BMW is King... again

DM1 · 09-07-2007, 12:41 PM

Just read this news and wanted to share. Nice for BMW!

http://www.reuters.com/article/marke...01308320070907

Crimson92 · 09-07-2007, 12:46 PM

here comes the benz/audi bashing....

DM1 · 09-07-2007, 12:52 PM

Not intended to create any conflict, I just want to share a good news for the BMW company. I think it is good to know, but it is not something to show off.

E90ice · 09-07-2007, 02:29 PM

Well, with that kind of sales and revenue...they should some of the options standard.

Crimson92 · 09-07-2007, 03:42 PM

dm1 not aiming towards you, just the knuckleheads on this forum

DM1 · 09-08-2007, 12:45 AM

Kiemyster · 09-08-2007, 03:04 AM

well, all i have to say is: im not surprised. not a damn bit. BMW has only been growing at a rapid rate, with the team working at full force. sadly the reality is that one day, MB or Audi isnt going to be playing catch up anymore and the tables will turn. could be soon, or a long time from now. but hey, for today's market, BMW is doing it just right. cant wait to see how MB's figures will be like in time to come!

vAnt826 · 09-08-2007, 04:43 AM

Why no Lexus/Acura comparisons?

They sell more then BMW right?

Chris.G · 09-08-2007, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

here comes the benz/audi bashing....

AUDI AND MERC JUST GOT

Year's_End · 09-08-2007, 12:47 PM

lol wtfux?^^^

DM1 · 09-08-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

AUDI AND MERC JUST GOT

maroncito · 03-04-2026, 02:02 PM

good stuff!

OC40 · 03-04-2026, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by maroncito

good stuff!

This may be the necro of all necros.

DavyNM · 03-04-2026, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OC40

This may be the necro of all necros.

I'll mark my calendar and revisit this thread in 2035. Hopefully WWIII will be over by then?

Toad · 03-04-2026, 10:11 PM

19 year old thread

ash_schwin · 03-04-2026, 10:20 PM

Ahhh 2007, before the Great Recession when all German manufacturers were producing naturally aspirated V8 & V10 engines with 3 pedals.

FrankL · 03-05-2026, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vAnt826

Why no Lexus/Acura comparisons?

They sell more then BMW right?

Acura? I don't think they sell as much as BMW. Maybe Lexus. Not to bash other brands but 2025-2026 Consumer Reports rated Subaru #1 but oddly BMW was like a half point behind at #2. BMW was ranked #1 luxury brand.

Is Consumer Reports that great at what they do? They supposedly survey about 380,000 readers.

My relatives loves Acura and Toyo. Neighbor across the street had Acura MDX SUV. Major engine problems and they maintain there stuff. They bought an X3.

My mechanic is honest, fair prices and good. He does not really like BMW cause he worked at the dealership. My wife has a 320i, very few problems.
He has not seen my X5 yet.

He is a Toyota worshiper. He is in a bad depression because the new/newish V6 turbo Toyo engines in their trucks including Lexus have major problems He talked to people at dealership and they will not take them in trade! I have a relative that had a Toyo Sequoia blow up. A new one. The engine crashed. Sadly, they bought another one.

A lot of the great bulletproof names like Honda and Toyota are having issues with turbo engines. I would buy Mazda or Subrau. Loads of neighbors have Korean SUV's (Kia-Hyundai-Genesis). Bad engines. They also have GMC-Caddy pickups SUVs same issues. One wealthy idiot bought a Grand Wagoneer which I think they dumped.

Audi has serious problems. They have the worst reliability of German brands even below VW. Audi is not spending any money to upgrade models. VAG-Porsche lost insane amounts of money on EVs too.

Mercedes? The reliability is worse than BMW and the model line up, to me, is uninspiring. Porsche? Mega headaches from EVs. 4 doors and SUVs are bleh. People want gas powered sports cars from Porsche. The whole allocation to get a 911 angers people. I would like a 911 T with manual 6 speed but the 911 has become bloated. Porsche parts make BMW's look cheap.

BMW makes mistakes. They should have a $1,000 upgrade to replace all the plastic sh*t with aluminum. However, they still have a dynamic lineup of models that appeal to sporty and luxury buyers.

GOLFFRR · 03-05-2026, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Toad

19 year old thread

haha

DavyNM · 03-05-2026, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

haha

what's even more scary is that my new doctor was born in this century.(2001... 21st century)

that made me feel absolutely ancient. I was born in the middle part of the last century! when I went to high school, I was typing reports on an actual typewriter... and the only computer in my school was the one they used in the attendance office. Gasoline was under $1.

GOLFFRR · 03-05-2026, 12:08 PM

under a 1$ wow now thats pretty insane!

jaffles · 03-05-2026, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DavyNM

what's even more scary is that my new doctor was born in this century.(2001... 21st century)

that made me feel absolutely ancient. I was born in the middle part of the last century! when I went to high school, I was typing reports on an actual typewriter... and the only computer in my school was the one they used in the attendance office. Gasoline was under $1.

My kids schools don't teach typing, perhaps like Apple they figure the user will just work it out. Now she's at Uni she wishing she knew how to type instead of poking a screen like a chook feeding. I regret not being better at the stupid old man, should have made them learn it.

Think overall its better to have a Doc that will out live you, however I think AI can/will eradicate the local general practitioner who knows you. AI doesn't run 40 minutes late for staters, is 24/7, can take abuse, and read millions of articles and best practice related your issue in seconds. Just needs to be allowed to read and find your medical history. Reckon the Doctors guild/union will be gate keeping hard on that one.

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