Subject: Re: We are seeing BMW carefully executie a very deliberate market strategy... Author: steve500 : member since August, 2008 : 5 posts Posted on: 2009-10-28 23:39:26

According to the inflation calculator (http://www.westegg.com/inflation/), $75,000 in 1996 (~E38 pricing)is equal to $101,922 in 2008 - so the price of an F02 really isn't that far out of line.

Is a Z4 expensive? When compared to a Pontiac Solstice..sure. However, there is a day/night difference in nearly every aspect of quality, and especially drivability! I travel a lot for work and I dread every injection-molded-dash equipped lexmark-printed plood containing rental car I get stuck with! The fact that cars like the Pacifica aren't exactly profit-bearing shows that for real substance, real money must be involved.

If you haven't had a chance, take a tour of the BMW factory nearest you (or PM me and I can point you to the recent Discovery Channel episode where they toured the Z4 plant, vs. the one where they toured a Camaro plant).. you'll see where your hard earned dollars go when you buy a BMW!


Oh, as far as BMW trying to prop up resale values... that's not a bad thing, since the best way for them to do that is to improve long-term quality! I personally feel that the biggest factor in higher resale value will be the complementary scheduled maintenance program, since it assures anyone buying a 4ish year old Bimmer that it has been well-maintained, thus eliminating a large variable.

• I finally got to drive the new 750 Li for the first time and boy what a sweet (pic) (url) - rg0115 2009-05-28 00:37:53 (714 views)
  • This would be a great addition to continue my v12 collection. (nt) - ed2111 2009-06-09 14:54:29 (175 views)
  • I can't wait to test drive one but my heart remains with the e38. (nt) - ed2111 2009-06-09 14:42:37 (160 views)
    • Re: I can't wait to test drive one but my heart remains with the e38. - ed2111 2009-06-09 14:43:40 (174 views)
  • I plan to pick one up for $11k... in 10 years :o). Very nice report and killer - Steve R 2009-05-28 20:09:22 (187 views)
    • I have to agree with you on the wood. It's not as nice as the E38. (nt) - rg0115 2009-05-28 21:04:19 (157 views)
  • WOW sweet ride (nt) - dave104832 2009-05-28 16:50:24 (168 views)
  • good timing for BMW - bavariancowboy 2009-05-28 15:33:27 (217 views)
    • A lot of people are doing very well these days... - whiteil 2009-05-28 21:10:37 (174 views)
    • Maybe you have a branch of AIG close by...plenty of bonus money flying around (nt) - bsnedeker 2009-05-28 16:45:48 (170 views)
  • Great pics. I'm impressed by the kit. I just hate the exterior design. - RobinK 2009-05-28 12:49:29 (180 views)
  • I want 2 please! (nt) - ericd 2009-05-28 12:14:10 (156 views)
  • About the only thing I didn't like was the gear shift - kc314 2009-05-28 09:55:03 (183 views)
    • I agree, that was a bit strange but guess just takes getting used to. (nt) - rg0115 2009-05-28 11:45:54 (149 views)
      • At least it's back on the console where it belongs and not on the steering - 740isport 2009-05-28 22:07:36 (178 views)
  • That's amazing stuff - BJames38 2009-05-28 09:49:48 (155 views)
  • We are seeing BMW carefully executie a very deliberate market strategy... - Brian 2009-05-28 09:24:00 (251 views)
    • Re: We are seeing BMW carefully executie a very deliberate market strategy... - steve500 2009-10-28 23:39:26 (25 views)
    • I feel like BMWs have always been priced like that. Mine will be used or leased - JohnG 2009-05-28 18:44:23 (208 views)
  • I Tested One A Month Ago - Not Worth 110 Grand - Simeon 2009-05-28 08:01:13 (247 views)
    • Nicely loaded 750i for 'only' $102K MSRP. Compares well to the S Class - JohnG 2009-05-28 13:00:12 (196 views)
    • I agree their are very pricey and only the rich can affrod this new, but - rg0115 2009-05-28 11:50:09 (160 views)
      • And doin Mods!! (nt) - ratt 2009-05-28 17:04:41 (145 views)
    • there is a difference but not $55 k worth - bavariancowboy 2009-05-28 08:50:58 (203 views)
  • Sweet 70-72 Chevy pickup! Oh, the 7 isnt bad either... (nt) - Ultymte 2009-05-28 06:34:05 (166 views)
  • Wow. (nt) - DavidC 2009-05-28 04:25:53 (156 views)
  • OK spill!! when are you going to make the first downpayment??LOL (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-05-28 04:08:21 (158 views)
    • in about 6 years I would take it. (nt) - rg0115 2009-05-28 11:51:34 (177 views)
  • Sweet. I love how the console is one big LCD (nt) - CarlT 2009-05-28 02:33:24 (148 views)
  • Wow. that's sweet robert. Thanks for sharing. Love the gadgets! - sdmike 2009-05-28 00:48:03 (161 views)
    • Looking at head up display :-) - Edwin™ 2009-05-28 04:09:18 (199 views)
      • Heads up display was nice, but I couldn't believe it when I hit 100 and it felt - rg0115 2009-05-28 11:52:36 (164 views)
  • I'll be looking to get one maybe 3 or 4 years from now (nt) - stein 2009-05-28 00:46:55 (158 views)
  • wow but... - boraboy 2009-05-28 00:45:13 (159 views)
  • Sry..Im a h8r. The body still a LExus with an Oldsmobile dashboard ..good pics - Snitch740i 2009-05-28 00:42:22 (157 views)
    • Re: Sry..Im a h8r. The body still a LExus with an Oldsmobile dashboard ..good - daevid 2009-06-23 00:25:22 (154 views)