Comments on: Will the BMW 135i price be lowered in Canada?

By: New BMWer

New BMWer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:41:06 +0000

I just bought my first BMW, a USA based car, still cheaper then a Canadian with all of the same features….

Sure wish my dollars stayed up here, but well, I need to count the dollars and to save a few thousand is not just peanuts…..

By: John Toronto

John Toronto — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:33:02 +0000

I am looking forward to 335d and plan to buy it by next spring. But I will most certainly be buying from the US. If I can save even 2-3K I will do it. And, please, don’t give us this “Canadian models are better equipped for the same price” BS. I don’t want your features, and I don’t want you to make me pay for them. I want a performance car at a reasonable price.

By: coykendall

coykendall — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:32:19 +0000

writing from edmonton…i bought a 2006 530xi in the US for 30K, another 4K for duty and gST and 1400.00 for transport…20,000miles…at my dealer, where i bought my previous 4 nbmw’s, the identical car is listed for 50k, with 20,000 more kms…

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:25:14 +0000

This is part of the response from BMW Canada to my e-mail to BMW Canada over Canada versus USA pricing:

“One of our worldwide pricing philosophies is that we price to the market and not to exchange rates that have no bearing on our costs, since they are all in Euros and not in US dollars.”

The Euro is now worth about $1.55 Canadian. Over the last 2 years, it has fluctuated between $1.33 Can and $1.60 Can. The Euro is now worth about $1.48 US, and has fluctuated between $1.24 US and $1.60 US over the last 2 years. In other words, a relatively small difference between US and Canadian currencies when compared to the Euro.

If BMW pricing is truly based on Euros, then the price difference between the US and Canada should be a few %, and not the 25% to 33% it is now. Nice scam by BMW.

By: Artmic

Artmic — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:40:16 +0000

BMW Canada is crazy, illogical and they do not deserve any loyalty or respect in Canada.

They charge way too much for their cars, and the old pompous fools that drive the 3 series of cars think they are getting good value for the dollar by leasing or purchasing from Canadian dealers,

NEWS FLASH,

20 year old kids in the USA are driving these entry level BMW’s to the mall, while old pompous old idiots think these entry level cars are “Status” symbols here….

By: Arnold P. Twarman

Arnold P. Twarman — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:21:56 +0000

I have decided to buy no more BMW’s in Canada because they quite plainly are cheating their loyal customers. They deserve to suffer the consequences. I will either buy further cars stateside or buy a car from a competing manufacturer. It’s high time arrogant BMW Canada learned not to take its customers for granted.

By: Gouge Me Not

Gouge Me Not — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:45:35 +0000

One of the excuses BMW Canada was using to not lower prices was because they did not want their current customers to get upset for paying higher prices. This statement applies to 3, 5, 6, 7, X, and Z series.
Why the hell is 1 series more expansive in Canada compared to US. BMW just released this car in North America. BMW Canada should have matched 1 series prices with US pricing.
The ‘higher level of equipment in Canada Models’ is total BS. I was comparing the price of ‘Comfort Access’ and Canadians pay $250 more for it. Why is there a substantial price difference in the cost of a factory installed accessory? Does the Canadian specification ‘Comfort Access’ does more than the US version?
I think BMW USA is doing an excellent job of keeping US prices stable in the face of falling US dollar.

By: topb18c1

topb18c1 — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:54:03 +0000

If you buy a bmw from the states, when you are ready to sell it, just sell it back in the states. So no extra depreciation and no real hassle. If they don’t warranty your car (obviously they will now) whats the worst case scenario? Take it back to the states 45min to an hour away. No real hassle. They say that they buy the cars in euros and our cdn dollar is ONLY strong against the US dollar which is bullshit.
1.00usd = 0.65euro 1.00cdn = 0.64euro as of today May 3/08 from http://www.xe.com
So its obviously a straight gouge and they continue to do it because canadians are willing to pay the price. So every canadian seriously needs to hold off buying a bmw in canada. No matter what it will still be cheaper to buy a bmw in the states even after all the costs, even if it saves you up to a few grand, just out of spite we should buy in the states.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:21:51 +0000

I thought you would like to know that BMW Profit is down17%, they only made 487 million euros hurt in part by the weakening U.S. dollar.This is just fresh off the news wires.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:09:02 +0000

I am planning on buying a brand new X5 3.0. the difference in price across the border is almost 24k. add to that, the way they option it in the states makes it easier to get exactly what you want, not a whole package for one item. Also, an option like automatic tailgate open/close is available in the states and not in Canada. accessories are cheaper there (price an aero kit!!!).
BMW Canada is very irrogant. They treat you like dirt even when you are buying from them. as if they are doing you a favour for selling you their cars…I say, BMWUSA you will get my money and if I need repairs, I am only 30 minutes from the border.

By: topb18c1

topb18c1 — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:12:05 +0000

The bmw sales people are scammers, my salesman told me that the 335i is better equipped in Canada…which is total bs! All you have to do is add the winter package ($750) to the us model and voila your almost equally equiped but not quite equal, now you must add $2000 to the canadian model to get the same wheels as you get the US model, so realisticly the US model is better equipped! No way in hell will the Canadians have a better version of anything compared to the US. Everybody boycott bmw or keep waiting until the match US prices!

By: Luigi H. Metz

Luigi H. Metz — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:26:47 +0000

BMW is gouging Canadian customers, it is as simple as that.

If a few thousand of us walked into BMW dealerships, selected cars we wanted to buy, then told the salesmen we would not be buying north of the border because of the outrageous pricing and unceremoniously walked out, these scumbags would lower their prices to realistic levels overnight. I guarantee it. Try it and see.

By: notimpressed

notimpressed — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:18:32 +0000

Boycott BMW!! Either BMW is completely out to lunch on their pricing strategy or this is a SCAM. Either way BMW Canada isn’t too concerned about Canadian customers. I will be importing my next vehicle from the US or purchasing from a manufacturer that provides price parity on US and Canadian vehicle pricing. Eventually this will catch up to BMW and other manufacturers who refuse to recognize that the Cdn economy is robust and the dollar will stay above 90 cents for a very long time.

By: a darmo

a darmo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:46:39 +0000

I was ready to buy a 335i coupe, then checked on a infiniti g37s coupe, the diff. was nearly $15000!! in canada. guess what car i bought. the g37s.

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By: MCF

MCF — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:11:46 +0000

For those of you buying new cars, BMW or otherwise, you should check out the Automobile Protection Association of Canada at http://www.apa.ca. Members can receive three free price quotes and information/resources to help better negotiate a purchase. You provide the car you would like, with all the options and specifications. The APA will send you a quote that tells you what the dealer cost is, not only for the car, but for all the options too. They can also provide the name of a dealer who will honour a “special price” for APA members. This way you can save up to a few grand.

By: Shah

Shah — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:57:19 +0000

I have to agree with everyone on here. I just saw Lexus dropped the IS prices by $5000. Base 335xi in Cdn is $54,100 and in US it’s $42,600 – and Cdn dollar is higher than US… I know they don’t want to kill resale values in Canada but come on – drop it by $5000 – I’m sure if it was the other way around they would jack it up that day.

By: MCF

MCF — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:33:46 +0000

The pricing is a scam. I own a 3-series now, and want a new 335i coupe. I priced this car online at bmw.ca, and to my specification the car comes to $59,400.

I then went on the US site and prices out a fully loaded 2008 M3, paying extra for all the options that come standard on Canadian cars. This fully loaded (no navigation package) M3 comes to $63,225. That’s just plain ridiculous.

How can I ever justify the 335i when a loaded M3 is not much more down south?

By: Gilles

Gilles — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:17:26 +0000

I own two BMWs both 3 series and what I saw on the news today – BMW and Mercedez in cahoots with Transport Canada and charging astronomical fees to validate the car to be imported in Canada is just a SCAM to protect their Canadian BMW dealers by charging up to 30% more here in Canada.

Well I will reconsider my next purchase and go Japanese model like LEXUS or something.

By: I Gaveup on BMW

I Gaveup on BMW — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:34:52 +0000

The whole attitude of BMW Canada just stinks. They showed me absolutely no appreciation for my customer loyalty that I gave up on them. Instead of paying through the nose for a new 3-series, I bought a fully tricked out Saab 9-3 Turbo for thousands less. I truly hope that customers kick BMW Canada right where it hurts — in the pocketbook!