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Great move BMW. Now this is aggressive marketing. Folks: BMW will always make sportier cars to your liking. Just don't buy a 320i if you don't want a 320i. What BMW needs to do these days is to remain competitive in the global economy, esp. vs Audi and Mercedes who are both planning entry-level products in the US. By pulling the trigger first BMW is going to take customers away from Audi and Merc like crazy, plus cater to a whole new untapped market. Also remember that BMW has to produce truckloads of entry-level cars with good MPGs in order to keep selling powerful sixes. BMW is just keeping up with the times. It's not like they sent us the 114d or something. Last edited by Frencholivier; 01-14-2013 at 11:58 AM.. |
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I can see this announcement affecting my country as well shit. More camry moms!! Yay!!!
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the 320i moniker is back in the u.s. I loved the old coupe from back in the day.
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Love this 320i lineup finally making the U.S market.
But looking at the fuel stats, 320i is same as 328i... so, it's not really a better fuel efficient car, just a cheap entry 3 series, little disappointing with 320d being most popular version of all european market, they should bring the 320d here to the states
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I'm a little disappointed that they would use the m-sport interior appointments, along with suspension if you purchase the sport kit. An unusual step for a true entry level car.
I just can't believe they are giving us this, and not the 320d!!! |
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Then create an entry level product without simply moving the existing cars 'upmarket.' Yes, it is an entry level product. I get that. But don't place this where the 328 was, and simply charge more for the 328 and 335 (which is what the pricing has done). Look at where the 2007 E90 328 MSRP was: $33,175. Look at where the 2014 320 MSRP is. Notice something eerily similar? You can't tell me that inflation (during the recession) has gotten to the point where there is now a 4k premium over what it used to be. |
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I wonder if BMW is going to have all available options from the 328/335 on the 320 or is it going to pull an Inifiniti G25 and make it a stripped model.
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More BMWs to the people. This is a good move, makes the 328i feel more special.
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The US is getting the 320i (gas) |
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I can see $250 lease deals on these in the future. This will help BMW sales a ton.
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Probably not too much, because people shopping for a 4-door sedan may not be considering a 2-door coupe.
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I'm not saying that the 320i is a better car than a 328i (it isn't) or that I would buy a 320i (nope). I'm just saying that it makes perfect economic sense. Last edited by Frencholivier; 01-14-2013 at 12:20 PM.. |
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