Spotted in Germany

m_thompson · 10-30-2010, 04:30 PM

I just returned from two weeks in Germany. I saw 120d hatchbacks everywhere. One of my colleagues got one for a rental, but I got a SEAT. I even saw a X1 drive by.

and 1 · 11-01-2010, 10:47 AM

how'd the x1 look in person?

part of me wants to retitle this thread to Gesehen (seen/spotted in German)

m_thompson · 11-01-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

how'd the x1 look in person?

part of me wants to retitle this thread to Gesehen (seen/spotted in German)

I went to the IAA car show in Frankfurt last year to see the intro of the X1 and the GT. The X1 was mobbed so I really couldn't get a good look at it. When it drove by on the street it looked like a little brother to the X3. I had to read the emblem on the back to make sure that it really was an X1.

m_thompson · 11-02-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by and 1

how'd the x1 look in person?

These are pictures from the X1 mob scene at the IAA car show last year.

Dackelone · 11-02-2010, 12:41 PM

Man-o-man is that a mob scene! I have some better pics to share...

X1 photos from Leipzig Werk...

And from BMW's Welt...

from my....

BMW Leipzig factory tour…

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393421

m_thompson · 11-03-2010, 07:28 AM

The whole IAA show was a mob scene, especially the hall for Porsche/Lotus/Tuner cars.

I am always amazed at the cost of BMWs in Germany. I don't think that anyone in the US would pay $48,160 for a base X1. A 2011 X1 here has a projected base price of $33,500 loaded with toys, about 40% less than an X1 in Germany without any toys.

My colleagues in Germany said that the Euro and Dollar price numbers for my 128i were about the same.

Artmasterx · 11-03-2010, 07:29 AM

I have seen a few of them around Belgium and think they look pretty good. Definitely better than the older X3's, but they certainly could be mistaken for a new body style X3 if they were not sitting beside each other. The wheels on that last white are a bit much, but in generally it seems like a nice looking car. I haven't really seen the interior, so no comment on that.

WOW at that sticker price... more than a 50% increase in price with options... is BMW trying to emulate Porsche? If BMW brought it to the US with a low-30s base price, it may sell reasonable well.

Dackelone · 11-03-2010, 06:17 PM

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My colleagues in Germany said that the Euro and Dollar price numbers for my 128i were about the same.

The base price for a e82 125i coupe is 32,550 euros! I don't think that is about that same price!!

www.bmw.de

And that is... before you add any options! Cars over here (in DE) are about 35% more than what they cost in the USA. Ok there is a 19% sales tax... but still... the Germans just charge more over here bc they can!

m_thompson · 11-04-2010, 07:10 AM

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The base price for a e82 125i coupe is 32,550 euros! I don't think that is about that same price!

What I meant was that if the base price in Germany was 32,550 euros here it it would be 32,550 Dollars, about 40% less. The US cars also include lots of toys in the base price that cost extra in Europe.

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Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	I have seen a few of them around Belgium and think they look pretty good. Definitely better than the older X3's, but they certainly could be mistaken for a new body style X3 if they were not sitting beside each other. The wheels on that last white are a bit much, but in generally it seems like a nice looking car. I haven't really seen the interior, so no comment on that. WOW at that sticker price... more than a 50% increase in price with options... is BMW trying to emulate Porsche? If BMW brought it to the US with a low-30s base price, it may sell reasonable well. __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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