age of australian drivers

vinno · 02-25-2007, 07:19 AM

why how cheap are they over there?? say the 335 + most standard optinos on road in equivalent aussie dollars?

Chris.G · 02-25-2007, 07:34 AM

a fully optioned 335 coupe is 50k US i heard some ppl getting it for 48k.
Im so sad as i type this

Its so cheap compared to our Aus pricing

vinno · 02-25-2007, 07:42 AM

WTF.. last time I went to have a good look at the 335.. with the options I wanted it looked like I was gonna pay $130k on road.. does that sound about right?
omg $50k is cheap as..

astra · 02-25-2007, 03:40 PM

how THE FU**!!! my car, delivered, brand new with all the options i have would of been 130k.. wtf? how is a 335 cheaper???

Scott_H · 02-25-2007, 10:40 PM

It is no new news that cars are cheap in the US. The retail on the E46 M3 over there was/is 49K.
Its due to a combination of things, luxury tax amongst the biggest of them. But yeah, still depressing

1st post

I have arrived!

astra · 02-25-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott_H

It is no new news that cars are cheap in the US. The retail on the E46 M3 over there was/is 49K.
Its due to a combination of things, luxury tax amongst the biggest of them. But yeah, still depressing

1st post

I have arrived!

welcome scott!!

post some pics of that sexy coupe in the showroom thread!

funky_chilli · 02-25-2007, 11:19 PM

it's always been like that
the US have such cheap cars compared to us
so not fair....

astra · 02-25-2007, 11:35 PM

how about you write them a letter? i am sure they are willing to negitiate LOL

funky_chilli · 02-25-2007, 11:37 PM

i dunno abt them negitiating [sic] just coz we write a letter saying it's not fair

docbeemer · 02-26-2007, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by funky_chilli

i dunno abt them negitiating [sic] just coz we write a letter saying it's not fair

How about starting with our scum government and telling them to get rid of luxury car tax (kicks in at about $55k - that's what a hotted up falcon or commodore costs- the very cars the tax was designed to protect from cheaper and superior foreign imports!!!).

I say, if our car industry can't compete on price/quality/features after 50 years of tarrif and tax protection, then stuff 'em. Let us all buy cheap beemers instead. :mad: :mad: :mad:

Chris.G · 02-26-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by docbeemer

How about starting with our scum government and telling them to get rid of luxury car tax (kicks in at about $55k - that's what a hotted up falcon or commodore costs- the very cars the tax was designed to protect from cheaper and superior foreign imports!!!).

I say, if our car industry can't compete on price/quality/features after 50 years of tarrif and tax protection, then stuff 'em. Let us all buy cheap beemers instead. :mad: :mad: :mad:

^ +100000000000 Doc you are so right! :mad:

astra · 02-26-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

^ +100000000000 Doc you are so right! :mad:

that doesn't make sense chris

how many people do you have sitting at your computer?

docbeemer · 03-01-2007, 07:06 AM

What? We only have 26 aussie members, including lurkers (don't worry lurkers, I used to be one for ages. Every journey starts with your first vote/post)

I want this poll to be statistically significant!

BMW //MPOWER · 03-01-2007, 07:09 AM

Hey i'm 24, which i think is pretty young to have a ride so good!
Cheers
-B

docbeemer · 03-01-2007, 07:13 AM

27...

I remember when I was 24 (just) and used to be sooo jealous of people like you with such cool cars at such a young age. So lucky. You'll probably be driving a buggatti when you get to my age in a few years time.

BMW //MPOWER · 03-01-2007, 07:15 AM

Lol! Don't worry i busted my guts to get this baby, and it wasn't wasy.
My last ride was a E36 '93 318i sedan, with the full //Msport kit and aftermarket BMW 18"s was pretty pimped for my 1st bimmer.

docbeemer · 03-01-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW //MPOWER

Lol! Don't worry i busted my guts to get this baby, and it wasn't wasy.
My last ride was a E36 '93 318i sedan, with the full //Msport kit and aftermarket BMW 18"s was pretty pimped for my 1st bimmer.

Good for you. My parents and gf told me to get a house first. This was more important to me so I'm still renting. The house can wait.:rocks: :rocks:

BMW //MPOWER · 03-01-2007, 07:22 AM

Totally agree!!
I got the same lecture! But as you can see, it's obvious what i chose!!!
The beautiful bimmer!!

docbeemer · 03-01-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW //MPOWER

Totally agree!!
I got the same lecture! But as you can see, it's obvious what i chose!!!
The beautiful bimmer!!

BMW //MPOWER · 03-01-2007, 07:58 AM

BTW- I wish i could get my hands on a Bugatti Veyron.... But as Jeremy Clarkson said.... It's a sad day, knowing that i will never own one, or drive one again (& i haven't even got to drive it), cos there will not be a better car built in the next decade, i am certain.

docbeemer · 03-01-2007, 08:01 AM

Yeah, it's a great car and a great show. But I heard that (in an upcoming episode) Clarkson didn't like the E92 coupe. They always love British cars and love to bag german cars when they can....

Chris.G · 03-01-2007, 08:07 AM

^they loved the audi TT

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02-25-2007, 07:19 AM	#67
vinno Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Non BMW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	why how cheap are they over there?? say the 335 + most standard optinos on road in equivalent aussie dollars?
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02-25-2007, 07:34 AM	#68
Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	a fully optioned 335 coupe is 50k US i heard some ppl getting it for 48k. Im so sad as i type this Its so cheap compared to our Aus pricing
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02-25-2007, 07:42 AM	#69
vinno Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Non BMW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	WTF.. last time I went to have a good look at the 335.. with the options I wanted it looked like I was gonna pay $130k on road.. does that sound about right? omg $50k is cheap as..
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02-25-2007, 03:40 PM	#70
astra Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	how THE FU**!!! my car, delivered, brand new with all the options i have would of been 130k.. wtf? how is a 335 cheaper??? __________________
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02-25-2007, 10:40 PM	#71
Scott_H Private 2 Rep 75 Posts Drives: AW 335i E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	It is no new news that cars are cheap in the US. The retail on the E46 M3 over there was/is 49K. Its due to a combination of things, luxury tax amongst the biggest of them. But yeah, still depressing 1st post I have arrived!
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02-25-2007, 11:19 PM	#73
funky_chilli burp 6 Rep 537 Posts Drives: '13 328i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aussie in Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	it's always been like that the US have such cheap cars compared to us so not fair.... __________________ wils '13 F30 328i Sport Line Moved on from: '09 E90 323i M-Sport \| '08 MKV GTI \| '02 MINI Cooper \| '99 E46 318i Exec
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02-25-2007, 11:35 PM	#74
astra Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	how about you write them a letter? i am sure they are willing to negitiate LOL __________________
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02-25-2007, 11:37 PM	#75
funky_chilli burp 6 Rep 537 Posts Drives: '13 328i Sport Line Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aussie in Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	i dunno abt them negitiating [sic] just coz we write a letter saying it's not fair __________________ wils '13 F30 328i Sport Line Moved on from: '09 E90 323i M-Sport \| '08 MKV GTI \| '02 MINI Cooper \| '99 E46 318i Exec
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03-01-2007, 07:06 AM	#79
docbeemer First Lieutenant 9 Rep 306 Posts Drives: E92 SG 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	What? We only have 26 aussie members, including lurkers (don't worry lurkers, I used to be one for ages. Every journey starts with your first vote/post) I want this poll to be statistically significant! __________________ 335i \| 6MT \| SG \| Jade Grey \| Poplar Grain Grey \| 19" 230 rims \| Sunroof \| NAV with TV & voice control \| HiFi \| Sport Suspension \| Rear Sunblind \| 35% tints
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03-01-2007, 07:09 AM	#80
BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	Hey i'm 24, which i think is pretty young to have a ride so good! Cheers -B __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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03-01-2007, 07:13 AM	#81
docbeemer First Lieutenant 9 Rep 306 Posts Drives: E92 SG 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	27... I remember when I was 24 (just) and used to be sooo jealous of people like you with such cool cars at such a young age. So lucky. You'll probably be driving a buggatti when you get to my age in a few years time. __________________ 335i \| 6MT \| SG \| Jade Grey \| Poplar Grain Grey \| 19" 230 rims \| Sunroof \| NAV with TV & voice control \| HiFi \| Sport Suspension \| Rear Sunblind \| 35% tints
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03-01-2007, 07:15 AM	#82
BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	Lol! Don't worry i busted my guts to get this baby, and it wasn't wasy. My last ride was a E36 '93 318i sedan, with the full //Msport kit and aftermarket BMW 18"s was pretty pimped for my 1st bimmer. __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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03-01-2007, 07:22 AM	#84
BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	Totally agree!! I got the same lecture! But as you can see, it's obvious what i chose!!! The beautiful bimmer!! __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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03-01-2007, 07:58 AM	#86
BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	BTW- I wish i could get my hands on a Bugatti Veyron.... But as Jeremy Clarkson said.... It's a sad day, knowing that i will never own one, or drive one again (& i haven't even got to drive it), cos there will not be a better car built in the next decade, i am certain. __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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03-01-2007, 08:01 AM	#87
docbeemer First Lieutenant 9 Rep 306 Posts Drives: E92 SG 335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeah, it's a great car and a great show. But I heard that (in an upcoming episode) Clarkson didn't like the E92 coupe. They always love British cars and love to bag german cars when they can.... __________________ 335i \| 6MT \| SG \| Jade Grey \| Poplar Grain Grey \| 19" 230 rims \| Sunroof \| NAV with TV & voice control \| HiFi \| Sport Suspension \| Rear Sunblind \| 35% tints
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03-01-2007, 08:07 AM	#88
Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	^they loved the audi TT
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