[Jch330]

EDIT: PRICING HAS BEEN RELEASED! PLEASE SEE THIS THREAD -
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23914

Are we to expect pricing this week? If not, when do we hear and when will models be in the dealerships to see?

[Sedan_Clan]

Pricing will be near the mid-40's for the 335i. The coupes should start arriving in late Aug/early Sept.

[Straz M3]

Pricing will start around 42k for the 335i, and about 35k for the 328i which are purely estimations. BMW cant afford to lose customers by putting the 330ci's replacement 7 grand higher.

[BenMW]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Pricing will be near the mid-40's for the 335i. The coupes should start arriving in late Aug/early Sept.

WHAT! I dont know where you heard that... Im hearing 40k even as the "unoffical" price from BMWNA.

EDIT: Can we please not start another E92 price debate

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by BenMW

WHAT! I dont know where you heard that... Im hearing 40k even as the "unoffical" price from BMWNA.

Multiple auto magazines have stated that, per their contacts, pricing will be near the mid-40's (..with a variance of about $1k between articles). Like many have stated in other threads (..and on other BMW forums), the 335i is set to compete w/ the CLK, whose base price is in the mid-upper 40's. Dealer reps have suggested to me that the cars base price will be around $44-45k. We shall see though. Good luck to those of you aspiring to own a 335i.

[Dawg Nuts]

If that's the case BMW can expect to lose about half their sales to Infiniti and Lexus.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Dawg Nuts

If that's the case BMW can expect to lose about half their sales the Infiniti and Lexus.

I highly doubt it. BMW has commanded market presence for decades, and prices have consistently went up, never down! There isn't a Lexus or Infiniti on the road that offers the road dynamics that the 3-series encompasses. I actually don't understand why many of you find it hard to fathom the fact that the 335i may cost upwards of 43k. The motor alone makes it worth the extra dough.

[maximinimaus]

Originally Posted by Straz 335

Pricing will start around 42k for the 335i, and about 35k for the 328i which are purely estimations. BMW cant afford to lose customers by putting the 330ci's replacement 7 grand higher.

Straz 335,

where are the pics you promised on 06-22-2006, 12:46 AM in thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...13&postcount=7

Pls don't tell there was no time and your cam has a defect, LOL!

[CMC]

I just don't see the CLK as competition for the 335i. Different markets, entirely. First, you can't get a stick in the Merc. Second, the Merc handles like a boat. Third, the Merc pretty much costs $50k. And fourth, although I was in love with the CLK and its no-B-pillar style for quite a while (until I drove it), it's a chick car. The 350 engine in the "base" model is pretty strong, and delivers good fuel economy, but the 335i will tear it up, performance-wise.

I emailed my sales guy (at the largest volume BMW dealer in the country) just now for more info on pricing. If he says anything interesting, I'll post it.

[sillygoat]

Originally Posted by Jch330

Are we to expect pricing this week? If not, when do we hear and when will models be in the dealerships to see?

i know! where is the pricing? didnt they say june..

theres only 3 days left

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by CMC

I just don't see the CLK as competition for the 335i. Different markets, entirely. First, you can't get a stick in the Merc. Second, the Merc handles like a boat. Third, the Merc pretty much costs $50k. And fourth, although I was in love with the CLK and its no-B-pillar style for quite a while (until I drove it), it's a chick car. The 350 engine in the "base" model is pretty strong, and delivers good fuel economy, but the 335i will tear it up, performance-wise.

BMW has stated that the 335i will be an upscale coupe offering much like the CLK, so it can be inferred that the CLK is the target automobile. Transmission designation & handling attributes make no difference here, and are entirely besides the point. BMW has generally out-performed its Merc/Lexus/Infiniti equivalents despite some power/pricing deficiencies, etc. Your logic is terrible! The 335i is entering the CLK's market as an upscale coupe.

F.Y.I., you probably emailed somebody at Crevier. I have many friends who work there as well.

[JT]

I would like to see the links to the articles claiming 44k-45k. All I have seen is between 40k and 42k to start. My dealer said low 50s with EVERYTHING in it was the rumor.

If we take the option pricing from the military sale file and add EVERYTHING to 40k, you get 52.5k; with 42k as the base you get 54.5k...

If 40k-42k is the starting point, most will sell between 47k and 51k is my guess.

[whippersnapper]

I don't know why everyone is arguing about this. In 2003, BMW decided to move its coupe / cabrio 3 series range upmarket in an attempt to further differentiate the models inside the 3 series range. The coupe / cabrio were to be badged as 4 series although obviously this has been rethought.

So expect to pay more or stick to the entry level sedans

[CMC]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Transmission designation & handling attributes make no difference here, and are entirely besides the point.

....


F.Y.I., you probably emailed somebody at Crevier. I have many friends who work there as well.

Why on earth are transmission and handling attributes of no consequence, except, of course, that someone buying a CLK probably doesn't give a damn about either? Besides, the 335i, even if it tops out at $50k loaded, the CLK can reach over $80k with options/AMG/convertible. The 335i is just barely approaching the BASE CLK in price.

Further, just because two cars have similar body styles and price points does not mean they are competing with each other. A Lotus Elise is a $50k car with 2 doors and no roof; does it compete with a Z4 3.0si? How about a Corvette? Of course not.

As for your brilliant deduction that I emailed someone at Crevier, I don't really need your "FYI," as I am the one who sent the email; thus I am naturally aware of who I sent the email message to.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by CMC

Why on earth are transmission and handling attributes of no consequence, except, of course, that someone buying a CLK probably doesn't give a damn about either? Besides, the 335i, even if it tops out at $50k loaded, the CLK can reach over $80k with options/AMG/convertible. The 335i is just barely approaching the BASE CLK in price.

Transmission designation does not determine whether two vehicles are within the same class of vehicle. Most Mercs/Lexus cars don't come in manual, and most BMW's do (..even though manuals make up a very small percentage of BMW sales); they still compete for market shares. That is the reason why you fail at logic. Your reasoning makes no sense. And furthermore, in most cases, an equivalently equipped Mercedes almost always costs more than the equivalently equipped BMW, same class or not. Again, your reasoning is terrible.

Originally Posted by CMC

Further, just because two cars have similar body styles and price points does not mean they are competing with each other. A Lotus Elise is a $50k car with 2 doors and no roof; does it compete with a Z4 3.0si? How about a Corvette? Of course not.

You must not have read my previous post clearly. Read it again!

Originally Posted by CMC

As for your brilliant deduction that I emailed someone at Crevier, I don't really need your "FYI," as I am the one who sent the email; thus I am naturally aware of who I sent the email message to.

You should do stand-up comedy. I'll gladly buy a ticket to your stage show!

[Jason]

Chill out everyone.

If you can't discuss this topic without edging towards personal insults, then kindly ignore this thread.

[MoreCowbell]

I think the 335's base will be below that of the current 325 sedan. They will save money by eliminating 2 doors and a seat and pass that savings along to the customer!!!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by gluck75

I think the 335's base will be below that of the current 325 sedan. They will save money by eliminating 2 doors and a seat and pass that savings along to the customer!!!

You do realize that the coupes have always been more expensive than the sedans, right??????? Nice try though. Kinda made me giggle.

[Dawg Nuts]

Sedan Clan...he was joking...

[3aficionado]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You do realize that the coupes have always been more expensive than the sedans, right??????? Nice try though. Kinda made me giggle.

Trust me, we ALL know that. If you read some threads you may learn a few things. Gluck was trying to bring some levity to this thread.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Dawg Nuts

Sedan Clan...he was joking...

I figured as much, especially considering his seat comment. You guys are a ball of laughs though. I love this site.

Originally Posted by 3aficionado

Gluck was trying to bring some levity to this thread.

Agreed.

[gohawks23]

Once again...E92 335 will come in a shade under $40K and the E90 335 will be a shade under $39K...