Dec 7th, 2011
With all the changes being made to how the new 3er is being packaged and sold we thought it would be in our reader’s best interest if we posted the ordering guide. As you look it over you will notice that there are may be concerns for some potential customers. Wanting sports seats in anything other than a Sport Line? Your’re out of luck. The other thing is that unlike the rest of BMW’s markets the US does not offer everything a la carte so you are forced into packages or a “line” at this point.
M Sport is not being communicated yet from a packaging or price standpoint BUT one thing is for sure, (as we’ve reported before) is that amazing alcantara and cloth interior is not coming stateside due to BMWNA’s fear of cloth looking “cheap”. M Sport will hit the US in July.
Full guide after the break. continued →
Dec 7th, 2011
The BMW Group continued on its successful course in November – sales climbed to 138,978 vehicles, an increase of 7.7% over the previous year (prev. yr. 129,001). Global sales of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles rose to 1,510,862 (prev. yr. 1,319,808) units in the first eleven months of the year, 14.5% more than in the same period last year and a new record for the company. continued →
Dec 6th, 2011
The following is how BMW came to launching three optional design themes, or “worlds” and how they differ from each other. M Sport will launch later in July of 2012, adding a fourth “line”. In person it is easy to see the differences when the cars are side by side. The interiors are where things really become individualized. For example, the Modern Line offers a 3D poplar wood that is sustainably harvested and finished with a textured surface – something that hasn’t been done in a car of this class before.
The lines allow BMW to customize and offer trims that only Individual could have done in the past, purchasing power allows these to be a fraction of the cost Individual would be.
So let’s take a closer look at each line and the ideas behind them.
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Dec 5th, 2011
The All New 2012 BMW 3 Series
When BMW typically designs a new 3 series it is with one goal in mind- to raise the competitive bar higher. The all new F30 3 series follows the lead of 12.5 million 3 series models produced before it in offering a sporty car in a sedan package. Unlike it’s predecessors it is suffering somewhat from an identity crisis. continued →
Dec 5th, 2011
The following is an event message brought to you by our friends at BMW of Ridgefield. Many thanks to them for sponsoring the site and today’s BF email.
BMW of Ridgefield is having an Exclusive Year End Sales Event On Saturday, December 10, 2011. Your mission is to step into the Ultimate Driving Machine. Test drive an entire lineup of new models, like the iconic 3 Series, the timeless 5 Series Sedan, and the athletic X5 SAV. Then learn how you can jump into the driver’s seat with exceptional lease and finance offers during the BMW Mission to Drive Sales Event. It even includes a credit of up to $2,500 and get your 1st month free! Visit www.bmwofridgefield.com/mission to register and get more details. One lucky participant will take home an iPad 2 compliments of BMW of Ridgefield.
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Dec 3rd, 2011
It’s been rumored for months and now it’s being officially teased ahead of its world debut. The M550d power plant will be M’s first foray into diesel engines and one of the very view times M has powered a non-M product.
Full video and details after the break continued →
Dec 3rd, 2011
Owning a BMW has its privileges – even more so, if you plan on attending the Big Ten Football Championship game on Saturday, December 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium. For being a valued and loyal BMW owner, we’d like to extend to you VIP preferred parking, compliments of BMW. continued →
Dec 3rd, 2011
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