Why are Maser. QP sales up and 7, A8, S sales down/even?
05-05-2007 | 07:22 AM
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Because its the only full size car with a soul! The E38 had one, but then the Terminator took over and the new 7 became an uber comfortable techno loaded brick of a luxobarge. I'm 6'6" and had an 01' 7 but I fell asleep whenever I drove the E65 even w/sport package (not on test drives, rather over long trips with friends' cars). So I got a 550i sport. The point I want to make here is that the QP is not for everyone, and I think that may be why its selling well. Warning BMW - stick to what made you famous. It wasn't luxury and a plush ride.
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05-05-2007 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='421361' date='May 5 2007, 08:22 AM
Because its the only full size car with a soul! The E38 had one, but then the Terminator took over and the new 7 became an uber comfortable techno loaded brick of a luxobarge. I'm 6'6" and had an 01' 7 but I fell asleep whenever I drove the E65 even w/sport package (not on test drives, rather over long trips with friends' cars). So I got a 550i sport. The point I want to make here is that the QP is not for everyone, and I think that may be why its selling well. Warning BMW - stick to what made you famous. It wasn't luxury and a plush ride.
Anyone else have a few pennies to toss in....?
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Anyone else have a few pennies to toss in....?
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05-05-2007 | 08:29 AM
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My Ride: I GOT A 2007 TITANIUM GRAY/AUBURN LEATHER 545I 6SPD MANUAL. COLD WEATHER PACKAE, PREMIUM, PREMIUM SOUND LOGIC 7, SPORT.
Very Very true statement "Warning BMW - stick to what made you famous. It wasn't luxury and a plush ride".
That also includes the Real V8 Engines which were in the previous models, not the valvetronic, software operated junks, that crash, create hesitations, and an overall headache. If i was THAT concious about gas consumption, i would get a Toyota Prius.
That also includes the Real V8 Engines which were in the previous models, not the valvetronic, software operated junks, that crash, create hesitations, and an overall headache. If i was THAT concious about gas consumption, i would get a Toyota Prius.
05-05-2007 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='421377' date='May 5 2007, 09:17 AM
I might pick a QP over an M5. You need money and knowledge. I know several 7 owners who do not even know a QP when they see it. It is a different league of ownership. The car is far more expensive to own and maintain. But it has returned to these shores after a 15 year sabbatical. Sales have only one direction to go, UP. Awareness is slowly growing and heck its a Ferrari with 4 doors for half the price.
05-05-2007 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='421361' date='May 5 2007, 05:22 AM
Because its the only full size car with a soul! The E38 had one, but then the Terminator took over and the new 7 became an uber comfortable techno loaded brick of a luxobarge. I'm 6'6" and had an 01' 7 but I fell asleep whenever I drove the E65 even w/sport package (not on test drives, rather over long trips with friends' cars). So I got a 550i sport. The point I want to make here is that the QP is not for everyone, and I think that may be why its selling well. Warning BMW - stick to what made you famous. It wasn't luxury and a plush ride.
Anyone else have a few pennies to toss in....?
DRP
Anyone else have a few pennies to toss in....?
DRP
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