Author Topic: will mercedes and BMW rule the us market even more? (Read 16896 times)

body88 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:17:15 AM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 07:04:00 AM

now that GM and chrysler are practically dead?
i know you guys love mercedes and BMW and even the trailerpark-boys should sell their shitty gmc's now and get an X-5

the german invasion starts

I love German cars ( I drive a BMW), but you also must remember that the brands you speak of do not target the same type of buyers that GMC and Chrysler target. Fiat is merging with Chrysler as we speak. Also, there is no way that GMC or Ford go away. They are remaking the brands currently and they will rise again. Way to many jobs attached to those brands. In regards to truck sales, Ford, GMC and Chevy are still the major players. Truck sales are a big deal in America.

The car industry as a whole is fucked.

njflex · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:53:15 AM »

Quote from: body88 on March 31, 2009, 09:17:15 AM

I love German cars ( I drive a BMW), but you also must remember that the brands you speak of do not target the same type of buyers that GMC and Chrysler target. Fiat is merging with Chrysler as we speak. Also, there is no way that GMC or Ford go away. They are remaking the brands currently and they will rise again. Way to many jobs attached to those brands. In regards to truck sales, Ford, GMC and Chevy are still the major players. Truck sales are a big deal in America.

The car industry as a whole is fucked.

i work for bmw ,we are slammed in service.selling pretty good considering,would drive a bmw over any !!!!u.s car period.new FO 1 series 750 is nice car,new interior and rear lighting .1 series is good smaller car but pricey,335 great bang for the buck,5/6 series very nice luxury and power.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2009, 09:57:03 AM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 07:14:56 AM

but japanese cars are not premium cars except lexus and inifinity

Yes but they have about 10x the production capacity than the euros, make very good cars, and most people can afford them

shootfighter1 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:02:02 AM »

From all accounts BMWs are excellent cars, very reliable, good performance, sleek, just great all around.
They are pricey but you can probably get one thats a couple years old for a near reasonable price. With the reliability, I imagine a 3-4 yr old BMW would be somewhat cheaper and last for a long time.

ironneck · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:05:56 AM »

drive once a BMW or a Mercedes and you will never ever drive a japanese car

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:07:38 AM »

ironneck · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:09:43 AM »

Quote from: sevastase on March 31, 2009, 10:07:38 AM

that's what i'm talkin about

ironneck · « **Reply #32 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:11:03 AM »

the new z4

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #33 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:12:46 AM »

Quote from: shootfighter1 on March 31, 2009, 10:02:02 AM

From all accounts BMWs are excellent cars, very reliable, good performance, sleek, just great all around.
They are pricey but you can probably get one thats a couple years old for a near reasonable price. With the reliability, I imagine a 3-4 yr old BMW would be somewhat cheaper and last for a long time.

Not arguing that point at all...i had a 325i and it was a great,great car

but The Japs have assembly lines all over this country that are pumping out hundreds of thousands of quality affordable cars. they will fill the void

same thing did the Krauts in during WWII.... great product, just not enough of them

ironneck · « **Reply #34 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:15:29 AM »

it's still a difference if you tell someone that you're driving a german car....the better earners love it and none of them would drive a jap

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #35 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:17:19 AM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 10:15:29 AM

it's still a difference if you tell someone that you're driving a german car....the better earners love it and none of them would drive a jap

Again...not arguing that

but if you think the average joe can lay down 50K for a beemer you are high. he can afford a Camry

You have to remember...the dealers don't accept Getbig money

ironneck · « **Reply #36 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:20:21 AM »

Quote from: Groink on March 31, 2009, 10:17:19 AM

Again...not arguing that

but if you think the average joe can lay down 50K for a beemer you are high. he can afford a Camry

you are right my friend,the small car drivers will probably get a jap but what about the cadillac drivers?and don't forget BMW 1 and mercedes B-class,they are still more expensive than jap cars but you can get a BMW 1 for under 20.000 euros and they have great leasing offers

The Coach · « **Reply #37 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:41:45 AM »

I already said in another thread that from now on I will only buy foreign especially since I don't trust Obama as far as I can throw him and him saying "don't worry your warranties will be backed by the government" whenever he says "don't worry" thats code for worry. Right now we have any 05' Durango and any 08' MB E350. The Durango will be payed off soon then thats it for buying american autos!!

DK II · « **Reply #38 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:10:59 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 10:05:56 AM

drive once a BMW or a Mercedes and you will never ever drive a japanese car

Bullshit. You turks are obsessed with stupid BMW.

Nasty Nate · « **Reply #39 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:23:26 PM »

I love German cars. I own two VW's right now... looking at getting a BMW soon.

DK II · « **Reply #40 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:24:33 PM »

Quote from: Majeeb-Durkah on March 31, 2009, 12:23:26 PM

I love German cars. I own two VW's right now... looking at getting a BMW soon.

Sure you do, Majeeb-Burkah. Your type buys 80% of all the german cars.

ironneck · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:26:36 PM »

Quote from: DonkeyKong on March 31, 2009, 12:10:59 PM

Bullshit. You turks are obsessed with stupid BMW.

you are loving japan way too much
you're a german start shaving your head for fucks sake

Deicide · « **Reply #42 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:29:03 PM »

Cars?

lovemonkey · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:29:13 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on March 31, 2009, 10:41:45 AM

I already said in another thread that from now on I will only buy foreign especially since I don't trust Obama as far as I can throw him and him saying "don't worry your warranties will be backed by the government" whenever he says "don't worry" thats code for worry. Right now we have any 05' Durango and any 08' MB E350. The Durango will be payed off soon then thats it for buying american autos!!

Quote from: lovemonkey on March 26, 2009, 12:41:08 PM

Coach, do you realize how dangerous your political state of mind really is? If everyone were like you the second coming of Hitler/Stalin/Mousselini would be possible within months. The problem is not that you're "conservative" it's that your perception of things is so narrow. You've been thoroughly brainwashed.

DK II · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:30:56 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 12:26:36 PM

you are loving japan way too much
you're a german start shaving your head for fucks sake

how do you know my head isn't shaved?

I'm just objective, japanese cars are better than german cars. Your views are biased because your genetics force you to drive BMW.

Deicide · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:33:17 PM »

Quote from: DonkeyKong on March 31, 2009, 12:30:56 PM

how do you know my head isn't shaved?

I'm just objective, japanese cars are better than german cars. Your views are biased because your genetics force you to drive BMW.

Ich hab nicht mal einen Fuehrerschein...

DK II · « **Reply #46 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:35:04 PM »

Quote from: Deicide on March 31, 2009, 12:33:17 PM

Ich hab nicht mal einen Fuehrerschein...

Sei froh, ansonsten MUESSTEST du Chrysler oder Dodge fahren...

Big Mark C · « **Reply #47 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:37:05 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 07:04:00 AM

even the trailerpark-boys should sell their shitty gmc's now and get an X-5

dont talk about quacker dave that way

Deicide · « **Reply #48 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:38:43 PM »

Quote from: DonkeyKong on March 31, 2009, 12:35:04 PM

Sei froh, ansonsten MUESSTEST du Chrysler oder Dodge fahren...

Nun, habs nur gesagt, weil mir das ganze hier Spanisch vorkommt. Ich bin der ultimative Nichtwisser in Sachen Autos...

BayGBM · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:39:09 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on March 31, 2009, 07:04:00 AM

now that GM and chrysler are practically dead?
i know you guys love mercedes and BMW and even the trailerpark-boys should sell their shitty gmc's now and get an X-5

the german invasion starts

No.

The number of people who are willing and able to pay the premium for a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. remains relatively static. GMs loss is the gain of car makers with more moderately priced selections including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, VW, etc.