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      11-19-2009, 08:45 AM   #23
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I hate to draw attention to this and kind of thread jack, but I think Americans need to be prepared for the fact that pretty well everything in your country, and especially stuff from Europe, will be getting more and more expensive due to the massive de-valuation of your dollar.

This 550i GT seems expensive to you, but the fact is that BMW has to price it that high in the States to maintain their economics. Back a few years ago when BMWs were cheaper in the US, the US : Euro ratio was 1.30 : 1. Now it is like 1.66 : 1 or something.

I would draw attention to the fact that the new Mercedes E-Class released saw a $12K-$13K price drop compared to the previous generation. BMW will need to move their prices down market on the 5 series (and subsequently 5GT) to compete up North for sure.

By the way, I actually really like this concept and my wife is expecting at this time I would love to have this perfectly balanced machine in my driveway (perfect ride quality, good handling, good power, good economy, and the most practical ride height). The space is very nice too, but if one assumes that the 3-series GT will be about the size of the new 5-series sedan in terms of interior space, then the 3GT could be the best bet of all as I don't think I REALLY need 7-series/5GT space.

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      11-19-2009, 09:17 AM   #24
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It looks like BMW is starting to integrate their european pricing strategy into the american market. Get used to paying an additional $30k for options when buying a 3er and easily $50k for a 5er/7er!
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      11-19-2009, 09:20 AM   #25
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Okay, base price for the 550i her in Norway is approx 250000$, and if you what it fully loaded the options alone is about 60000$, so it will cost over 300000$ here, so I don't expect to see many of those here...

But I guess the 530d will sell much better, that's only 200000$ loaded.
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Having already been around a 550GT

You need to understand this car actually has more in common with a 7 series than it does 5. Frankly it should really be call a 750gt. They share basically the same wheelbase, & interior legroom. All basic options & equipment are generally the same. In actually viewing this car, it seems to me to be less expensive alternative to a 7 series. Also, although looks are of course subjective... this thing looks MUCH better in person, actually looks good. I didn't care much for initial photos either..
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      11-19-2009, 12:25 PM   #27
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This is getting out of hand. These "options" are pushing the prices of modern BMW's through the god damn "panorama" roof.

Safe to say that if you want a fully loaded BMW these days, you're going to add on 15-20-30 grand in options. No, that's not exaggerating.

Ridiculous. I miss the good ole days of Premium/Sport/Cold Weather. That's it.
Not to be rude, but if you can't afford it, don't buy it. I like that BMW is charging more, rather than pushing their prices down to gain market share. I would rather them remain financially strong and there be less BMWs on the road and it more difficult for me to afford, then for them to be cheapened so that they can afford to sell them to the masses. Audi has figured this out, but Merc and BMW decided years ago to go for market share but recently have said they were both getting back to what they used to be: high-priced luxury brand that you either can afford or not, rather than cutting corners and killing themselves to grab market share.

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      11-19-2009, 01:42 PM   #28
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I'm not suprised that they'll have these similar prices to the new 5 series sedan. For the new 5 series to start at 70k that would be ridiculous and for that kind of money you better of spending more for a porsche or mercedes.
Right on!! This is getting ridiculous, the other day I saw a z435i which had a window sticker of $67,000...For that amount of money I would MUCH MUCH rather get a 911 and pay a little extra....
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Not to be rude, but if you can't afford it, don't buy it. I like that BMW is charging more, rather than pushing their prices down to gain market share. I would rather them remain financially strong and there be less BMWs on the road and it more difficult for me to afford, then for them to be cheapened so that they can afford to sell them to the masses. Audi has figured this out, but Merc and BMW decided years ago to go for market share but recently have said they were both getting back to what they used to be: high-priced luxury brand that you either can afford or not, rather than cutting corners and killing themselves to grab market share.

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I have never heard anyone say they like BMW charging more, but to each their own. Im just saying prices are getting a little crazy over at BMW. I can afford to pay for my BMW, but the way these prices are increasing, pretty soon I'm going to be able to afford a Porsche instead
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this car looks amazing in person, much better than in photos! it' a great mix between 7 series and x6, it can not have a low price!
"normal" version of 5 series will be cheaper for sure....
i can t understand the comments like "i'm moving to porsche"... 911 is in another class, can t be compared with 5 gt...
bmw is making efforts to improve their entire range of models, so i don t understand the many negative comments: will appear very soon the new 5, the e92/93 facelifted models, X5 facelifted, a new generation of X3 build in US, a new generation of 1 series, a new generation of 6 series, new mini's coupe and roadster, contryman soon...
the new 7 series (sensational 760Li), z4, x6 with fantastic 4,4l twin turbo v8, facelifted e90 3 series are allready great products!!!!
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      11-21-2009, 01:31 AM   #31
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it' a great mix between 7 series and x6, it can not have a low price!
then it should not be a 5 series. the GT simply doesn't fit in its own class in terms of pricing. i'm sure it's a great car; luxurious, nimble, comfortable and impeccably executed. but they should have called it a junior 7-series (750jr ??), not 5-series GT.
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      11-23-2009, 08:28 AM   #32
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all of the sudden, benz is poor man's bmw now. It used to be other way around. The new E-class has slashed msrp by 5k whereas bmw has increased it by 10%. sweeet...sarcasticly that is. lol.

I don't see how anyone would pay this much for a 550gt.
if it was a 528gt for 42k, then it would be worth it.

i am gonna just sit back and watch.
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      11-25-2009, 01:25 PM   #33
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Well, I was thinking it would be a possibility but for that price?? Plus add the Canadian bonus fee. I'll take it for a drive and unless I am somehow amazed beyond imagine I will be quietly chuckling at whoever gets sucked into this overpriced sham. We haven't had the option explosion here in Canada that you have had in the US; we have a few comprehensive packages rather than the menu of pocket picking nonsense BMW has been turning to.

Anyway, that new F10 better be competitively priced here in Canada and be optioned up from the go, or I just may have bought my last BMW in the 335i. There are a lot more other cool options out there nowadays.
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      11-26-2009, 11:52 PM   #34
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This price strategy is not getting BMW anywhere with global economy, especially after seeing further financial turmoil in Dubai.
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