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Old 06-07-2007, 05:55 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aki
I'm guessing it'll come with something similar to the 218hp N52B30 or the 300hp turbo version.

I dislike BMW, just on the principle that they rake in higher profit margins based on brand-name prestige alone. That, and parts/maintenance is much pricier than Honda. Not buying the "affordable BMW" mantra when the thing still costs $25-30k.
They can charge what they do because people will pay it. All car companies do that. They build a car, and whatever works out to the most profits (either a lot of people buying the car for a little less or a few less buying for a little more) is what they charge.

I owned a e36 325i for four years, and I have to say it was a hell of a car. I liked the feel of it more than the Si. It was just getting up in the miles and was having a few problems after a wreck.
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