BMW US Jan Sales Figures Just Out

essexcounty · 02-04-2008, 09:26 AM

*BMW JAN US DELIVERIES 16,935 VS 21,811
*BMW CITES LOWER THAN NORMAL INVENTORY LEVELS VS STRONG DEC
*BMW U.S. SALES FALL 22% IN JAN
*BMW US SALES DROP IN JANUARY

Are BMW buyers not "recession-proof?" From Bloomberg...

joelk · 02-04-2008, 09:28 AM

is that 22% figure relative to Jan 07 or Dec 07? i.e. month to month or same time last year?

BForbes · 02-04-2008, 09:28 AM

They dont have any new products recently out. Keep in mind that the new Z4, 7series, X6, and 1 series is coming out this year. I'm sure I'm forgetting something else too.

essexcounty · 02-04-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by joelk

is that 22% figure relative to Jan 07 or Dec 07? i.e. month to month of same time last year?

Jan to Jan, Joel. Partly due to such a strong December, which depleted inventories. Still, that's a big drop.

ulrichd · 02-04-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by onehots2k

They dont have any new products recently out. Keep in mind that the new Z4, 7series, X6, and 1 series is coming out this year. I'm sure I'm forgetting something else too.

The new Z4 already? So the new M-Coupe will have been only in production for 2 years before being replaced.

Ulrich

infinitekidM2C · 02-04-2008, 04:16 PM

correct me if im wrong but these figures don't include 1 series orders right?? not that they'd make much difference

Brandon26pdx · 02-04-2008, 04:22 PM

Ouch!

Year1of1 · 02-04-2008, 07:03 PM

December was a strong month for most automotive, January wasnt.

rosky1 · 02-04-2008, 07:23 PM

Explains why my dealer was sitting on a bunch of 3's including 9 coupes- several with posted discounts up to $2500. Not a good Jan. for them it seems.

AwesomeBMW · 02-04-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rosky1

Explains why my dealer was sitting on a bunch of 3's including 9 coupes- several with posted discounts up to $2500. Not a good Jan. for them it seems.

too bad the 1er won't be seeing discounts like that for a while

Year1of1 · 02-04-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeBMW

too bad the 1er won't be seeing discounts like that for a while

you dont consider selling @ MSRP a discount?? i find it rare to see new cars for sale for MSRP.

essexcounty · 02-05-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

correct me if im wrong but these figures don't include 1 series orders right?? not that they'd make much difference

I placed my order with my dealership on New Year's Eve, as they were closing, and it was supposedly the last sale of 2007.

So it looks like they book the sale the day it's submitted to BMW AG.

But you're right - doubt it made much of a difference.

natedog_1959 · 02-05-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Year1of1

you dont consider selling @ MSRP a discount?? i find it rare to see new cars for sale for MSRP.

You're joking right? Most people will walk out of a dealership if the salesman even mentions MSRP. If you are paying MSRP for a car, any car, you are getting hosed. I fully expect to pull $1-3k off of the price of a nicely equipped 135i when I am ready to buy in 2009. Nate

Brandon26pdx · 02-05-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by natedog_1959

You're joking right? Most people will walk out of a dealership if the salesman even mentions MSRP. If you are paying MSRP for a car, any car, you are getting hosed. I fully expect to pull $1-3k off of the price of a nicely equipped 135i when I am ready to buy in 2009. Nate

That would probably be reasonable in your case.

If you're first in line when a hot new model comes out you're likely paying sticker or worse. Demand and supply basics:biggrin:

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