Canada Pricing?

[1monkey]

The 3 series starts at around 43K. I'm wondering how they are going to slot the pricing in. The 335i is around 47K and up.

I'm guessing the 1 will be starting 35K and up with the 135i around 45k fully loaded.

[MrRoboto]

Spoke to the local dealer the other day. The info he has says the 135i will start at close to 40k. There shouldnt be may options other then NAV I suspect. Less then 45k is a sweet preice considering I paid more then that for my A3 3.2. Lets hope that have some good lease/finance deals (doubt it)

[1monkey]

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Spoke to the local dealer the other day. The info he has says the 135i will start at close to 40k. There shouldnt be may options other then NAV I suspect. Less then 45k is a sweet preice considering I paid more then that for my A3 3.2. Lets hope that have some good lease/finance deals (doubt it)

Hmmm...well 45K for a car thats smaller than my current car (14 centimeters shorter than a Mazda 3 sedan) is a point of contention and is what is making me sit on the fence on this car. When you are in the 45k range you can easily get an Acura TL, or for that matter a nice fully loaded SUV. So 45K + taxes will be around 50K for a small car that will essentially seats 2 (that rear seat looks cramped) with a small trunk but allows you to get to 100km/h in 5 seconds?

Decisions, decisions....

[mtw]

Even though it has a smaller engine, I think BMW Canada is going to have to be careful with the pricing of the 1 in regard to the 323i which starts at 35,600. I can't see them going much higher than that. I'd think it'd be smarter to put it in the low 30's (32-33) if they're smart. Our dollar is really strong right now, and it's a short trip south to the USA if we want a 128i for 27-28 as expected.

[MrRoboto]

Originally Posted by 1monkey

Hmmm...well 45K for a car thats smaller than my current car (14 centimeters shorter than a Mazda 3 sedan) is a point of contention and is what is making me sit on the fence on this car. When you are in the 45k range you can easily get an Acura TL, or for that matter a nice fully loaded SUV. So 45K + taxes will be around 50K for a small car that will essentially seats 2 (that rear seat looks cramped) with a small trunk but allows you to get to 100km/h in 5 seconds?

Decisions, decisions....

Is your buying decision based on the size of the car? It is a 300hp BMW for ~8k less then a Subaru STI. If you are lookimg for a people hauler this is not the car for you. Dont know where else you will get the type of package the 135 offers without spending quite a bit more.

[1erich]

If the 135i undercuts the STI by 8k then there is no competition for me. That price difference gives me guilt free LSD/exhaust/tune. (yes in that order) The Subaru had better have 8k worth in better performance. Each day I'm losing more faith in the Subaru... Guess I'll find out in September.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Is your buying decision based on the size of the car? It is a 300hp BMW for ~8k less then a Subaru STI. If you are lookimg for a people hauler this is not the car for you. Dont know where else you will get the type of package the 135 offers without spending quite a bit more.

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[d-dei]

Hey Guys,

This is my FIRST POST EVER, but I'd like to throw my 2 cents in the mix...

328i coupe starts at $43,600
328i sedan at $41,000

The 135 HAS TO BE cheaper...

a) the 3-series sedan is BMW's bread and butter - Don't put a more powerful car in that price range... that's like biting hand that feeds.

b) the 3-series coupe is much nicer, let's be honest. Price the 135 too high, and it simply won't sell. No one in their right mind would pick the 135 over the 328 coupe

I'm expecting it to land around $35k

$35k doesn't buy anything... barely a Jetta (I know, I know...) Might sneak out an A3, but you really gotta find a dumb-ass Audi dealer for that one

I expect this car to find it's niche, similar to those who purchased the RSX Type S when it launched; not many people, but hey at least it doesn't look like the 318 (THAT was a total disaster)

Just some thoughts...

[1monkey]

Originally Posted by d-dei

Hey Guys,

This is my FIRST POST EVER, but I'd like to throw my 2 cents in the mix...

328i coupe starts at $43,600
328i sedan at $41,000

The 135 HAS TO BE cheaper...

a) the 3-series sedan is BMW's bread and butter - Don't put a more powerful car in that price range... that's like biting hand that feeds.

b) the 3-series coupe is much nicer, let's be honest. Price the 135 too high, and it simply won't sell. No one in their right mind would pick the 135 over the 328 coupe

I'm expecting it to land around $35k

$35k doesn't buy anything... barely a Jetta (I know, I know...) Might sneak out an A3, but you really gotta find a dumb-ass Audi dealer for that one

I expect this car to find it's niche, similar to those who purchased the RSX Type S when it launched; not many people, but hey at least it doesn't look like the 318 (THAT was a total disaster)

Just some thoughts...

Hey, you're thinking the 135i will land in at 35K? Is that fully loaded or starting? If it's fully loaded, then you must be in a perpectual dream state or pass me some of what you're smoking. That's the predicted price for the vehicle in the US.

I read on these forums somewhere that they will actually increase the price of the 3 series a little bit to make room for price allotment for the 1 series. I still have an inclination the 135i fully loaded will be around 45K. Please surprise me BMW lol.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by 1monkey

Hey, you're thinking the 135i will land in at 35K? ............
I read on these forums somewhere that they will actually increase the price of the 3 series a little bit to make room for price allotment for the 1 series. I still have an inclination the 135i fully loaded will be around 45K. Please surprise me BMW lol.

^ I think you're bang on.

[MrRoboto]

Local dealer say the 135i will have a 40k starting point and fully optioned out to be a shade under 45k. This is right where it should be imo.

Now I have to unload my A3.

[bimmer_22]

Would you happen to know the price for the 128?

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by bimmer_22

Would you happen to know the price for the 128?

Unkown.... :iono:
But, if the 135i was $43-45, then I would guess the 128 @ $36-38

[bimmer_22]

I am seriously thinking, if the price is around that, of buying mine from the states. I am fedup of always paying more for the same thing and + dont forget the taxes also of 14,5% for Quebec. So basically a 128i with one or two options total price would be close to 45-50k.
Also I dont know if you guys have noticed but we pay for the same options much more than the states. Its really frustrating!

[1monkey]

Originally Posted by bimmer_22

I am seriously thinking, if the price is around that, of buying mine from the states. I am fedup of always paying more for the same thing and + dont forget the taxes also of 14,5% for Quebec. So basically a 128i with one or two options total price would be close to 45-50k.
Also I dont know if you guys have noticed but we pay for the same options much more than the states. Its really frustrating!

I hear you. I was also considering buying from the US then driving it back up to Canada. But I have to do more research on whats entailed. Usually it's a hassle....you have to get this document signed, insurance, etc. I read somewhere that after the whole porcess you would have spent 4-6 grand out of your pocket just to get the car to Canada. I'm not sure though, have to do some research like I said. Does anyone have more info on how to import to Canada. Montana is just maybe 6-7 hr drive down.

LEt's just hope that the Cdn dollar holds it's current strength and value.

***edt

http://www.riv.ca/english/US_vehicle_admissibility.pdf

Found link outlining which cars and general procedure for importing car from the US to Canada. It seems pretty basic to me and not that difficult. You have to pay a toll of around 200 dollars at the border, that's it. This might seem like a good option. What about buying the vehicle in the US? Do u have to be a citizen? Or can you just walk in with a briefcase full of unmarked bills? lol.

For those Calgary people, the best place in Montana to buy a BMW would probably be Great Falls. I checked out the driving distance and time...Drive:508 km – about 5 hours 15 mins

508 km – about 5 hours 15 mins


Not bad at all. Get someone to drive with you down there. Pick up the car and drive back up. You'd be only burning 500kms which isn't bad at all. I don't think u have to break in the engine but if you want to you can still varry your speed on the highway when no one is around or even stop by gas stations etc. I'll definitely be considering this.

Do US BMWs have DRLs?

[1monkey]

Scrap that Montana idea BEEP, there are no BMW dealerships in Montana! WTF! The closest one now is either Idaho Falls or Seattle. Both at around 1000 km drive. Since there is only one BMW dealership in Seattle I'll have no bargaining power. In Calgary, there are at least 3 dealerships.

Is it worth the hassle?

[ride450]

Man that totally blows that there is no dealer in Montana, I was seriously considering buying my next car in the States but 1000kms is a long ways...

[123d]

See here for my comments in importing for US: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=6236#post6236

I also bet the Canada will be getting something lower then the 128. Probably 123... priced at $30k

[1monkey]

Originally Posted by 123d

See here for my comments in importing for US: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=6236#post6236

I also bet the Canada will be getting something lower then the 128. Probably 123... priced at $30k

You think so? BMW is already getting flack for brining the 1 over to NA because now everyone can technically afford a BMW and the once super high exclusivity and prestige of owning a BMW may be diluted if they have a BMW priced at 30k. Everyone, their dog and their cat would be driving one. Doesn't make much business sense to me.

[1monkey]

Originally Posted by ride450

Man that totally blows that there is no dealer in Montana, I was seriously considering buying my next car in the States but 1000kms is a long ways...

I was actually shocked to findout that there are no dealerships in montana. I figured that there would be at least one dealership in every major city in the US. Yeah, 1000 km is a real toss up. I guess when we get back to Calgary, we don't need to break in our cars anymore etc (if that's even necessary).:iono:

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by 123d

See here for my comments in importing for US: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=6236#post6236

I also bet the Canada will be getting something lower then the 128. Probably 123... priced at $30k

I don't think so....
The "BMW 135i coupe - BMW Internal Product Bulletin 135i" post is from BMW Canada and only makes reference to 128i & 135i

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by bimmer_22

I am seriously thinking, if the price is around that, of buying mine from the states. I am fedup of always paying more for the same thing and + dont forget the taxes also of 14,5% for Quebec. So basically a 128i with one or two options total price would be close to 45-50k.
Also I dont know if you guys have noticed but we pay for the same options much more than the states. Its really frustrating!

There are a few thinking that way... especially with the dollar value now.
Obviously the more expensive the car the bigger the differential... try pricing a P car. :eyebulge::eyebulge:

I'll certainly look at it when it comes time to pull the trigger.
Bonus for me is I'm only 1.5hr from a US dealer for warranty.