Comments on: BMW close to deciding on 4-cylinder 3-Series, 1-Series for U.S. http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us Auto News, Car Reviews, Live Auto Show Coverage Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hedorah http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-623429 Hedorah Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:19 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-623429 Looks like the TSX is finally going to have some actual competition in the 4 cylinder luxury market. Looks like the TSX is finally going to have some actual competition in the 4 cylinder luxury market.

]]> By: Bobmarley http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-623430 Bobmarley Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-623430 I thought the 1 series was originally sopossed to get a 4cyl engine with a 4cyl bluetec diesel? I agree that the 1 series is too similar to the 3 series but then again im not in BMW's market I thought the 1 series was originally sopossed to get a 4cyl engine with a 4cyl bluetec diesel? I agree that the 1 series is too similar to the 3 series but then again im not in BMW's market

]]> By: Hedorah http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-613006 Hedorah Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:00:19 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-613006 Looks like the TSX is finally going to have some actual competition in the 4 cylinder luxury market. Looks like the TSX is finally going to have some actual competition in the 4 cylinder luxury market.

]]> By: Bobmarley http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-613008 Bobmarley Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-613008 I thought the 1 series was originally sopossed to get a 4cyl engine with a 4cyl bluetec diesel? I agree that the 1 series is too similar to the 3 series but then again im not in BMW's market I thought the 1 series was originally sopossed to get a 4cyl engine with a 4cyl bluetec diesel? I agree that the 1 series is too similar to the 3 series but then again im not in BMW's market

]]> By: topher http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-613009 topher Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:13:06 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-613009 I agree. BMW was too stubborn and prideful of themselves to over-price the 1-series. If anything, they should've lowered the 128i's about $2,000 cheaper than it is right now. And perhaps make it even lighter. But nevertheless, it's a good thing that they are going back to their roots of building a light-weight, efficient vehicle that they were first known for. I agree. BMW was too stubborn and prideful of themselves to over-price the 1-series. If anything, they should've lowered the 128i's about $2,000 cheaper than it is right now. And perhaps make it even lighter. But nevertheless, it's a good thing that they are going back to their roots of building a light-weight, efficient vehicle that they were first known for.

]]> By: zermatt http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-613010 zermatt Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:20:49 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-613010 What you want is a BMW for Honda prices. I am fine with the current pricing because it has to do with paying for engineering and, to some extent, exclusivity. Profitability allows BMW to remain independent and not owned by another company that would ruin the brand.<br><br>Buy a Honda knowing you got a bargain and be happy What you want is a BMW for Honda prices. I am fine with the current pricing because it has to do with paying for engineering and, to some extent, exclusivity. Profitability allows BMW to remain independent and not owned by another company that would ruin the brand.

Buy a Honda knowing you got a bargain and be happy

]]> By: Investor http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-613007 Investor Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:47:17 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-613007 It's a forgone conclusion that BMW will have to bring the 4-cylinder engine over to the US if it sincerely wants to sell 240,000 units annually. It will not be able to accomplished that without the US market. What BMW really needs to do is to bring the 120d and the 123d over to the US, and not over-priced them as they have done with the 1-series. I can't believe that BMW is stating that they are not happy with the sales performance of the 1-series in the US: It was BMW themselves who out-priced the 1 series making it too close to the 3-series's pricing, and that is why only the hardcore car enthusiasts are the only one buying the 1 series over the 3 series. The 1 series needs to be $10,000 cheaper than the 3 series, not $4000 cheaper. It's a forgone conclusion that BMW will have to bring the 4-cylinder engine over to the US if it sincerely wants to sell 240,000 units annually. It will not be able to accomplished that without the US market. What BMW really needs to do is to bring the 120d and the 123d over to the US, and not over-priced them as they have done with the 1-series. I can't believe that BMW is stating that they are not happy with the sales performance of the 1-series in the US: It was BMW themselves who out-priced the 1 series making it too close to the 3-series's pricing, and that is why only the hardcore car enthusiasts are the only one buying the 1 series over the 3 series. The 1 series needs to be $10,000 cheaper than the 3 series, not $4000 cheaper.

]]> By: Jacob http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/comment-page-1/#comment-613011 Jacob Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:40:39 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/09/03/bmw-close-to-deciding-on-4-cylinder-3-series-1-series-for-us/#comment-613011 Well duh... That's all I see are base 3 series.. I don't think it wise for MB to offer diesel in the U.S. just because of the image and the higher price per gallon...<br><br>Should get natural gas going here... Well duh… That's all I see are base 3 series.. I don't think it wise for MB to offer diesel in the U.S. just because of the image and the higher price per gallon…

Should get natural gas going here…

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