My dealer just told me there will be a 1.4-1.8% price increase on Sept 1.

noflash · 07-12-2005, 04:28 PM

FYI

scottz5 · 07-12-2005, 04:45 PM

makes sense, wow I have already saved money.

ward · 07-12-2005, 05:28 PM

doubtfull, the factory only increases msrp at the start of each model year otherwise you could have 2 cars of identical options at a dealer with 2 different prices on them.

The dealer is blowing smoke up your skirt to get you to buy now rather than later

scottz5 · 07-12-2005, 05:34 PM

Well Sept is when 06's come out for bmw. So maybe it is across the board increase

ward · 07-12-2005, 05:42 PM

All E90's are already 06 models, pricing on other models, like the 5,7,6,Z4,X3....... may go up from 05-06 but

the E90's will not have a price hike in september, that's just silly

Hornet · 07-12-2005, 05:47 PM

I believe that they will raise prices at least in Europe. The new base model 318i comes and they propably will raise 320i's price.
They have always done that when a new base model arrives.

scottz5 · 07-12-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

All E90's are already 06 models, pricing on other models, like the 5,7,6,Z4,X3....... may go up from 05-06 but

the E90's will not have a price hike in september, that's just silly

Lexus a few months ago hiked all cars mid model year.

tima · 07-12-2005, 06:57 PM

IIRC BMW has done mid year prices increases before.

e90fanatic · 07-12-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tima

IIRC BMW has done mid year prices increases before.

if the prices should fluctuate, the prices should go down. Euro has gone down in the past vs USD...in HK, all BMW have a 10% discount when Euro went down last month.

RichReg · 07-12-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

if the prices should fluctuate, the prices should go down. Euro has gone down in the past vs USD...in HK, all BMW have a 10% discount when Euro went down last month.

The Euro has BARELY gone down...it is still at 1.20 to the dollar, which is pretty much where its been hovering over the past 2 1/2 years.

Besides, don't think that BMW (or any European manufacturer) is going to pass on currency savings to American buyers. In fact, all the while that the Euro has outpaced the dollar, they have continued to increase prices at times other than the start of the model year. Look at the E60's history of increases.

Back in the 90's when the dollar was strong, all they did was increase standard equipment a bit and left the price alone, and of course give us a brand new model. There were no mid-year increases. Not these days....

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deutschmann59 · 07-12-2005, 08:53 PM

Wow...if that's true (that there will be an increase in september) then this will be the first time I ever made an impulsive and spontaneous purchase and it was actually the right thing to do!

RichReg · 07-12-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sharp1183

Wow...if that's true (that there will be an increase in september) then this will be the first time I ever made an impulsive and spontaneous purchase and it was actually the right thing to do!

Obsessive & compulsive...that's me.
Another reason I took the plunge as early as possible!

genghis · 07-12-2005, 09:55 PM

indeed very comforting. my wife insisted that i wait for next year.

e90fanatic · 07-12-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichReg

The Euro has BARELY gone down...it is still at 1.20 to the dollar, which is pretty much where its been hovering over the past 2 1/2 years.

Besides, don't think that BMW (or any European manufacturer) is going to pass on currency savings to American buyers. In fact, all the while that the Euro has outpaced the dollar, they have continued to increase prices at times other than the start of the model year. Look at the E60's history of increases.

Back in the 90's when the dollar was strong, all they did was increase standard equipment a bit and left the price alone, and of course give us a brand new model. There were no mid-year increases. Not these days....

.

you're wrong. The difference is 10%, look at the charts. it was at USD$1.37/euro back in 01/05 and now it's back at USD$1.2215/euro. I guess u don't do much fx trading

Gripster · 07-12-2005, 11:00 PM

If the price was to increase, why would they announce it ahead of time? They would just do it. Just a ploy to get you to sign...

e90fanatic · 07-12-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gripster

If the price was to increase, why would they announce it ahead of time? They would just do it. Just a ploy to get you to sign...

totally agree...

Athos · 07-12-2005, 11:21 PM

...that option/model/etc. may no longer be available in a month.

...this may be the last one we have for awhile.

...there has been huge demand for that model, we can barely keep them on the lot.

...the price on that may increase soon.

You get the picture.

e90fanatic · 07-12-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athos

...that option/model/etc. may no longer be available in a month.

...this may be the last one we have for awhile.

...there has been huge demand for that model, we can barely keep them on the lot.

...the price on that may increase soon.

You get the picture.

oh...you forgot....

...this option will not be available until...2 years down the road..

Athos · 07-12-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

oh...you forgot....

...this option will not be available until...2 years down the road..

Yes. That's a good one. There's been a lot of that one reported on this forum.

CALIF65GM · 07-13-2005, 12:41 AM

LOL

Barry626 · 07-13-2005, 12:49 AM

My dealer "John Holtz" also said of a price increase.
Long after I bought my new 330i & delivered to me.
I believe it & frankly after driving this car 2 weeks now. Worth it!

e90fanatic · 07-13-2005, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry626

My dealer "John Holtz" also said of a price increase.
Long after I bought my new 330i & delivered to me.
I believe it & frankly after driving this car 2 weeks now. Worth it!

They never mentioned it to me when I ordered it and they have still not mentioned it to me. I also purchased it from John Holtz. BTW, can they actually increase the price for my car even if I signed the buyer's agreement contract? (all the exact prices charged are listed and written).

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