[Penguino]

$56k for a 325i

[CBBMWNA]

We've got a full truck, 7 or 8 units depending on closed or open transport, headed our way with them. So excited! The M Sport's look great. M340 might be my next CEL.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by Penguino

$56k for a 325i

In 2006? That would work out to $69800 in 2019 dollars.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by CBBMWNA

We've got a full truck, 7 or 8 units depending on closed or open transport, headed our way with them. So excited! The M Sport's look great. M340 might be my next CEL.

next Check Engine Light?

Cel- Defn- a transparent sheet of celluloid or similar film material, which can be drawn on and used in the production of cartoons.



I am sure your term is some inside language that those outside of a dealership aren't privy to..

[CBBMWNA]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

next Check Engine Light?

I am sure your term is some inside language that those outside of a dealership aren't privy to..

Haha! Yes I should've clarified - CEL also means Center Employee Lease, meaning employee pricing.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by NH_F36

Waiting to go in the shop.

Portimao Blue looks even better than I expected from the color swaths..

[Falafel Combo]

$5k M sport package? I guess there really is a fool born everyday.

[Penguino]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

In 2006? That would work out to $69800 in 2019 dollars.

Remember paying $27,740 for my 2006 MSport 325, 6Speed. Would be equal to $40k today.

[geddylee]

In all seriousness this car is irrelevant and dead on arrival in my opinion. It's too expensive and doesn't move the needle driving dynamics wise enough to validate it's existence in today's market place. ICE sedans are dead at this price point and the sales volume or lack there of will continue to prove this out.

Another jack of all trades, does everything well sedan doesn't change the game anymore. Too many good options at lower price points. Elon Musk has to be licking his chops. This will be the first 3 series since the E46 that I don't purchase.

[sq86]

Originally Posted by slicer

My F31 330i was $62k - now that's a big LOL!

I'm contemplating an F31 now since I want a wagon before they go kaput but using that, $62k, as a starting point is jaw dropping. It's 37% over the starting price!

[IB M]

That was quick

[Jagu]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I find that kind of hard to believe. When my E90 328xi was new it was $50K, with everything besides Nav pkg.

My 2011 335i m sport was $53500 Msrp.

[skeee1]

Originally Posted by Jagu

My 2011 335i m sport was $53500 Msrp.

Time to look at some nice American muscle for the $50-$60k price range. BMW is dreaming.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by sq86

I'm contemplating an F31 now since I want a wagon before they go kaput but using that, $62k, as a starting point is jaw dropping. It's 37% over the starting price!

It was loaded and I picked it up on the dealer lot in late 2017 after it was sitting for close to a year and the 2018's were landing. Big discount, big lease incentive, relatively low payment. Many in this thread are focusing on the MSRP which is certainly valid. However, BMW moves cars by offering fantastic lease rates and incentives. The majority of people lease them for this reason. You can typically lease a $60k BMW for a lower monthly payment than a much cheaper Toyota or Honda - certainly less than Audi or Mercedes. I'm not trying to start a lease versus buy argument. In fact I'm sure this newly released G-series does not lease well because it's the latest thing. Wait a year and the deals will flow.

[Sharp_Cai]

not gonna spend 56k for a 4 banger

[ReRe]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

I find that kind of hard to believe. When my E90 328xi was new it was $50K, with everything besides Nav pkg.

I know this is 2011, and $57... but it's essentially fully loaded and I think proves the point

[sq86]

Originally Posted by slicer

It was loaded and I picked it up on the dealer lot in late 2017 after it was sitting for close to a year and the 2018's were landing. Big discount, big lease incentive, relatively low payment. Many in this thread are focusing on the MSRP which is certainly valid. However, BMW moves cars by offering fantastic lease rates and incentives. The majority of people lease them for this reason. You can typically lease a $60k BMW for a lower monthly payment than a much cheaper Toyota or Honda - certainly less than Audi or Mercedes. I'm not trying to start a lease versus buy argument. In fact I'm sure this newly released G-series does not lease well because it's the latest thing. Wait a year and the deals will flow.

I agree. They have aggressive lease rates. I got my current E92 like this. I'm hoping I can get an F31 in a similar situation.

[DML]

Can't beat that Central America commute

[otay]

Originally Posted by geddylee

In all seriousness this car is irrelevant and dead on arrival in my opinion. It's too expensive and doesn't move the needle driving dynamics wise enough to validate it's existence in today's market place. ICE sedans are dead at this price point and the sales volume or lack there of will continue to prove this out.

Another jack of all trades, does everything well sedan doesn't change the game anymore. Too many good options at lower price points. Elon Musk has to be licking his chops. This will be the first 3 series since the E46 that I don't purchase.

Have you driven one yet?

[city1991]

Originally Posted by NH_F36

Waiting to go in the shop.

$5000 for m-sport package? That's ridiculous

[RWSM3]

Originally Posted by jlin101

Super excited that "control body" and "refrigerant" are included as std equipment--I'd hate to pay extra for them.

Lmao

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by ReRe

I know this is 2011, and $57... but it's essentially fully loaded and I think proves the point

Adjusted for inflation, $57,200 in 2011 translates to $63,900 in 2019 dollars.