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Originally Posted by SamS
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Originally Posted by bavarian19
close to 60k for a non-M 3er with decent options? Seriously?
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Compared to, what?
Not my analysis, but it does make sense.
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Here's a comparison of a 2013 328i with ZPP/Premium package, ZSP/Sport package - aka Sport line, ZCW/Cold Weather package, HK stereo, BMW Assist/Enhanced Bluetooth, and xenon headlights with models equally equipped from model years 2009, 2008, and 2004.
2013 F30 MSRP - $46,920
2009 E90 MSRP - $48,940 in 2012 dollars, $45,575 at the time
2008 E90 MSRP - $47,745 in 2012 dollars, $44,620 at the time
2004 E46 MSRP - $47,875 in 2012 dollars, $39,255 at the time, this model lacked many of the technological and safety advancements that came with the E90 models.
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Interesting, 2004 dollars didn't change much when we talk about starting salary for a college grad. It did for a 3 series though. The bottom line is this guy is right - cars got extremely expensive as everything else while salaries have not gone up. It sound as I grow my career and income so grows the 3er. I will never be able to afford an M car no matter how hard I work.... Just saying....