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Spy photos of LWB version E60
http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto...-lwb-spy-photo  Quote: BMW 5 Series LWB Spy Photo
by Hans G. Lehmann
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
05-09-2006
For China and Middle East
BMW will follow Audi by adding a Long Wheel Base version to the standard 5-Series. Audi did that already last year by offering a longer Audi A6 – in particular for the Chinese and Middle Eastern markets.
The photo is showing a prototype during a test drive in Munich. It has distinctly larger second side doors, suggesting that the car measures about 10 to 15 cm more in overall length than the standard 5-Series. The car is said to come on the market first in China by the end of this year, where it will also be produced. | Interesting. Guess this won't be available in the U.S, but one of the things I liked the best about the E60 was the rear seating accomodations. Very spacious. | | Reply » Spy photos of LWB version E60 |
You can look at it as an alternative to the more expensive and ugly 7-series.
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I am NOT buying a BMW "Made in China" thank you very much.
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I probably would if it was backed by BMW. Unfortunately, that is the way the world is heading. My Sony TV was made in Mexico believe it or not, and Hyundais, Toyotas and Hondas are made in the US.
You can look at it positively - brands are going global. But the jobs are moving out of the old country...
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Quote: I probably would if it was backed by BMW. Unfortunately, that is the way the world is heading. My Sony TV was made in Mexico believe it or not, and Hyundais, Toyotas and Hondas are made in the US.
You can look at it positively - brands are going global. But the jobs are moving out of the old country... | I agree that is indeed the way things are going. And from a professional view point, I am very happy with that. I am in the steamship business and we are looking at double digit cargo (a.k.a. import) growth each year for at least the next five years.
BUT, a BMW at a 30% discount, is no longer a BMW. What I mean by that, is that BMW has a reputation as a well engineered luxury brand. They would never reduce price that much since it takes away the "luxury" part of their successful branding. Korea makes good cars, but they appeal to a different market segment than the BMW because of the lower (a.k.a. "cheaper") price.
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If they go China, they should make all cars there. The price will come down gradually, not overnight, and those who don't make the move, will be out of business. Imagine if Toyota offered a Japanese Camry at 10% more - they'd be under serious competition from Honda. Looking at luxury cars, if Audi were to sell the A6 at 20% below a 5 series, made in China, and guaranteed lease residuals, I'd buy Audi. I'm an average Joe kind of guy - I shop at Target, not Saks.
But in the end - its all good. Equilibrium across the globe. Except, I'll be supporting my kids who may not have jobs...
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Spy photos of LWB version E60