Canada gets the good stuff

1ster · 12-20-2007, 04:21 PM

Ready to be pissed off? Take a look at this list of ZSP equipment from the Canada Ordering Guide.

M Sport Package

(135i Coupé only)

18” M Double Spoke alloy wheels – Style 261M, with mixed width performance run-flat tires
Anthracite roof liner
M Sport steering wheel
M entry sill, driver foot rest and gearshift knob (with manual transmission)
High-gloss shadow line
Available with complete Paint, Upholstery & Trim or additionally with exclusive M equipment:
LeMans Blue metallic paint
Aluminum Glacier Silver interior trim

Seriously, this sucks. Why does BMW not make this equipment available in the States? What would it cost them? The only upside I can see is that it will be easier to import the 261M wheels.

mikeo · 12-20-2007, 04:31 PM

Sorta' boils the blood, don't it?

MrRoboto · 12-20-2007, 04:33 PM

Dont worry. We will pay through the nose for it. The reason for this is they are giving us more but keeping the prices relateively high compared to USA. Same goes for Audi. The S5 is loaded in canada but the price doesnt change.

It is not too bad as long as they have some decent finance rates.

Khobin~ · 12-20-2007, 05:02 PM

yeah what do you...we want you're prices, you want our options...maybe BMW should swap the 2

:thumbup:

Brandon26pdx · 12-20-2007, 05:11 PM

The only thing that would be "hard" would be the headliner and obviously the LeMans blue. The rest could easily be fitted to a US spec car.

cracka · 12-20-2007, 05:14 PM

It's really interesting to see the marketing gears turning, though.

"Yes, Canada, we're going to screw you on the price, but look at the options we're giving you as compared to the Yanks!"

"Look at these outrageous prices, America... half what the Euros are paying! Oh, sorry, we can only build it this way for you. Did we mention the prices, though?!"

As if the wheels, paint, and sunroof aren't all sitting there on the very same assembly line for every 1er built. Gotta love the immediacy and global reach of the 'net, which makes this so transparent these days. :wink:

M3Newbie88 · 12-20-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cracka

It's really interesting to see the marketing gears turning, though.

"Yes, Canada, we're going to screw you on the price, but look at the options we're giving you as compared to the Yanks!"

"Look at these outrageous prices, America... half what the Euros are paying! Oh, sorry, we can only build it this way for you. Did we mention the prices, though?!"

As if the wheels, paint, and sunroof aren't all sitting there on the very same assembly line for every 1er built. Gotta love the immediacy and global reach of the 'net, which makes this so transparent these days. :wink:

Well you cant really say that.. I am not to enthusiastic about those extra "options" or choices since I might not be taking advantage of it so rather have your pricing then mine lol..

Khobin~ · 12-20-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Well you cant really say that.. I am not to enthusiastic about those extra "options" or choices since I might not be taking advantage of it so rather have your pricing then mine lol..

+1 to that...only options I'm considering are Sport package, and Xenons...and we both get those...

M3Newbie88 · 12-20-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Khobin~

+1 to that...only options I'm considering are Sport package, and Xenons...and we both get those...

I just looked at my deposit bill and the est amount.. geez the freight/PDI alone is 2k.. you wanna trade..? urs is 775.. ours is more then doubled plus other stuff.. you win some you lose some....

toosteeley · 12-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Anyone else notice the glass sunroof is an OPTION in Canada!?

SWEET!

MrRoboto · 12-20-2007, 05:43 PM

Canada and US should be treated as the same market as far as MSRP goes. The variable should be addressed through destination charges and PDI.

M3Newbie88 · 12-20-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Canada and US should be treated as the same market as far as MSRP goes. The variable should be addressed through destination charges and PDI.

+1 to that but to bad we still pay so much more.. for some extra options that we can "pick".....

bmt_toronto · 12-20-2007, 10:31 PM

Wow, now I have to completely rethink my config for the Canadian options. A lot more freedom to mix up options. Not that I'm complaining, I love this stuff!

Anth roofliner and 261Ms - BMW Canada was answering my prayers (sorry mates in the US...)

Now just get the bmw.ca configurator up and running and it'll be a super Christmas.

NJKSC27 · 12-20-2007, 10:37 PM

unbelievable

but, if we had all that expect the 135 to go over 50K

mateo · 12-20-2007, 11:18 PM

We are getting hosed.

Devon K · 12-20-2007, 11:29 PM

While in one sense it's nice to see these Canada-only configuration changes, it definitely portends some seriously bad news price-wise. We are once again about to get shafted up here.

But at least a big yahoo is in order for one thing - NO MANDATORY SUNROOF!!

Devon K · 12-20-2007, 11:37 PM

BTW... If I get a 135i with the sports package I will definitely be looking to get rid of/swap out the 261Ms!

cracka · 12-20-2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devon K

BTW... If I get a 135i with the sports package I will definitely be looking to get rid of/swap out the 261Ms!

If so, you'll have plenty of takers around these parts. :wink:

Devon K · 12-20-2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cracka

If so, you'll have plenty of takers around these parts. :wink:

Thought as much, we'll see what the market can bear... :biggrin:

MrRoboto · 12-21-2007, 07:32 AM

Whats the deal on the reduction on the GST for Jan 1st? is this a go? Save another 1%.

BMWeber · 12-21-2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devon K

But at least a big yahoo is in order for one thing - NO MANDATORY SUNROOF!!

M3Newbie88 · 12-21-2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Whats the deal on the reduction on the GST for Jan 1st? is this a go? Save another 1%.

I am hoping thats true and they think of the fact that our dollar is on par or very close to the US... because last I heard from my BMW rep he was quoting me prices doubled the options in the states.. my sports package is mroe then 2k.. like wtf...!!!!

12-20-2007, 04:21 PM	#1
1ster Large Member 164 Rep 937 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	Canada gets the good stuff Ready to be pissed off? Take a look at this list of ZSP equipment from the Canada Ordering Guide. M Sport Package (135i Coupé only) 18” M Double Spoke alloy wheels – Style 261M, with mixed width performance run-flat tires Anthracite roof liner M Sport steering wheel M entry sill, driver foot rest and gearshift knob (with manual transmission) High-gloss shadow line Available with complete Paint, Upholstery & Trim or additionally with exclusive M equipment: LeMans Blue metallic paint Aluminum Glacier Silver interior trim Seriously, this sucks. Why does BMW not make this equipment available in the States? What would it cost them? The only upside I can see is that it will be easier to import the 261M wheels.
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Dont worry. We will pay through the nose for it. The reason for this is they are giving us more but keeping the prices relateively high compared to USA. Same goes for Audi. The S5 is loaded in canada but the price doesnt change. It is not too bad as long as they have some decent finance rates.
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	The only thing that would be "hard" would be the headliner and obviously the LeMans blue. The rest could easily be fitted to a US spec car.
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cracka Captain 26 Rep 780 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	It's really interesting to see the marketing gears turning, though. "Yes, Canada, we're going to screw you on the price, but look at the options we're giving you as compared to the Yanks!" "Look at these outrageous prices, America... half what the Euros are paying! Oh, sorry, we can only build it this way for you. Did we mention the prices, though?!" As if the wheels, paint, and sunroof aren't all sitting there on the very same assembly line for every 1er built. Gotta love the immediacy and global reach of the 'net, which makes this so transparent these days. :wink:
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MrRoboto Brigadier General 1846 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Canada and US should be treated as the same market as far as MSRP goes. The variable should be addressed through destination charges and PDI.
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bmt_toronto Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M240i xDrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Wow, now I have to completely rethink my config for the Canadian options. A lot more freedom to mix up options. Not that I'm complaining, I love this stuff! Anth roofliner and 261Ms - BMW Canada was answering my prayers (sorry mates in the US...) Now just get the bmw.ca configurator up and running and it'll be a super Christmas.
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Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	While in one sense it's nice to see these Canada-only configuration changes, it definitely portends some seriously bad news price-wise. We are once again about to get shafted up here. But at least a big yahoo is in order for one thing - NO MANDATORY SUNROOF!!
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Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	BTW... If I get a 135i with the sports package I will definitely be looking to get rid of/swap out the 261Ms!
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