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07-23-2006, 09:39 PM
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Originally Posted by Lawrence' post='314365' date='Jul 24 2006, 12:05 PM
I am thinking of getting the 135M too! It sure look nice on E60. 
The HK sub-forum is active again!
07-23-2006, 09:40 PM
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Originally Posted by Bunbun' post='314127' date='Jul 23 2006, 05:47 PM
That sucks man, but did he at least give you the repeat customer discount? 
07-23-2006, 09:42 PM
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Originally Posted by clarence' post='314206' date='Jul 24 2006, 02:03 AM
Ic. I asked this q cos back in 2003 (after SARS), BMWHK offered a batch of 735i & 745i at a very special price. They had an allocation for that price from the factory & they can be ordered from factory as long as allocation hasn't run out.
Also, a BMW salesman told me they were able to offer the E39 525i at $3xxk during 2002-03 was due to the fact that BMWHK committed to a batch of 500 cars. Each can be customer ordered.
Also, a BMW salesman told me they were able to offer the E39 525i at $3xxk during 2002-03 was due to the fact that BMWHK committed to a batch of 500 cars. Each can be customer ordered.
I don't think BMWHK needs to do anymore promotion now, the econony is getting better and they won't worry about moving out their stocks.
07-23-2006, 09:46 PM
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Originally Posted by David Lo' post='314336' date='Jul 24 2006, 10:57 AM
And got some news from there:
1. 523i has raise the retail price to $513,000
2. BMW got some promotion price for ACS type IV (the salesman "said" they got few sets in stock only)
19" $22,500 set (rims only)
18" $18,500 set (rims only)
1. 523i has raise the retail price to $513,000
2. BMW got some promotion price for ACS type IV (the salesman "said" they got few sets in stock only)
19" $22,500 set (rims only)
18" $18,500 set (rims only)
Did you guys get the E60 accessories flyer? For the M-kit, after paint and installation, the price is $24000, and that's without the spoiler, with the spoiler painted and fitted, the whole package comes to $29000, that's what bunbun paid in the first place. no discount at all.
For the ACS IV package, they have been offering that price since I got the E60, I ended up getting the wheel package in Prince Edward for $24000 with tyres.
Simply Bimmer, welcome aboard. For a nicely piriced M-kit, you can get the parts off in Destuland parts in Hung Hum for around $12000, and you can take to your favorite garage to do the installation. That's my next target, almost there. :-)
But for now, is wakeboard time!!
07-23-2006, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mic325' post='314383' date='Jul 24 2006, 01:42 PM
I don't think BMWHK needs to do anymore promotion now, the econony is getting better and they won't worry about moving out their stocks.
Also, what the competitors do will influence marketing strategy. If BMWHK raises prices or don't do any promotion, but others start to take action & manage to steal sales, then BMWHK has to do something.
07-23-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by clarence' post='314389' date='Jul 24 2006, 02:31 PM
I think sometimes the promotions are forced upon by BMW AG. During the last days of the E34, I heard that the factory actually had to subsidise each car in order for it to sell. BMW AG themselves have sales targets too, so it's not uncommon that they start to throw in more equipment as the model reaches the end of it's lifecycle.
Also, what the competitors do will influence marketing strategy. If BMWHK raises prices or don't do any promotion, but others start to take action & manage to steal sales, then BMWHK has to do something.
Also, what the competitors do will influence marketing strategy. If BMWHK raises prices or don't do any promotion, but others start to take action & manage to steal sales, then BMWHK has to do something.
07-23-2006, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by David Lo' post='314336' date='Jul 24 2006, 10:57 AM
1. 523i has raise the retail price to $513,000
3. No more 545i, only 540i and 550i left on the top of e60 list
4. I am still not able to get the 6Series catalogue, damn
3. No more 545i, only 540i and 550i left on the top of e60 list
4. I am still not able to get the 6Series catalogue, damn
3. No more 545i after a very long wait. 540i is poor value for money, whereas 550i is good value for money. 540i nearly $100k more than 530i, yet the only extra is sports steering wheel. 550i is $25k more expensive than 545i, but has Logic7 & Star Spoke 123 over the 545i, so in effect the 550i is no more expensive than 545i, if those 2 items are on the buyer's wish list anyway. If u spec the 540i up to 550i levels, then price difference is miniscule.
4. 6er brochure can be had from Tokwawan showroom. They have a stack of them on the shelf.
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Originally Posted by Lawrence' post='314391' date='Jul 24 2006, 02:39 PM
Agree! Same case for the WTO 7ser, they sell over 300 cars in that single month! It's a record high!
07-24-2006, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' post='314201' date='Jul 24 2006, 01:43 AM
I can answer your first question, I think I hv the only 520i in this sub forum so far...hehe 
And yes, it's quite sufficient, especially now with the 6 speed auto gear box. Happy hunting.
And yes, it's quite sufficient, especially now with the 6 speed auto gear box. Happy hunting.
07-24-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Simply Bimmer' post='314491' date='Jul 24 2006, 09:00 AM
Thanks for your comment, still deciding whether I should get a 520i or 525i, u know 523i has a very high 2nd hand price.............btw, where did u get your M kit?