BMWUSA "No 1 Series at US Shows till '08"

DaSlowMoseS · 09-22-2007, 05:47 PM

Ok, So I got excited about these Auto shows coming up in the next couple months.. I remember someone saying that the LA show is like Nov 15-30 or somewhere in there & I know the Orlando show is the like the 15-19 or right around there. So I decided to write BMWUSA & ask if I'd be able to get a peak at my future car while I'm there. This is their response.

"Thank you for your patience as I researched your inquiry. Unfortunately, the 1 Series is not currently scheduled to be at the auto show in Orlando, Florida. It is likely to be featured at auto shows in America starting in 2008. I am sorry if this is disappointing to you."

Pick it apart as you like. 'currently' 'orlando' 'likely' :iono:

DaSlowMoseS · 09-22-2007, 05:54 PM

I've been away from the comp for a couple days, after posting this thread I saw the 1 Debut at the NAIAS thread, should of just posted it there.. oh well

1ster · 09-22-2007, 06:08 PM

I think this is new information, so thanks for sharing it. Hard to see, from this response, any possibility that LA is going to happen.

128er · 09-22-2007, 06:12 PM

Ok...2008 is in January when the NAIAS is...that is only 4 months away!

imported_MPower · 09-22-2007, 08:30 PM

I think BMW really wants to get the 1er to LA but that show is starting abnormally early this year and probably isnt feasible. I hope they make it to LA, though, as its the only time I'll get to see it before the showroom.

inTgr8r · 09-22-2007, 08:44 PM

It makes more sense to wait until the '08 shows if the 1er is being intro'd as an '09

HotDogWater · 09-22-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MPower

I think BMW really wants to get the 1er to LA but that show is starting abnormally early this year and probably isnt feasible. I hope they make it to LA, though, as its the only time I'll get to see it before the showroom.

Curious why it wouldn't be feasible if they already brought it to Frankfurt?

imported_MPower · 09-22-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HotDogWater

Curious why it wouldn't be feasible if they already brought it to Frankfurt?

US spec cars vs. EU spec cars. There is no point in bringing a car to the US that wont represent the exact spec that potential buyers can actually get.

emm3tt · 09-23-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MPower

US spec cars vs. EU spec cars. There is no point in bringing a car to the US that wont represent the exact spec that potential buyers can actually get.

That is actually a very commonplace thing to do. I can remember many times seeing preproduction models with either EU-style license plate holders or other misc items that were not for the US market.

mikeo · 09-23-2007, 07:56 AM

Emmett,
That Cosmos with Modena leather is a pretty rare combo. Nice!

imported_MPower · 09-23-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by emm3tt

That is actually a very commonplace thing to do. I can remember many times seeing preproduction models with either EU-style license plate holders or other misc items that were not for the US market.

I believe that BMW uses EU-style license plate holders on their US-spec cars for auto shows. Regardless, things like sport packages, interior trim, standard features, etc. absolutely have to be sorted out before they send cars over here.

Nicolo · 09-23-2007, 10:37 AM

Do you guys know what shows are in the early months of 2008 that might possibly carry the 1?

SCA · 09-23-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicolo

Do you guys know what shows are in the early months of 2008 that might possibly carry the 1?

Detriot in Jan, Chicago in Feb, and NY in April.

vinazzurro · 09-23-2007, 01:08 PM

The NY show is a mad house. (I go every year.)

The only way to retain any sanity is to take a day off from work and go early, preferably Monday through Wednesday.

ichiban · 09-23-2007, 02:48 PM

... im hoping for LA, so i can actually go down and see the car for myself.

Brookside · 09-23-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDriver

Detriot in Jan, Chicago in Feb, and NY in April.

After Frankfurt all I'm really waiting for is the U.S. 1-er brochure with prices.

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DaSlowMoseS New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	BMWUSA "No 1 Series at US Shows till '08" Ok, So I got excited about these Auto shows coming up in the next couple months.. I remember someone saying that the LA show is like Nov 15-30 or somewhere in there & I know the Orlando show is the like the 15-19 or right around there. So I decided to write BMWUSA & ask if I'd be able to get a peak at my future car while I'm there. This is their response. "Thank you for your patience as I researched your inquiry. Unfortunately, the 1 Series is not currently scheduled to be at the auto show in Orlando, Florida. It is likely to be featured at auto shows in America starting in 2008. I am sorry if this is disappointing to you." Pick it apart as you like. 'currently' 'orlando' 'likely' :iono:
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