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10-09-2007, 12:55 PM | #1 |
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I used to work the service department of a local BMW dealer, I saw several M6's and M5's get stocked in and nearly a year later were still sitting on the lot. Then their is the depreciation on those cars, I've seen them as low as 60K. What is the problem ? why is it that those cars a so hard to get rid of and why do they depreciate so much? does M-B AMG and Audi have the same issues? Lastly do you think the new M3 will suffer in the same way?
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10-09-2007, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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Its because BMW is making cars, including M's, in increasing numbers. The same is true for Porsche's. Porsche made more 996's than other generation. Thus you have 996TT's that are cheaper than 993TT or even 993 C2S's. Its a simple supply and demand scenerio.
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According to me, the reason for those M5s and M6s sitting in the lots forever is that, the people who are willing to pay about 100k for a car would prefer to build it strictly according to their taste. so, rather than buying it off the floor from the dealer, they would wait for the car that was built for and by them.
I dont think M3s will have that problem, as they have a bigger market and are comparatively cheaper.
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That's all it is, economics! I agree, BMW have been and are likely to continue strong supply; in virtually all models - including the Ms. |
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1. No 6MT (although the M5 got a crappy one way late) 2. Not track cars, so these are primarily autobahn burners. Only problem with that is horrible fuel economy coupled with small tanks means no range. This was a big negative for me personally 3. Perception that gas is only going to get more expensive 4. Polarizing styling turns off some potential buyers
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Neither of them are really the best rounded daily drivers in all climates so most have to have other cars to use. When you have another car to use, you might as well get something like a Porsche or something a little more fun or exotic for that price. I had an X-3 for daily driving and an M3 and a Porsche. When it came time to downsize, the M3 was the first one to go. To me, it wasn't quite a "real sports car" to me because it held 4 comfortably so it wasn't totally frivilous and indulgent like the Porsche is. I find that on REALLY nice days now I drive my Boxster 10 to 1 over the M6.
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let's be honest. the M6 is a ugly car. Who wants to pay 100+k for an ugly car?
I love the M5, but a big turnoff is that it has handicapped Launch control and if you go for manual, it is just not as fast. |
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IMO, the M6 is ugly at the back, the way the boot (trunk) lid goes up. Without that, in profile, it's very 911ish. Otherwise, looks ok but big. |
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I think BMW needs a "tad" more "bling" and better styling. Nothing BMW has to offer over 60K is very interesting to me. Getting close to 70K means getting a Porsche as the M3 won't be my DD anyway. Maybe the Z9 coming soon will cure some of these problems, who knows?
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I dont know why but I am liking the M6 from the back because of the way the trunk looks. Before, I used to hate it.
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10-12-2007, 10:12 AM | #14 |
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The M6 is not an ugly car IMO.
Its funny how some people post subjective opinions like everyone else agrees. The M5 and M6 look better to me than 90% of the cars I see on the roads these days. Jason
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Unfortunately many people have this opinion, and more importantly a lot of BMW fans - the most likely buyers - have this opinion. Even if you disagree it still impacts sales. 90% of the cars on the road are cheap, and you get what you paid for. At $100K many customers like myself feel you should get styling you like as well. The polarizing styling DOES impact sales of the M5/M6 IMHO.
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Yes exactly...a bit more aggressiveness on the exterior and flash on the interior while maintaining their reputation as a driver's car.
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