base only car, yes, it went up $400 (say for a 335xi) but if you want, metallic paint, it went up about $40, sport package-up $100, premium package- up $100, etc. you get my drift...my car went up exactly $900, luckily, it was already here in the states at the production center so I feel like I saved $900!!! My dealer says if the car is in the dealership by June 1 or you ordered by 5/10, you are safe from the increases...my two cents...
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05-21-2008, 12:05 AM	#44
Dark_Sub_Rosa Captain 14 Rep 674 Posts Drives: Not sure Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	This sucks, I plan on getting an 09, not that it is an incredible amount but do you think they will increase the 09's when they arrive too or just this increase will stabilize until then?
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