3 series price reductions

systech · 04-08-2011, 03:07 AM

http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...408-1d7iz.html

Finally giving back some of the AUD appreciation or competitive pressure from the other German makes

cruvon · 04-08-2011, 03:15 AM

prices still far away from good

TaylorA · 04-08-2011, 09:36 PM

Yep. Big deal. Give us the prices the seppos pay then i'll sit up and applaud. Yeah, I know, different markets, volumes, blah blah. Interesting about the M3 'Prime' they have a sedan in Auto Classic and it's $20k cheaper than standard - I wonder what's 'missing' to get it down that much?

Jeef Beef · 04-08-2011, 10:17 PM

M3 pure for 131k.... JELLY ALLEN?

May be worth it to join rossi's exclusive chapel st club

TaylorA · 04-08-2011, 10:27 PM

Calm down, calm down. $160k as opposed to $180k. Been on the floor for a while now which is unusual for boom-town.

amk2912 · 04-09-2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TaylorA

Been on the floor for a while now which is unusual for boom-town.

Cash up bogans don't buy M3s.

That M3 is probably missing M-drive and EDC. I could live without EDC but not the little M button.....

rossiM3 · 04-09-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

M3 pure for 131k.... JELLY ALLEN?

May be worth it to join rossi's exclusive chapel st club

those prices arent on road. Add stamp duty and DCT then you can join my exclusive club.

Until then, enjoy the man love the 1 series provides

Rivenscyr · 04-09-2011, 01:40 AM

I am a little jealous Jeefy, but im afraid P plate laws do not allow me to drive such a car.
And no, i will not go to the trouble of applying for an exemption. No chance the RTA would allow me to drive an M3 to uni and back.

rossiM3 · 04-09-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

I am a little jealous Jeefy, but im afraid P plate laws do not allow me to drive such a car.
And no, i will not go to the trouble of applying for an exemption. No chance the RTA would allow me to drive an M3 to uni and back.

are u on your P's?

Rivenscyr · 04-09-2011, 01:48 AM

Yea cuz, are you?

rossiM3 · 04-09-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

Yea cuz, are you?

Na bro, i dont even have a license. I just use my cousin, mohammeds license coz us lebs all look the same uleh.

Chris.G · 04-09-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rossiM3

Na bro, i dont even have a license. I just use my cousin, mohammeds license coz us lebs all look the same uleh.

What kind of lebo name is Eric uleh? Must be your english name for Emir.

Rivenscyr · 04-09-2011, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossiM3

Na bro, i dont even have a license. I just use my cousin, mohammeds license coz us lebs all look the same uleh.

oh that sucks

rossiM3 · 04-09-2011, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

What kind of lebo name is Eric uleh? Must be your english name for Emir.

Eric is short for Abu Kareem Muhammad al-Jameel ibn Nidh'aal ibn Abdulaziz al-Filisteeni

sbce90 · 04-09-2011, 09:18 AM

I wonder how much cheaper they will be, come end of financial year time or F30 release.

TaylorA · 04-09-2011, 05:46 PM

Sorry Jeef, no idea where I got M3 'Prime' from

Although BMW could release an M3 'Sub prime' if things really slow down, about $100k? That might entice one or two bogans into the showroom..

Chris.G · 04-09-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaylorA

Sorry Jeef, no idea where I got M3 'Prime' from

Although BMW could release an M3 'Sub prime' if things really slow down, about $100k? That might entice one or two bogans into the showroom..

LOL! Imagine bogan guy walking into a BMW dealership:

Bogan: MATE! I narrowed it down to two cars i like. 1st is HSV GTS and the 2nd is the BMW M3.

Sales Rep: Well sir the BMW M3 is a superior track car that has the same torque as a 135 and 335. Would you like to save some money and just buy either of them?

Bogan: I am a V8 guy. You know...sounds better when i rip it out on the main street of dubbo.

Sales Rep: Do you want to pay double the GTS?

Bogan: FARK NO! IM just a plumber mate! I'll stick to a Maloo.

Rivenscyr · 04-09-2011, 06:40 PM

HSV have sexy LED day time running lights

Chris.G · 04-09-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

HSV have sexy LED day time running lights

Not to mention when you buy it in white it resembles a storm trooper.

sbce90 · 04-09-2011, 09:21 PM

Just went to BMW Aus site, specials are 323i w/ innovations for 64800 and 325i innov for 69800! 325i sounds enticing but 320d is faster and easily tune-able.

Jeef Beef · 04-09-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossiM3

those prices arent on road. Add stamp duty and DCT then you can join my exclusive club.

Until then, enjoy the man love the 1 series provides

Only muzzas agree to pay much higher than RRP especially on an E90. I still have my left foot so there's no need for DCT, unfortunately I have to ask my mum to increase my weekly allowance so I can afford it...no wait.

@Taylor, never heard of the M3 prime.

PerthBMW · 04-10-2011, 01:01 AM

Hi guys

Mmmmm...interesting article but when you start adding in the hidden costs for say a 325i like $6K for on-roads, $2.5k for stealer delivery, $1.5K for metalic paint and then extras like sun roof or bigger alloys the true costs for a decent BMW are no where near the base price.

It is clear there is a reduction but not sure it could be said it is compariable to other choices in the Australian market - eg Audi.

I think the biggest thing BMW needs to start focusing on is the price of parts and add ons - there is just no point buying anything from a BMW stealer in Australia at the minute given the exchange rate we are getting. it really highlihts how much they are ripping us guys off.

That's my 10 cents worth.....

Hope you are having a great weekend

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TaylorA Private First Class 17 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep. Big deal. Give us the prices the seppos pay then i'll sit up and applaud. Yeah, I know, different markets, volumes, blah blah. Interesting about the M3 'Prime' they have a sedan in Auto Classic and it's $20k cheaper than standard - I wonder what's 'missing' to get it down that much?
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TaylorA Private First Class 17 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W Australia iTrader: (0)	Calm down, calm down. $160k as opposed to $180k. Been on the floor for a while now which is unusual for boom-town.
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TaylorA Private First Class 17 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W Australia iTrader: (0)	Sorry Jeef, no idea where I got M3 'Prime' from Although BMW could release an M3 'Sub prime' if things really slow down, about $100k? That might entice one or two bogans into the showroom..
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