I agree that all car makers will suffer for awhile but I do think BMW is in a slightly better position. GM and Ford were highly reliant on SUV's and pickups for their profitability. Those categories appear to be dead for awhile (look at the X3 drop.. 31.5%). BMW has a stronger stake in the car market so I think they will fare better. Also, mini is booming and will keep their bottom line in better shape.
Thanks to 1X3X3 (etc.) for the informative post.
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