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Originally Posted by svache
It totally depends where in the world someone lives to suggest that. In Europe it's not exactly entry level. Would you spend (converted) over $100K for an 'entry level' car? That's what a 3 series easily costs over there.
There might be a lot of reasons to go with a 3 series instead actually. Right now I have enough funds available to buy a nicely loaded 7 series but that doesn't mean I will do it just because I can  |
In the US, the 3 series is a "near luxury" model. The base 3 comes with very very little to call it a "luxury" automobile. BMW is now offering pricey options for the 3. Putting everything in a 335i puts one near $60K. Just because one can go overboard with options, that still doesn't justify a near $60K price tag for a 3 series. Like I said, I wouldn't do it, doesn't mean someone else won't.
I posted what I did in response to a person who feels that a 3 series should have certain things standard in it. The 3 doesn't have those things standard because it's not a luxury car. If one expects all manner of luxury, then move up to a model that is more of a luxury car and offers more luxury features as standard.
So, I agree that there are reasons to go with a 3. But, I was addressing a specific post. BTW, how nice that we all now know that you can afford a loaded 7, but would settle for a 3.
Oh, and in Europe there are even more "entry level" BMW's than we get in the states.
Comparing straight numbers between different currencies and different countries tells one nothing. People post these numbers all the time as if there is an equal comparison to be made. The draw any meaningful price comparisons you should know the average and mean income for the countries compared. Then, compare the price of different vehicles sold in that country. Posting a $100,000 number and asking me if I'd pay that proves no point. Now, would I spend $100,000 for a3 series in the US? I already stated that I wouldn't spend $60k, so NO, I wouldn't pay $100,000.