BMW 1-series destined for US - Confirmed . . .
10-10-06, 01:04 PM
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BMW is coming out with a 4 door version of their Mini Cooper. This car I would think would take away from the sales of such a vehicle. Yes, the Mini has some Nostalgia, but folks would rather a "BMW" at the same price point. I agree the A3 and Volvo C30 would be possible competiton to this 1 series, not the TSX. Those cars look better than this 1 series IMO. Bangle has to change the angles of this car for it to sell.
Down here in Mexico, the 1 series is just not very popular. I see a lot of ads for it, but the pricing scheme leaves something to be desired so people end up getting a 3 series or a Mini. I have seen so many times in Mexico where they sell cars based on a theoretical pizzaz or wow factor. PT Cruiser was one that came to mind, but nobody bought it until the turbo version came out.
The A3 has always sold well here, both the old and new (the one in the U.S.) designs.
Will be interesting to see what it does in the U.S.
10-10-06, 08:32 PM
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10-10-06, 09:26 PM
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10-11-06, 06:19 AM
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Mercedes did something similar that I was mentioning on another thread. Their A-series is exactly that and they don't make it anymore. But it really cheapened the brand. I can recall at a party (may sound a little arrogant), but everyone was asking what they drive, I said a Lexus (some people said what is that since none in Mexico), a few said BMW (3, 5 series) and some said Mercedes. Then they got to one guy and he proudly said I drive a Mercedes A190, and people said, "oh" and then looked away.
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Mercedes did something similar that I was mentioning on another thread. Their A-series is exactly that and they don't make it anymore. But it really cheapened the brand. I can recall at a party (may sound a little arrogant), but everyone was asking what they drive, I said a Lexus (some people said what is that since none in Mexico), a few said BMW (3, 5 series) and some said Mercedes. Then they got to one guy and he proudly said I drive a Mercedes A190, and people said, "oh" and then looked away.