2009 Price increase?

SMSgt B · 03-19-2008, 12:34 AM

This info was burried in a thread but it definately needs to be brought to the surface. Right now it looks like there will be a $1500.00 price increase for 2009 models.

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Originally Posted by gilbertfg

Well, I won't get mine until I get back from downrange. I traded in my 335i. Here are the package I got and PCS gave me $ 1000 off for a third time buyer.

Your automobile is configured as follows:

Make: BMW
Model: M3 Coupe
Exterior Color: Alpine White
Interior Color: Black Novillo Leather
Trans: 6 Speed
Options Include:
001 estimated 2009 increase
4MY Carbon Leather Trim
ZPP Premium Package
ZTP Technology Package
2MT 19" Wheels w/performance tires
507 PDC (rear park distance control)
6FL i-Pod/USB Adaptor

Est. Delivery Date: June 30, 2009
Total Cost: $60,080.00
Down Payment: $3,000.00 Down Payment Method: Credit Card
Lien Holder: Service Credit Union
Loan Amount: $56,080.00

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

Funny no one noticed this:

Options Include:
001 estimated 2009 increase

Congrats on your order and be safe down range.

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Originally Posted by gilbertfg

It's $1,500.00

Has anyone else heard this? Any solid info from BMWNA or dealers?

bobr2001 · 03-19-2008, 12:39 AM

would not surprise me and may be more looking at the way the dollar is falling

lucid · 03-19-2008, 06:45 AM

Was that the dealer pulling numbers from thin air, or an estimate from BMWNA? I suspect it is the former, in which case, it is meaningless.

GregW / Oregon · 03-19-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

This info was burried in a thread but it definately needs to be brought to the surface. Right now it looks like there will be a $1500.00 price increase for 2009 models.

You can bet there will be some increase. It's usually a few hundred dollars. BMW will have to balance the fact that the dollar is sucking wind to the merketability of a higher priced car to Americans who are feeling the pinch.

Given the tight lips on BMWNA reagrding pricing, I doubt there will be an announcement before the cars appear.

mkoesel · 03-19-2008, 08:37 AM

$1500 sounds high to me. I'd probably guess $800-$900.

lucid · 03-19-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

$1500 sounds high to me. I'd probably guess $800-$900.

+1

Epacy · 03-19-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lucid

+1

+2, all the more reason to get an '08.

par4bmw · 03-19-2008, 11:29 AM

I thought it was worth digging as well. After posting a link to it in another thread, no one seems to believe it. The OP of the invoice purchased it using a military discount. But he did say the increase was $1500. Sounds pretty reputable to me.

Makes me agree with E that it might be good to snag one later in 2008 vs waiting for the '09.

timsev · 03-19-2008, 11:38 AM

I haven't heard anything official yet. Usually BMW will increase or change price a small bit here and there without many people noticing. $1500 seems a little steep to me, but I guess we'll wait and see.

Voltigeur · 03-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

+2, all the more reason to get an '08.

Not using my logic. The avg price I seem to see for the e92 is ~ $67,500, say CPI Y/Y drops from 4% y/y currently to ~ 3.5%, that implies +$2,363 increase.

If the '09 increase ends up being only +1k - 1.5k that would be likely be less than the broader rise in prices - and then there's still the volatility in EUR/USD (cuts both ways). My guess is that BMW NA won't want to raise prices too much given the state of household wealth (gone negative growth 4Q) and the economy.

MrHarris · 03-21-2008, 05:07 AM

I hope it isn't more than a $1000, otherwise i'll be looking to get the 08 m3 compared to an 09.

M3aHOLIC84 · 03-21-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

I hope it isn't more than a $1000, otherwise i'll be looking to get the 08 m3 compared to an 09.

agreed...on top of that you will have a great chance to get below msrp so the dealers can push the 08 models

ase2dais · 03-22-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

This info was burried in a thread but it definately needs to be brought to the surface. Right now it looks like there will be a $1500.00 price increase for 2009 models.

Has anyone else heard this? Any solid info from BMWNA or dealers?

small price to pay for waiting and ensuring that car bugs are brought to surface and hopefully fix by 09

lucid · 03-22-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Voltigeur

Not using my logic. The avg price I seem to see for the e92 is ~ $67,500, say CPI Y/Y drops from 4% y/y currently to ~ 3.5%, that implies +$2,363 increase.

If the '09 increase ends up being only +1k - 1.5k that would be likely be less than the broader rise in prices - and then there's still the volatility in EUR/USD (cuts both ways). My guess is that BMW NA won't want to raise prices too much given the state of household wealth (gone negative growth 4Q) and the economy.

Note that the 2008 model year will not be around for a full year since they released it in March. More like half a year. I think the 2008 MSRP must have been set with that in mind. Thus, I don't think the annual CPI rates will apply. That has been the case for the E46. The increase in MSRP was tame during the first model year change compared to the others.

Big Windy · 03-22-2008, 08:53 AM

only time will tell...i won't be in the market until sep/oct, so i'm definitely going to go with an 09, but it will suck to have to pay an extra 1500 if that is the case...bummer. hopefully there are other colors available, as some have mentioned. but doubtful.

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03-19-2008, 12:39 AM	#2
bobr2001 First Lieutenant Drives: F11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	would not surprise me and may be more looking at the way the dollar is falling

03-19-2008, 11:29 AM	#8
par4bmw Lieutenant Drives: 370Z & My JK Toy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 494 iTrader: (0)	I thought it was worth digging as well. After posting a link to it in another thread, no one seems to believe it. The OP of the invoice purchased it using a military discount. But he did say the increase was $1500. Sounds pretty reputable to me. Makes me agree with E that it might be good to snag one later in 2008 vs waiting for the '09.

03-19-2008, 11:38 AM	#9
timsev Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IL Posts: 228 iTrader: (0)	I haven't heard anything official yet. Usually BMW will increase or change price a small bit here and there without many people noticing. $1500 seems a little steep to me, but I guess we'll wait and see.

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MrHarris yodog Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca Posts: 5,032 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [5.00]	I hope it isn't more than a $1000, otherwise i'll be looking to get the 08 m3 compared to an 09.

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Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	only time will tell...i won't be in the market until sep/oct, so i'm definitely going to go with an 09, but it will suck to have to pay an extra 1500 if that is the case...bummer. hopefully there are other colors available, as some have mentioned. but doubtful.