Comments on: Why the BMW X1?

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Elite Import Cars » High-Res BMW X1 Photos — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:23:55 +0000

[...] Why the BMW X1? [...]

By: LGgeek

LGgeek — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:39:56 +0000

For the same reason as the X6 , because it’s what people want and what BMW can sell. Today’s car business is about what you can sell not what some small minority purists think the brand should adhere to.

Lot of folks said they didn’t understand who if anyone would buy an X6 , they sold out for 08 and orders are backed up for 09.

By: Gragop

Gragop — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:23:27 +0000

@Jeff:

Sad but true.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:35:18 +0000

Exactly spot on with the analysis. The X1 is aiming directly at the GLK. It’s more about fashion than about off road or sport. Which is after all, what 95% of people buy BMWs for in the suburbs (which is 90% of their market). Image.

By: Gragop

Gragop — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:39:49 +0000

this expression of urbanism and communication of language through design stuff makes me laugh…I guess I just can’t buy into what sounds like BMW trying to come up with justification of new models for new sales.

By: Artmic

Artmic — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:05:56 +0000

I think the X3 is one of the ugliest cars that BMW has, along with the previous 7 Series, and the current “Blah” looking 5 Series.

The nicest cars that BMW has are the 3 coupes, 6 Series, and the Z. (although the 7 series is kind of getting nicer looking now…but the first one was just ugly looking)

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:41:10 +0000

Living in a big city where parking, gas, and space is becoming a rare thing I totally understand this line 1er. Best of luck to BMW. Stay independent and strong!!