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      11-04-2008, 11:00 AM   #1
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Huge News- Bmw Cs Cancelled!!!!!

According to bmwtoday.de Gerhard Reithofer has confirmed that due to the current U.S. and Europe financial crisis there will be no series model of the Concept CS...........

Sad day for BMW and enthusiasts alike......
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      11-04-2008, 11:06 AM   #2
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What about all the pics that are on the internet? Was it the 100K price? That does suck though, I bet competitors will jump on the opportunity to make another beast.
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...WTF.

I'm sorry, but you need to include evidence to support your statement. There's NO WAY that BMW can cancel the CSL and the CS. Wow. If they're still continuing with the M versions of the X5 and X6 then my respect for them has severely diminished.
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...and are you referring to Gerhard Richter?
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Today's statement of Norbert Reithofer:

"But there is another aspect towards improving profitability: We are reviewing all product projects again.

And we thus have decided that there will not be a series model of the Concept CS."



http://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressc...rt_q3_2008.pdf


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Today's statement of Norbert Reithofer:

"But there is another aspect towards improving profitability: We are reviewing all product projects again.

And we thus have decided that there will not be a series model of the Concept CS."



http://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressc...rt_q3_2008.pdf


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ouch...too bad and a shame. i sincerely hope that x5m and x6m projects get scrapped as well, though.
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      11-04-2008, 11:54 AM   #7
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Angry BMW CS Concept Based Production Version Officially Cancelled!!

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Looks like BMW won't be fielding a Porsche Panamera competitor after all. The CS Concept, planned as a new flagship to replace the 8-Series, has officially been cancelled. Citing product and project reviews in the face of the current financial crisis in Europe and the United States, BMW's CEO Norbert Reithofer announced that the concept is officially a no-go. BMW plans to put its resources toward future technology, its EfficientDynamics and project i programs.

It's a disappointing move for BMW fans, but a prudent one. The current market for super-sedans is limited and likely to become more so if the economic situation continues to get worse. Though a financial upturn could see renewed consideration for the CS Concept, BMW was mute on the chances of this happening.

Source: BMW via bmwtoday.de via bmwblog
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Great news... this car made no sense whatsoever.
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Great news... this car made no sense whatsoever.
Agreed. Why would it be disappointing for BMW fans? The car's the size of a tank and the exterior was terrible.
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      11-04-2008, 12:02 PM   #10
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ouch...too bad and a shame. i sincerely hope that x5m and x6m projects get scrapped as well, though.
It seems like it's too late to stop these cars: Too much money went into their development already, so they have to be launched.


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It seems like it's too late to stop these cars: Too much money went into their development already, so they have to be launched.


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Sad really sad no cls and an ///Mx5/6(HAHAh) and no cs wow the market is shaping BMW quickly into a company that looks at margins and not what they us to look at=(
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WTF??? Sad news indeed!

The article says that BMWs brand image is strong enough and that there is no need for another "brand shaper". They rather focus on EfficientDynamics and project i (new small car).

But why would they build the PAS and cancell the CS...come on?!
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WTF!!! That sucks. I really had high hopes for that car. I sure hope they will still use a lot of the styling cues from it for future models. This world economy better turn around soon!
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BMW is cutting a lot of jobs as well during this downturn....
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Agreed. Why would it be disappointing for BMW fans? The car's the size of a tank and the exterior was terrible.
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ouch..bad news!
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It seems like it's too late to stop these cars: Too much money went into their development already, so they have to be launched.


Best regards, south
you're right south. it is sad that BMW is going this way, but I guess that they need to do what is going to be most profitable. i think a lot of the enthusiasts on here (including me), would much prefer a different direction for ///M though.
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...WTF.

I'm sorry, but you need to include evidence to support your statement. There's NO WAY that BMW can cancel the CSL and the CS. Wow. If they're still continuing with the M versions of the X5 and X6 then my respect for them has severely diminished.
I did include evidence- can you not read?



Just because you may be a Bimmerloyalist does not mean you need to be the Village Idiot.....
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I did include evidence- can you not read?



Just because you may be a Bimmerloyalist does not mean you need to be the Village Idiot.....
no link = no evidence. w/e man.
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      11-04-2008, 08:35 PM   #21
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...WTF.

I'm sorry, but you need to include evidence to support your statement. There's NO WAY that BMW can cancel the CSL and the CS. Wow. If they're still continuing with the M versions of the X5 and X6 then my respect for them has severely diminished.
+1 These are sad days, BL.
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Wow, just wow.

When I go to a MB showroom, I get giddy in knowing I could see a Black Series or a XX65. I guess I can face the reality that I won't ever get that feeling going to a BMW lot.
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