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Originally Posted by FDM68
Across the pond here I don't get any of these ignorant questions. There are so many different models and BMW's running around. Most the people I'm around with 3er's or M cars have a good respect for the 1er's. The kind of people that drive a Bimmer or Merc etc... just for the badge are few and far between. I have a strong like myself for the 335i I just had a stronger like for the 135i so that why I got it.
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Yeah, I was surprised how much attention my 135 drew in Germany when I picked it up on Euro Delivery back in the Spring of 2008. Many compliments, smiles, and thumbs up. With the 1 series being around for a few years prior, I did not expect that.
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Originally Posted by panoz7
Are all cars in Australia that much more expensive than in the US? If so, I feel for you. $75k AUD is about $80k USD, which could get you a Porsche 911 here.
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I believe imported cars in Australia carry additional import fees/duties along with taxes thereby increasing the price. Some of the performance oriented 'domestics' carry a more reasonable price tag:
Holden Commodore SV6 starting at $36,990 AUD
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore/sv6
There are also the Commodore SS and SS V-Series that cost a bit more.
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore#/overview
There are also the Ford Falcon XR models which I think are in the $35,000 - $45,000 AUD range. I know the Holdens and Fords aren't directly comparable to a 135, but it shows that not all cars in Australia are outrageously expensive.