Pricing will be announce Monday in Detroit

lucid · 01-12-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

I too think the military pricing is totally insane and stupid. These soldiers now expect deals on cars? so let me get this straight.... Soldiers get paid, free clothes, free food, college aid, and now they expect deals on cars??? I was watching the discovery channel and was shocked to find out they all drink BOTTLED water in Iraq. Are these soliders above canteens and tap water? I even saw a show were the soldiers were swimming in one of Sadamms pools like they were on vacation. I to say DEATH TO THE MILITARY DISCOUNT!!!

You are just trying to stir up shit. Why do this?

BMW3R · 01-12-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

I too think the military pricing is totally insane and stupid. These soldiers now expect deals on cars? so let me get this straight.... Soldiers get paid, free clothes, free food, college aid, and now they expect deals on cars??? I was watching the discovery channel and was shocked to find out they all drink BOTTLED water in Iraq. Are these soliders above canteens and tap water? I even saw a show were the soldiers were swimming in one of Sadamms pools like they were on vacation. I to say DEATH TO THE MILITARY DISCOUNT!!!

I for one would be more than happy to give a military discount! THANK YOU ALL who are prepared to die to keep my family safe. Whether there is validity to war or not, these people are risking their lives. FU if you can't offer some respect! Who cares about a lousy $10,000. These people deserve our respect and gratitude.

DarkstarZero · 01-12-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

I too think the military pricing is totally insane and stupid. These soldiers now expect deals on cars?

For serious! And lets not stop at military car discounts, college kids get discounts at the movies just because they go to college!? And it's, not just them - old people too. Why? Just because they're old they expect deals at the movies? I mean, WTF right? That just makes the regular price for the rest of us go up!

lol

Voltigeur · 01-12-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drvai

Well, but that's not the fault of the men that serve in the forces. War is not they fault either. Each profession has it's pros and cons, and that's it. Specialy considering that mil sales doesn't affect the price you are paying.

I'm

I did not say at all that anything was the "fault" of the armed forces. I sincerely appreciate the 'forces: my father was a naval officer, as was my brother; and I have many friends who've served.

Absolutely each profession has its pros / cons, ipso facto. Nor did I argue that the economics affected the price the average buyer pays.

The only argument I made was that a relative income disparities does not make a case for discounted pricing. This would apply to any category of profession - not only military. I think you and others have confused me with others' objections to MIL pricing, which I clearly stated I did not have an issue with.

///MArdor · 01-12-2008, 08:29 PM

I think it is cool that some GIs can afford these cars with a discount. In the first Gulf War, Uncle Sam didn't pay us sh*t. More power to you with the discount!

darkalley · 01-12-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

I too think the military pricing is totally insane and stupid. These soldiers now expect deals on cars? so let me get this straight.... Soldiers get paid, free clothes, free food, college aid, and now they expect deals on cars??? I was watching the discovery channel and was shocked to find out they all drink BOTTLED water in Iraq. Are these soliders above canteens and tap water? I even saw a show were the soldiers were swimming in one of Sadamms pools like they were on vacation. I to say DEATH TO THE MILITARY DISCOUNT!!!

Please tell me you guys realize the humor of my post, please tell me you haven't fallen that far from reality??????? I'd give every combat veteran a tax credit for life. Free clothes, bottled water..... come on. I went back and added JOKING just to be clear.

Voltigeur · 01-12-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

Please tell me you guys realize the humor of my post, please tell me you haven't fallen that far from reality???????

It appears that the post-modern world has lost the fine sense of irony.

darkalley · 01-12-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

You are just trying to stir up shit. Why do this?

just to show the ignorance of the person who hijacked my thread......

lucid · 01-12-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

just to show the ignorance of the person who hijacked my thread......

I didn't realize you were the OP. You got me. Long live the original topic of this thread!

DarkstarZero · 01-12-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

just to show the ignorance of the person who hijacked my thread......

DEATH TO HIJACKERS!!!!

darkalley · 01-12-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

I didn't realize you were the OP. You got me. Long live the original topic of this thread!

I swear Monday is the day for pricing.

Epacy · 01-12-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

I swear Monday is the day for pricing.

Swear? How are you so confident about the rumor?

darkalley · 01-12-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Swear? How are you so confident about the rumor?

because i started the rumor...... detroit autoshow 1:10pm my friends

The following is the North American International Auto Show 2008 Press Conference Schedule as of 1/9/08. This schedule includes the recent addition of USCAR to the schedule on Tuesday, January 15. This schedule can also be referenced at the Detroit Auto Show official web site naias.com.

Sunday, January 13, 2008
7:00 am — Media Credential Office Opens / Oakland Concourse
8:30-8:55 am — Johnson Controls / D2-15
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9:00 am — Show Floor Opens
9:10-9:30 am — NAIAS Co-Chairs Opening Ceremony / Michigan Hall Stage
9:30-10:00 am — North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage
****
10:15-10:40 am — Ford / Cobo Arena
10:50-11:15 am — Chrysler Corporation / Washington Blvd. outside Cobo near Oakland Entrance
11:25-11:50 am — General Motors with Lunch
12:00-12:25 pm — Mercedes-Benz
12:35-1:00 pm — Volkswagen
1:10-1:35 pm — BMW
1:45-2:10 pm — Honda
2:20-2:45 pm — Audi
2:55-3:20 pm — Subaru
3:30-3:55 pm — Hyundai
4:05-4:30 pm — Kia
4:40-5:05 pm — Lamborghini
5:15-5:40 pm — Mitsubishi
5:50-6:15 pm — Land Rover (at Stand)

Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00 am — Show Floor Opens
8:30-8:55 am — Lincoln / Cobo Arena
9:05-9:30 am — General Motors
9:40-10:05 am — Maserati
10:15-10:40 am — MINI
10:50-11:15 am — Toyota / Riverview Ballroom
11:25-11:50 am — Changfeng / Michigan Hall
12:00-12:25 pm — Fisker Automotive (Main Show Floor)
12:35-1:00 pm — General Motors with Lunch
1:10-1:35 pm — Ferrari
1:45-2:10 pm — Chrysler Corporation
2:20-2:45 pm — Mazda (at Stand)
2:55-3:20 pm — Rolls-Royce
3:30-3:55 pm — Geely / Concourse
4:05-4:30 pm — BYD / Michigan Hall
****
4:40-5:05 pm — Panasonic Automotive Systems / W1-55

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
7:00 am — Show Floor Opens
8:30-8:55 am — American Le Mans Series / Michigan Hall Stage
9:05-9:30 am — Johnson Controls / D2-15
9:40-10:05 am — DENSO / Michigan Hall Stage
10:15-10:40 am — Michelin Challenge Design / Michigan Hall
10:50-11:15 am — USCAR / Michigan Hall Stage
11:25-11:50 am — State Farm Insurance / Michigan Hall
12:00-12:25 pm — EyesOn Design Awards at the NAIAS / Michigan Hall Stage

Voltigeur · 01-12-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

because i started the rumor...... detroit autoshow 1:10pm my friends

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1:10-1:35 pm — BMW

Been looking for this exact info (when BMW was due up on press day) - thanks!

lucid · 01-12-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

I swear Monday is the day for pricing.

Look man, if pricing doesn't happen on Monday, I'll promptly post inflammatory stuff about Mil Sales and god and politics on any other thread you start on this forum (including your highly personal "hey guys I just got my M3 and here are the pics!" thread), so you'd better be right!

Epacy · 01-12-2008, 10:48 PM

BMW press is on Sunday. Why do you say Mon?

z rated · 01-12-2008, 11:31 PM

yea and the lexus IS price just was released at 56000 mrsp so I wonder what bmw will do hope for the best I guess.

Swanky521 · 01-12-2008, 11:55 PM

bmwusa marketing should have set up a website/contest where people could take one guess at the official USA MSRP and win something... cripes if they charged $1 a guess they would be able to subsidize the actual R&D put into the e92 m3 and offer a "special" 3 series at a respectable price rather than the projected 911 territory.

step back a bit... why did a loaded "regular 3 series" (335i) hit $50k? the 335i could have been badged the M3 and the upcoming m3 could have been badged as a new model RM3 or something and then nobody would whine about the high price for a special car... heck mercedes started adding the name of colors to their badging to clarify for consumers the different pricing levels.

If +/- $10g's is a deal breaker it is not a rational financial decision in the first place... too bad these cars are so sweet that rationality is tossed out the window for emotions haha

base e92 m3 "guess" $57,000... a slight premium over the s5

BMW3R · 01-13-2008, 12:12 AM

It ain't gonna happen. The first you will see pricing is on the windshield of a delivered M3!

BMW3R · 01-13-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

Please tell me you guys realize the humor of my post, please tell me you haven't fallen that far from reality??????? I'd give every combat veteran a tax credit for life. Free clothes, bottled water..... come on. I went back and added JOKING just to be clear.

Your comment was not very clear, just disturbing.

swamp2 · 01-13-2008, 12:59 AM

I find is quite disheartening when folks can not even discuss something in a pleasant fashion and still disagree. Most threads go totally OT here so everyone should just accept that. I find the Military discount topic quite interesting and I say to those demanding a thread closure - wake up, get real. Are you really that insecure?

I have never said a single offensive, belittling, disrespectful, dishonorable, etc., etc. thing about Military folks. Nor (Epacy) have I shown any "intolerance" whatsoever. I fully appreciate the difficulty of overseas service. A friend and colleague of mine with two young children has to be without her husband and partner for extremely long periods of time and I see first had how difficult it is. Again - if you don't want the difficulty don't sign up. At the same time don't complain after the fact or have a sense of entitlement ex post facto. It also it totally irrelevant to tell us folks who have not served to "go give it a try" to see if that would change our opinions, that is simply an absurd argument. I also never said anything as ridiculous as those with special discounts should not take them, only a fool throws away money.

I still think the discount should not exist.

The "proof" seems fairly clear that the program does not cost non-Military people anything but the reasoning is incomplete. There is an opportunity cost, the vehicle being sold at a discount is one a dealer does not make a profit on, and for a car sold in somewhat limited numbers, that profit hurts US BMW dealers, their business, profits, employees and ability to hire and create new jobs. Sure it is quite a small effect but it is a real one. Do I feel any need to defend clueless "stealers", clearly not, but there is a financial argument here. Next the program cost all tax payers money because there are administrative and salaried folks to take care of the entire process, tax dollars "at work" and simply more "fat" IMO. Could we find infinitely easier ways to save tax dollars and save way more, sure, absolutely, but that is not the point here.

The last thing, one that is immensely interesting to me, is that non-Military folks seem to fall on both sides, in favor and against such discounts. What I would find particularly enlightened would be a Military person and luxury car fan that could and would argue that the discounts don't really make sense nor are justified. Anyone want to bet on that happening?

swamp2 · 01-13-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW3R

It ain't gonna happen. The first you will see pricing is on the windshield of a delivered M3!

I agree. Same situation as the 335i. BMW will drivel on in marketing speak about "efficient dynamics" and "race bred", etc., etc.

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///MArdor Private First Class 6 Rep 147 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	I think it is cool that some GIs can afford these cars with a discount. In the first Gulf War, Uncle Sam didn't pay us sh*t. More power to you with the discount!
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Epacy Reincarnated 245 Rep 4,227 Posts Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	BMW press is on Sunday. Why do you say Mon? __________________ Pearl Bliss
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z rated Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: lexus is 300 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Orleans louisiana iTrader: (0)	yea and the lexus IS price just was released at 56000 mrsp so I wonder what bmw will do hope for the best I guess.
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Swanky521 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Nice Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	bmwusa marketing should have set up a website/contest where people could take one guess at the official USA MSRP and win something... cripes if they charged $1 a guess they would be able to subsidize the actual R&D put into the e92 m3 and offer a "special" 3 series at a respectable price rather than the projected 911 territory. step back a bit... why did a loaded "regular 3 series" (335i) hit $50k? the 335i could have been badged the M3 and the upcoming m3 could have been badged as a new model RM3 or something and then nobody would whine about the high price for a special car... heck mercedes started adding the name of colors to their badging to clarify for consumers the different pricing levels. If +/- $10g's is a deal breaker it is not a rational financial decision in the first place... too bad these cars are so sweet that rationality is tossed out the window for emotions haha base e92 m3 "guess" $57,000... a slight premium over the s5
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	I find is quite disheartening when folks can not even discuss something in a pleasant fashion and still disagree. Most threads go totally OT here so everyone should just accept that. I find the Military discount topic quite interesting and I say to those demanding a thread closure - wake up, get real. Are you really that insecure? I have never said a single offensive, belittling, disrespectful, dishonorable, etc., etc. thing about Military folks. Nor (Epacy) have I shown any "intolerance" whatsoever. I fully appreciate the difficulty of overseas service. A friend and colleague of mine with two young children has to be without her husband and partner for extremely long periods of time and I see first had how difficult it is. Again - if you don't want the difficulty don't sign up. At the same time don't complain after the fact or have a sense of entitlement ex post facto. It also it totally irrelevant to tell us folks who have not served to "go give it a try" to see if that would change our opinions, that is simply an absurd argument. I also never said anything as ridiculous as those with special discounts should not take them, only a fool throws away money. I still think the discount should not exist. The "proof" seems fairly clear that the program does not cost non-Military people anything but the reasoning is incomplete. There is an opportunity cost, the vehicle being sold at a discount is one a dealer does not make a profit on, and for a car sold in somewhat limited numbers, that profit hurts US BMW dealers, their business, profits, employees and ability to hire and create new jobs. Sure it is quite a small effect but it is a real one. Do I feel any need to defend clueless "stealers", clearly not, but there is a financial argument here. Next the program cost all tax payers money because there are administrative and salaried folks to take care of the entire process, tax dollars "at work" and simply more "fat" IMO. Could we find infinitely easier ways to save tax dollars and save way more, sure, absolutely, but that is not the point here. The last thing, one that is immensely interesting to me, is that non-Military folks seem to fall on both sides, in favor and against such discounts. What I would find particularly enlightened would be a Military person and luxury car fan that could and would argue that the discounts don't really make sense nor are justified. Anyone want to bet on that happening?
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