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Originally Posted by BKsBimmer
The original 1 series in Europe is a 4 door, so it's a no brainer to eventually bring it here as the market segment replacement for the original 3. The 3 series has now moved up market. It now occupies the market segment once occupied by the original 5 series. The 3 is bigger, has more premium features, is more expensive, and appeals more to the affluent 30's to mid 40's family buyer. The days of the affordable well equipped entry level 3 series geared toward the 20's to 30's youth market has officially become nostalgia.
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Couldn't have agreed more, but its because BMW (as well as other manufacturers) is forced to comply with more regulation such as additional safety and emission technologies which is making cars cost more, and these costs are being passed onto the customer.
The cost of these cars (and other goods) is rising faster than people's salaries.
Would you agree?