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      11-19-2009, 02:32 AM   #21
flightz71
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Originally Posted by BMWPower06 View Post
I agree the prices are getting ridiculous but you have to compare what you are getting to what you are paying.
For example, the new 550i will have a 400hp TT V8 @ ~$70k
Back in the day an E39 M5 would give you about the same performance for the same price... The pricing is ridiculous, but seems fair.
+1

And the car is getting bigger, safer, have much better technology, are more efficient, comfortable, use greener materials for when the car needs to be crushed

In other words... better in everyway way (design is based on individual... i'm talking about technology and craftsman ship here)

Account for inflation and technically every year we're getting better cars for "less"

80k loaded for a "5-series" is pretty ridiculous though... but it is what it is.

If you find that funny how about 90k+ for a "E-Class" AMG? That was the price of a nicely optioned S500 back in the day!

How about M3's? E36's were $40k!!
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